Polo Ralph Lauren’s Earnings Plummet; Burberry’s Profits Doubled in the Last...
• In the last fiscal year, Burberry’s profits more than doubled. [WWD]
• But Polo Ralph Lauren’s profits dropped by 31 percent. [WSJ]
• Justin Bieber reportedly spent $25,000 on a jeweled pendant of Stewie from Family Guy. [OK]
• Tyra has a new Fa-Fa-Fa-Fashion, this time with a discussion on shapewear. [TypeF]
• Simon Doonan told the graduating class of FIT to make sure they have at least one drag queen friend at all times, as “they’re very life-affirming.” [Racked]
• Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring is 20.5 carats. [BrideFinds]
• The costume designs in Pedro Almodóvar's new film, The Skin I Live In, are courtesy of Jean Paul Gaultier. [Blackbook]
• Here’s a slideshow of unretouched model Polaroids, including shots of Natalia Vodianova and Raquel Zimmermann. [Vogue UK]
• Chanel is launching a new line of bags called Chanel Boy. [Fashionologie]
• Apartment porn: a tour of the home of Aylin Beyce, who heads up the collaboration design team at Levi’s. [Refinery29]
• Here’s a handy guide so you can check if you’re wearing a dress or not. [Buzzfeed]
• Kate Moss has bought a new home in North London for over $11 million. [Daily Mail UK]
• Gucci is launching a line of ecofriendly eyewear. [WWD]
• High-end fashion houses are struggling to fill artisanal positions because not enough young people are interested in learning the necessary skill sets. [Reuters]
• Jewelry designer Pamela Love breaks down a day’s schedule for Elle magazine. [Elle]
• E-commerce sites are increasingly partnering with big-name stylists. [WSJ]
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