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.

Yes, he’s made it into our headlines again. When he’s not jetting off to Russia or launching a mobile platform for e-commerce, Giorgio Armani is doing what he does best: designing. And here’s his latest creations – a new line of stylish eyewear.

Ever since we mentioned Armani’s plans to ease his schedule, it seems the Italian designer couldn’t have a busier calendar. His latest move? Announcing the launch of Armani’s first mobile platform for e-commerce, which will allow users to shop the luxury label from the comfort of their phone. Is there no stopping this man?

Hear Donatella Versace’s view on sex in America, find out which designer turned down a collaboration with H&M, and see who’s set to star in Gucci’s new film… Can fashion save children in China? Donatella Versace thinks so. She also thinks American’s are obsessed with sex. Oh, and ever the fan of American women in politics, she talks...

Gucci’s getting so high-tech. As if their new social networking website, Eyeweb, where users can upload images and watch them appear across the new collection of sunglasses isn’t enough, Gucci has now announced the launch of its ground breaking app for the iPhone and iPod touch.

You may remember us reporting last month that Tom Ford would be making a return to womenswear… well guess what? He’s finally confirmed it. On the record. Officially. 100 %.

Gucci’s gettin’ down with the kids. The Italian fashion house has launched a new collection of eyewear for the younger generation, called Gucci Eyeweb.

We’re not sure we’d have thought of Wyclef Jean as a designer either, but the music maker has teamed up with footwear and clothing brand Timberland.

Two trendy New York shops are set to pop-up in London. 11 up-and-coming designers from New York’s trendy Lower East Side will be selling their collections in two pop-up shops, as London is given a taste of the LES’s voguish vibe. Running as part of the Wish You Were Here Swap project in collaboration with the Lower East Side Group, the pop-up shops will be...

Tom Ford International is looking for funding to expand its line into womenswear. According to Drapers, the luxury label from the ex-Gucci creative director is seeking a $50m investment (yep, that’s a whole £30.5m) to broaden the brand, which currently sells menswear as well as men’s and women’s eyewear and fragrances. Famous for his designs in luxury...