>> Prada, Richemont Rumors Persisting —Two weeks ago, a report that luxury conglomerate Richemont (whose properties include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chloe) was taking a stake in Prada; Prada emphatically denied the notion.  But Business of Fashion's Imran Amed reports today from Berlin Fashion Week: "Sources here in Berlin say the Prada and Richemont rumours are true, despite firm denials from Prada." If that's the case, a Prada-Richemont marriage could create quite the competitor for Richemont rival LVMH. [@_BOF_]