“John Galliano, the chief designer for Christian Dior, faced fresh accusations on Monday of anti-Semitism after a video surfaced of Mr. Galliano appearing to deliver a tirade in a Paris bar.” (New York Times) “Brioni is the brand a rich man brandishes when he meets with his biggest rival, in love or business. Now...

“The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to decide which way to go: back to the comfort zone of craftsmanship and quality, as Gucci has done; fast forward into the world of live screening and e-commerce; or a delicate balance between the two?” (New York Times) “So...

“, who never studied fashion and who tend to finish each other’s sentences, spoke with Weekend Journal Asia on a recent visit to Hong Kong, where they launched a special line of one-time pieces created in collaboration with actress Maggie Cheung Man-yuk to benefit Unicef.” (WSJ) “Discount designer website theOutnet.com,...

With the exception of a couple appearances, since I returned from Brazil to Los Angeles a couple weeks days ago, I’ve operated off-the-radar, primarily turning up at boutiques and private atelier appointments to seek out Oscars dresses.  This kind of existence is one of my favorite features about LA.  I love the anonyminity of...