Monthly Archives: December 2008
Ten Undiscovered Designers On The Rise
Edgier fashion designers are making their move as consumers turn away from big-ticket luxury items during the financial crisis. Vera, Oscar and Ralph need no introduction. While these powerhouse designers are household names, it’s new faces like Andrew Holden and … Continue reading
NYC fashion boutique: free soup, independent designers
NEW YORK – You know the economy is ailing when a Manhattan fashion boutique starts offering free soup. The temporary fashion boutique calling itself The 1929 is selling chic clothes and giving away soup and coffee. The store is located … Continue reading
Iran cracks down on “satanic” clothes
TEHRAN (Reuters) – Police have arrested 49 people this week in a northern Iranian city during a crackdown on “satanic” clothes, IRNA news agency reported on Thursday. The measures are the latest in a country-wide campaign against Western cultural influence … Continue reading