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Rodarte finds strong visuals in a hazy place (AP)

AP – The bittersweet drama that played out on the Rodarte runway Tuesday reminded fashion insiders why Kate and Laura Mulleavy have become such a big deal in such a short time.

Designers embrace power of fashion’s blogging crowd (Reuters)

Reuters – Designers are embracing a growing crowd of internet-savvy fashion followers taking catwalk glamour beyond the coveted front row, with many young creators welcoming a trend they say brings them closer to consumers.

Thinking Big: Designers go for bulk (AP)

AP – Bigger is better. That was the message at London Fashion Week on Monday.

Pierre Cardin still empire-building at 87 (AFP)

AFP – Pierre Cardin likes to talk about selling his multi-billion fashion empire, but though aged almost 88, he seems to have too many irons in the fire to contemplate retiring any time soon.

Westwood condemns consumerism after London show (AP)

AP – One-of-a-kind designer Vivienne Westwood Sunday night presented a gorgeous collection of autumn and winter outfits at London Fashion Week, then went backstage and told reporters she hopes people stop buying her clothes.

Plus-size models take to London catwalk (AFP)

AFP – Plus-size models took to the London catwalk on Saturday in the latest collection by British knitwear designer Mark Fast, just days after a fresh row erupted in New York over the weight of fashion models.

19th century France crashes London Fashion Week (AFP)

AFP – A French woman who defied Napoleon was the inspiration for Kinder Aggugini’s show at London Fashion Week Saturday, as sweeping silk gowns and military-style tunics mixed with laser-sharp prints.

Fashion Week gets serious with less glitz, glam (AP)

AP – There was more serious fashion and less glitzy show at New York Fashion Week, the designer runway previews that begin to shape the trends for fall.

Veteran Costelloe slams celebrity fashion designers (Reuters)

Reuters – Veteran Irish designer Paul Costelloe told celebrities trying their hand at fashion to pack up and content themselves with their luxury lifestyles, accusing them Friday of stealing his thunder on the catwalk.

Reflective mood as London Fashion Week opens (AP)

AP – Fashionistas erected a wall of condolences for Alexander McQueen on Friday, marking the death of the innovative British designer at the start of London’s Fashion Week.