Morning Hemlines: Givenchy, YSL, Obama, Palin, Lanvin, Margiela, Miss Sixty, Conrad, Adidas, Asics, McCartney

Exactly what kind of role does Martin Margiela play at his namesake brand? (NY Times)

Lanvin could see $200 million in sales this year, thanks for Alber Elbaz's designs. (WWD)

Who's hot and who's not in the world of celebrity clothing lines? (WWD) Page Six says Lauren Conrad's designs aren't selling at Bloomingdale's or at Kitson. (NY Post)

The Washington Post's Robin Givhan discusses Sarah Palin's "exceptionally ordinary" and "powerful" style. (Washington Post)

Michelle Obama wore an H&M dress to campaign in Detroit. (NY Magazine)

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent pieces have increased in value since the designer died in June. (IHT)

The politics of fashion in a slideshow of other countries' first ladies. (Huffington Post)

LVMH's top executives were at the Givenchy show in Paris, displaying confidence in the brand and its designer, Riccardo Tisci. (WSJ)

Italian label Miss Sixty is bankrupt--at least the U.K. portion of it. (The Guardian)

Adidas and Asics have filed trademark infringement suits against Target and Dolce & Gabbana, respectively, saying the companies ripped off the footwear companies' stripes. (DNR)

Sacha Baron Cohen invaded the Stella McCartney show in Paris, wearing a red thong and elbowing editors out of the way. (British Vogue)