Paris Haute Couture Fall 2009– wwd.com.
WWD’s ongoing coverage of haute couture week in Paris, including reviews, full runs of show, backstage images, video, front row coverage and Fashion Scoops.
Praise the Lowered: Tyranny Of 6-Inch Heels Is Over! – nypost.com
Sick of tottering around in 6-inch platform stilettos, starlets are scaling back, opting for summer’s shorter-shoe trend — cute, easier-to-walk-in sandals and pumps featuring heels that top out at 3 ½ inches. Stores are also brimming with the foot-friendlier shoes.
London’s Reawakening– Vogue.co.uk
Amanda Wakeley Is set to return to London Fashion Week this season, following the purchase of her own label, the designer has revealed. Wakeley bought back the rights to her eponymous brand in April of this year having sold it more than a decade ago.
Is it adieu to couture?– timeonline.co.uk
This week the question wasn’t so much “look who’s here”, but “where is everyone?” The number of couturiers has been dwindling for years. Now the spectators are falling by the wayside.
In a Downturn, Jewelers Aren’t So Precious– nytimes.com
In this economy, many consumers would rather keep their money in their wallets than on their fingers, necks or ears. As people re-examine their budgets, jewelry is turning out to be one of the easiest places to cut back — or trade down.
Written by Sabrina Alexis
