With the search now on for new French fashion talent (the editors of French and American Vogues met with the Industry minister, Christian Estrosi, yesterday to discuss what can be done about the apparent dearth of fresh faces), one, with perfect timing, popped up at the Louvre at lunchtime. The oblique explanation for what happens [...]

The lull is almost over, party animals. Mid-January can feel like a bit of a social hiccup—men’s shows aside, there are always a sleepy few weeks between the mayhem of the holiday and the revving up of spring—but that will come to a definite end on Monday when the haute couture shows in Paris begin. [...]

Since Lindsay Lohan’s designs for Ungaro won’t be in stores for months, the actress is appeasing fans with an online sale of clothes straight from her own closet. Well, that’s a lifesaver. [Page Six]
Despite being reduced to a licensing operation earlier this month, Christian Lacroix and his designs are on track—er, tracks. The couturier is [...]

Christian Lacroix’s future no longer looks so bright. The couturier, who was ostensibly saved from bankruptcy earlier this year, has seen his brand reduced to a licensing operation. Click here for a look back at some iconic Lacroix moments—long live le pouf!
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Olivier Theyskens left a big ol’ hole in our hearts when he left [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]