Liz Claiborne’s new name, Indian e-commerce, Marc’s world, Media Land changes, Sarah Mower

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For Liz Claiborne, will new name bring better luck? (MSN Money) “When Liz Claiborne sold its namesake brand to J.C. Penney late last year for $288 million, it became obvious that a name change was in order. The company indeed announced Wednesday that starting in May it would become Fifth and Pacific. The name reflects New York (Fifth Avenue) and Pacific (The Pacific Ocean). It is not a bad corporate name, but it doesn’t

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Mango for JC Penney, Lanvin’s wonderland, Hats comeback, American Apparel’s losses, Business mentors

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Scarlett Johansson for MNG JCPenney | Source: Nitrolicious

Penney Weaves New Fast-Fashion Line (WSJ) “J.C. Penney Co. is going to try running with a faster crowd.  [Unveiling] an unconventional collaboration with Mango, the closely-held Barcelona chain known for whipping up cutting edge looks that go from design studio to store shelves in as little as four weeks.” Societies May Fall, but Prices Do Not (NY Times) “What surprises most when entering Lanvin’s new three-floor

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Lacroix’s non-fairytale ending, J.C. Penney and Mango, Designer rentals, Yoox IPO, McCartney meets Morrissey

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End of a fairytale: Christian Lacroix fashion house to strip down (Guardian) “Christian Lacroix, the celebrated French designer whose fantastical creations and luxurious image captured the decadence of its age, was told today that the fashion house he founded over two decades ago is to cease making haute couture.” J.C. Penney Is Betting Big By Adding A European Flair (WSJ) “J.C. Penney Co.may be making its biggest

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Escada addresses insolvency, Micro trends, Claudia Schiffer at IHT, J.C. Penney revamps, VAT increase

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Escada A/W 09 ad campaign, courtesy of Escada

Escada Board to Meet on Insolvency After Bondholders Snub Offer (Bloomberg) “Escada AG, the luxury clothing company whose dresses are worn by Demi Moore, is holding a board meeting today to discuss a plan to file for insolvency after bondholders rejected its financial rescue proposal.” Micro trends making major fashion statements this autumn (Telegraph) “Brace yourselves as ‘slow-burning trends’, such

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