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Fashion Inc.

by Sara Clemence
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Oct 06 2008 9:14am EDT

Morning Hemlines: Chanel, Valentino, Retail, Reality, Westwood, Vuitton, Costume Institute, Greece

Retailers have been offering early sales and big discounts, but shoppers aren't biting--er, buying. (WSJ)

In tough economic times, comfort clothing is gaining ground. (NY Daily News)

Karl Lagerfeld showed his profound understanding of Chanel in the brand's Paris show. (NY Times)

Titanic star Kate Winslet will play Vivienne Westwood in an upcoming film about the designer. (British Vogue)

Bernard Arnault and a host of celebrities were in attendance at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris. (WSJ)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute collection is all going online for the first time. (WWD)

Luxury brands are moving into the Greek market. (IHT)

Alessandra Facchinetti didn't know last week's collection would be her final one for Valentino until she read about it in the press. (NY Magazine)

Is reality television having a detrimental effect on fashion? (Washington Post)

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