Ralph Lauren Tops DNR’s Power 100
October 29, 2008 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Fashion Designers, Fashion World
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Ralph Lauren is DNR’s #1 in this year’s list of 100 Most Powerful in Men’s Fashion and retail.
It’s undeniable that Ralph Lauren has dominated the industry with it’s brand. Being the designer for 2008 Olympics Attire didn’t hurt Ralph Lauren’s chances I’m sure .
Girgio Armani made it in second. Rounding up the top 10 list are :
3. Gilda Zegna
4. Eric Wiseman
5. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
6. Terry Lundgren
7. Mickey Drexler
8. Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli
9. Bernard Arnault
10. François-Henri Pinault and Robert Polet
The comprehensive list of Top 100 will be released on Monday at DNR’s website. …read more
Is Paul Smith A Thief?
October 28, 2008 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Fashion Designers, Shirts
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Of juicy fashion drama. Paul Smith, OR one of the designers in his camp allegedly flipped a long sleeves design from blogger Robert Hodgin who posted something eerily similar on his flickr account last year. Interesting. If you read Robert’s blog, which I linked to on the second sentence, he patiently compared the shirt to his work. Flipped, magnified and colored it, you’ll see every nook and cranny similarities. Paul Smith (or one of your designers), you naughty boy you.
(Image : Paul Smith)
I must point out, Robert is cool about the whole thing. I hope …read more
