>> INSIDER WIRE —Earlier this week, deputy managing director at Christian Dior (and LVMH heiress) Delphine Arnault sat front row at Gareth Pugh's debut menswear show, prompting rumors that he is being looked at to either consult for Dior Homme or perhaps take over from Kris van Assche. So far, there's only been denial from both camps — Delphine chalked her appearance up to "always [being] interested in young designers," and a Pugh spokesman assured: "There have been no discussions whatsoever with Dior or LVMH about any kind of design role." [WWD]
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Stockholm Fashion Week Coverage
Wondering what the scensters are up to whilst the rest of the fashion world gawks at dresses only meant for pictures? They're in Stockholm! The Fall 09 collections by Acne, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, J. Lindeberg, and Whyred are all dropping and to them do the pretty young things flock! Check out Refinery 29's awesome coverage of Stockholm Fashion Week complete with street style photos, backstage candids, and reports on the new collections. Who knows, maybe in a few months you'll actually see an outfit or two on the subway platform. Bananas!
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