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John Galliano new creative director at Maison Martin Margiela

October 7, 2014 by The CoF

From WWD issue 10/07/2014 by Miles Socha with contributions from Nina Jones, Marc Karimzadeh, Joelle Diderich On Monday, Rosso surprised the fashion world again by appointing John Galliano, one of fashion’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, to take over the creative direction of Margiela, founded by an intensely secretive Belgian designer. Renzo Rosso acquired Maison Martin Margiela in 2002, it was described as a wedding of fashion’s Greta Garbo with Harpo Marx. The appointment telegraphed Rosso’s daring approach to the fashion business and raised questions about how […]

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: Behind the Curtain

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2013 : Behind the Curtain

November 9, 2013 by The CoF

Text by KARYN MONGET for WWD : ” NEW YORK — The fantasy world of a make-believe Snow Queen and her Snow Angels swathed in Swarovski Elements took over the Victoria’s Secret offices in Manhattan Wednesday evening. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Angels were being fitted into fairy-tale-inspired costumes, while artisans, beaders and costumers were literally sewing up the final details on costumes and accessories for the fashion extravaganza. The annual show is scheduled for Nov. 13 at the 69th Regiment Armory here. Adding […]

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Bernard Arnault, Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy backstage at the Louis Vuitton spring 2014 show.

Marc Jacobs talks about his exit from Louis Vuitton and his future with WWD

October 3, 2013 by The CoF

Post-show WWD sat down with Jacobs, Duffy and LVMH chairman, Bernard Arnault, to talk about what happens next. By BRIDGET FOLEY WWD reported on Monday that negotiations had reached a critical juncture, with the timing of Jacobs’ swan song still up in the air. “Mr. Arnault left it to Robert and me,” Jacobs said. “Two weeks ago when I arrived back in Paris, he said, ‘The future of Marc Jacobs will require so much of your and Robert’s attention that at some point […]

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Designers Sketch Gifts Fit for the Royal Baby

July 23, 2013 by The CoF

Ok so the baby is here! Congrats to the royal couple and to UK because you couldn’t see more anticipation, excitement and chest-beating national pride than the royal wedding, the Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 Olympics and the Coronation Festival combined. From Africa to Antarctica everybody heard the big news yesterday. And because every event should include gifts , WWD.com “asked designers what gift they would give the royal baby. These one-of-a kind gifts are fit for a…king.” “Dior was so inspired, it created an […]

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