Monthly Archives: August 2010

Richemont has made it official: Geoffroy de la Bourdonnaye is the new chief executive at Chloe, replacing Ralph Toledano.

AFP – Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, former head of London’s Liberty, is taking the helm as new CEO of high-end fashion house Chloe, part of the Swiss luxury empire Richemont, the company said Friday.

The retro looks shown by top designers have lower priced cousins, now on store shelves and on the Web.

The embellished style that dominated runways a year ago has given way to a startling austerity.

A few fashion Web sites seem to have figured out what the young shopper is looking for today.

Scientific American says that owning designer knockoffs may lead to lying and cynicism; voter turnout for Arizona primaries is 20 to 25 percent and other other discussion points.

Nina Garcia’s fourth style guide for women is the latest example of how Ms. Garcia is building her own brand by stretching the parameters of what a fashion editor is.

Some cellphone apps not only offer tips on where to find stores and sales, but also act as a personal stylist.

Keeping the elegance while losing any prissiness.

Opening Ceremony in the Ace Hotel is a small but vital collection of merchandise unified by an adventurous vibe of intelligent newness and otherness.