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Jonathan Anderson’s Hire Makes History at Dior

His appointment as creative director of both women’s and men’s wear may mark not just a changing of the guard, but a shift in the paradigm.

By Vanessa Friedman

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The Boatkin Bag is Part Birkin, Part Boat and Tote

The Boatkin, a new handbag, marries the design of the Hermès Birkin and the material of L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote.

By Allison Duncan

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New Generation Is Loving Steve Madden After His ‘Cutting Room Floor’ Podcast

The shoe designer has had his share of controversies, but his blunt answers on a podcast have made him a man of the moment. “It’s nice to be appreciated,” he said.

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta

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Burberry to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in Turnaround Push

The British fashion house, which reported poor annual sales in a precarious time for the global luxury industry, is looking to save 60 million pounds in cost-cutting efforts.

By Elizabeth Paton