McQueen ruffles feathers, BFC shuffle, PR for Wal-Mart, Bulgari profits fall, Price of luxury

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McQueen Leaves Fashion in Ruins (New York Times) “With a runway of broken mirrors surrounding a garbage heap made of props from his own past collections, Mr. McQueen created a stage to symbolize the sudden crash of luxury exuberance.” Hilary Riva is to step down as chief executive of the British Fashion Council (Drapers) Riva to shift roles, “as part of a management restructure initiated by chairman Harold

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McQueen for Target, E-commerce slows, Clothes in a downturn, Gaultier’s president

Alexander McQueen to collaborate with Target (Drapers) Alexander McQueen creates a range for Target geared towards a “slightly older customer.” Online Retailers: Slower Growth Expected This Holiday Season (WSJ) Online retailers are resilient when it comes to the economy, but they’re not immune,” according to Scott Silverman, Shop.org’s executive director. What Moves During An Economic Downturn (JC Report)

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