Posts for July 29th 2009

LVMH To Hold Out on Marketing Some of Its Brands for the Rest of the Year
LVMH To Hold Out on Marketing Some of Its Brands for the Rest of the Year July 29, 2009 4:15 pm >> In the wake of the 23 percent decline in first-half profits it announced Monday, LVMH plans to postpone or suspend marketing and promotions for its brands that failed to be top performers, according to CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony.
July 29, 2009 4:09 pm >> Gisele Bundchen Definitely Has a Baby Bump —It's a regular case of now-you-see-it-now-you-don't: although she's never confirmed her pregnancy (don't hold your breath) and London Fog retouched her baby bump away from shots taken this month, the bump is in full display in this paparazzi shot taken on July 20, with Gisele in a bikini, printed in this week's People — photo at the source.
Hearst To Take Over Elle?
Hearst To Take Over Elle? July 29, 2009 2:52 pm >> Rumors are flying after the New York Post reported via an anonymous source this morning that Hachette Filipacchi owner Lagardere is in talks with Harper's Bazaar publisher Hearst about taking over the US operations of Elle.
July 29, 2009 2:25 pm >> Ferragamo's Menswear Designer To Take Over Womenswear —Cristina Ortiz, who was hired by Ferragamo in August 2007 and has since received less-than-stellar reviews, is being replaced by the house's menswear designer Massimiliano Giornetti, who will continue to uphold his current responsibilities.
Anna Wintour Is Not a Big Fan of Black
Anna Wintour Is Not a Big Fan of Black July 29, 2009 1:10 pm >> Though a spokesman denies it, Vogue is rumored to be getting a revamp — but don't expect more black to play a part in the purported new look.
July 29, 2009 12:04 pm >> Christian Lacroix Will Keep Couture Line If Berlotti Wins Bid —On Monday, Christian Lacroix submitted a joint bid with Italian retailer Berlotti to acquire the Lacroix label; it was deemed most "serious" out of those received.
Gisele Bundchen Gets De-Bumped for Fall 2009 London Fog Campaign
Gisele Bundchen Gets De-Bumped for Fall 2009 London Fog Campaign July 29, 2009 11:13 am >> Headlines were made last week when Bar Refaeli replaced fellow Leonardo DiCaprio ex Gisele Bundchen as the face of Rampage; apparently, Gisele was slated to do another campaign, but for a few reasons, including her pregnancy, she's appearing in the ads for a different Iconix brand — London Fog — instead, replacing tight jeans and lingerie with a trench coat.
July 29, 2009 10:11 am >> Rad Hourani Launches Secondary Line —If there's anyone who could give Alexander Wang a run for the edgy, downtown crowd, Rad Hourani would be him.
Topshop Launches Fall 2009 Trend Report
Topshop Launches Fall 2009 Trend Report July 29, 2009 10:00 am Looks like it's trend report time--Style.com, Net-a-Porter and Topshop all launched their fall shortlists this week.
Shopping: Trust Your Animal Instinct July 29, 2009 9:00 am Whether it's an animal print or a print of an animal, this fall designers are triggering our animal instincts.
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