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I think blood red summer outfits are the big things from the latest menswear catwalk shows in Paris, along with Olivier Borde Garde-Robe's patchwork denim shorts. Then there is Gosha Rubchinsky, a new underground sensation Russian menswear designer inspired by the his country's youth movement...

The spring/summer '09 season sees tributes to cultures all over the world...

I met the allusive Jennifer Mary of the exquisite J. Mary line yesterday. She’s the Los Angeles based designer who has been selling her demi-couture at Maxfields for several years with little tops going for north of $10k and dresses for over $20k and so forth—absolutely absurd...

With precise silhouettes and a careful mix of wools, silks and new synthetics, Giada is a sophisticated yet disarmingly simple label...

Role Playing at Calvin Klein Party. (WWD) Jacque Vert Makes Pre-Tax Loss of 2.9 Million Pounds. (Drapers) Burani to License Giambattista Valli Fashions. (WSJ) Shows a Raw Energy. (NY Times)--Staff

Raphael Young is taking things up a notch. With a well-built team of partners in key cities from New York to Tokyo, marketing and PR headquarters in Paris and a devoted cult following around the world, Young is positioned to leverage his fanatical following into a truly global footwear business...

Florence Welch's ginger locks may be a fierce aesthetic attribute, but the London chanteuse's musical prowess with backing band The Machine is in a category all its own. On debut album Lungs, Welch's siren call pulls eager listeners into the lull of her infectious brand of indie-pop...

Industry Braces for California Crisis. (WWD) JJB Considers Rights Issue As Loan Controversy Erupts. (Drapers) Tight Squeeze: Making Room for a New Men’s Fashion. (WSJ)Sourcing At Risk in Bangladesh. (Drapers)--Staff

While Milan sheepishly played with colour and prints, Paris' spring/summer '10 collections offered an all-out display of multi-faceted colors and artisanal fabrics...

Safilo Gets Extension on Loan Payment. (WWD) John Lewis Sales Hit by Hot Weather. (Drapers) Fashion Sales Down 1.1% in June. (Drapers) Coach is Now Travelling Coach (Reuters) --Staff

No. 8b,Brian Janusiakand Elizabeth Beer's latest venture, is more of a concept store than a boutique, but either way it's a new destination for stylish men...

World’s Most Stylish Cities. (Forbes) Beyoncé and Tina Knowles Launch Sasha Fierce. (WWD) Consumer Confidence Grows in June. (Drapers) Valentino Hits Permira’s Pockets. (FT)--

During São Paulo Fashion week, there's one name that tastemakers, journalists and fashionistas all look forward to: Alexandre Herchcovitch...

Berlin Grants Loan Guarantee to Quelle. (WWD) Bread and Butter Anticipation Mounts. (Drapers) Glastonbury Festival Goers Go For Country Classics. (FT) Advises on Creating a Korean Luxury Brand. (Korea Times) --Staf

While Fashion Rio sprouted fresh roots in ownership and location this season, the strong collections that came down the runway for spring/summer '10 played their part to support the recent explosion of fashion related investments in Brazil...

Charlotte Ronson Takes It Up A Notch. (WWD) Milan’s Spring/Summer 2010 Shows. (FT) Menswear Week Winds Down. (AP) Robust As Profit Doubles. (Reuters)--Sta

Jack Peñate is one of the few male solo artists to have survived today's synth-wielding pop babes. He might not be as sexy as the girls with his rather rugged tweed look, but with sophomore album Everything Is New, Peñate proves that talent doesn't sit in the clothes, but in the tunes...

Beth Ditto is many things: she has been deemed the queen of queercore and punk-rock, occasionally writes an advice column for The Guardian, was a nude covergirl for the first issue of LOVE magazine and has been noted to rip her clothes off while performing on stage with her band Gossip...

Giles Deacon to Head to Paris? (Drapers) H&M Profit Increases. (Bloomberg) ELuxury to Shutter. (WWD) Jonathan Saunders Returns to London Fashion Week. (Telegraph)--Staff

Sabrina Dehoff puts a neon twist on a classic nautical look with her multi-colored tube pieces. Clasped at the throat by a gold ring, the necklace will instantly give pep to any outfit. Buy it for $275.47 at www.ninaandlola.com.

At Fashion Rio, show goers are an integral part of scene. Local hipsters, Telenovela stars shilling for a designer friend, and the New Media press dashing to freshen up site content comprises much of the scene...

Mara Hoffman is not afraid to take on a challenge—even in the face of a struggling consumer market...

If you haven't already taken the summer plunge—and even if you have—T-Bags' jersey onesie is just the ticket to freewheelin' mid-year fun. The easily packable jumpsuit combines simple color and construction with chic details. Pick it up for $210 at www.net-a-porter.

Amid the excitement of Paris' spring/summer '10 menswear runways this week, Ann Demeulemeester's show is set to be a singularly impressive event...

The 1988 film Working Girl, starring Melanie Griffith, is a true pop culture relic of the '80s that was dated even as it reached its initial popularity...

Pop-up shops may seem like a dime a dozen these days, but in the wake of successful—and widely covered—efforts by brands such as Comme des Garçon for its 40th anniversary, Nuzyn offers something a little different...

YSL may have inspired the caged shoe trend, but Hussein Chalayan's sky-high version has brought it to new heights. The elegant patent leather design is balanced by lightweight wooden heels, making for a show-stopping, of the moment look. Buy a pair for $494 at www.openingceremony.us.

With Gossip releasing its fourth studio album, many music insiders feared that the only thing standing in the way of the band's success was a certain hit single...

Max Factor is a cosmetics legend. Or, at least, he was. Credited with coining the term "makeup," he was preferred by Hollywood starlets such as Marilyn Monroe and invented both lip gloss and waterproof mascara...

To to be a proponent of disheveled luxury, it doesn't always mean you have to wear brooding dark colors.Hederus grey Kite t-shirt has a playfully roomy silhouette that achieves the unfussy look,but its pops of merry hues such as mint green, marine blue, and light peach give it a sunnier appeal...

Paul McCartney Starts Meat Free Mondays. (WWD) Loafers vs. Lace Ups. (FT) Marionnaud to Lay Off About 700 Employees. (WWD) Matalan Outperforms Market. (Drapers) --Staff

In anticipation of London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council has announced its New Generation winners which includes House of Holland, Mark Fast, and Mary Katrantzou...

From design to art direction, PR to styling, Benoit Duvignacq's resume reads like a handbook on fashion career choices. Training at the prestigious ESMOD Paris school in pattern drafting and design, Benoit soon found himself at Sonia Rykiel as a communications assistant to her daughter Nathalie...

Confidence is an attractive trait, and judging by the choice of name, Brooklyn's Amazing Baby is not lacking in positive self-assurance. Luckily, debut album Rewild doesn't let them down...

I always have a major time time in Rio. I haven’t experienced one of those horror stories you hear about that can take place in the city...

When asked if having limited fabric makes swimwear design more difficult, Lenny Niemeyer simply replied: "It's a more challenging process." But the Grand Dame of Fashion Rio hides the ardor well—we've only ever seen breathtaking collections by her and spring/summer '10 was no exception...

Apparel Imports from China and Vietnam Rise in April. (WWD) Net-a-Porter Demonstrates Strength of Business Model While Profits Treble. (FT)

It's pretty hard for mainstream America to understand Kylie Minogue's global influence, but this fall she's embarking on her first ever series of concerts in North America...

Neiman Marcus Reports Loss. (WWD) Inditex Sees Net Income Fall 16%. (Drapers) Bulgari to Issue 130 Million Euro Bond. (Reuters) Versace Appoints New Chief. (FT) --Staff

You could call them fashion’s best kept secrets—designers whose talent and passion have led to rewarding careers, who are quietly revered by the press, buyers and celebrities alike, but who, for whatever reason, have always remained firmly below the radar...

The electronic cigarette is a compact battery powered device that delivers odorless nicotine and flavor without all the nasty tar and additives...

Tough comparatives hit fashion sales in May. (Drapers) Sea Changes in Make-Up. (FT) Hermès says Luxury Market Faces Turbulence. (Reuters) Oliver Sweeney Rescued. (Drapers) --Staff

We have all seen photos of cricket players or surfers with a white stripe of sun protection worn wet over the nose. Zinc, the ultimate form of sun protection, works to block the sun through reflecting it away from the skin, and is thought to be the most effective barrier from UV damage...

Talents such as Marcia Queiroz, Daniel Rodrigues and Julia Valle of Printing, a promising design team from the Belo Horizonte region of Brazil, makes attending emerging fashion weeks, such as Fashion Rio, worth the trip...

Grizzly bears might be scary and dangerous, but the Brooklyn version of this wild beast is anything but. Instead of roars, the quartet of music nerds specializes in acoustic and experimental indie music, and new album Veckatimest proves their wider appeal...

Impress colleagues and clients alike with this sleek business card holder by Isaac Reina. The strong, high quality leather makes for a handy container and the bright color gives off an air of confidence. Buy it for £39 at www.oki-ni.com

Famous Footwear Opens Distribution Center. (WWD) John Lewis Sales Hit By Warm Weather. (Drapers) Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Drop Sharply. (AP) Chief Executive of Versace Expected to Resign Today. (NY Times) --Staff

GiBB is a brand new accessories brand with a brilliant future ahead...

Protect your eyes in style with Phillip Lim 3.1's Margot sunglasses. The design is retro without being overly garish, and utterly eye-catching in green imitation shell. Buy a pair for $250 at www.aloharag.com.

With its quiet, tree covered street, and sidewalks only sparsely scattered with pedestrians, it's easy to forget you're in New York when you take the G train to Fort Greene, Brooklyn...

After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1994, Beryl Man got her start in fashion when Donna Karan handpicked her to work at the label...

Following the success of Stephan Jaklitsch's recent installation at Shelly Steffee's boutique in the Meatpacking district, we caught up with the world-renowned architect and popular designer about the relationship between architecture and fashion...

Following the success of Stephan Jaklitsch's recent installation at Shelly Steffee's boutique in the Meatpacking district, we caught up with the world-renowned architect and popular designer about the relationship between architecture and fashion...

Art world attendance may be the soul of festivals such as Art Basel, Frieze and Arco, but the fashion world has recently added glamour and lifestyle coverage to the events...

Jeffrey Parker and Tony Ta are no strangers to the design game—fourteen years in the business has seen them working with some of the biggest names in fashion, from Giorgio Armani to Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Derek Lam...

If anyone knows intimates, it's supermodel turned designer Elle Macpherson. Her angelic, silk appliqué chemise—from her Intimates Boudoir collection—is sexy, delicate and perfect for all women. Buy it for $190 at www.net-a-porter

Uniqlo's May Sales Up 18.3 Percent. (WWD) Barneys Struggles As It Searches for New CEO. (WSJ)Gucci Moves in a New Direction. (Bloomberg) China Antimonopoly Law Raises Tensions. (WWD)--Staff

La Roux might be a duo, but all the attention is lavished on singer Elly Jackson, who has set charts and hearts aflight with her wild and ginger fringe...

If you thought you couldn't teach an old horse new tricks, then it's time to think again. Dr. Martens iconic high-top boots—a staple of '90s grunge and contemporary revivalism—are now available in an exclusive and eye-catching new color...

What happens when one of street culture's most influential magazine joins forces with one of fashion's emerging "street couture" labels? The formulation of The Wood Wood X Vice Pop Up Store...

Step lively in these simple, sunny sandals by Lanvin. With skinny straps and well-shod heels, the calf-skin leather shoes will make an impression both now and in seasons to come. Buy a pair for $685 at www.aloharag.com.

Karen Walker's Hester dress is a perfect combination of masculine and feminine. The short, sexy cut is offset by a contrasting black and white pattern and dandy-like ruffled bib. Pick it up for $539 at forwardforward.com.

As our dispatches from Seoul Fashion Week have proven, the Korean city has firmly established itself as an emerging fashion powerhouse. But it's not just their native land in which Korean designers are making waves...

Specialty Stores Suffer in Quarter. (WWD) Escada Sells Off Apriori, Cavita, and Laurel. (Drapers) Ferre and Damiani Announce Cooperation. (Forbes) Trovata v. Forever 21 Case Deadlocked. (Fashionista) --Staff

Tristan Blair creates shoes that look like candy. Gingham ribboned straps, velvet heeled mules and pink and black spider webbed ballet pumps are just a few of the delicious designs Blair dishes up in each collection...

Welcome the days of summer with Humanoid's light, frisky and totally wearable dress. The long, tunic-like cut gets an extrea dose of architectural appeal and subtle sexuality with an asymmetrical cutout back. Buy it for $173 at www.lagarconne.com.

Versace Likely to Fire CEO Today. (Bloomberg) Aquascutum Group May Be Acquired by Hong Kong's YGM. (Bloomberg) Burberry Prorsum Will Show at London Fashion Week in September. (Drapers) Barack Obama's Tailor. (FT) --Staff

At JC Report, our main focus is to keep our audience informed and engaged with style discoveries from all over the world...

There is a wave of young, synth-playing, female solo artists sweeping through the UK. But amid this over-saturated demographic, Victoria Hesketh—aka Little Boots—is one of the best, brightest and most beautiful rising stars...

The King of Greene Street has been the most talk about boutique among the accessories designer set in Paris and Milan for the past two years. The store has been praised for the keen interest of the buyers, the rich taste of the items and its impact on New York...

The King of Greene Street has been the most talk about boutique among the accessories designer set in Paris and Milan for the past two years. They store has been praised for the keen interest of the buyers, the rich taste of the items and its impact on New York...

Ted Noten's Haunted By 36 Women show at Amsterdam's Galerie Rob Koudijs exhibits his characteristic avant-garde flair...

Ted Noten's Haunted By 36 Women show at Amsterdam's Galerie Rob Koudijs exhibits his characteristic avant-garde flair...

Brother and sister duo Alex and Georgia Cleary have channeled their shared love of cult films, good design and sophisticated quirkiness into their line Alpha60...

These days, cool promotional films have more of an impact than glossy catalogues. In the case of Carolina Glidden-Gannon and David Pollak, the team behind D'Arouche, this new media method has proved to be especially impressive...

Thrive is ambitiously designed for truly sophisticated women...

Sass up your step with a pair of Uniqlo's durable summer shorts. But its also cropped, rolled, and brightly colored for a sunny sex appeal factor. Pair with heels for a contrasting look or go comfy with sandals. Buy a pair for $29.50 at www.uniqlo.com.