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Manolo Blahnik Expanding UK Operation
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Manolo Blahnik is working with Kurt Geiger to sell his shoes in two London stores.
The designers have inked a deal which will see Manolo's shoes sold alongside Kurt's at London stores Harrods and Liberty. Kurt will manage and create boutiques within the shoe departments at the both London department stores.
"I am very excited that my shoes will reach an even broader audience through Kurt Geiger in Liberty and Harrods," Manolo told WWD.
Previously Manolo's shoes were only available in one boutique located in London's upmarket Chelsea district. The Liberty space opened earlier this year and as well as shoes includes tote bags, scarves and stationery. The Harrods area will featuring the brand's autumn collection, and will span 300 square feet.
"The Liberty opening in February has been very successful, and with Harrods being a breathtakingly beautiful store full of incredible heritage, seeing my shoes there in the next couple of months will be a special moment," Manolo added.
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Zac Posen thinks trendy clothing should be accessible to everyone.
The designer has teamed up with Lord & Taylor to create a more affordable line, Z Spoke Zac Posen for Lord & Taylor, and says he was inspired to do it so everyone can have the chance to look good.
"I believe that trendy clothing should be accessible. And I want to directly acknowledge that fashion loves bodies. I love women who have bodies and curves, so I really want to embrace that. My ideal are the women on the street," he told People.
Speaking about his clientele, Zac said, "They are trend-driven, flirtatious, socially savvy through media and life on the street. I try to create a collection that can have a youthful quality to it, but has an age-and shape-diverse ability, too."
Zac also revealed he may create an affordable accessories line, if the clothing range does well: "We'll grow the accessories and some other categories that might happen in the future ... that I can't talk about yet!"
Joshua Schulman Leaves Jimmy Choo for Bergdorf Goodman
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Joshua Schulman has become president of Bergdorf Goodman. The former head of Jimmy Choo and the Gucci Group admits he is delighted at his new job because he has "always" appreciated the work of the world famous New York department store and its parent company Neiman Marcus.
"I've been a vendor of Bergdorf Goodman and a vendor of the Neiman Marcus Group in my career over the last 20 years. I've always had an enormous appreciation for the culture of Bergdorf Goodman and the Neiman Marcus Group and for their focus on excellence in luxury retail," he told WWD.
Jim Gold, president of speciality retail for the Neiman Marcus Group, added his two decades of experience would bring a new wave of "knowledge" into the sector: "Josh has been around the luxury business for 20 years and although he has been on the wholesale side, he has worked with department stores his whole career and gained an intimate knowledge of what it takes for a large store to work."
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Avril Lavigne’s Sexy Collection
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Avril Lavigne says her latest clothing collection is her sexiest yet.
The "What The Hell" singer launched her Abbey Dawn range in 2008 and says the newest designs are a lot more feminine than the ones before because she's starting to grow up.
"It's a little more geared toward an older age group. It's feminine, it's sexy, it's flattering, it's black, it's rock 'n' roll. I'm 27. I'm getting old," she said.
Earlier this year, signed a deal with JustFab.com to launch an accessories line for Abbey Dawn and she has said she's really proud of the collection, which consists of 12 shoe styles and five handbags.
"Overall, the style of Abbey Dawn is rock 'n' roll, so you see a lot of spikes and skulls and black. They are bold pieces. They make a statement. They are a lot of fun," she explained.
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Pamela Anderson Launches Stockings Range
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From walking runways to starring in ad campaigns, Pamela Anderson is now offering her own retail range.
The blonde icon has teamed up with lingerie manufacturing company Secrets in Lace to create a hosiery collection, which is called the Pamela Couture Collection.
"This collaboration is the perfect match, as Pamela Anderson exudes sex appeal, and her stocking line is no exception. She knows how to play up her assets; this line exemplifies just that," said a company spokesperson.
The stockings - which can be purchased at SecretsInLace.com - retail from $29 to $39.
While she still looks amazing in her stockings, Pamela recently revealed she doesn't feel the need to undergo plastic surgery in the hope of "chasing youth." The 44-year-old - who had a breast enlargement operation when she was 22 after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine - admitted while she has had silicone implants, she would rather age naturally when it came to her face
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Gwen Stefani Designing Collection For Target
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Gwen Stefani is teaming up with Target to create an affordable range of clothes for babies, children and young teenagers. The No Doubt singer - who already has her own fashion range L.A.M.B. - will work on the collection, entitled Harajuku Mini, with the budget store, which will be a spin-off of her successful Harajuku Lovers young contemporary apparel and accessories collection and Harajuku Lovers fragrance.
"Harajuku Mini is a dream come true. I've always wanted to do a cool children's fashion line inspired by the supercute and playful kid's clothing you find in Japan. The whole idea is about being creative, expressing your own individuality and having fun getting dressed. Target has given me the creative freedom to design kid's clothing that is different than most anything you usually see out there with great quality, attention to detail and most of all, available at amazing prices."
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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson Team Up For Fashion
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Pop stars-turned-designers 
Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson are teaming up for a new clothing line. The singing sisters are to collaborate on a line of tween apparel featuring sportswear, denim and activewear in their first fashion venture together, which will be part of the Jessica Simpson Collection.
"Creating a tween apparel collection was a natural extension for the brand. I'm excited to bring my sister, Ashlee, along as co-creative director of this division, because she brings a savvy rocker edge that defines today's tweens," said Jessica, whose fashion empire is set to be worth an estimated $1 billion this year.
Ashlee hopes her venture into fashion will be inspirational for young girls wanting to experiment with their personal style: "My goal as co-creative director will be to design clothes that will help inspire young girls to express their personalities and creativity through fashion."
Jennifer Lopez Talks About Her Failed Collection
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Singer-actress-American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez admits that her first foray into fashion was a huge disappointment. Lopez teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger's brother Andy to launch her own clothing range, Sweetface, in 2001 but now admits it wasn't what she expected as she felt "trapped" by it.
"I just felt like I never got a fair chance to do it right. And on top of it, I felt like I was trapped in a situation I couldn't get out of, and my name was stamped on things that I didn't believe in," she told the New York Times newspaper.
Although the line closed, Jennifer didn't let it put her off designing another line - this time she has teamed up with Tommy and her husband Marc Anthony to create a fashion collection with Kohls. They are all confident the line will be a success because Jennifer has lots of control over it.
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Dita Von Teese often picks up bargains at vintage fairs.
The burlesque dancer, who is famed for her retro-inspired wardrobe and glamorous look, is a regular visitor to the Santa Monica Vintage Expo, where she loves finding classic items of second hand clothing and accessories.
"The Santa Monica Vintage Expo happens twice a year and is my favorite vintage fair, with the best dealers from all over the country and good deals to be had. Definitely visit Connie Parente for the best vintage designer jewelry."
As well as markets, Dita is also a fan of vintage stores and often stocks up when she's in Los Angeles: "Doris Raymond's vintage store on La Brea is my favorite LA vintage store. From 1940's beaded black crepe dresses to coveted 90s Thierry Mugler suits, I always come out of her store with oodles of gorgeousness!"
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No More Kate Moss for Topshop
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Supermodel-turned-designer Kate Moss has ended her design collaboration with Topshop.
The Brit will complete her work with the brand when her Fall/Winter collection comes out in October, although both parties deny there is any bad feeling.
“It has been fantastic for us and fantastic for her but the designs take more and more time and she cannot do this full-time anymore,” Topshop boss Sir Philip Green told The Times newspaper.
Her upcoming collection with be her 14th for the brand, and it is believed she has earned $4.6 million from the ranges. Author and fashion lecturer David Shaw told the BBC, “Everyone was quite surprised it lasted so long. Topshop is notorious for quick change. It brings in brands and loses brands.”
In addition to designing for Topshop since 2007, she was also on hand to open up the store’s first New York outlet in 2009.
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