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Tommy Hilfiger's estate in US sells for $20M (AP)

In this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 photo, Designer Tommy Hilfiger attends the Fashion Group International's 26th annual Night of Stars honoring 'The Storytellers', in New York. Hilfiger's luxury estate in Connecticut has sold for $20 million, about $8 million below its original asking price, in November 2009. Hilfiger, who recently moved to New York City, purchased the home in 2005 for $18 million. It had been on the market since February 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)AP - Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger's luxury estate in Connecticut has sold for $20 million, about $8 million below its original asking price.


First lady wears Naeem Khan gown to state dinner (AP)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are seen before they welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - First lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, cream-colored gown Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband's administration. She was tending to her hostess duties in a strapless silhouette with the beads forming an abstract floral pattern that was custom-made by Naeem Khan.


Lohan to stay on at Ungaro fashion house, despite criticism (Reuters)

Actress Lindsay Lohan poses at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles in this June 1, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniReuters - Hollywood wild child Lindsay Lohan is staying on as artistic adviser at fashion house Emanuel Ungaro despite her debut collection being panned by critics, President and Chief Executive Mounir Moufarrige said on Tuesday.


Shock and Awe at the American Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert Shake Up the Place (Fashion Wire Daily)

FWD101 Rihanna arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.(Fashion Wire Daily/Maria Ramirez)Fashion Wire Daily - Bondage may be the new look for the holidays if the outfits onstage at the American Music Awards held Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles were any indicator.


YSL auction raises almost three times estimate (Reuters)

Reuters - A second auction of art and furniture once owned by fashion guru Yves Saint Laurent has raised 8.9 million euros ($13.22 million), up to three times the estimated amount, auctioneers Christie's said on Friday.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns to New York (Fashion Wire Daily)

FWD106  From left, models Marisa Miller, Heidi Klum, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr walk the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.(Fashion Wire Daily/Grant Lamos IV)Fashion Wire Daily - The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show came back to New York City in its 14th year and took audience members on a wild journey through various themes from futuristic to classical romantic on Thursday, Nov. 19.


Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show (AP)

Heidi Klum walks the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)AP - Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.


Top SKorean model found dead at Paris apartment (AP)

In this photo taken on Feb. 2, 2009, South Korean model Daul Kim presents at Swarovski S/S Collection in Seoul, South Korea. The top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Han Mi-hee)AP - A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday.


Taiwan firm uses recycled paper in shoemaking (AP)

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin displaying shoes made out of recycled newspapers. Lin's environmentally friendly footwear company produces shoes and tote bags for green-minded consumers around the world. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)AP - Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.


Make trendy face masks to fight flu: Russia official (Reuters)

Reuters - Russia's top health official has proposed that the country's fashion designers create trendy face masks to combat swine flu, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday.