Paris retrospective for fashion genius Saint Laurent 
    (AFP)

    AFP – Many young women think of Yves Saint Laurent as a brand, they know nothing about him, says Farid Chenoune, one of the curators of the first major retrospective in 27 years devoted to the fashion genius who died in 2008. Continue reading here: Paris retrospective for fashion genius Read More..

     

    Flamboyant Congolese bring dandy chic to Paris 
    (Reuters)

    Reuters – Scarred by poverty and conflict over natural resources, Congo Republic is showing a brighter side with its most recent export: fashionistas bringing Congolese dandy chic to Paris. The rest is here: Flamboyant Congolese bring dandy chic to Paris (Reuters) Read More..

     

    Flamboyant Congolese bring dandy chic to Paris 
    (Reuters)

    Reuters – Scarred by poverty and conflict over natural resources, Congo Republic is showing a brighter side with its most recent export: fashionistas bringing Congolese dandy chic to Paris. Go here to read the rest: Flamboyant Congolese bring dandy chic to Paris (Reuters) Read More..

     

    CFDA Names Jacobs, Karan and Wang Among Top Nominees for 2010 Awards 
    (Fashion Wire Daily)

    Fashion Wire Daily – With the news fresh of Diane von Furstenberg’s election to serve a third term as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, or CFDA, she joined Nadja Swarovski at her downtown store and studio in New York on Wednesday, March 17, to announce the Read More..

     

    US fashion designers pick McQueen for NYC honor 
    (AP)

    AP – The fashion world will pay one more tribute to late designer Alexander McQueen when the Council of Fashion Designers of America holds its annual awards ceremony in New York City in June. View original post here: US fashion designers pick McQueen for NYC honor (AP) Read More..

     

    Madonna, design house team up for suglasses line 
    (AP)

    AP – Madonna and her manager will create a new line of sunglasses with designer duo Dolce and Gabbana, making the first-ever cobranded collaboration for the Italian couture fashion house. See original here: Madonna, design house team up for suglasses line (AP) Read More..

     

    Oprah defamation case can go to trial 
    (Reuters)

    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Whenever the media cover Oprah Winfrey litigation — whether it be with poets, flight attendants, physical trainers, or diet pill makers — it’s usually with an air of dismissiveness. She’s a billionaire media personality and can Read More..

     

    Madonna designs Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses 
    (Reuters)

    Reuters – Madonna has teamed up with Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to design a collection of sunglasses. Read the original: Madonna designs Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses (Reuters) Read More..

     

    Genesis inducted into Rock Hall in NYC ceremony 
    (AP)

    NEW YORK – English progressive rockers turned 1980s pop stars Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, joined by two other acts that thrived in second lives — ABBA and The Hollies. Genesis was inducted by Trey Anastasio of Phish, whose band paid Read More..