WWD articles from September 2010, page 5

WWD archives from September 2010

Today.
September 11, 2010... TODAY New York Spring 2011 Collections Fashion: Reviews of Jason Wu, Kimberly Ovitz, Nicole Miller, Doo.Ri, Duckie Brown and more.*****6 Nicole Richie Expands Her Brand News: Her House of Harlow 1960 label adds handbags, expands...

The Tweetie Birds At FNO.(Fashion's Night Out)
September 11, 2010... The Tweetie Birds at FNO As Fashion's Night Out took place throughout the five boroughs of New York City, WWD's intrepid reporters fanned out to cover the second edition of the shopping event. Here, their tweets from the front lines. ...

Sapienza Replaces Staff At JA Apparel.(Anthony Sapienza)
September 11, 2010... Byline: David Lipke Sapienza Replaces Staff at JA Apparel In a major shake-up at JA Apparel Corp., owner of the Joseph Abboud brand and chief executive officer Marty Staff has exited the company, replaced by Anthony Sapienza, previously...

Nicole Richie Expands Into Bags, Eyewear.
September 11, 2010... Byline: David Lipke Nicole Richie Expands Into Bags, Eyewear Nicole Richie is enlarging her house of Harlow 1960 fashion line with the addition of its first bag offerings for spring 2011 and an expansion of its eyewear collection. The...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
September 11, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "I don't like the word honored. I did a job all my life and I'm happy they like it." Karl Lagerfeld. Page 4.

Today On WWD.COM.
September 11, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Additional images from the Lagerfeld luncheon and Chanel bash Full runs of show from Jason Wu, Kimberly Ovitz, Nicole Miller, Rag & Bone, 3.1 Phillip Lim men's, Duckie Brown, BCBG Max Azria and more Extra images...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 11, 2010... CORRECTION New Wave Fragrances' corporate headquarters is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This was incorrect in an item in the WWD Beauty Biz Top 100 ranking that appeared on page 44 in the August issue.

Karl Krush.(Karl Lagerfeld)
September 11, 2010... KARL KRUSH Karl Lagerfeld is often referred to affectionately by the fashion industry as Kaiser, a German emperor. But he's taken one hell of a hold on New York. On Thursday night, looky-loos from every walk of life packed in five deep...

Layered Take.(fashion)
September 11, 2010... Layered Take Though winter is the season most associated with piling it on, designers demonstrated how light layers can work for spring, whether they were multipiece dresses or piles of knits. Jason Wu: From Day One, Jason Wu has worked to...

FNO Frenzy.
September 11, 2010... FNO FRENZY CAPTION(S): Tom Ford at Bergdorf Goodman. Halle Berry at Ralph Lauren. Elisa Sednaoui and Diane von Furstenberg at her studio. Alexander Wang at Barneys New York. Leighton Meester at Roger Vivier. Robin Thicke at...

Fashion Scoops.
September 11, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS WHAT THE TRUCK? Rock band Heartschallenger's one-moniker wonder Leyla has been lightening up lives with her cotton-candy-colored Sixties ice-cream truck that also sells dime-store-type toys, and she hooked up Marc Jacobs,...

WWD @ 100: January 11, 1974.(sexiest women)
September 11, 2010... Byline: Venessa Lau WWD @ 100 JANUARY 11, 1974 SEXY BACK (IN TIME) The Andrew Sisters, Diana Vreeland, Bianca Jagger and the Statue of Liberty what do they all have in common? They're among the sexiest women of 1974 at least...

WWD.(Tommy Hilfiger Corp.)
September 10, 2010... WWD Women's Wear Daily acents Friday, September 10, 2010 collections NEW YORK spring '11 CAPTION(S): True Prep Tommy Hilfiger is getting ready for his blow-out 25th anniversary show on Sunday. Here, an exclusive look at his...

Bettencourt Scandal: L'orA[c]al Powers On Despite Growing Furor.(Liliane Bettencourt)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Jennifer Weil With contributions from Brid Costello Bettencourt Scandal L'OrA[c]al Powers On Despite Growing Furor PARIS The Bettencourt scandal has ignited a media firestorm in France and engulfed President Nicolas Sarkozy...

Today.
September 10, 2010... TODAY New York Spring 2011 Collections*****6 Fashion: Reviews of Lyn Devon, Richard Chai Love, Bensoni, Cushnie et Ochs, Gilded Age, Vena Cava and more. Russell Simmons Sues Li & Fung*****2 News: The hip-hop mogul files a lawsuit...

Greenfield Launching Theodora & Callum.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Sharon Edelson Greenfield Launching Theodora & Callum Theodora and Callum, the children, are ages three-and-a-half and two, respectively. Theodora & Callum, the brand inspired by the children, is in its infancy, launching...

Russell Simmons Sues Li & Fung for $55 Million
September 10, 2010... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad Russell Simmons Sues Li & Fung for $55 Million Russell Simmons has sued Li & Fung USA's The Millwork Trading Co. unit for more than $55 million, alleging fraud and breach of contract over its marketing of...

Tom Ford Adds Beirut Unit To Middle East Presence.(Tom Ford Menswear)(Brief article)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Jean Scheidnes Tom Ford Adds Beirut Unit to Middle East Presence Tom Ford expanded his middle east presence on Thursday when he opened his latest luxury men's wear emporium in Beirut. The store is located in the Karagulla Building,...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
September 10, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "Fashion shows today are very different from the past. We started to love fashion because there was mystery. We have the feeling that that is hard to find sometimes now." Rolf Snoeren of Viktor & Rolf. Page 13.

Today On WWD.COM.
September 10, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Additional images from Fashion's Night Out in Milan Full runs of show from Vena Cava, Lyn Devon, Richard Chai Love and more Backstage coverage from New York Fashion Week More images from the Viktor & Rolf party...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 10, 2010... CORRECTION A photo on page 19, Wednesday, was incorrectly captioned. The caption should have read, "Andrew Garfield in Band of Outsiders."

Jaclyn Smith Celebrates 25 Years At Kmart.
September 10, 2010... Byline: David Moin Jaclyn Smith Celebrates 25 Years at Kmart The virtuous Jaclyn Smith hasn't always been quite the angel. A mother first, actress second and never fodder for the tabloids, Smith did stir the pot when she launched her...

WWD@100.(Brief article)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Venessa Lau WWD@100 APRIL 1, 1922 THIS YEAR, WWD CELEBRATES 100 YEARS COVERING ALL THINGS FASHION, AND TO CELEBRATE, WE'RE TAKING A DAILY LOOK BACK AT, WELL, OURSELVES. BEGINNING TODAY AND RUNNING THROUGH NEW YEAR'S EVE, THE...

Scoop Launches E-Commerce.(Scoop NYC)
September 10, 2010... Byline: David Moin Scoop Launches E-commerce Scoop NYC, which has persevered through three years of turbulence and change, is settling down to the business of growth. On Tuesday, the 14-store chain specializing in established, emerging...

Soft Sell.(women's clothing)
September 10, 2010... Soft Sell A relaxed attitude dominated the runways as designers offered clean sportswear, languid silhouettes and a smattering of prints. Lyn Devon: Considering fashion's current mood for modern classics, Lyn Devon's particular brand of...

Fashion Plates.(restaurants)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Amanda FitzSimons FASHION PLATES While the overall success of fashion week at Lincoln Center remains to be seen, one thing's for sure: attendees won't be going hungry. Here, WWD presents some of the best offerings from the myriad...

Coty Taps Heidi Klum To Revamp Astor.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Julie Naughton Coty Taps Heidi Klum to Revamp Astor Heidi klum has designs on the cosmetics business: Coty Inc.'s Astor brand, to be specific. The supermodel and actress has been signed by Coty Beauty to help reshape the...

Revlon Names Goldin In Global Marketing Push.(Julia Goldin)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Molly Prior Revlon Names Goldin in Global Marketing Push Revlon products Inc. has named a marketing czarina, filling a post that had been left vacant for four years. The beauty brand, which is 79 percent owned by Ronald...

Viktor & Rolf: Sleepless In New York.(Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Pete Born and Julie Naughton With contributions from Emily Holt Viktor & Rolf: Sleepless in New York Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren have easily slipped into the New York vibe. First they hosted a fifth anniversary party for...

Fendi Eyes Scent Resurgence With Fan Di Fendi.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Kerry Olsen Fendi Eyes Scent Resurgence With Fan di Fendi MILAN Fendi fragrance is back. LVMH MoA't Hennessy Louis Vuitton is revamping the Italian brand's fragrance business with Fan di Fendi, a new women's eau de parfum,...

Varvatos And Arden: An Anniversary.(John Varvatos and Elizabeth Arden Inc. to launch John Varvatos 10th Anniversary Special Edition.)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Matthew W. Evans Varvatos and Arden: An Anniversary What better way for John Varvatos to mark 10 years in business besides a rock 'n' roll bash Saturday night than to launch a new fragrance? The designer has unveiled a limited...

Wu Collaborates On CND Collection.(Jason Wu and Creative Nail Design Inc.)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Rachel Brown Wu Collaborates on CND Collection Nail polishes are often described as accessories for women's fingernails, making it entirely fitting that Jason Wu will unveil a collaboration with nail polish brand CND at the same...

Fashion Scoops.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Venessa Lau FASHION SCOOPS CROCODILE ROCK: Lacoste celebrated the opening of its first Lacoste Live concept shop in New York's SoHo this week with a party at the Gramercy Park Hotel's Rose Bar on Wednesday evening. Rocking out to...

WWD Milestones.(Tommy Hilfiger Corp.)(Brief article)
September 10, 2010... WWD MILESTONES SECTION II TOMMY HILFIGER AT 25 A quarter-century of American cool. CAPTION(S): From left, bottom row: Tommy Hilfiger's cashmere sweater, cotton shirt and cotton shorts; Tommy Hilfiger shoes and watch. Hilfiger...

Memo Pad.(Tim Gun, Elle)
September 10, 2010... MEMO PAD GUNN'S METTLE: Traditional newsroom wisdom holds that the best defense against a libel claim is the truth. It's a lesson Tim Gunn , who is billing himself as something of a citizen journalist these days, is learning on the job. The...

Men's Wearhouse Primes Promotional Pump.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri and Arnold J. Karr Men's Wearhouse Primes Promotional Pump The men's wearhouse is turning up the heat on promotions. The retailer revealed Wednesday that it is ditching its branding advertising campaign in favor...

TowerBrook Exploring Jimmy Choo Options.(Brief article)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti TowerBrook Exploring Jimmy Choo Options LONDON Jimmy Choo owner TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. has retained Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to explore long-term strategic options for the footwear and...

Levi's, H&M Move Away From Sandblasting.(Levi Strauss & Co. & H&M Hennes & Mauritz AS)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Evan Clark Levi's, H&M Move Away From Sandblasting Levi strauss & Co. and Hennes & Mauritz are trying to take the messy and potentially deadly process of sandblasting out of fashion. The firms said they would not...

A Renaissance At Chez De Castelbajac.
September 10, 2010... Byline: Katya Foreman A Renaissance at Chez de Castelbajac PARIS It's the first day of September and a paint-splattered Jean-Charles de Castelbajac skids into his new store on the Rue des Saints-PA[umlaut]res here fretting about the...

WWD Milestones: Contents.
September 10, 2010... WWD MILESTONES Contents 8*****TOMMY'S TIME LINE Key moments in Hilfiger's history. 12*****THE SILVER STREAK An entrepreneurial spirit that blossomed in upstate New York transformed a rural boy into one of the world's best-known...

Tommy's Time Line.(Tommy Hilfiger Corp.)
September 10, 2010... Tommy's Time Line Key moments in Hilfiger's history. By Lisa Lockwood 1985: With Mohan Murjani's backing, Tommy Hilfiger introduces his first signature men's wear collection, supported by a bold advertising campaign with a billboard in...

The Silver Streak.(Tommy Hilfiger)(Interview)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Lisa Lockwood The Silver Streak An entrepreneurial spirit that blossomed in an upstate New York hamlet transformed a rural boy into one of the world's best-known designers. ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS. That could easily...

The Flying Dutchman.(Fred Gehring)(Interview)
September 10, 2010... Byline: David Lipke The Flying Dutchman Fred Gehring, the architect of Hilfiger's turnaround, shares his vision for the brand's lofty goals. It took a dutchman to figure out how to turn around a quintessentially American preppy brand....

At The PVH Wheel.(Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.)
September 10, 2010... Byline: David Lipke At the PVH Wheel CEO Emanuel Chirico stays behind the scenes at Tommy Hilfiger, but keeps the business pointed forward. The acquisition of Tommy Hilfiger by phillips-van heusen corp. was first set in motion by an...

Booster Rocket.(Mohan Murjani and Tommy Hilfiger USA)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Lisa Lockwood Booster Rocket Hilfiger makes the leap to the big time, courtesy of Mohan Murjani. Mohan Murjani, chairman of Murjani international, saw something special in Tommy Hilfiger the moment he walked in the door. The...

Match Point.(Joel Horowitz)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Lisa Lockwood Match Point Joel Horowitz was a cornerstone of the partnership that pushed the business forward. Right from the start, Joel Horowitz says his relationship with Tommy Hilfiger was pure chemistry. "By far, my...

The Stroll And Chou Years.(Lawrence Stroll & Silas Chou)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Lisa Lockwood The Stroll and Chou Years The partners were behind the brand's transformation in the Nineties. SILAS CHOU: THE INNOVATOR Ask Silas Chou what he most vividly recalls about the early days of his partnership with...

Through The Years.(Tommy Hilfiger)(Brief article)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Photos by Thomas Iannaccone Styled by Alex Badia and Antonia Sardone Through the Years Tommy Hilfiger has done it all day, evening, preppy, urban and plenty inspired by good old rock 'n' roll. One thing remains consistent: his...

The American Experience.(Tommy Hilfiger)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti The American Experience Creating a U.S. sensibility around the world is key. Among the grand ideas that Tommy Hilfiger has for its soon-to-open 8,850-square-foot European flagship on the Champs-ElysA[c]es in Paris...

A Match Made At Macy's.(Tommy Hilfiger)
September 10, 2010... Byline: David Moin A Match Made at Macy's Crafting an exclusive agreement with the retailer has bolstered Hilfiger in the U.S. If there was ever a retailer and designer brand attached at the hip, it would be Macy's and Tommy Hilfiger....

Extension Service.(Tommy Hilfiger)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Julie Naughton With contributions from Lauren Stephenson Extension Service Beauty paved the way for a wide swath of licensed products. Tommy Hilfiger's licensing empire started with a scent. In 1993, the sportswear company...

Bold Statements.(ad campaigns for Tommy HIlfiger USA)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Jessica Iredale. Bold Statements Ad campaigns have taken unconventional strides throughout the company's history. In 1985, before he had a stitch of clothing to show for his infant label, Tommy Hilfiger had a backer with big...

By The Book.(Tommy Hilfiger)(Book review)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg By the Book The history of the brand reflects the personal journey of the designer. Only tommy hilfiger knows for certain whether his life is an open book, but he certainly hopes fans will open the newly...

The Giving Tree.(Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh The Giving Tree The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation is focused on education and cutting poverty around the world. Tommy Hilfiger's philosophy features something many think of as particularly all American a...

Dream Sequence.(Tommy Hilfiger)
September 10, 2010... Byline: Lisa Lockwood Dream Sequence Livin' la vida Tommy. TALK ABOUT FANTASY ISLAND. Tommy Hilfiger collects fast cars and contemporary art and loves European travel and his Mustique villa, as well as Italian food, tennis and yoga,...

WWD.
September 9, 2010... WWD Women's Wear Daily acents Thursday, September 9, 2010 inspirations NEW YORK spring '11 CAPTION(S): Eye On Spring This week, all eyes turn to New York fashion. While the entertainment factor of the shows is more...

The Copycat Threat: Fashion Raises Game In Growing Battle.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad and Liza Casabona The Copycat Threat Fashion Raises Game In Growing Battle NEW YORK As designers take to the New York runways with their spring 2011 collections, they're thinking about pirates. With...

Today.
September 9, 2010... TODAY The Mayor Speaks Out*****18 News: At the kickoff of New York Fashion Week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg talks about New York as a fashion capital, immigration and the economy. New York Spring 2011 Collections*****16 Fashion: Reviews...

Chanel Set To Reopen In Soho.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh Chanel Set to Reopen in SoHo NEW YORK SoHo is getting another art destination, courtesy of Chanel. After eight months of construction, the French house will reopen its boutique at 139 Spring Street Friday. It...

Gap, Valentino Collaborate On Women's Line.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Nina Jones Gap, Valentino Collaborate on Women's Line Gap is celebrating its arrival in italy by partnering with one of the country's most famous couture houses Valentino. The company will today reveal that the House of...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
September 9, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "You may think some other city is the fashion capital of the world. That's not true." New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Page 18. CAPTION(S): Leighton Meester

Today On WWD.COM.
September 9, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Additional images from "The Romantics" screening Coverage of New York Fashion Week kicks off: Full runs of show, front-row coverage, scoops, live-tweeting from the tents and more A look at designers' inspirations for...

Mouret Regains Trademark.(Roland Mouret )
September 9, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti Mouret Regains Trademark LONDON Roland Mouret is moving full throttle: The designer has bought back his trademark from his former investors, and is readying a flagship and new headquarters in Mayfair. "It took...

Memo Pad.
September 9, 2010... MEMO PAD LUCKY STAR: CondA[c] Nast is entrusting the future of Lucky magazine to a name from its not-so-distant past. In a surprise move Wednesday, the publisher said Brandon Holley , who headed Jane magazine at the time of its 2007...

Underwood Signs On With Olay.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Matthew W. Evans Underwood Signs on With Olay Olay is returning to its middle-american roots with the choice for its first North American celebrity deal: Carrie Underwood. The Procter & Gamble-owned brand said during a press...

Dolce And Gabbana Fete Martini Gold.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Luisa Zargani Dolce and Gabbana Fete Martini Gold MILAN Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana hosted a cocktail party at their Gold restaurant here Tuesday to unveil their Martini Gold ad spot, directed by Jonas Akerlund and...

Love Story.(Toronto Film Festival)
September 9, 2010... Byline: Joelle Diderich LOVE STORY When Yves Saint Laurent was still alive, he would send friends a New Year's card of his own design every year incorporating the word "Love." A new documentary delves into exactly what that notion...

Hot Mess.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Jessica Iredale HOT MESS Summer 2010 the hottest on record in New York City, according to the National Weather Service is over and what's to show for it? As the long-standing theory goes, when the temperature rises, so does the...

Spring Things.
September 9, 2010... Byline: COMPILED BY VENESSA LAU AND LUIS CAMPUZANO spring things READY OR NOT, HERE COME THE COLLECTIONS AND WITH THEM A MYRIAD OF EXOTIC AND ECCENTRIC INSPIRATIONS, FROM CERAMIC GLAZES AND CARMEN MIRANDA TO TINY LEAF-CUTTER ANTS. ...

More More More...
September 9, 2010... more more more... "The films of Jacques Tati the midcentury palette and colorblocking effects of 'Mon Oncle,' the easy yet deliberate style of 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot' and the everyman humor and accessibility of his work." John...

And They're Off.(New York Fashion Week )
September 9, 2010... And They're Off As New York Fashion Week got rolling, designers offered everything from embellished twinsets to minimalist separates and one very wide-brimmed chapeau. St. John: It was all about investment dressing at St. John as creative...

Mayor Talks Fashion And Shopping.(Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week )
September 9, 2010... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg Mayor Talks Fashion and Shopping New York city mayor Michael Bloomberg is far too savvy to pinpoint estimated retail sales for Fashion's Night Out, but on Wednesday he readily offered an impromptu address on the...

Fashion Scoops.
September 9, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS GOING GAGA? Don't be surprised if Lady Gaga soon develops a penchant for a French fashion label known for its superhero shoulders and out-of-this-world aesthetic. According to sources, Thierry Mugler is zeroing in on a contract...

Moncler Opens In Soho.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Jean Scheidnes Moncler Opens in SoHo Moncler, the luxury outerwear brand, opened its first New York store on 90 Prince Street in SoHo on Wednesday. At more than 3,000 square feet, it is Moncler's largest store in the world, and the...

WWD WORKWEAR.
September 9, 2010... WWD WORKWEAR SECTION II WORKING FOR A LIVING With workwear influences infiltrating fashion's mainstream, companies that specialize in the category are seeing an uptick in interest. CAPTION(S): Dickies' cotton shirt and polyester...

New World Order.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri New World Order Career dressing has a new meaning in today's changing workplace. The new rule of dressing for the workplace is that there are no rules. For decades, when men went to work they wore a suit and...

Will Work For Chic.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Alex Badia PHOTOS BY ELI SCHMIDT WILL WORK FOR CHIC The constant fascination with true American classics has brought original workwear brands to the epicenter of blue-collar style. CAPTION(S): From left: Dickies' cotton and...

Workers' Evolution.
September 9, 2010... Byline: Brenda Lloyd Workers' Evolution From Levi's jeans to Armani suits to casual Friday, the American career wardrobe has changed dramatically over the decades. Rosie the riveter and "Mad Men" lead character don Draper would be...

WWD.
September 8, 2010... WWD Women's Wear Daily acents Wednesday, September 8, 2010 CAPTION(S): New York's New Wave There was no rest in the city on Labor Day for the new generation of designers, whose studios were buzzing with go-sees and fittings. WWD did...

The Games Begin: Fashion Week Kicks Off With Changes Aplenty.(Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
September 8, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff The Games Begin Fashion Week Kicks Off With Changes Aplenty NEW YORK The circus is coming to town and we're not talking elephants, trapeze artists, clowns and lions. The fashion flock on Thursday will descend...

Today.
September 8, 2010... TODAY Ralph Lauren Unveils A New Rhinelander*****6 Retail: The designer turns the iconic store into a men's-only unit to display his growing world, from the luxe of Purple Label to the sleek and sporty RLX. Karl Lagerfeld Cancels The...

Lagerfeld Sets Masstige Line With Web Focus.(Paris Fashion Week )
September 8, 2010... Byline: Miles Socha Lagerfeld Sets Masstige Line With Web Focus PARIS A fashion giant is taking up permanent residence in the burgeoning masstige zone and the exploding world of e-commerce, too. Karl Lagerfeld said Tuesday he will...

Anchors Aweigh: Gucci Launches Speedboat With Riva.
September 8, 2010... Byline: Alessandra Ilari Anchors Aweigh: Gucci Launches Speedboat With Riva GUCCI HAS HIT THE WATER. The Italian luxury fashion house and boat maker Riva on Tuesday unveiled the made-to-order Aquariva by Gucci speedboat at the Cannes,...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
September 8, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "I can't compete with Chanel. I don't want to be the poor child of myself. This has been my vision for years." Karl Lagerfeld, who is starting a masstige ready-to-wear range to be sold mostly online. Page 2.