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Georgia May Jagger and Cara Delevingne Become Roomies, Zac Posen Launches a New Line

These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.


    These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Prabal Gurung's Fall 2013 moodboard hints that floral Victoriana and vintage military uniforms will inspire his upcoming collection. [Harper's Bazaar]

  • Zac Posen is set to launch Zac Zac Posen, a contemporary line of dresses and separates. The pieces will run $690 for a cocktail dress and $1,690 for an evening gown. [Racked]

  • Talk about model roommates: Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger are reportedly moving to North London together. [Telegraph]

  • The CFDA has teamed up with Swarovski to host A Collective View, a roundup of Instagram pics snapped and shared by industry insiders, on the CFDA's website. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • The Westminster City Council has refused Abercrombie & Fitch's proposal to open a children's store on Savile Row. [Vogue UK]

  • The President of Vera Wang Group, Mario Grauso, has stepped down from his position. He will continue to consult for the company. [WWD]

  • Anna Piaggi's wardrobe will be featured in a public exhibition at Milan's Fabbrica del Vapore later this month. [Vogue UK]

  • Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just a few of the brands launching themed products in honor of the Lunar New Year. [The Wall Street Journal]

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Peter Som Cancels Show, the Dolce Duo Makes Billions, and Susan Cernek Leaves Glamour

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.


All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Peter Som will not show at New York Fashion Week this season. [The Cut]

  • Marchesa, Michael Kors, and Prabal Gurung have reportedly all been tapped to send dress options for Michelle Obama to wear at President Obama's inauguration next week. [WWD]

  • It's official: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are billionaires. [Forbes]

  • The recently launched site, Fohr Card aims to be the first verified directory of fashion bloggers. [Racked]

  • The editor shakeups continue: Susan Cernek has left her position at Glamour. [Twitter User Cindy_Leive]
  • Fab Read

    Fab Read: The London Cut, Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring

    As you know, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's contemporary line, The Row, is named after the famous Savile Row of London, a shopping street in central London known for its custom-made tailoring.

    As you know, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's contemporary line, The Row, is named after the famous Savile Row of London, a shopping street in central London known for its custom-made tailoring. If you're curious as to why the twins were intrigued by that particular district, then pick up The London Cut: Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring by James Sherwood ($17). It presents both the style and story of a street that continues to inspire fashion today. Icons of Savile Row's past include Cary Grant and John Lennon, and Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen were both trained there.