Designer hanged himself in wardrobe
POST-mortem reveals that Alexander McQueen left note before committing suicide. news.com.au |
Browsing: Analyzing the Markets
Karen Seiger has turned her passion into a new guide called “Markets of New York City: A Guide to the Best Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Markets.” feeds.nytimes.com |
Residential school commission calls for art
Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission on residential schools is inviting submissions of art work that relates to experiences at the schools, or to the legacy of those experiences. cbc.ca |
Haider Ackermann
At Haider Ackermann's superb show Saturday morning, the clothes delivered a rare emotional charge. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scan To Shop
Polo Ralph Lauren is launching its 2008 U.S. Open Collection along with a new system that allows shoppers to purchase gear via cell phone. All that's necessary is a camera phone or hand-held device loaded with software that can read the black-and-white symbols known as Quick Response (QR) codes. Advertisements, store windows, and mailers will be printed with the codes; when scanned, they send the user to an Internet shopping portal, m.ralphlauren.com. The site also has software available for... nysun.com |