LVMH tops estimates, Trench warfare, Clean up in China, Debating TOMS formula, Lace’s grace

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Burberry Spring/Summer 2012 | Source: Design Scene

LVMH First-Quarter Sales Top Estimates, Defying Slowdown (Bloomberg) “LVMH, the world’s largest maker of luxury goods, reported first- quarter sales that beat analysts’ estimates as demand for its products accelerated, defying an “uncertain” European economy.” Trench warfare: Burberry vs Aquascutum (Independent) “Two of Britain’s most well-known fashion labels found themselves at rather different ends of the spectrum

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New life for lace, Magazines become e-tailers, LVMH pursues Hermès, American Apparel losses, Erdem’s obsessions

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The new lace, detail | Source: Textile Talk

New Life for the Historic Art of Lace-Making (WSJ) “Lace, suddenly, is everywhere. Looking nothing like your grandmother’s doilies, lace is the fabric of whole dresses and suits for summer, as well as next fall. Lace hasn’t been this popular since Queen Victoria sat on the throne.” Click to Buy That Handbag in Vogue as Magazines Become E-Tailers (Bloomberg) “Vogue and Elle have long influenced what

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