THE DAILY FIX: FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS FRI

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HUMAN BACKPACKS AND FULL-FRONTAL NUDITY: WHY RICK OWENS IS MASTER OF THE CATWALK STUNT – theguardian
“How does a cult designer win effusive praise from the world’s snootiest critics and coverage on the front of the Daily Mail website at the same time? Welcome to the world of fashion’s pre-eminent haute goth, Rick Owens, master of the access-all-areas catwalk stunt.”

LOUIS LEEMAN MAKES LUXURIOUS MEN’S SHOES WITH SWAGGER – Forbes
“Louis Leeman’s edgy updates on classic men’s shoes have become a red carpet staple on the feet of Usher, Jared Leto and Michael Keaton. The Dutch shoe designer launched his namesake collection with his Italian wife Erica Pelosini in 2012, and the line quickly secured top stockists and Hollywood’s attention.”

UNIQLO’S FRENCH KISS-A-THON – Yahoo!
“While we’ve got to credit H&M for pioneering hi-lo collaborations, having convinced an army of major designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz, Isabel Marant and Alexander Wang to tango, those sneaky devils at Uniqlo have hit fall with their own volley of compelling hook-ups – with a focus on the French Touch..”

KENNETH COLE AND ANDREJA PEJIC TALK SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS BRAND TRANSFORMATION – Pret-a-Reporter
“After becoming the first transgender model to star in a major beauty campaign (for Make Up For Ever), it seems Andreja Pejic is more in demand than ever. For one, the Aussie model is a face in fashion designer Kenneth Cole’s latest campaign, and part of the socially conscious rebranding effort launched this fall season themed “The Courageous Class.””

3 SHOES THAT GIVE BACK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – Footwear News
“October isn’t just a month for breaking out tall boots and sweaters, it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the shoe industry is on board again to support the cause. We rounded up some styles that don’t just look cool, but also do some good, raising money for breast cancer charities. ”

EDDIE BAUER LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION BY ILARIA URBINATI – FashionMag
“Eddie Bauer on Thursday announced the launch of the Eddie Bauer Limited Edition by Ilaria Urbinati collection. The collection consists of apparel, accessories, gear and outerwear centered on the hero product, a modern interpretation of Eddie Bauer’s 1936 Skyliner Jacket, which is the first down jacket to be patented in America. Other styles include a Modified Kara Koram Down Parka, Deer Valley Fair Isle Cardigan, Woodhacker Heavy Twill Shirt-Jacket, and Arrowhead Modern Slim Chino Pants with a custom Eddie Bauer goose camouflage.”