Harrods' new owners announce upgrade plans (Telegraph)
"Qatar Holding is expected to back an expansion programme into new areas ­including China.  Harrods could become a global franchise as new owner... announces plans to 'upgrade' the luxury retailer."

BCBG opens in London (Elle.com)
"BCBG Max Azria is the latest U.S. label to open its doors in the UK. Following October's launch of Anthropologie and the imminent arrival of J. Crew on Net a Porter, BCBG opened on London's Kings Road over the weekend."

Baroque and roll: Fashion houses go back to their roots (Independent)
"In demanding economic times, the major fashion houses are going back to their roots for inspiration – so it's no wonder that Donatella Versace is focusing on high glamour, rainbow colour and ultra-sexy silhouettes."

Now Showing | Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (T Magazine)
"... what the director, Whitney Sudler-Smith, presented on Friday at its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival was an affectionate, often kid-glove portrait — or make that ultrasuede-glove portrait — of the fashion legend."

Mrs. Bono on how fashion can save the world (Times Online)
"Ali Hewson is determined to shrug off the sackcloth image of ethical fashion. What exactly does ethical mean? ... I'm hoping that by following Hewson round in Uganda, I may find out — and discover whether it can really be good business."