Uzbekistan: GooGoosha Turns into Fashion Pariah

Sep 14, 2011 No Comments by

Human rights activists turned Gulnara Karimova, an aspiring fashion designer who is the daughter of Uzbek strongman Islam Karimov, into a radioactive commodity in the couture community.

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The $3 garment bag

Aug 06, 2009 No Comments by

Here’s another one of my favorite quips from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous: Saffron:  “Mum, it’s the thought that counts.” Edina Monsoon:  “It’s just the thought I’m worried about, darling.” Edina’s character was afraid of getting some Yardley of London toiletries.  I’m scared of a gift we recently received:  a $3 garment bag. (more…)

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