Ralph Lauren Will Launch His 13,000 Square Ft Boutique In Paris This Month He Will Also Open His Second Restaurant "Ralph's" In Paris

Polo Ralph Lauren will be unveiling its store on the Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris this month. The store will be one of the company’s largest stores in the world. The store 13,000 square-foot setting will be home to a premier assortment of Ralph Lauren collections as well as the impressive restaurant “Ralph’s” the very first Ralph Lauren restaurant in Paris. His first restaurant was launched in Chicago, to make reservations or view the menu click here. I had the opportunity to have brunch at Ralph's last year and the lobster bisque and clam chowder was amazing.

The building is a hôtel original Parisian townhouse done on a grand scale. Built in the mid-1600’s, it features classical French architecture in limestone with rich carving and ornamentation, accented with wrought-iron balcony railings.

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Karl Lagerfeld Tells Vice Magazine He Against Gay Marriage And Same Sex Parenting

" I'm against it [gay marriage] for a very simple reason: In the '60s, they all said we had the right to the difference," Lagerfeld told Vice magazine. "And now, suddenly, they want a bourgeois life." And furthermore, he can't even comprehend gay couples -- particularly males -- being parents. "For me it's difficult to imagine -- one of the papas at work and the other at home with the baby. How would that be for the baby?" he said. "I don't know." Who knew Karl had such conservative views. I love this man.

Kate Moss Exhibition Canceled Museum Does Not Have Enough Funding

The Musée des Arts Decoratifs announced in September of 2008 they would host an exhibition dedicated entirely to Kate Moss. The exhibit was delayed last year after the museum had trouble securing funding. However, the museum decided today to cancel the exhibit entirely "given the economic situation."

Georgina Chapman Designer For Marchesa And Husband Harvey Weinstein Co Founder Of Miramax Films Are Expecting

Thursday night at the New Yorkers for Children gala, Georgina Chapman announced to friends that she and husband Harvey Weinstein are expecting this Summer. "We're so excited!" Chapmansaid. "I'm five months along." Chapman wore a white swing minidress from Marchesa's Spring 2010 collection. Georgina Chapman is the Designer For Marchesa

And Harvey Weinstein Co Founder Of Miramax.

Ex Marie Claire Director Is Now The Face Of TJ Maxx Commercials

Lucy Sykes, sister of Plum, designer of children's wear, and former fashion director of Marie Claire magazine, has signed on as the face of discount chain TJ Maxx. She's filming a series of commercials and videos for the store, where she gives viewers shopping and fashion tips.

The Denim Line That Posh Beckham Designed Rock & Republic Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The pricey brand Rock & Republic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York this week. The company, which began in denim but now offers men’s and women’s apparel, shoes, accessories, eyewear, cosmetics, and even a pet line, will continue to operate business but will reorganize, looking to “ease pressure on its balance sheet.”

Diane Von Furstenberg Opens A Boutique In Brazil

Diane Von Furstenberg's opened her first store in Latin America this week. Her thirty-third freestanding boutique worldwide opened its doors at the Iguatemi Shopping Center, in Sao Paulo. The store will carry the full range of DvF collections, including ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, handbags, eyewear, books, and small leather goods.

Gucci Fired Its In House Attorney After Discovering Law Degree Was Fake

Last month, Gucci fired its in-house counsel, Jonathan Moss after they discovered that Moss was not an active member of any state bar. In fact, Moss had been inactive in any state bar for the entire seven years he'd been serving as Gucci's in-house attorney.

Karl Lagerfeld Coca-Cola Ad

Karl Lagefeld designed a limited-edition bottle for Coca-Cola Light in France. Women’s Wear Daily reports that the ponytailed fashion force shot the new ad campaign for the global soda giant, which features two of his favorite models, Coco Rocha and Baptiste Giacobini, and also designed the soda’s white bottle, which boasts a hot pink aluminum cap and a simple black graphic of Lagerfeld’s famous silhouette. The ads will debut in France on April 28 in magazines and on billboards.

Gucci Sues Guess Claims Knockoff Designs

Gucci accused Guess Inc of imitating trademarked designs, including a green and red stripe, a repeated interlocking GG mark and stylized G mark it emblazoned on accessories like handbags, belts, gloves, watches and glasses.

The lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan federal court and seeks unspecified monetary damages, also accused Guess of copying a dress featuring an interlocking GG diamond motif.

"Rather than going through the effort and expense of developing and creating their own unique designs, defendants have chosen to target Gucci by knowingly and slavishly replicating Gucci's world famous design elements and designations," the lawsuit said.

Vogue Paris Ex Fashion Director Heading to W Magazine

Stylist Marie-Amelie Sauve, who was Vogue Paris fashion director until last year, is rumored to be joining the W Magazine. Sauve has a working relationship with newly-named W editor Stefano Tonchi, and with the confirmed departure of creative director Dennis Freedman and the likely departures of fashion director Alex White and senior contributing fashion editor Camilla Nickerson, the time couldn't be better.

W Magazine New Editor Stefano Tonchi DUI Charge Dropped Takes A Plea Deal

Stefano Tonchi will start as W editor on April 12, was scheduled to go on trial yesterday in Beverly Hills for a DUI, Gawker reports. Last January, Beverly Hills police stopped Tonchi for a "routine traffic violation"; when Tonchi refused a breathalyzer test at the scene, he was arrested when he failed a battery of field sobriety tests.

Police filed a single misdemeanor DUI charge against Tonchi last February, and he was arraigned last March, but trial was delayed for over a year while the defense filed several motions to suppress evidence. Tonchi's attorney confirmed to Gawker that a plea was worked out shortly before trial was to begin yesterday morning. The DUI charge was dropped and Tonchi was allowed to plead to only the initial traffic violation, failure to stop at a limit line. Tonchi himself did not appear in court.

W Magazine Creative Director Dennis Freeman Quits For A Job At Vogue

A week after Stefano Tonchi was confirmed as the new editor-in-chief of W, comes the announcement that, as expected, longtime creative director Dennis Freedman is leaving the magazine. Freedman, who has been at W Magazine for almost twenty years, confirmed the news toWWD: “I have had the most extraordinary experience working at W.