Another day, another story about how hard it is to make plus-size clothing.

Michelle Dashes CFDA's Hopes; Mr. Gunn Goes To Washington

Michelle Obama will not attend the CFDA Fashion Awards, despite the fact that she is receiving the CFDA's Board of Directors' Special Tribute (an award they made up especially for her). [WWD]

Theyskens Sticks To His Guns At Nina Ricci; Retail Bigwigs Trade Insults

TatianaTheAnonymousModel

1/13/09 11:20am

Olivier Theyskens is holding true to the fundamentals. “When the economy changes, it’s not like you want to start eating bad-tasting chocolate,” he said, after showing his pre-fall collection for Nina Ricci. [WWD]

Nothing Says "Maturity" Quite Like Heidi Montag

Jennifer

2/13/08 11:30am

Clothing line Anchor Blue has signed Heidi Montag to be its new face. Because execs want to appeal to a "slightly older" demographic. No, really. [WWD, sub req'd]

Karl Lagerfeld: Now Pocket Sized

Jennifer

1/18/08 12:00pm

Karl Lagerfeld has designed a lead figurine of himself, to be sold as a limited edition (1,000 units only) for $300 at Paris boutique Colette. Perfect for teaching etiquette, nutrition, and brand-expansion strategy to your Homies! [WWD, 3rd item]

Get Set For The Todd Oldham Navy!

Jennifer

9/24/07 10:00am

Todd Oldham has been named creative director at Old Navy. Says ON prez Dawn Robertson:"Todd was an interesting choice because he is so relevant. He is really modern." Which is interesting, you see, because the Gap usually goes the extra mile to be irrelevant. [WWD, sub req'd]

Plus Vs. Petite: Why Retailers Find It Hard Making Clothes To Fit Most Women

Michelle Dashes CFDA's Hopes; Mr. Gunn Goes To Washington

Theyskens Sticks To His Guns At Nina Ricci; Retail Bigwigs Trade Insults

Nothing Says "Maturity" Quite Like Heidi Montag

Karl Lagerfeld: Now Pocket Sized

Get Set For The Todd Oldham Navy!

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