American Apparel’s Losses Aren’t So Bad; Roberto Cavalli Is Making Money Again
• American Apparel's losses this quarter weren't as bad as they've been, and the company says revenue is expected to rise steadily. [AP]
• In related news, during a web conference with American Apparel store managers yesterday, Dov Charney opened the browser on his personal computer to reveal bookmarks on his Safari toolbar for porn star Kelly Kline and "good hookers." Gawker has a screen shot. [Gawker]
• After losing money in the 2009 financial year, Roberto Cavalli made a profit — of $7.5 million — in 2010. [WWD]
• In a similar pattern, Aeffe SpA posted profits in the first quarter of 2011, whereas finances were in the red in the same time frame from 2010. [WWD]
• Mario Testino's Kate Moss editorial in Brazilian Vogue’s 36th anniversary issue is nearly 60 pages long. Here are some highlights. [Fashionologie]
• Pierre Bergé says he owns over 100,000 of Yves Saint Laurent’s designs. [NYT]
• Here is a behind-the-scenes look at Kate Winslet’s first ad campaign as the face of St. John. [WWD]
• Isaac Mizrahi is designing outfits for the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. [NYDN]
• Plans for a megamall in East Rutherford, NJ, include space for a water park, ice skating rink, and miniature golf (yay!). But the developers still want the space to have a “Soho vibe.” [Racked]
• Joan Smalls, Arizona Muse, and Jon Kortajarena star in the latest David Yurman ad campaign. [Modelinia]
• Mario Testino will be honored at this year’s El Museo del Barrio Gala. [Page Six/NYP]
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