Modern Icon: Balenciaga's Lariat Bag  (JC Report)
Despite it being launched more than 7 years ago, Balenciaga's Motorcyle bag is still ubiquitous.

Retail Stocks Fall on Fear About Q3 Numbers (DNR)
Due to "anxiety" over corporate earnings, retail stocks are down.

Pollini. Top Of The Pops. (Ponystep)
Jonathan Saunders' winning collection for Pollini jumpstarts the Italian brand's ascent.

Wal-Mart Sales Stats: The New Economic Barometer (Seeking Alpha)
Wal-Mart's lackluster sales reflects the ailing US economy.

The Fashion Report of 1920  (New York Times)
According to the New York Times, "when the going gets tough, the tough shop the hardware aisle."

Balenciaga Bag, photo courtesy of  Balenciaga.com