Burberry’s Profits Soar; Lara Stone Injured Ankle in Rodarte Heels
Caroline Winberg with Lara StonePhoto: WireImage
• Defying downward trends, Burberry saw a 20 percent upturn in revenue in the six months leading up to October. [British Vogue]
• In Paris, a massive retrospective dedicated to the late Yves Saint Laurent is being prepared for 2010. It will include 300 couture garments, accessories, sketches, and more. [WWD]
• Expert hat designer Stephen Jones will win the Outstanding Achievement award at the British Fashion Awards later this month. [British Vogue]
• Jeremy Scott's latest collaboration with Ksubi was "inspired by the French Revolution and is parallel to today's social, economic and political climate." That means pink sunglasses decked with black hearts. [Fashionista]
• Victoria's Secret model Lara Stone wore flip-flops and an ankle bandage to the after-party for the fashion show in Miami. She reportedly had to go to the hospital after injuring herself on a photo shoot while wearing dangerous Rodarte heels. [Fashionologie]
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