Fashion Breakfast

Men's wear company Perry Ellis International returns to women's apparel with the purchase of C&C California and Laundry by Design from Liz Claiborne Inc. for $37 million.(WWD)

Golden Globes cancellation brings worry to Hollywood and the fashion industry. With the Oscars being a mere month away a fashion industry catastrophe could be waiting in the wings. Where to get the "free" publicity now?(WWD)

Retail shares were in the red on Tuesday, the Retail Index reached its lowest mark in three years, dropping 2.3 percent to end the day at 372.88. (WWD)

Victoria Beckham wins Mr Blackwells Worst Dressed of 2007 list described as "one skinny-mini monstrosity after another." Karl Lagerfeld's new muse Amy Winehouse follows second and the list continues with Mary-Kate Olsen, Fergie and Kelly Clarkson. Brittany, who took the cake last year was left out due to her own personal tragedies which reach far beyond fashion faux pas. Who said fashion was cruel? (Vogue UK)

Shu Uemura who died yesterday at the age of 79. He will be remembered as an extraordinary individual who revolutionized the make-up industry with his scientific approach. A memorial service to take place in Tokyo on January 31.(Vogue UK)