Uh-oh. French Connection has announced it will close 21 stores in Japan and is now looking for a licensee to take over the brand in the Japanese market.

Ugly Betty editrix Wilhelmina Slater’s wardrobe is the latest victim of the recession. Vanessa Williams, who plays the show’s bitchy boss has worn Rachel Roy, Giambattista Valli, Dolce & Gabbana and vintage Thierry Mugler for the show’s third season, which premiers October 9th, but said they are having to be mindful of the budget. She told WWD,...

Our favourite fashion assistant may possibly find herself out of the job if US reports are to be believed. ABC has announced that it has taken Ugly Betty out of her usual slot to make way for the popular Samantha Who series starring Christina Applegate and a new comedy called In the Motherhood starring Megan Mullally. Ugly Betty will disappear in March and is said to...

We all like to think we do our best for the environment; cans in one recycling bin, bottles in another, old clothes in - well, actually, I’ll keep the clothes thanks. However as far as I’m aware, those pesky juice cartons have nowhere to go, except for the back of beyond, in… the RUBBISH BIN. Or so I thought.

According to Grazia magazine, Pat will be taking over as costume designer for season 3 of