Multinationalism in Fashion's Tribes (New York Times)
"On the face of it, the recent G-20 meeting had nothing on Paris Fashion Week. In terms of a concentration of nations and cultures, there are few rivals to this weeklong summit for which the wildly disparate tribes of fashion converge from all corners of the world. By contrast, even New York's Fashion Week looks like a county fair."

LVMH, Dior executives upbeat on top brands (Reuters)
"Luxury executives voiced optimism about the outlook for LVMH and Dior at Paris fashion week on Friday, thanks partly to strong growth in Asia."

Maria Luisa at Printemps (New York Times)
"For two decades, designers have ruled the roost at department stores. But a brand new venture at Printemps is giving authority back to the shopkeepers."

A Controversial Debut for Lohan in Paris (New York Times)
"When Lindsay Lohan's controversial appointment as artistic adviser of the French label was announced last month, Mounir Moufarrige, the new chief executive of Ungaro, said his intention was to give the aging brand the equivalent of 'electric shock treatment.'"

French Connection to close Japan stores (Drapers)
"French Connection is to close its 21 stores in Japan over the next nine months and is looking for a licensee to operate the brand in the Japanese market."

African Wealth and African Style at a Glamorous Juncture (New York Times)
"Sub-Saharan Africa does not bring to mind an image of a woman with perfectly manicured nails flipping through glossy magazines in search of the latest handbag or celebrity haircut. Yet such women are there, and in far greater numbers than the news media's portrayal of Africa might suggest."