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Carine Roitfeld marks 30 years, Ted Baker up, Fashion and technology, Queen of the glossies, Pioneering Pernet

"Irreverent" by Carine Roitfeld | Source: NY Times
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A Super-Stylish Vampire (IHT)
"If the definition of a vampire is a pallid, blood-sucking monster with frightening fangs, Carine Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue and a pivotal figure in the fashion world, does not seem to fit the bill... 'Why a book — especially for someone like me who hates looking back?' Ms. Roitfeld asked herself... 'It marks 30 years. The end of a chapter is a good moment — and they have been 'belles années,' beautiful years, when I have succeeded in work and with my family.'"

Ted Baker's figures look smart as high street rivals falter (Independent)
"The fashion retailer's US retail sales grew by 74 per cent to $16.7m (£10.8m) in the 28 weeks to 13 August, boosted by new concessions and strong demand for its clothes. But UK and European sales rose by a more modest 7.8 per cent over the period, to £69.2m, while gross margins were dented by a higher level of promotional activity."

Fashion's brave new world (Telegraph)
"Beginning with the invention of nylon pantyhose by Allan Gant Sr in 1 959, fashion and technology have gradually been brought together as new materials and techniques opened up countless possibilities for designers... One step further along the technological scale comes catalytic clothing, which... Claims could help combat the harmful emissions released by vehicle exhausts in cities."

US Vogue is magazine of the year (Telegraph)
"There's no denying Anna Wintour still reigns supreme as queen of the glossies. US Vogue , which she has edited - with an iron fist some might say - since 1988, was just named Magazine of the Year at the prestigious Ad Age Awards... There is hope for print, it seems, as advertising revenues have plummeted along with every other measure of economic growth across the globe; if anyone can squeeze revenues from cautious (or broke) advertisers it is 'Brand Anna'."

Diane Pernet On A Shaded View Of Fashion Film Festival (Huffington Post)
"Drenched in black with her ever-present lace mantilla and catseye sunglasses, Diane Pernet is one of the most recognisable figures on the fashion landscape. But it's not just her iconic and unvarying look that has gained her recognition; she is one of fashion's true digital pioneers."

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