The FashionHow Report -Fashion's 50 Most Powerful

New York's Daily News recently released the 50 most powerful players in fashion, just in time for fashion week. Topping the list, of course, is American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, followed by GAP Inc head designer Patrick Robinson and Marc Jacob pulling in at number 3. The list is packed with fashion staples like Diane von Furstenberg (#8), Patricia Field (#22) and Donna Karen, Ralph Lauren, and Francisco Costa (#44). Then of course what would fashion be without the models, like the original supermodels Christy, Naomi, Helena, and Linda all at #38, 19 year old Coco Rocha at 49, and Iman at 42. The list even packs a few surprises like facialist Christine Chin (#34) who keeps the model's faces in tip top shape, manager of 'wichcraft Bryant Park, Michael Oliver (#30) who keeps the espresso flowing on those long days under the tents, lawyer Betsey Pearce who was responsible for wrangling Phoebe Philo at Chloe and Nicola Ghesquire at Balenciaga.

The FASHIONHOW Report - DVF Tackles Writing

In addition to being a great designer, head of the CFDA, and a style icon, Diane von Furstenburg is now a columnist for Departures Magazine. The glamorous jet-setter will begin writing about her ridiculously fabulous travels in the Nov/Dec issue. In addition to writing the column, she will also take the accompanying photographs. I wonder what fantastic place we'll see first through DVF's eyes.

The FashionHow Report-The Young & The Beautiful

FashionHow is excited to announce the arrival of four amazing young girls from the island of Curacao, Sheadith, Michanou, Shafny & Danielle, courtesy of the hip new agency Emilka Model Management. Recently the girls were signed to RED MODELS NYC known for their cutting edge men’s broad. Who ever is scouting for the Red Women’s board these four beauties are a catch, The girls land their feet on fertile ground August 18th where RED plans to introduce the them for Fashion Week… and to all the choice clients that have been waiting to meet them…. With all these diverse beauties to choose from this has to be one of the most exciting Fashion Weeks that we have seen for such a long time!!! I for one cannot wait…

Sheadith Age 12

Shafney Age 16

Michanou Age 15

Danielle Age 18

The FashionHow Report - Jovovich-Hawk Out for the Count

Model turned actress, Milla Jovovich's foray into the world of design has come to an end, for now at least. In 2003 Jovovich and model gal pal Carmen Hawk launched their line of women's wear, Jovovoich-Hawk, and after five great years the brand is now moving on to that great closet in the sky. After teaming up with Target this past spring, gracing the pages of Vogue, and being sold in stores like Fred Segal, Jovovich has called it quits. As for now it is unknown weather Carmen Hawk will revamp it, rename it, or pack it in as well. In September's issue of Lucky, Jovovich states that she has definitely left the brand saying "When one door closes" I assume another one will be opening. Looks like now is the time to snatch up as many Jovovich-Hawk pieces as you can girls, because that may be all there is come fall.

The FASHIONHOW Report - Cartier v Donna Karan

Wednesday, French jewelry powerhouse Cartier filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan courthouse against Donna Karan for copyright infringement. Cartier alleges that Donna Karan has copied their famous "Tank" watch name. Their lawyers are blasting Karan for using the name that Cartier has copyrighted, saying that Karan's use is "willful, and intentional, and done in willful disregard of Cartier's rights." Since the Donna Karan "Tank" watch is selling for a mere $115 and the Cartier "Tank" goes for approximately $10,000, Cartier does not want consumers to associate the two. Basically they believe that the cheaper watch of the same name will devalue their classic timepiece. It seems as though for Cartier, imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery.
Link to the NY Post article (http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062008/news/nationalnews/cartier_suit__no_tanks__123238.htm )