Menswear in online deluge, Armani the Emperor, Robert Polet’s technophilia, Cavalli optimism, Helping Haiti

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Fashion goes live on line (AP) "The fall-winter 2010-2011 preview presentations, the first shows of the new decade, got under way over the weekend with a new fashion passion: live online showcasing. Gone are the days when house bouncers, trained to spot potential copycats, blocked any unauthorized person who dared snap a picture during a show." Defiant Armani rules out sale of empire (Financial Times) "Giorgio Armani, the doyen of Italian fashion designers, has ruled out a sale of his global empire and has no plans to step back from day-to-day involvement. Mr Armani sought to quash speculation that he may sell the house to a bigger group, saying he had no need or desire to sell and would always…

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Phoebe’s philosophy, The Economist on LVMH, Cavalli on department stores, Cycling chic, Luxury thrives in Asia

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Céline ad campaign, courtesy of Céline

Fast-Forward Phoebe (Vogue) “Phoebe Philo always had an uncanny gift for defining exactly what cool women want to wear. Now she’s back, reinventing Céline for a new era.” LVMH in a recession: The substance of style (The Economist) “The world’s biggest luxury-goods group is benefiting from a flight to quality, but the recession is also prompting questions about the company’s breadth and balance.”

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Rodarte’s Target, Cavalli-Clessidra deal collapses, Gucci’s Pop-Up, Adidas profit plunges, Naomi Sims

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Rodarte’s Target (Vogue) “Rodarte will join the ranks of Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk, Rogan and Jonathan Saunders (among others), as the latest designers to collaborate with American retailer Target as part of its Go International series.” Clessidra Pulls Out Of Deal With Cavalli (WSJ) “Italian private equity fund Clessidra SGR SpA has pulled out of a deal with fashion house Roberto Cavalli after

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Just Cavalli extends license, Esprit appoints CEO, Retailers on the offensive, Shoppers gamble

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Just Cavalli S/S 09 Advertising campaign

Just Cavalli Extends License With Ittierre SpA (WWD) “Roberto Cavalli has signed a new five-year license with Ittierre.” (Subscription required) Esprit Appoints Ronald Van der Vis To Replace Krogner As CEO (WSJ) Esprit Holdings Ltd. will name Ronald Van der Vis as their new CEO, replacing Heinz Krogner as the brand’s top man. Big Retailers Revamp for ’09 (WWD) “After a tumultuous fall – defined

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Stocks rise as fears subside, Uniqlo continues to build, Cavalli extends license, Ford splits, GQ embraces diversity

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Dow Industrials at close 04/02/2009

Change in Bank Rules Lifts Stocks (NYT) “Hopes that the worst days of the financial crisis are retreating lifted stock markets on Thursday after government leaders pledged huge new financial rescues and a regulatory group moved to rewrite financial regulations and accounting rules.” Fast Retailing: Uniqlo Mar Same-Store Sales Up 7.9% Y/Y (WSJ) According to the brand, “same-store sales at its domestic Uniqlo casual

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