Apparel News Daily Reader

Sasha Pivovarova illustrations for Chanel (Image courtesy Fashionologie)

Fashion:
Sasha Pivovarova Illustrates For Chanel (Fashionologie)
People's Liberation plans to expand William Rast brand (Fibre2Fashion)
Out of Fashion: Celebs Shutter Clothing Lines (ABC News)
eLuxury Shutters Retail, Launches Luxury Media Site (FabSugar)
September Vogue Ad Pages Drop From 727 to "Over 400" in Two Years (Fashionologie)
(capsule) Paris: Trendwatch - Heritage Plaid (We Are The Market)
(capsule) Paris: Trendwatch - Blazin' Blazers (We Are The Market)
Michael Jackson: End of a signature era (Los Angeles Times Image)
Wrap yourself in the flag this Fourth of July (Los Angeles Times Image)
The Image Photo Booth: Billabong's Design for Humanity event (Los Angeles Times Image)
The Image Photo Booth: 20th Mariachi USA Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles Times Image)
Paris Fashion Week: Rick Owens' 'homage' to the American tourist (Los Angeles Time's All the Rage blog)
Alice + Olivia family picnic at Malibu Lumber Yard (Los Angeles Time's All the Rage blog)
Karl Who? (Vogue.co.uk)
Samantha Pleet’s New TV Show Lookbook (Fashion Copious)
Man Jailed in Dubai for Wearing Marc Jacobs T-Shirt (Stylelist)
Is Geri Halliwell About to Create a Topshop Range? (FabSugar UK)
Bright and shiny fashions at the BET Awards (Hollywood Life)
Super cool pics of the uber cool kids at the men’s shows (Jak Jil)
Seattle street style – it’s not just plaid and sh*t-kicking boots any more! (Le 21ème Arrondissement)

Industry/Business:
Euro-Zone Businesses, Consumers Grow More Confident (Wall Street Journal)
Zegna Baruffa to merge with Filatura di Chiavazza. Italian spinners Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia S.p.A. and Filatura di Chiavazza S.p.A. have reached a preliminary agreement that will act as the precursor to the complete integration of the two companies. (Knitting Industry)
Huntsman acquires Indian textile chemicals business (Knitting Industry)
Department Stores Size Likely to be Impacted by Recession (Fibre2Fashion)
Why retailers are launching retro collections (Financial Times)
Shuttering Shop News—Mary Norton Closes Tuesday on Melrose Place (Blackburn + Sweetzer)