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Chanel

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/05/09 Esteban Cortazar Leaving Ungaro & More

Esteban Cortazar is said to be leaving Emanuel Ungaro after three seasons thanks to an impasse over marketing and advertising strategy.  American Apparel is attempting to market and sell lamé and neon scrunchies for six dollars a piece.  A rumor is circulating that Karl Lagerfeld will leave Chanel and be replaced by Alber Elbaz who will be replaced by Oliver Theyskens at Lanvin.  LVMH-owned Donna Karan is rumored to be inking a deal to manufacture and distribute DKNY men's apparel. 

Esteban Cortazar is said to be leaving Emanuel Ungaro after three seasons thanks to an impasse over marketing and advertising strategy

American Apparel is attempting to market and sell lamé and neon scrunchies for six dollars a piece

A rumor is circulating that Karl Lagerfeld will leave Chanel and be replaced by Alber Elbaz who will be replaced by Oliver Theyskens at Lanvin

LVMH-owned Donna Karan is rumored to be inking a deal to manufacture and distribute DKNY men's apparel

Eco

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/04/09 Chanel Couture Scheduled At Sunset & More

Like the recent resort collection, shown in Venice, the Chanel couture show will take place at sunset.  Stefano Pilati's eco-friendly YSL range for Barneys is limited and numbered and will hit shelves on June 8th.  Christopher Kane's upcoming collection for Topshop is top-secret but those who have seen it are gushing.  Some say most of Barneys financial troubles could have been avoided had they simply hired a CEO. 

Like the recent resort collection, shown in Venice, the Chanel couture show will take place at sunset

Stefano Pilati's eco-friendly YSL range for Barneys is limited and numbered and will hit shelves on June 8th

Christopher Kane's upcoming collection for Topshop is top-secret but those who have seen it are gushing

Some say most of Barneys financial troubles could have been avoided had they simply hired a CEO

Burberry

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/26/09 Burberry Showing In London & More

Burberry Prorsum will close London Fashion Week this Spring 2010, rather than show in Milan, in honor of LFW's 25th anniversary.

Burberry Prorsum will close London Fashion Week this Spring 2010, rather than show in Milan, in honor of LFW's 25th anniversary.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana face charges of more than a billion dollars in unpaid taxes and fines, due to allegations surrounding the sale of Dolce & Gabbana and D&G in 2004. 

Lily Cole debuted her first major movie role at Cannes this weekend and was complimented for her performance. 

Former Aquascutum ceo Kim Winser is rumored to be moving on to Versace, although, so far, Versace denies this to be true. 

Beauty

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/22/09 Wang Does Beauty & More

Alexander Wang will launch a beauty line with Shiseido in Japan and select Asian countries this July.

Alexander Wang will launch a beauty line with Shiseido in Japan and select Asian countries this July. .. 

Zac Posen made a television appearance as himself on a new show called, Beautiful Life

Rumors circulate as to whether CEO of Aquascutum, Kim Winser, has left the company. 

Last night's amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit auction in Cannes drew fashion folk

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Quote Of The Day: Marios Schwab Talks About His Strategy For Halston

Halston defines a moment in time, epitomizing the glamour, escapism and decadence of the 1970s.
Halston defines a moment in time, epitomizing the glamour, escapism and decadence of the 1970s. The simplistic yet unquestionably glamorous silhouettes embody the fantasy side of fashion...While Halston’s DNA is crucial to its future success, I very much wish to move the brand forward and make it relevant for today. Simple, effortless pieces realized via modern [fabrics] and technology will play a large role in how I will redefine the brand. The clothes will echo the heritage but with a very distinctive, modern feel that is completely new and completely now.
Gap

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/20/09 Halston Taps Marios Schwab & More

London-based designer Marios Schwab will become the creative director at Halston effective July 1st.

London-based designer Marios Schwab will become the creative director at Halston effective July 1st. His first collection at the helm will be Fall 2010. 

The team at POP just launched a new website for the magazine, which promises to be full of original content. 

Gap plans to launch online stores in Canada and the U.K. by 2010, followed by Japan in 2011. They will also open stores in six new countries this year. 

Thom Browne's skirt suit might not have sold out at its original price of $4,370 but on Gilt Groupe, it flew off the shelf. 

Agyness Deyn

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/18/09 Herchcovitch Takes The Helm & More

Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch will take the creative director position at Rosa Cha.  Hilfiger and Hogan both launched downtown insider-y ad campaigns, leaving some audiences perplexed.

Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch will take the creative director position at Rosa Cha

Hilfiger and Hogan both launched downtown insider-y ad campaigns, leaving some audiences perplexed.  

Move over Sienna, Leigh Lezark could be Matthew Williamson's newest muse

Agyness Deyn is the new face of Uniqlo's high summer sports campaign

Swimwear

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/13/09 Lim Expands His Range & More

Phillip Lim's new lingerie and shoe lines will soft-launch in his flagship stores this summer before being made available to wholesale accounts for Spring 2010 and Fall 2009 respectively.

Phillip Lim's new lingerie and shoe lines will soft-launch in his flagship stores this summer before being made available to wholesale accounts for Spring 2010 and Fall 2009 respectively.  

Kenneth Cole tapped former Hugo Boss designer Ingo Wilts as their first creative director

Proenza Schouler will show their pre-Spring 2010 collection in Florence as the chosen special guest for the fourth edition of the Pitti W pre-collection.

i-D magazine is cutting back from twelve issues per year to six

Models

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/08/09 Ford Sues Model & More

Ford Models filed a suit in Manhattan Supreme Court against model Kendra Spears.  Despite rumors, Oliver Theyskens will not be taking the creative director position at Halston.  Marc Jacobs will launch a new fragrance, called Lola, this August.  Anna Wintour was photographed walking home from work yesterday evening. 

Ford Models filed a suit in Manhattan Supreme Court against model Kendra Spears. 

Despite rumors, Oliver Theyskens will not be taking the creative director position at Halston

Marc Jacobs will launch a new fragrance, called Lola, this August. 

Anna Wintour was photographed walking home from work yesterday evening. 

Target

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/04/09 Som Finds Partners & More

Peter Som signed on to work with Milan based clothing manufacturer, Margon, showroom ADC, and public relations firm KCD.  In addition to Alexander Wang, CFDA winners Vena Cava have also designed exclusive pieces for Gap this summer.

Peter Som signed on to work with Milan based clothing manufacturer, Margon, showroom ADC, and public relations firm KCD. 

In addition to Alexander Wang, CFDA winners Vena Cava have also designed exclusive pieces for Gap this summer.

Rumors have resurfaced that Oliver Theyskens is a contender for the creative director position at Halston

Tom Binns might be interested in expanding his company by taking on a financial backer and partnering with Target