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Ex-agent: Naomi Campbell knew gift was diamonds (AP)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:03:13 GMT

AP - Naomi Campbell's former agent fended off defense accusations Tuesday that she lied to the war crimes court to further her own lawsuit against Campbell, insisting the model knew she was receiving diamonds from Charles Taylor.

Taiwan targeting China's fashion market (AP)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:03:25 GMT

AP - Once known around the world for its cheap garment exports, Taiwan is now seeking to leverage a new opening to the China market to make its mark on the Asian fashion stage.

Lanvin is H&M's newest partner (AP)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:40:17 GMT

AP - Lanvin will be the next high-fashion house to become a partner of fast-fashion retailer H&M.

An Emmy Awards to Remember (Fashion Wire Daily)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:18:00 GMT

Fashion Wire Daily - They danced, they sang and host Jimmy Fallon killed it at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards held Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

'Romantics' clothes unite art, commerce, celebs (AP)

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:09:51 GMT

AP - Clothes are a key part of weddings — and, it turns out, the marriage of art and commerce.

Taint of war-crimes trial won't stick on Campbell (AP)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:27:14 GMT

AP - Naomi Campbell's swagger is what powers her runway strut, and it's unlikely another few uncomfortable days of attention over her testimony in the Charles Taylor war-crimes trial will change that.

Liberty boss to head high-end Chloe fashion label (AFP)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:36:06 GMT

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.

NY fashion show to sell coveted runway tickets (Reuters)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:13:32 GMT

Reuters - Coveted invitations to New York's Fashion Week will be a little easier to snag next month, with the unveiling of a public runway show designed to inspire shoppers to add to their wardrobes for fall and winter.

New York renamed top fashion capital but Asia sashays in (Reuters)

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:11:02 GMT

Reuters - New York has reclaimed the title of the world's top fashion capital from Milan but the annual poll suggested the top five fashion cities are seeing competition from Asia and Australia.

Viva Vogue Italia? Oil-inspired spread stirs muck (AP)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:20:40 GMT

AP - The model is in black, prone and dirty on jagged rocks, netting draped around her legs like a dead sea creature.

Prada Japan hits back at ex-employee over harassment lawsuit (AFP)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:04:57 GMT

AFP - The Japanese unit of Italian fashion house Prada has launched a countersuit claiming defamation against a former employee who is suing the company for alleged sexual harassment and unfair dismissal.

Designer Prabal Gurung tastes US success (AP)

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:18:03 GMT

AP - As cliches go, designer Prabal Gurung is the first to say he's living the American dream: Kid from Nepal is now dressing first lady Michelle Obama on a regular basis.

Stars do sunset shades on Emmys red carpet (AP)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:41 GMT

AP - A late-summer sunset with vibrant purple, red and blue gowns dominated the horizon at the 62nd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. One-shoulder silhouettes, updos and bold jewelry also were big trends.

School shoppers giving a lesson in individualism (AP)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:42:26 GMT

AP - Stores and manufacturers always try to court kids during the all-important back-to-school season, but now that engagement means interactivity, not a flier with coupons or a catalog full of smiling children clutching notebooks.

Madonna sued over "Material Girl" clothing line (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:45:44 GMT

Reuters - Madonna has been hit with a lawsuit over her new "Material Girl" fashion line for teenagers by a California clothing company that says it has been using the name since 1997.

S.Korea's fashion icon dies at 75 (AFP)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:48:57 GMT

AFP - South Korean fashion designer Andre Kim has died at the age of 75, his son said Friday.

Picket lines could ruffle NYC's fashion week (AP)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:42:09 GMT

AP - A union representing 2,200 stagehands is threatening to put on a show of its own when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opens at Lincoln Center next month.

Fashion's Night Out returns in more places (AP)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:41:31 GMT

AP - You didn't get your cocktail poured by guest bartenders Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen at the first Fashion's Night Out? This year, you could try tailgating with Tommy Hilfiger.

From `Camp' to fall fashion: stars pick top trends (AP)

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT

AP - Few things get Meaghan Martin and Chloe Bridges going like a little back-to-school shopping. Nevermind, they say, that as 18-year-old TV stars, they won't be milling the halls of any school this fall.

Happy Couples at the "Going the Distance" Premiere (Fashion Wire Daily)

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:51:00 GMT

Fashion Wire Daily - You'd never know it to look at them, but the stars of the new romantic comedy "Going the Distance" are just friends. Maybe. Maybe not?