Bill Blass

 NY And Hurricane Floyd scared some away in 1999, but its rumblings provided a dramatic backdrop to the late designer Bill Blass’ final show. Perhaps the only thing more threatening to top editors than the liberal distribution of doughnuts has been the ...

Related articles from New York Post, TIME, Economic Times, Online Athens, CBS News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fashion Wire Daily and more.

By Sara Clemence Peter Som is officially leaving NexCen's Bill Blass, and will focus on his eponymous brand. (WWD). Online retail sales are still growing in the US; Forrester predicts a holiday increase of 12 percent over last year. (WWD). Related Links ...

Related articles from WSJ.com and more.

By Sara Clemence WWD). Related Links Morning Hemlines: Coach, Vuitton, Dillard's, Urban Outfitters, Tennis, Katie Holmes, Supermodels Fashion Breakfast Exclusive -- Peter Som Not Resigning From Bill Blass.

Related articles from WSJ.com and more.

By Sara Clemence NexCen may shutter the Peter Som-designed Bill Blass ready-to-wear line, Bill Blass Couture. (WWD). Gwen Stefani will design uniforms for the bars of W Hotels. (Portfolio.com). Google releases a collection of iGoogle themes designed by ...

By Merle Ginsberg DeBeers Profits Plunge (WWD) Designer Peter Som will indeed be leaving Bill Blass, which was reported on Friday - but he's contractually obligated to stay through the spring 2009 showing in Bryant Park in September It is said that Som is working furiously to find a way out of his contract.

By Lisa Marsh Michael Bastian is the menswear designer for Bill Blass. Peter Som did not return emails for comment. by Lisa MarshRelated Links Designer Catch: Bill Blass Signs Peter Som Back to the Future New York Fashion Week: How To Fight Recession

Related articles from Elle UK.

By Lisa Marsh 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. ...

Michael Barbaro of the New York Times notes that "the troubles at NexCen have riveted New York's fashion community, because of the uncertainty regarding Bill Blass. NexCen had promised to revive the clothing brand, which has struggled ...