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Fern Mallis's Birthday, Tory Burch Back in Court, and Prada's Latest Film

By Robert Khederian

  • Happy Birthday to Fern Mallis, largely credited as the founder of Fashion Week, who turns 65 today.
  • Just three months after settling a lawsuit with ex-husband Chris Burch, Tory Burch is back in the courtroom. The designer is suing Bluebell Accessories Inc., claiming it sold jewelry using Burch’s signature interlocking T pattern. [WWD]
  • China’s first lady Peng Liyuan may be the next political fashion icon to watch. [Huffington Post Style]

More of the fashion news you need, here. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at fashionologie

Billionaires 2013: Notable Newcomers Tory Burch, Nicholas Woodman, Renzo Rosso

By Erin Carlyle, Forbes Staff

This year 210 people from 42 countries joined the Forbes Billionaires ranks. Among the most notable is fashion icon Tory Burch, whose $200 ballet flats and preppy women’s wear brand have launched her–as well as ex-husband Chris Burch–to billionaire status. Burch, 46, is the second youngest self-made female billionaire in America, after Spanx inventor Sara Blakely, 42. In December, former company co-chair Chris Burch sold part of his 28.3% stake in Tory Burch LLC, valuing the entire company more than $3 billion. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest