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Miles Socha

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Rosso’s Designer Deal: Owner of Diesel Said Eyeing Viktor & Rolf

Diesel owner Renzo Rosso is said to have another quirky design house in his sights: Viktor & Rolf.

Fashion Feud

Don't cross Karl Lagerfeld -- especially about his childhood.

Olivier’s Next Act: Nina Ricci to Name Theyskens Today

Olivier Theyskens won't show his first collection for Nina Ricci until March, but the house's rich heritage…

Let the Fetes Begin: Grown-up Gaultier Gets Ready to Party

He's done corsets and lingerie for day and put men in skirts, earning him the title of French fashion's bad…

Arnault in the Sun: LVMH Remains Bullish As Profits Climb 46%

The dollar might be weak, but not enough to dent LVMH chief Bernard Arnault's gold-plated optimism about the…

WWDScoop: Paris A La Marc

For a fashion designer, Paris is the kind of city that nourishes the soul.

Brooks Bros. Opens Flagships in London, Paris

As part of its international expansion drive, Brooks Bros. has opened two European flagships in London and…

Kenzo Taps Lavia as Chairman

Alberto Lavia has been named chairman of Kenzo, the fashion house owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton…

Akris Sews the St. Gallen Story

Four major museums in St. Gallen, Switzerland, will unveil exhibits on Friday devoted to fashion and the…

Recap: The Effects of the Middle East War on Retail

As the fragile peace continues to hold in Lebanon, Israeli and Lebanese apparel, retail and textile companies…

Olivier’s Next Gig: Nina Ricci Said Close to Signing Theyskens

Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens, out of a job after Rochas closed, is zeroing in on a deal to become the…

Lars Nilsson Resigns at Nina Ricci

Lars Nilsson has resigned as designer of Nina Ricci after three years and hinted he has a new project in the…

Cerruti Sold, CEO and Designer Named

The troubled fashion house Cerruti has a new owner, designer and chief executive.

Cerruti Has New Head, New Direction

PARIS - The fashion house Cerruti has a new owner, chief executive and designer, it was announced today.
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Lanvin Gets Cozy With Paris Boutique

Like his delicate silk cocktail dresses with heavy zippers, Alber Elbaz's new retail concept for Lanvin…