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Daily reads: Lacroix files for bankruptcy protection, H&M joins a biker gang and Miuccia Prada gives a rare interview

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photo via stylebubble.typepad.com

photo via stylebubble.typepad.com

One of the few true couture houses, Christian Lacroix, files for bankruptcy protection, though Lacroix is still planning to hold a small show during couture week. [NYTimes]

Belgian Veronique Branquinho is shutting her doors. [WWD, via The Cut]

Susie Bubble models styles from the latest crop of UK fashion grads. Good luck, kids. [Style Bubble]

There goes our afternoon: CNNAsia has a three-video interview series with Miuccia Prada. The former communist mime student discusses her Waist Down exhibit, the recession, working with her husband, and those hip waders. [Bryanboy, via BlackBook] Read more »


FASHION Reporters

Calgary: Closet clean-outs go high tech

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Courtesy of Dresses Worn Once

Courtesy of Dresses Worn Once

Did you ever see the movie 27 Dresses? You know, Katherine Heigl plays Jane, the ultimate bridesmaid with a year chock full of weddings. With each looming nuptial she’s forced to buy an overpriced gown, which the bride insists she’ll wear again…well you and I both know that’s never the case. Now imagine a high-end virtual consignment store, devoted to buying and selling that dress you’ll only ever wear once.

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