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more about #counciloffashiondesignersofamerica more comments → DoctorEcks: Anna looks straight outa "The Dark Crystal" more » willwriteforfood: I would love to see Rahm Emanuel's face if Anna Wintour ever approached him about being the administration being a friend to fashion and how about cut... more » krismry: Now I realize where I saw someone like Anna Wintour before. It was in a scene at Versailles, and all the girls were taking just one little bite of pet... more » Bunsy: I love it when she pulled the old: "we have friends in the White House now!" card. Hey, don't we all, sister... BTW, any word on that Ambassadorship... more » Jill7: For years we've been told that Wintour is the Guiding Genius of The Fashion Business, and now she reveals she doesn't know anything about Business its... more » amowls: but why can so few people manage to make a dress that a member of this country's middle-class could actually, in a good month, splurge on and wear wit... more » moonwalking: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Fashion Week? Easy: Send it to Salzburg to work as a governess for seven over-diciplined, vocally talented children. more » jemandtheholograms: Let's discuss the ridiculous delivery date of clothing. I need a bathing suit for my end of August vacation--but there are no bathing suits in stores... more » ChildBride: Jenna, what did you think of WWD's suggestion (from March, I think) that to save Fashion Week, designers sell tickets to shows to the public --that th... more » limedcoconut: Did anyone see the opening sequence to Zoolander in their mind when they read this line? "Yesterday morning, the Council of Fashion Designers of Amer... more » MissKittyFantastico: Doesn't this just cut to the heart of the fashion industry in general though? I mean, when mags like Glamour list a $325 dress as a steal, my initial... more » CristinaS: I think these designers are completely out of touch. You're right on, Jenna, with the comment about the pricing. We simply do not have the money to bu... more » ChildBride: I was working yesterday (gasp!) so I didn't have a chance to respond to Jenna's post on Why Fashion Mags Suck, but when I read the Observer article, I... more » pantsless economist...access RESTORED: Haha. I think Anna Wintour should get COTD. Anyway, why can't they implement any changes at all for this Sept? If they want to save their butts, why ... more » Penny: Wow, Wintour isn't very smart, is she. Tahari has the right idea with spacing out shipments. Customers get bored very fast, especially with fashion. more » -
#fashionweak
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Fashion Week?
The recession is shaking the fashion industry's foundations. Last fall's 85% discounts begat this spring's layoffs. Magazines have folded, labels have shuttered, and consumer spending continues to fall. Anna Wintour thinks this could be solved with a spot of price-fixing.
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Supermodel Applauds Size Zero Stance; Jimmy Choo For H&M Announced!
- Helena Christensen is one of the many hailing British Vogue's Alexandra Shulman. "Obviously I am of the same belief," said the supermodel photographer. "Aren't we in a business that is supposed to explore all kinds of shapes and silhouettes?" [WWD]
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Rodarte Wins CFDA; Barack Obama Officially Most Stylish Man
- Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy scooped up the Women's Wear award at last night's CFDAs. In another surprise, the menswear prize was a tie between Calvin Klein's Italo Zucchelli and Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg. [WWD]
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Supermodel Assaulted By Husband's Hired Guards; Chloe Sevigny Wants Hermes
- Stephanie Seymour's divorce from Peter Brant just got ugly: security guards hired by Brant to protect the family home allegedly assaulted the model and pushed her through a screen door. Police have been called to the house twice. [E!]
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Brüno Takes The Cover, Takes Aim; Isabel Toledo To Dress Bo Obama?
- British Marie Claire cover star Brüno gave the magazine a scintillating interview. On Naomi Campbell,: "She's amazing — twenty years in ze business und all ze pressure und fame hasn't changed her a bit — she's remained a total bitch."
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Olivier's Unemployment Outrages Anna's Sense Of What's Right
- Like everyone, Anna Wintour heard that rumor Nina Ricci was firing Olivier Theyskens. Her reaction? "How could you do this to me!" It's nice to know her concern rests with the possibly unemployed guy. [Blackbook]
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