John Galliano’s trial begins today in Paris. As he awaits his verdict, the fashion world mourns the loss of another Dior designer, Frédéric Castet, who died at the age of 81. The Frenchman made furs for the house for more than three decades. [WWD]Kate, Gisele, and Claudia have all tried their hands at designing; now [...]

It remains to be seen whether Carine Roitfeld has a new magazine up her couture sleeves, but she seems to have several styling gigs in store. First there was her Chanel Fall 2011 ad campaign, and now a Jean Paul Gaultier spot, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin with Kristen McMenamy, has hit [...]

John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton, and Christopher Kane are just few of the famous alumni schooled on London’s Charing Cross Road, Central Saint Martins’ HQ for 72 years (not to mention, the venue for the first Sex Pistols show ever). To celebrate the building’s storied halls before moving to new digs on Kings Cross, [...]

Got a spare $1.46 billion dollars? The Pierre Cardin label could be yours! Monsieur Cardin has put his namesake brand up for sale—only catch (or bonus, depending on your point of view): Cardin himself comes with. [WSJ]John Galliano’s trial is set to begin next week—without Galliano’s lawyer, Stephane Zerbib. Rumors circulating earlier had Zerbib quitting, [...]

There’s another seat open at the designer fashion table. News broke today that Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi (above), creative directors of Gianfranco Ferré, are out at the Italian house (no word on their namesake collection, which presumably will continue for the present). Reports blame dwindling sales for the duo’s departure. But they’re only the [...]

Outspoken model Rie Rasmussen revealed this week that she’s switched agencies and is ready for another go at the scene. The catwalker is breaking away from her longtime agency, One (of which she remains part owner), and signing with Next to focus on her own career. She’s already been making appearances in the front row [...]

The latest from scandal-embroiled John Galliano: The designer won’t show his namesake label at a show as planned, but will hold a smaller presentation on Sunday. [Vogue U.K.]Is the end near for D&G? According to sources at Italian retailers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are considering merging their secondary line with their main collection. [WWD]Where [...]

John Galliano broke his silence today, issuing an “unreserved apology” for the anti-Semitic slurs that cost him his job. He’s now “seeking help,” and vowing to fight his firing from Dior. [WWD]In case you missed the Tweet heard ’round the world, tonight’s Mugler show will have a very special runway model. You guessed it—creative director [...]

Sources are reporting that, after allegations of anti-Semitism following an altercation at a Paris café and a video, released this week, of a second racist incident, John Galliano has been relieved of his duties at Dior and proceedings are under way for his firing. Brand president Sidney Toledano wrote in a statement, “I condemn most [...]

There’s one Oscar outfit, at least, that’s already in the bag: host James Franco’s. The Best Actor nominee—and face of Gucci fragrance—will be wearing the label. Your sneak peek at one of his custom made-to-measure suits, at left. [Gucci]It’s been a bad day for John Galliano: The Dior designer was arrested and suspended from his [...]