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Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Marni is gearing up to release its first fragrance, a blend of woody smells, spices, and rose oil named Marni. The perfume's ad campaign stars Raquel Zimmermann shot by Nick Knight, and a 100 ml bottle will go for $105 when it reaches stores next February. "It's a perfume that's quite individual, that doesn't evoke anything in particular," said the brand's creative director Consuelo Castiglioni. [WWD]
  

• Coach just won a lawsuit against a network of 600 websites that sold counterfeit Coach goods. A judge awarded the brand $257 million in damages, the biggest amount of money ever won in a counterfeiting case. [Fashion Etc]
  

• Ralph Lauren announced that it will close its Rugby line, aimed at younger customers, next February "in order to focus resources on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand." [Fashion Foie Gras]
  

• Jenna Lyons has been named one of Glamour's women of the year. Her boss, Mickey Drexler, told the magazine, "I'm partial, but I think she's a woman of the year every year." [Glamour]
  

• Model Sophie Dahl has confirmed that she and husband Jamie Cullum are going to have a second child. The couple had a daughter named Lyra last March. [Vogue UK]
  

• Mark Badgley and James Mischka were at their house in Long Island when it was struck by a tree blown down by Hurricane Sandy's winds. Luckily, neither designer was hurt. [Page Six]

The Fashion Lounge group pinpointed a hot Spring/Summer trend: the little white dress.

Hot Trend of the Week is the Little White Dress. Everyone has a go to Little Black Dress in their wardrobe. If you are brave the new trend is the Little White Dress. They have gotten a bad rap because they aren't easy to keep clean (I never wear white at a BBQ). But now you can take along travel size stain remover. The white dresses are super easy to accessorize with hats, scarves and belts.

Embroidered Cotton Voile Dress from rugby.com

There are already a bunch of groups you can join and explore, and please — start some new ones! Here's a helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.

If you're looking to fill your closet with sweet Spring finds at semi-affordable prices, be sure to peruse Rugby's new Spring sale. It's stocked with floral pieces, ruffles, seersucker, and sporty stripes. You'll also spot these Rugby White Boyfriend Jean Shorts ($60, originally $80) — they're a great way to balance out the preppiness of the ensemble. While you're at it, be sure to check out the limited-time Icon sale, too.

For more great deals, check out the Frugalosity! and Cheap Chic FabSugar Community groups!

"You don't stop playing because you get old. You get old when you stop playing."
—Old Rugby saying

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The Cyber Monday numbers are in and it has been reported that they've exceeded last year's numbers by 15 percent. Online purchases came to $846 million this year, from a period of Black Friday through Cyber Monday. 

We want to let this story die...but we just can't. NY Mag posted their own round-up of rumors and analysis regarding Anna Wintour's supposed departure from American Vogue. The plot thickens...

A Rugby pop-up in a weak economy is like an American flag being raised on election day. Or..well, polos! You can afford one, kaaaaamawwwwn. This one's online only, grab your classics at Refinery 29 all month long. 

Live coverage of Art Basel in Miami is another thing that just might stimulate some small part of the economy. Well, we can hope. Get your art fix with The Moment.