After four months of legal volleys — including a countersuit, subpoenas on Christmas Eve, and allegations of corporate misconduct — Tory Burch and her ex-husband and business partner Chris Burch have finally settled their lawsuits against each other.
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The drama around this case started over a year ago when Chris opened C. Wonder, which many saw as a threat to Tory's brand. From its outset, the lower-priced line of clothing and accessories was accused of looking too similar to Tory's aesthetic. The resolution to this case doesn't address those similarities and instead focuses on the sale of Chris's stake in the company, much of which went to two new investors. This lessens his power and involvement at the brand, which will hopefully give both Burches some peace.
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So how did they get to this point? A look back at every step of the aptly named Battle of the Burches, here in the gallery.
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Photo: A still-married Tory and Chris Burch at the opening of a Tory Burch store in Los Angeles in 2005, via Getty.
Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2013
A military jacket handed down from her mother, Reva, inspired Tory Burch's Pre-Fall 2013 collection, but the garments include fabric treatments soldiers don't commonly wear. The embroidered epaulets on one navy-blue cardigan would be out of place on the battlefield, and the same goes for the beading that adorns nearly every garment in the offering. Even the pieces that aren't affixed with paillettes or bits of lace are cut from intricately woven cloth with ethnic-leaning patterns. Come to think of it, what better time to represent your tribe than during a war?
Photos courtesy of Tory Burch
Celebrities Are Wild For Fox-Print Pieces — Shop 15 Fab Picks!
Hollywood's hottest stars have been donning fabulous fox-print pieces lately, which has sparked a search for the perfect foxy picks to add to our closets. Emma Roberts worked a comfy Tory Burch fox-patch sweater while shopping in Santa Monica, Carey Mulligan added personality to her travel style with Tory Burch fox loafers, and Taylor Swift bundled up in a cozy Aubin & Wills fox sweater and burgundy Topshop coat on a zoo date in NYC. From trendy tees to toasty sweaters to hefty rain boots, shop our favorite fox-print pieces below to add a hint of wild to your Winter wardrobe.

Anna Wintour, DVF Speak Out Against Chris Burch

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Two very powerful women have made a very public showing of support for Tory Burch, whose ex-husband Chris Burch sued her last month over disputes between their businesses.
"The person who has been at every single appointment over the years is Tory," says Anna Wintour in the December issue of Vanity Fair. "Tory is the one who has always talked to us about her aspirations, and her ideas for growth, how she saw the brand, asked advice on people she might want to bring in — it's always been, as far as we're concerned, 100 percent Tory's business, and we've never had anything to do with Chris."
In his suit, Chris accuses Tory and her management team of interfering with the development of Chris's year-old retail concept, C. Wonder. It also tries to guarantee that Chris will be able to sell his shares in Tory's company and asks that Tory be removed from her own board of directors.
Rumors circulated for months that Tory would sue Chris because of similarities between C. Wonder and her designer label, which they founded together in 2004. Chris beat Tory to it when he filed his suit in October. But Diane von Furstenberg says his attempt to sabotage Tory's business won't prove successful.
"What I find bizarre and nasty, and can't possibly finish well for him, is that he is . . . hurting [her business] by sabotaging it, by copying it," the designer said. "I don't understand."
Tyra Banks's New Show, Derek Lam's Favorite Designer, and Brad Pitt's Chanel Ad
All the news bits fit to print, here in our daily roundup.
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- Tyra Banks has put her stamp on quite a few television projects — a talk show, a reality show — so it's no surprise that the supermodel now has a sitcom in the works. The ABC-produced show will be titled Fivehead and is inspired by the supermodel's awkward high school years. [Deadline]
br> - In other media mogul news, Terry Richardson and Ann Caruso have given Oprah Winfrey the high-fashion treatment. [Harper's Bazaar]
br> - But the high-fashion treatment doesn't always work for everyone. Apparently consumers in the UK do not like it when hot supermodels turn up in one of their favorite mall store catalogs — even if the supermodel in question is Helena Christensen. [Huffington Post]
br> - Speaking of complaints, Tory Burch will appear on Rock Center with Brian Williams this Thursday to discuss the lawsuit her ex-husband Chris Burch recently filed against her. Joanna Coles will also be there, to offer support. [The Cut]
br> - And isn't it nice when people support one another? Especially designers. For example, Derek Lam says he loves what Joseph Altuzarra has been up to: "His work is really exciting." [Grazia UK]
br> - Also exciting, but in a different way. The much-anticipated Chanel No.5 ad starring Brad Pitt has finally arrived. [YouTube]
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Add Stacy Keibler's Navy Tory Burch Peacoat to Your Fall Mix
Stacy Keibler is the latest starlet to rock the new celeb-approved blue and orange color combo, donning a navy Tory Burch peacoat ($495) with sherbert orange skinny Joe's jeans while running errands in NYC. Stacy paired her fresh duo with a sheer-stripe sweater, cap-toe snakeskin flats, a neutral leather YSL hobo ($1,544) and oversize cat-eye shades. Score her exact Fall-friendly topper to work with orange denim, an ombré knit sweater, and textured cap-toe flats to nail Stacy's NYC look or style it with a sophisticated sheath for an office-friendly ensemble.

Christina Hendricks's Professional Chic: Bow Blouse & Cap-Toe Pumps
Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks was spotted in Sydney working a fabulous office-chic look: a Tory Burch purple printed bow blouse ($295) tucked into sleek black cropped trousers. Her black-and-silver cap-toe pumps gave her professional look a totally modern spin, while black-rimmed glasses, a rhinestone ring, and matching purple drop earrings matched perfectly. Next time you're getting dressed for work, look to Christina by tucking a printed bow blouse into cropped trousers, then finishing off with a pair of trendy cap-toe pumps. Shop similar pieces below to get her entire look.

12 Must-Have Celebrity Designer Bags to Carry This Fall!
With Fall right around the corner, it's about time you invest in a must-have bag that you'll carry all season. Since celebrities have the most coveted styles, why not look to them for some help? Everyone from Jessica Alba to Reese Witherspoon to Elizabeth Olsen to Kate Bosworth has been spotted with stunning designer bags from Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Tory Burch, Givenchy, Opening Ceremony, and many more high-end labels. Without further ado, check out 12 must-have celebrity designer bags, then buy the one that makes your fashion heart skip a beat.
Anne Hathaway's Easy Match: White Maxi Dress With Gladiator Sandals
Anne Hathaway spent the day in West Hollywood sporting a no-fuss warm-weather ensemble: a white maxi dress with black gladiator sandals. Her accessories — a pink tassel necklace, clear Tory Burch sunglasses ($149), and a printed tote — kept things from being monotone. What we love about Anne's latest look is that it's simultaneously laid-back and put-together. Before Summer ends, mimic her outfit by pairing your white maxi dress with black gladiators and this fun Free People colorful tassel necklace ($28).

Tory Burch Spring 2013
What we love about Tory Burch is that she takes classic American style and gives it a jolt of exoticism with her bold colors and prints, and for Spring 2013 we saw that adventurous spirit again. There was no specific region in mind, as references ranged from tribal to Moroccan to downright preppy, but that seems to be quintessential Tory Burch: eccentric, curious, fun-loving, but always rooted in simple silhouettes like mom used to wear. That is, if your mom was super stylish and always put together. It was all about the embellishments: colorful, shiny beading, fringe, and crochet. They were juxtaposed with accessories that looked like travel souvenirs (in a good way), sensible traveling shoes, and rich colors. Tory fans will find lots to shop next season, from a beautifully-printed blue sundress, to bold separates that need only a tee-shirt to work well for the office. And can we talk about the hair for just a moment? Those wispy, prairie-girl gorgeous braids are a must-have.
- Trends: global chic, tie-dye, embroidery, prints, tribal.
- Colors: Soft yellow and blush tones, to coral, red, cobalt blue, to earthy neutrals and white.
- Key Piece: An adorable, bright, wheat-print shorts suit, a bright blue floral print dress, the great heeled loafers .
- Accessories: Textural necklaces, heeled loafers, brightly-colored cross body bags and a fanny pack!
- Who Should Wear It: Dree Hemingway would look so pretty in these clothes, and we could see longtime fan Brooklyn Decker rocking the printed shorts suit.


