Sleek luxe in Milan, Kiddie couturiers, Saks turns a profit, Chatting with Della Valle, Event producers in focus

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Gucci Autumn/Winter 2011 details | Source: Style.com

Sleek and Luxe (IHT) “‘I wanted to play with color, a little of the 1970s and a lot of irony,’ said Ms. Giannini backstage, after the parade of fabulous Ms. Fox furs in turquoise, purple, rust and lilac wrapped around the shoulders above slim leather dresses or those sporty jackets with pleated culotte skirts that looked a lot like Yves Saint Laurent archives updated.” The Kiddie Couturiers (NY Times)

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As seen on screen, Managing materials, Milan bounces back, Vuitton hires to meet demand, Chasing youth in London

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NIck Robertson, CEO of ASOS | Source: Retail Week

Fast fashion for fast consumers (FT) “Critics have consistently tried – and failed – to turn [ASOS’s] growth story into something resembling the tale of the emperor’s new clothes. Online fashion would never take off, they said… In 2007, non-UK sales made up 10 per cent of the company’s annual retail sales. Today, it is 44 per cent.” Materials Girls: Designers Trim Hemlines, Costs (WSJ) “Bad weather in major

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Made by Prada, Wearable luxury, Longchamp shines, Building a digital flagship, Japanese patterns

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A "Made In Scotland" Prada skirt | Source: NY Times

Throwing Down the Gauntlet (IHT) “‘Made in Italy’ — who cares? It’s not a brand strength if you have to defend your work’ says Ms. Prada…’Mine is a political statement and it comes from a personal appreciation of originality.’” Milan fashion shines in wearable luxury (Reuters) “Italian fashion designers created shimmering, fluid looks for their 2011 spring/summer collections, mixing fringes

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Milan rising, Made in Britain, Gucci’s China success, Gianfranco Ferré near sale, Orla Kiely’s world

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Giorgio Armani Spring 2011 Ready to Wear | Source: Style.com

Milan Steps Out of the Back Seat (NY Times) “This has been a brilliant season for Italian fashion, a reminder that Milan can be a stronghold for new and exciting design… It’s hard to remember a season here in the last decade when excellent collections were the norm and not the exception.” Made in Britain: Flying the Flag for UK Manufacturing (Telegraph) “A few fiercely patriotic brands are putting their

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America’s new heritage, Testing the recovery, Cautious spending, Booming accessories, Katie Grand’s next step

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L.L. Bean Brushed Lambswool Crew Fair Isle Sweater | Source: L.L. Bean

Is L.L. Bean Driving the Runway? (WSJ) “So-called ‘new heritage’ brands, created by youthful designers and inspired by iconic outdoor apparel companies, are opening their doors with Gold Rush speed.” Italian fashion houses see 2011 as key test for recovery (Reuters) “The luxury industry will only see in 2011 whether a full recovery is under way… with one predicting global sales could double in

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