Toasting Fred Hayman, Prada IPO over subscribed, Fashion victory, Philip Treacy on Ascot, CSM’s big move

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The Fred Hayman Place sign, Los Angeles | Source: Fred Hayman Archives

Fred Hayman: The man behind Rodeo Drive (LA Times) “He’s been called the godfather of Rodeo Drive. And it’s not all hyperbole. Before Beverly Hills was the land of designer logos… Hayman was an architect of luxury in Los Angeles, bringing high fashion, a social shopping atmosphere and white glove service to what was still a sleepy main street when he went into retail in 1967.” Prada IPO five times

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Tory Burch at ‘Home’, Black and White plaids, Temperley back at LFW, Todd Lynn’s Rock ‘n Roll, The Man Repeller

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Tory Burch Boutique in Seoul, Korea | Source: Tory Burch

Tory Burch’s Many Second Homes (WSJ) “Business or pleasure? Both. As her empire grows globally, Tory Burch designs each shop differently, but all are inspired by her own home.” Black, White and Plaid All Over (NY Times) “This season has brought plaid of a more restrained stripe just for them: shadow plaids — that is, subtler patterns rendered in blacks, grays and whites. A kind of mash-up of vanguard and

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Tisci’s transgender express, Jones buys Weitzman, Uniqlo sales drop, Burch America’s sweetheart, Katie Eary’s genius

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Elie Saab Couture Spring Summer 2010 | Source: Style.com

Tisci’s Trans Europe Express (WWD) “Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci has taken the whole idea of ‘coed fashion shoot’ to another level: The designer is using a transexual among the cast for the house’s fall-winter ad campaign.” Jones Apparel to buy Stuart Weitzman (Reuters) “Jones Apparel Group Inc. said it will buy designer shoe company Stuart Weitzman Holdings for an initial cash payment of

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Tory Burch sells stake, Shiny Media’s demise, Born by Ted Baker, Hermès to Brazil, Swine flu rocks confidence

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Tory Burch Sells Minority Stake to Tresalia (WWD) “Tory Burch has found a new partner. After a yearlong search for additional financing, the designer has sold a minority stake in her more than $200 million firm.” To view the video of Tory Burch’s Spring 2009 presentation click here. Shiny Media: my thoughts on its demise (Telegraph) Katie Lee, co-founder of Shiny Media, discusses the rise and fall of the

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Recession spending, Tory Burch’s new store, Chinese consumer anxiety, Engagement bling dips

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Recession, Spend They Must: Luxury Shoppers Anonymous (New York Times) Consumers who can afford luxury items are shopping discreetly. Tory Burch’s Quiet Meatpacking Opening (WSJ) Tory Burch opened a Meatpacking District store with very little fanfare. Consumer Anxiety in China Set to Jolt Economy (WWD) According to the WWD, “China’s economy is being hit by the global economic downturn, and its consumers are feeling the

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