Is help on the horizon for Escada? Sven Ley, the son of Escada founder Wolfgang Ley, has confirmed a bid for the German luxury label.

Not so long ago, the lovely people at Cube PR invited us to view the latest collections from some of their favourite clients, including Bank, Timberland and Fred Butler. Here, we take a look at our pick of the bunch for next season:   Darkroom Darkroom is a new concept store that is set to open in London next month. The brand mixes high-end fashion and interior accessories...

Did we dare to hope too soon? Just as we thought Lacroix had found it’s knight in shining armour, it seems the luxury label’s not out of the woods just yet.

Ready for some recession-busting enjoyment on a Monday morning? After filing for bankruptcy at the Japanese courts last Friday, Yohiji Yamamoto has found itself an investor already.

Things appear to be looking up for Chrisitan Lacroix. The troubled French fashion house, which is in administration, finally finds a backer after a fearful few months.

Sadly, we have yet another casualty of the global recession. Yesterday, French fashion house Christian Lacroix filed for bankruptcy, citing the, “consequences of the global financial crisis which has sharply hurt the luxury goods industry”, as the cause. The problem of course is sales are down and with everyone including the “wealthy”, tightening...

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Christian Lacroix and Emanuel Ungaro present their spring/summer 2007 line at Dubai Fashion 2007 [Maktoob Business]