Luxury retailers say they're cautiously optimistic that the worst of the financial crisis is behind the fashion industry.

In recent months, wealthy shoppers seem more willing to part with their cash. "Aspirational shopping" is also on the increase, with those on a budget happy to splurge a little on designer goods.

The fashion houses have noted these trends and responded in kind. High-end goods are being produced in limited numbers to foster that sense of exclusivity.

"On the one hand, you are mad because you are missing sales" when supplies are limited, explained Chloe chief executive Ralph Toledano. "On the other, people are finding again that special things always sell."

Another strategy is to release more entry-level luxury goods. For example, Chloe has introduced a canvas handbag collection this year which sells for half the price of the leather equivalents.

It sounds like in the modern fashion landscape, there really is something for everybody. It's great to read that through some clever marketing strategies, so many of our favorite labels have weathered the financial storm.

[Source: Wall Street Journal]
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Ozzy Osbourne's long-awaited autobiography is an official hit in the U.S. - the book has landed on the New York Times bestseller list. I Am Ozzy, which chronicles the shock rocker's rise to international fame,

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Tickets to Burberry's London Fashion Week runway show are sure to be hot property. But thankfully, if we can't get our hands on one, we don't have to miss out.

Burberry's chief creative director Christopher Bailey wants as many people to see the show at Chelsea College of Art & Design as possible. In efforts to recreate all the magic of the runway, select audiences can see it live in 3-D at viewing locations around the world. The three-dimensional screening is a fashion world first.

"This unprecedented event will enable people to experience the energy and atmosphere of this event from around the world," Bailey explained. "3-D technology will bring our global audience into the London show space allowing them to see the colors and fabrics, to hear the music and to be a part of that moment when it all finally comes together."

The live screening will also feature behind-the-scenes footage, backstage action, and red carpet coverage, so you'll actually see more this way than those sitting in the audience. 3-D screenings will take place in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Dubai, and Tokyo.

If you miss out on those tickets, you can still catch the show online at Burberry.com. It will stream on February 23 from 8 am PST.

[Source: FabSugar]
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You know she wants him to! In a stunning upset, Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl last night against the Indianapolis Colts. And while we feel bad for Kendra Wilkinson, we're excited for Kim...

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Hot pants, leather clothing, lingerie as outerwear and even double denim. All big 2010 fashion trends we've written lots about. Now they're appearing on the ever lovely Shalom Harlow in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar. Someone must be reading our minds, or even better our fashion trends guide (wishful thinking).

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Which famous celebrity showed up at the 9th Annual Greater New York Human Rights Campaign Gala In New York City on Saturday wearing layers of bracelets and necklaces? Find out who after the jump!

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Allison Janney felt "adrift" when long-running drama The West Wing ended - because the hit show had taken over her life. The actress, who played press secretary C.J. in the White House-based series, worked 18-hour days

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Buffet is a new event concept launching soon in Melbourne. Dedicated to streetwear, accessories and contemporary style and culture, Buffet will run over three days and incorporate an industry tradeshow, public expo, marketplace and discussion forums - the latter of which is likely to be of particular interest to all you industry folks. A whole host of speakers have already been announced including keynote speaker Jeffstaple, Eddie Zammit founder of T-World magazine, and Kym Purtell, one of the FAT store chain's founders.

Exhibitors at the event are many and varied, including the likes of Mischka, Upper Playground and Norse Projects.

Norse Projects are just one of the labels exhibiting at Buffet

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