Thursday, May 28, 2009

New York Times Article: Lacroix Files for Bankruptcy Protection


Lacroix Files for Bankruptcy Protection
By SUZY MENKES
Published: May 29, 2009
The French couturier whose artistic and exuberant pouf dresses propelled him to fame in the 1980s has become the latest victim of the global financial crisis.


See the full story here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/business/global/29lacroix.html

I received the link to this story from one of my girlfriends this morning who then informed me that she was going shopping for Christian Lacroix shoes right after work in case they later became a rare commodity!

15 comments:

  1. Aaaargh no! God save Couture!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  2. OH Lord! That news make me feel very sad! I hope it doesn't become a trend! xxoxoxo

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  3. No way! This is very sad news.

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  4. Oh, NO! Lacroix is the best! We're with him!

    FM~FP

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  5. thank you for your comment on my blog!
    pretty picture!!

    x!

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  6. Sad news indeed.

    Btw, I've given you an award on my blog. Check out today's post for details. :)

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  7. That so sad, Christian Lacroix's clothes are so beautiful and ornate.

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  8. In love the front photo of your blog the violet dress looks exquisite.

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