WWD FASHION COVERAGE

Cate Blanchett is the New Face of Armani Parfums

Actress Cate Blanchett is the new face of Giorgio Armani Parfums, a division of L'Oréal Luxe, reported WWD. (more...)

Rooney Mara is the Face for New Calvin Klein Scent

Actress Rooney Mara is the face of Calvin Klein's newest scent Downtown. (more...)

Shoe Factory Collapses in Cambodia

Today a building in Cambodia housing a shoe factory has collapsed, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, reports WWD. The incident comes in the wake of recent tragedies in Bangladesh,... (more...)

Seven More Brands Commit to Bangladesh Accord

A new group of seven major brands and retailers committed to signing the binding Bangladesh fire and safety accord according to the Worker Rights Consortium. Included in this new group of retailers a... (more...)

Photo Coverage: Dream Maternity Options for the Duchess

WWD decided that since Catherine Duchess of Cambridge's bump is finally showing, she must have the best custom maternity clothes. What would they look like? Luckily they thought of that too by askin... (more...)

'XOX Betsey Johnson' Debuts Tonight!

Betsey Johnson's new docu-series, “XOX Betsey Johnson,” airs tonight on the Style Network at 8 p.m. The show stars Johnson, 70, and her daughter Lulu, 38, and is a glimsp into Betsey and Lulu's clas... (more...)

Parsons Cancels the Galliano Master Class

WWD reported that the John Galliano master class at Parsons The New School for Design has been canceled. The controversial designer who was fired from Dior in 2011 for saying anti-semitic remarks has... (more...)

Harry Winston Names New CEO

WWD reported that Nayla Hayek has been named CEO of U.S. luxury jeweler Harry Winston Inc. with its parent company The Swatch Group Ltd effectively immediately. Hayek succeeds Frédéric de Narp in the... (more...)

Matthew Williamson and Benefit Cosmetics Get Cheeky

London-based designer, Matthew Williamson, debuted a makeup palette he created with Benefit Cosmetics called The Rich Is Back. The palette consists of three neutral shimmer shadows and a pop of teal, ... (more...)

1928 Jewelry Co. to Launch 'Downton Abbey' Collection

The 1928 Jewelry Co., maker of vintage-inspired fashion jewelry, signed a license with Downton Abbey to create a collection of jewelry and accessories inspired by the show. The brand was already famil... (more...)

Met Gala Streaming LIVE!

Tonight is the night! The Met Gala is here! And just like last year, they will be streaming all the celebs and red carpet style live on Vogue.com and Moda Operandi. (more...)

Met Gala to Stream Live

The Met Gala, aka the Oscars of Fashion, is just around the corner on May 6! And just like last year, they will be streaming all the celebs and red carpet style live on Vogue.com! (more...)

Jones to Close More Stores

The Jones Group Inc. is slimming down in order to boost profits reports WWD. The company is closing 120 stores in order to streamline and focus on its wholesale operations. (more...)

Reed Krakoff to Leave Coach After 16 Years

It's the end of a major fashion era! After 16 years at Coach Inc., Reed Krakoff has announced he will step down as president and executive creative director in June 2014. Krakoff is leaving to focus... (more...)

J. Crew Names New President

WWD reported that J. Crew Group Inc. made a few high-level promotions and changes. This is the first time in two years since the company made high profile promotions (the last being Jenna Lyons promo... (more...)

Lord & Taylor's Surveillance Video Helps Identify Boston Bombing Suspects

WWD just reported that the FBI confiscated surveillance tapes today from Boston's Lord & Taylor on Boylston Street to help identify suspects in Monday's bombings. (more...)

Fitness Guru Tracy Anderson Debuts Leggings Line

Tracy Anderson, trainer to the stars (and business partners with Gwyneth Paltrow), has launched a line of her own leggings. The $60 patterned and colorful pants are available online at tracyandersonm... (more...)

Stefani Greenfield Changes Roles at The Jones Group

Stefani Greenfield has resigned as chief creative officer of The Jones Group Inc. reports WWD. She will now serve as their global creative consultant, working on creative and marketing intiatives thr... (more...)

Coach Wins Big in Counterfeit Case

WWD reports that Coach Inc. won an $8 million jury award in a counterfeiting case involving a customs brokerage firm. The lawsuit was filed in a federal disctrict court in Los Angeles and is the firs... (more...)

Diane von Furstenberg Celebrates Saks Opening in D.C.

Diane von Furstenberg went to Chevy Chase, MD. to celebrate the opening of Saks Fifth Avenue's newly flagship store. She spoke candidly of her health, her brand and her favorite presidential candidat... (more...)

Retailers Closed after Boston Bombing

Retailers and other public places are on high alert in major cities across the U.S. after Monday's bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. (more...)

Thierry Andretta Leaves Lanvin

Thierry Andretta has resigned from his position as managing director of Lanvin reports WWD. He served in this position since 2009. A Lanvin spokeswoman confirmed his departure, citing “personal reas... (more...)

Beyonce Announced as Met Gala Chair

WWD reports that Beyonce will act as honorary chair at this year's Costume Institute Gala alongside the fashion big wigs like Vogue's editor Anna Wintour and Givenchy fashion designer Riccardo Tisci. (more...)

Atwood Loved McCarthy's SNL Shoe Sketch

Melissa McCarthy hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time this weekend and spent her monologue teetering — and eventually tumbling — Brian Atwood heels. McCarthy wore the beautiful 6 inch, spar... (more...)

Lily Pulitzer Dies at 81

Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau, the socialite who turned designer, passed away today at her Palm Beach, FL, home at age 81. (more...)