The real cost of fashion: a special report (Independent)
'What is this British obsession with cheap clothes?" a feted international fashion commentator once asked me at Topshop's first London Fashion Week catwalk show. The high-street giant's debut appearance at the event, back in the autumn of 2005, was subject to some controversy. With all that money and power behind it, critics believed the firm was in danger of overshadowing young, cash-strapped ... us.rd.yahoo.com
If Bacchus Drank Cola
A Calimocho (also spelled Kalimotxo) is a 50/50 mixture of red wine and Coca-Cola— favored by Spanish youth looking for a sweet, cheap buzz. nytimes.com
A Chanel as Big as the Ritz
Reviews of the Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani and Christian Lacroix spring haute couture shows in Paris. nytimes.com
A respectful debut at Valentino
With a feminine, fresh and pretty collection, utterly respectful to Valentino, Alessandra Facchinetti jumped the first fashion hurdle on Thursday. iht.com
Designer medals upset war veterans
A DESIGNER has apologised to veterans after she adorned models with war medals at Fashion Week. news.com.au