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FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – TUESDAY

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WANT TO DESIGN YOUR OWN BAG? YOU CAN, THANKS TO THIS NEW AUSTRALIAN LABEL – Vogue
“It was a random shopping trip involving bespoke teddy bears that inspired Lana Hopkins to create Mon Purse, the chic new design-your-own-bag concept debuting in the U.S. this month.”

HSN, INC. TAPS ELIZABETH ARDEN EXEC AS FINANCE CHIEF – ChainStoreAge
“HSN, Inc. has appointed Rod Little as CFO, effective January 3, 2017. Most recently, Little served as executive VP and CFO of Elizabeth Arden, where he led the company’s global finance and IT organizations and was instrumental in a turnaround that restored revenue growth and profitability, ultimately resulting in the company’s sale to Revlon.”

LULULEMON FOUNDER CHIP WILSON ON THE FUTURE OF ATHLETIC WEAR – Forbes
“He created Lululemon Athletica and by dint of his personality turned the retailer a billion dollar trend setter. Now he, his wife and his son are trying to meld fashion, work apparel and athletic wear with start up Kit & Ace.”

SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO DEBUT FIRST STANDALONE SJP BY SARAH JESSICA PARKER BOUTIQUE AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR – PRNewswire
“Sarah Jessica Parker will debut her first standalone boutique at MGM National Harbor with the resort’s opening on December 8, 2016. SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker will feature the designer’s chic collection of shoes, handbags, accessories and the SJP LBD little black dress line.”

THE NEXT FASHION TREND: WEATHER FORECASTING – TheWallStreetJournal
“At a recent class at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, students were asked—and promised a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card for the right answer to—the question: When should a Los Angeles store stock swimsuits?”

BOTTEGA VENETA WILL PERMANENTLY COMBINE ITS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHOWS – TheCut
“Now, the Italian house is adopting co-ed shows as a matter of course, according to a statement from the company. Beginning in 2017, Bottega will show its men’s and women’s collections at the biannual Milan women’s fashion weeks in February and September.”