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Fashion Inc.

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Jan 29 2008 12:00am EDT

Fashion Breakfast

Net-a-porter.com strikes a deal with Halston changing the cycle of fashion. The day after the show, Net-a-porter will begin selling two of Halston's fall runway looks on its site, with same-day delivery. Beat that, Topshop.(WWD)

Louis Vuitton launches its first television and cinema ads in hopes to reach out to new consumers.(WWD)

With the writers strike still in force, actresses are looking for other ways to bring in income and turning up to New York fashion week seems to be an answer.(WWD)

Natalia Vodianova follows in Valentino's footsteps and decides to retire from the catwalk.(Vogue UK)

Carrie Bradshaw picks a Burberry coat in a promotional image for the up-coming Sex and the City film. The poster is about as high-profile as celebrity endorsement will get in 2008.(Vogue UK)

Farrah Fawcett's favorite 70s jeans are relaunching. Yes, Dittos are back! With a massive price hike as well, selling at 275 uk pounds or $550 a pop.(Catwalkqueen.tv)

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