Posts for December 2nd 2008

December 2, 2008 4:45 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —In this money-crunching time, major designers are expected to scale back their Fall 2009 shows come February, whether by returning to the Tents or by exchanging their $100,000-$500,000 runway shows for presentations.  Already, Donna Karan is downscaling her DKNY show to a presentation, and both Vera Wang and J.Mendel are looking at a runway alternative; more will likely follow suit.
Si Newhouse, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld Dismiss Vogue Replacement Rumors; Another Name Floated Around
Si Newhouse, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld Dismiss Vogue Replacement Rumors; Another Name Floated Around December 2, 2008 2:40 pm >> After all the rumors on Gawker today that Anna Wintour was going to be replaced as editor-in-chief of Vogue by Carine Roitfeld starting in January 2009, Si Newhouse decided to put the talk to rest.  After receiving a copy of the original Gawker item via fax in Europe, he denied through a spokeswoman that anything was amuck: "It’s the silliest rumor I ever heard.
December 2, 2008 2:00 pm >> THE MODELIZER —Back in September, Iekeliene Stange was searching for a location for her first gallery opening, and she finally settled on Berlin.  Her solo Polaroid photography exhibit, "I Like Ponies," will debut in January 2009 at projektGALERIE showrooms during Berlin Fashion Week and will focus on her "most personal work."
Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/02/08
Coutorture Community Must Reads 12/02/08 December 2, 2008 1:06 pm Sample sale, check, weird beauty product, check, designer interview, check, Raf Simons, check---we've got everything a chicster could need on a Tuesday afternoon.
Topshop Does Snowpants! December 2, 2008 12:35 pm Topshop calls them 'ski trousers' but, where we come from, they're called 'snowpants'--and that's one word, not two.
New York: Victoria's Secret Store Opening
New York: Victoria's Secret Store Opening December 2, 2008 11:11 am Grand Opening of the Victoria's Secret Lexington Avenue Flagship.
Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book
Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book December 2, 2008 10:58 am Easy silk blouses, slip-on frocks, and loose-fitting trousers are what have come to define Alexander Wang as a designer and this Resort 09 is full of gorgeous examples.
Anna Wintour Out, Carine Roitfeld In at Vogue?
Anna Wintour Out, Carine Roitfeld In at Vogue? December 2, 2008 10:17 am >> Did Lauren Weisberger predict the future?  The Devil Wears Prada had Miranda Priestly, the Anna Wintour character, being replaced by Jacqueline Follet, the Carine Roitfeld character — until Miranda maneuvered her way out of it — and according to rumors, that might just be what is in the works in real life.
December 2, 2008 9:35 am >> INSIDER WIRE —Marc Jacobs has Marc by Marc, Alexander McQueen has McQ, and pretty soon, Zac Posen will be joining their ranks by rolling out a number of lower-priced lines, including a diffusion line.  The time is right in this tough economy .
Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book
Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book December 2, 2008 8:59 am View Slideshow ›
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