The Queen V
In the mid-1990s, Vivienne Westwood badly wanted to work for the house of Dior, a position that eventually deservedly, many felt went to John Galliano. Westwood’s slashing of the establishment during her punk heyday was impossible to square with her desire to produce immaculate French seams. She had begun to harp on the merits of traditional tailoring, oblivious that the fashion world had taken up the waif. Whether or not Dior executives viewed her seriously, she had enough baggage to keep he... nytimes.com |
F.D.A. Aims at Doctors’ Drug Pitches
Dr. Leslie Baumann’s comments in the media about an antiwrinkle drug violated restrictions on drug promotion, the agency said, in what is believed to be the first time an individual researcher was warned. nytimes.com |
Sean Connery-hosted runway show is mad for plaid
Sean Connery celebrated Scotland's eclectic style this week with a fashion show in New York featuring celebrities, athletes and wounded war veterans in modernised kilts, capes and beanies from Scotland's top designers.Connery... nzherald.co.nz |
Wildlife charities upset over Elle Macpherson's 'rhino horn' comments
Supermodel Elle Macpherson said today that she regrets "banter" in which she appeared to admit using a banned product made from rhino horn.Her comments, made in an interview, upset wildlife charities for her apparent use of the... nzherald.co.nz |
London’s Bright Idea Is Color
At London Fashion Week, young designers often have corporate sponsorships, which may affect their willingness to take risks. nytimes.com |