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...

There have been a few rumours circulating that all is not right in the Armani camp. And so the fashion house has made a statement about Giorgio’s whereabouts. It transpires that Armani is recovering from hepatitis but is on the road to recovery. Recovery from such an illness does take time, but in the statement Armani expressed that his company “has continued to operate...

“Half price! It’s half-price everywhere, in Milan, even in New York,” cried Anna Chyzh, a 23-year-old model from Kiev. That’s right…get those models whilst stock lasts at an agency near you! Ok, so not quite. But the truth is that models have also fallen victim to the credit crunch.

The whirlwind that is couture fashion week is over folks! What a week its been. Here are our highlights: 1. Alessandra Facchinetti’s successful debut for Valentino. The most anticipated show of the week turned out to be a hit, Facchinetti must be SO relieved. 2. Galliano never ceases to amaze us and this year was no exception. Dior’s couture collection was...

Anyone else confused by Roland Mouret’s repeated decision to show his last two ready-to wear collections during Haute Couture week? According to the

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Wow, hasn’t this holiday break gone by in a flash! It was quick, but relaxing, and I spent most of it, eating, drinking and getting my fashion fix from re-runs of Sex and the City. Oh how I do miss Carrie’s style…..many can criticise but she is and will always be a style icon in my eyes. And to another icon of style, Kate Moss, - whom I still think doesn’t...

WWD auctions off couture stockings for charity [ebeautydaily]

Some amazing pieces from China & Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 07. Click on the pictures to re-direct to info about the designer. While its quite baffling, there is actually a debate going on as to whether the Chambre Syndicale made the right decision in encouraging fresh new ideas by inviting Boudicca, Lefranc Ferrant, Nicolas Le Cauchois, Cathy Pill,...