del.icio.us fashion links for December 11, 2009:
- The Sartorialist Scott Schuman has a TV show and clothing line in the works
He’s in Australia to promote his book and attend book signings at Sass & Bide boutiques, but Scott Schuman aka The Sartorialist has revealed that he has a TV show and clothing line in the works. “ - V Magazine to Devote January Issue to Plus-Size Models — The Cut
After its recent flirtation with blackface, V magazine has settled on a new publicity horse for its January issue. "Page Six" reports that the magazine's first installment in the new year will be devoted to plus-size models. "Big, little, pint-size, plus-size — every body is beautiful. And this issue is out to prove it," V editor Stephen Gan said. Models, which include Crystal Renn, appear clothed and nude, shot by photographers Terry Richardson, Bruce Weber, and Karl Lagerfeld, among others. - New York City clamps down on counterfeit retailing
New York authorities are cracking down on the sale of counterfeit luxury items, shutting down 31 stalls in raids on Tuesday and Wednesday and seizing US$1-million of fake bags and watches. - Saks faces dilemma as luxury shoppers stay AWOL – Forbes.com
Struggling with slumping sales for the past two years, luxury department store operator Saks Inc is beefing up its less expensive offerings at the risk of diluting its brand. - Gucci can open single-brand stores in India
The government has cleared the proposal to allow Gucci Group NV, Netherlands, for foreign equity participation of 51% stake in its Indian franchisee, Luxury Goods Retail Private Ltd, with an investment of Rs 1.04 crore. With the move, Gucci will now be able to enter the Indian retail market through single brand stores. The proposal was made by Luxury Goods Retail, which sells products under the Gucci brand in India under a franchise agreement.
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