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Oct 07 2008 9:26am EDT

Morning Hemlines: Aquascutum, Forever 21, Economy, McFadden, Obama, Palin, 3D

Ready-to-wear companies are acting to try to hold off losses. (WWD)

The president and chief executive officer of Aquascutum, Kim Winser, is preparing a management buyout of the British luxury brand. (WWD)

Apparel designers are finally getting on board with 3D imaging. (BusinessWeek)

Mary McFadden
is disappointed that clothing has become so functional. (WSJ)

Forever 21 is bidding on 149 Mervyns' stores. (DNR)

Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama are influencing fashion overseas. (Fox News)

Suzy Menkes identifies the trends for Summer 2009. (IHT)


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