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november 23, 2009

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Outside sources

Lacroix’s Lucky Break, Prince-ly Affairs, And More…

This calls for a couture celebration: Christian Lacroix is the proud new jewel in an Ajman sheikh’s crown. [WWD]Prince just announced two impromptu concerts at the Grand Palais this Sunday. WWD wonders if Karl Lagerfeld and Stefano Pilati will come see his act, since he was front-row at theirs. We wonder if Prince will be [...]

October 8, 2009  1:34 pm

Outside sources

Lacroix’s Knight, Lindsay’s Tweet-Vite, And More…

Christian Lacroix’s new white knight is an Ajman sheikh. This acquisition has “couture inspiration” written all over it. [WWD]Don’t ask for your size. Presumably the Rodarte designs on display at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum this January will be given the white-glove treatment, so don’t even think about trying something on. [WWD]Lindsay Lohan’s invitation to Miley Cyrus [...]

September 30, 2009  1:31 pm

Trend tracking

The Cast-Off, Round Two

No one likes to lose. Readers may recall that, a few weeks ago, stylist Lauren Goodman (above right) and I joined in a friendly battle of casts: Having each broken our wrists, we decided to compete to see who could turn her injury into the better fashion accessory. Votes were tallied; I had the lead [...]

September 15, 2009  2:49 pm

Outside sources

Bar Without Leo, Gisele Without Her Bump, And More…

It looks like Bar Refaeli and Leonardo DiCaprio’s split is sticking. Refaeli was spotted with a “Brazilian playboy” over the weekend, which is breakup code for rebound. [Page Six]
More news on Christian Lacroix: A commercial court will rule in September on the designer’s joint offer with Borletti Group for the fashion house. If accepted, the [...]

July 29, 2009  12:01 pm

Outside sources

Seriously Lacroix, Summer Road Kill, And More…

Rejoice! Printemps owner Borletti is serious about Christian Lacroix. The firm made a legitimate offer for the couture house yesterday, so those latest “restrained and approachable” creations may make it to red carpets after all. [WWD]
When a new designer can convince fellow designer pals—in this case Richard Chai, Doo-Ri Chung, Lisa Mayock, Sophie Buhai, [...]

July 28, 2009  11:04 am

Style hunter

Would You Wear This Chanel Gown To Your Wedding?

Having just tied the knot myself, I’ve still got canapés, floral arrangements, and, yes, dresses on the mind. I wore Fendi Spring ‘09 to my ceremony and 3.1 Phillip Lim for dinner and dancing, but I couldn’t resist cataloging the inspiring creations from the recent Haute Couture and Resort collections. From Christian Lacroix’s flight of [...]

July 22, 2009  3:42 pm

Outside sources

Hope For Lacroix, JC In NYC, And More…

There could—maybe, possibly, fingers crossed—be hope for Christian Lacroix. Bernard Krief Consultants may be bidding on the couture house. Like we said, fingers crossed. [WWD]
JCPenney comes to the Manhattan Mall. Prices are low, customer service is award-winning, and goods will be replenished around the clock. Take that, recession! But, are you willing to shop in [...]

July 21, 2009  11:43 am

Shopping alert

Party Like It’s 1989

If our exclusive with 1stdibs.com wasn’t temptation enough, tomorrow marks Yoox.com’s first installment of themed jewelry sales, featuring the 5,000-plus piece collection of vintage and costume jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera. The theme of the debut sale is “Revisiting the ’80’s,” and it features work from designers including Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent, Ugo Correani [...]

July 7, 2009  4:01 pm

Outside sources

Lacroix’s Loss, Michelle’s Dress, And More…

The long-expected bad news for Lacroix came on Friday, when employees were told that proposed cuts could effectively reduce the label to a licensing operation. The good news is that it’s still not too late for a rich fairy godmother to swoop in and save the day. So, fairy godmother, whenever you’re ready… [WWD]
The [...]

July 7, 2009  1:34 pm

Designer update

Fêting The L.B.D. With Didier Ludot

July kicks off not only Couture week but the first salvo in Didier Ludot’s tenth anniversary celebration of his La Petite Robe Noire (Little Black Dress) line. On Wednesday, Ludot’s Palais Royal boutique will be the first to unveil the designer’s new, more accessibly priced capsule collection called DL Palais Royal. Each season, the line [...]

June 29, 2009  11:05 am