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Jul 23 2008 12:00am EDT

Morning Hemlines: Bill Blass, Gucci, Isaac Mizrahi, Wiretapping, William Rast and Fashion-Wrecking Hugs

It looks as if there will be a speedy sale of the Bill Blass brand. NexCen is certainly in a pickle with this one. (DNR)

Gucci, looking to draw those from the middle, is losing cachet to brands like Louis Vuitton. (Bloomberg)

Isaac Mizrahi is back and quippier than ever. (NY Observer)

Valentino's Allessandra Facchinetti was wire-tapped as part of an Italy's "Spy-Story" scandal. (WWD)

Justin Timberlake becomes the face of his brand William Rast. Is this a surprise? (Vogue.co.uk)

Hugs are hazardous? What about the celebrity stylists? (NY Mag)


by Lisa Marsh


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