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Asian impact in Paris, Currency boost, British menswear, Ungaro unravels, Kim Jones Q&A

L-R Mugler, Issey Miyake, 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2012 | Source: Style.com
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Asian Designers Make an Impact in Paris (IHT)
"Asian designers, whether home based or in the fashion diaspora, are making an impact in the opening days of the Paris men's 2012 season. Phillip Lim, the Cambodian-American designer based in New York, was smart to come to Paris to show a 3.1 Phillip Lim collection that was simple but laced with the conceptual."

European Luxury-Goods Stocks May Benefit From Weaker Currencies (Bloomberg)
"Investors forecasting the euro and Swiss franc will weaken against the dollar may find comfort in shares of European luxury-goods companies. Financiere Richemont and LVMH are among stocks that would benefit disproportionately if the currencies fall further from year-ago levels."

Crisis on the catwalk over Britain's fashion brain drain (Independent)
"The British Fashion Council (BFC) yesterday announced the formation of a Fashion 2012 Menswear committee, designed to raise the profile of UK designers and increase sales."

More Heads Roll at Ungaro (The Cut)
"After losing Giles Deacon in December and new CEO Jeffry Aronsson just last month, Emanuel Ungaro appears to be on one shaky last leg. WWD reports that the ailing French fashion house told retailers that they're unable to deliver their spring-summer collection because of 'internal reorganization.'"

Louis Vuitton's Kim Jones: exclusive Q&A (Guardian)
"British menswear designer of the year Kim Jones presented his second collection for Louis Vuitton. He talks exclusively to the Guardian about his inspirations and moodboard."

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