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Could it be true?

News is that Tory Burch’s fashion line is in trouble and could be a casualty of her failing marriage to her millionaire venture capitalist husband and financial backer, Christopher Burch. Bad news for her fans and devotees. The good news for now is that her pre-spring line is on sale at Bluefly and ToryBurch at 40% to 60% off. The selections and sizes are already dwindling so hurry and snap them up before they’re gone. These Jamie wedge espadrilles are sure looking good at $78!

Barbie wears Monique Lhuillier

This year, Barbie doll’s name is added to the roster of fashion forward women who have worn Monique Lhuillier’s unique dresses either down the aisle or walking the red carpet. On June 1, the Monique Lhuillier Bride Barbie doll will be unveiled at Monique Lhuillier boutiques and several doll collector dealers. On August 1, a platinum version will be available exclusively at FAO Schwarz. Both versions will retail for $140.

Nicolas Ghesquière in Time Magazine

Time Magazine has included Nicolas Ghesquière, creative director of the iconic house of Balenciaga, among this year’s Time 100 - The People Who Shape Our World. Credited with reviving the house of Balenciaga, Ghesquière is thus exalted in the magazine:

He’s often called a designer’s designer and compared to Yves Saint Laurent in his ability to feel and shape fashion… His ability to wow the front-row crowd with a heady blend of street style and historical reverence is unparalleled. His signature silhouette of skinny pants and blouson jacket, a vestige of Ghesquière’s obsession with the ’80s, is a virtual staple in fashion’s contemporary market. His is that rarest combination of talents: untethered creativity plus commercial savvy.

While Ghesquière is undoubtedly a genius, I wonder if it was a toss up between him or the prolific Marc Jacobs whose ubiquitous creations appear to dominate the fashion world and has influenced every wannabe fashionista to brandish his logoed designs. But then again probably not, what with the latter’s creations reaching mass market proportions. Exclusivity is better, isn’t it?

Paul & Joe for Target

Next in line for Target’s GO International campaign is French fashion label Paul & Joe. The collection of women’s wear for fall/winter 2006 will be launched on August 1st and will be available for 90 days with prices ranging from $7.99 - $149.99.

Already, stylish gals across the pond are anticipating the collection with bated breath and with a mission to find dedicated Target shoppers stateside.

The photos above are from the label’s current collection and are not from the still unreleased collection for Target.

[via Style Bubble]
photo credit: shopbop.com

Fashion News This Week

• Fashion savvy and love to play? The Fantasy Fashion League Off-Season is returning tomorrow, April 12. It initially ran back in Fall 2005. See how it’s played
here. (via A Socialite’s Life)

• U.K. fashion chain TopShop is said to be on the verge of branching out to L.A., Japan and Hong Kong. (via Vogue)

• Kate Moss to go into fashion design? Hmmm. (via Fametastic)