John Galliano Has the ‘Simplest Tastes’; Raf Simons Designs Dr. Martens
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• John Galliano: “Like Oscar Wilde, I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” [WWD]
• Raf Simons is designing a spring/summer 2009 collection for Dr. Martens, which will hit stores in January. [WWD]
• Condé Nast's shopping magazine, Lucky, laid off three mid-level editors yesterday. [Fashionista]
• Terry Richardson shot French Vogue's 2009 calendar, which depicts models wearing Louis Vuitton footwear and lingerie. Now that's what we call a gift idea. [WWD]
• Lisa Perry opened a sixties-inspired, 3,000-square-foot store in Soho stocked with her $1,200 Mod dresses. [WWD]

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