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First Lady Boosts European Designers
The First Lady Michelle Obama surprised some by adding several new European labels to her wardrobe, including…
Swiss Watch Exports on the Decline
GENEVA — Swiss watch exports are expected to contract in 2009 as the global economic slump deepens.
Turning Up the Dial on Watch Innovation
Negotiating rough waters following a dismal holiday season and first quarter, watch brands convening at…
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Van Cleef Loses Judgment
Van Cleef & Arpels has been ordered to award former designer Thierry Berthelot damages for breaching its…
Designer High-Low Marriages on the Rise
Fashion still believes strongly in the power of two, with more collaborations than ever in the works.
Swiss Watch Exports Fall 22.4 Percent
February tallies reflect 47.5 percent dip in exports to U.S.
Paris Exhibition Celebrates Art Deco Jewelry
At Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris, the exhibit “Art Deco and Avant-Garde Jewelry” focuses on…
Fashion Playlist: Paris
Soundtracks at the Paris collections ranged from the romantic to the ridiculous.
Q&A: François Lesage
The venerable couture embroiderer shares some thoughts and anecdotes with WWD.
Roberto Cavalli Opens Paris Flagship
“I’m a firm believer that there’s no success without excess," says designer Roberto…
Hip Concept Stores Multiply in Paris
Merci and Hôtel Particulier, two concept stores opening in Paris this month, breathe optimism into the retail…
Chanel Closing Two Japan Stores
Two major French luxury brands, Chanel and Chopard, revealed further cost-cutting moves Monday.
Paris: Scene
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LVMH Foundation Hits Road Bump
Plans by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis to open a Frank Gehry-designed Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation in the…