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Young fashion designer, Sylvie Cachay, found dead in SoHo hotel… more More than 18 hours after the body was found in the fifth-floor hotel room, police were still grilling Cachay’s party-loving boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks, 24.

Natalie Portman is the new face of Dior…more “The commercial (shot by Sofia Coppola) is subliminal advertising for my film.”

Bjork pens song for short film dedicated to Alexander McQueen… more The film turns McQueen’s designs into warped, kaleidoscopic visions and Bjork’s piece, which runs at just over three minutes, provides the backing music to the clip.

WWD Beauty Biz Awards, Newcomer of the Year: Michelle Phan… more As the queen of YouTube, this makeup artist is beauty’s most plugged-in person.

“Honeysuckle” named color of 2011… more The Pantone Color Institute, which is the largest influence in selecting color trends for fashion, just released a statement advising that “honeysuckle” has been chosen for next year’s go-to color.

Donna Karan debuts lipstick ($95/set of seven)… more To commemorate the 25th anniversary of her eponymous New York label, Karan has designed seven lipstick shades designed to complement her spring 2011 fashion collection.

Dior 1Galliano never disappoints. When everything he touches seems to be inspired by theater, Dior is the go-to designer when sneeking a peek at the Paris Couture shows this week. In full JG form, the line blends an Equestrian look with whips, tulle and jewels – and it works. Of course it works. It’s John Galliano for Dior at the Paris Couture shows.

And one of our all-time faves…Mr. JPG, we heart you. Plan to see Mexican-inspired prints and bags filter through commercially after the Gaultier show yesterday. Models balanced the largest of sombreros while gliding down the catwalk to mariachi music.

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JohnGallianoAW09_1Ending tomorrow, 10/13 Vintage
Vintage apparel is 50 to 75 percent off at From Around the World Vintage Archive, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Everything originally $20 to $200 will be priced at $10 to $50 and everything originally more than $200 will be 50 percent off. The spot is open to the public for the first time. Place & Time: 209 W. 38th St @ 7th Ave., Ste. 1201; M–F (3–6), S–Su (closed).

Starting tomorrow, 10/13 – 10/15 Various – Showroom
Global Fashions presents the fall/winter 2009 Sample Sale featuring Valentino R.E.D for women including eveningwear, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, as well as M Missoni handbags and Anna Molinari sportswear. Don’t miss your opportunity to get these luxurious collections at up to 80% off retail prices.
Place & Time: 49 W. 38th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.) 4th Fl.; Tue-Thu 9am-6pm

10/15–10/17 Various at WINK
Receive up to 80 percent off brands like Alice + Olivia, Earnest Sewn, Hayden Harnett, Frye, and more at the Wink fall warehouse sale.
Place & Time: 188 Columbus Ave., at 69th St.; Th–S (11–7).

10/16–10/17 Various Showroom
Archetype Showroom is hosting a fall/winter 2009 closet sample sale, offering one-of-a-kind pieces from YMC, Lewis, April 77, and more.
Place & Time: 676 Broadway, nr. Bond St.; F (10–7), S (noon–5).

Through 10/31 Terra Plana
London footwear brand Terra Plana is offering 50 to 70 percent off men’s and women’s shoes at its pop-up outlet store.
Place & Time: 111 Thompson St., nr. Prince St.; M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

10/20 – 10/25 Varoius European Showroom
This couture Italian designer sale includes collections straight from the runways of Europe. Find styles from the fall 2009 collections of Tricot Chic, Cavalli Class, Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Galliano, Gianfranco Ferre, Chacok, Gucci, Dior, YSL, Roccobarocco.
Place & Time: 41 West 57th St. (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.) 5th Fl.; Tue-Sun 11am-7pm

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