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Nina Gracia - A Career Girl On the GO

Mediabistro.com has reported - Hachette Filipacchi and its flagship, Elle, are in a tizzy at the moment, sparked by the acrimonious departure of fashion editor Nina Garcia, and the imminent loss of its toehold on mainstream consciousness through Project Runway. Now it appears that the show (which is moving from Bravo to Lifetime) is switching from Elle to quasi-rival Marie Claire, and taking Garcia with it. The New York Post's Page Six column reported on Friday that she's joining the magazine either as part of or in the parallel to the deal (no official confirmation is forthcoming). To make things worse, Elle suffered a mini-layoff of sorts a few weeks back during the reshuffling of staff following her departure ... read more >

So, Project Runway moved from Elle to Marie Clare and Nina followed. I got it. If this move is anything like the move from Banana Republic to Macy's following the first season. I will stop watching the show now.

I think sponsors matter. As Heidi would say you're either in or you're out. I consider both Macy and Marie Claire to be out. Out of sync, that is, with Project Runway's intent. This recent shift will continue to drive the apparent disconnect. A further dilution of the individual style and independent design spirit inwhich the show was built upon.

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posted - beth / 3:35 PM / 05.09.08

Style Stimulus

Shop-bop until you drop. The online sale will start 4:30 AM PST on May 7th and end at11:59 PM PST on May 9th.

Shopbop's style stimulus offers 25% off all 70% merchandise. Customers must use code EXTRA25 at checkout.

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posted - beth / 9:17 AM / 05.07.08

Estate Jewelry Sale

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posted - beth / 4:23 PM / 05.05.08

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