Marchesa Corset Dress, LISKA Fox Fur Jacket, Alexis Bittar Jewelry, Alexander McQueen Steel Shoes, Eickhoff Grey Clutch

NastyGal Double Cross Dress, Aubin Wills Tuxedo Jacket, Rupert Sanderson Platform Shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Handbag, Betsey Johnson Jewelry, Aamaya by Priyanka Ring, Topshop Ring

Bluebirds Tank Top, Etsy Studded Shorts, Golden Goose Hi-Tops, Matthew Williamson Fringe Handbag, Deepa Gurnani Wrap Hairband

John Galliano Scoop Neck Dress, Nine West Peep Toe Heels, BCBG Max Azria Chain Handbag, Chanel Pearl Necklace, Thea Chain Tassel Box Clutch, Style Tryst Long Bead Necklace

By The Book Fair Dress, Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow Printed Sunglasses, KORS Michael Kors Peep Toe Shoes, J J Winters Taupe Handbag, Dorothy Perkins Bangles, Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet, Eugenia Kim Wide Brim Fedora,

Unif Slayher Tee, Alexander Wang Combat Boots, Calvin Klein Crossbody Handbag, Deepa Gurnani Wrap Bracelet, Levi Strauss & Co Vintage Shorts, Year Of The Boar Skull Bracelet

Fisher’s lawyer, Darren Saunders, questioned Fisher over Gucci’s accusations that the defendants undertook a “massive scheme” to knock-off its designs, to which Fisher grew visibly choked up.

“I don’t understand the allegation,” his voice reportedly “quavering.” Accusations such as those, he insisted, would “jeopardize” not only his, but his family’s reputation.

“My family has been making shoes in this country probably longer than Guess exists,” he continued. Fisher’s father founded Nine West in 1978, while Fisher opened his own eponymous company in 2005.

During a three-hour cross-examination, Fisher repeatedly denied that his company knocked off Gucci’s shoes, but merely used them, and other brands, for “reference.”

“We do reference and use vintage designs quite a bit in our industry,” Fisher said, adding that sometimes shoe designs that were allegedly infringed upon Fisher had originally produced years before.

“So, Jimmy Choo knocked you off and then you knocked Jimmy Choo off?” Gucci lawyer Louis Ederer said sarcastically.

Fisher explained that many shoes turned out to be “tremendously similar” particularly over a “50-year period of time.”

Earlier that day, Ederer produced not only a thick binder from the Marc Fisher Footwear library, featuring five years of Gucci shoes Fisher Footwear had used for inspiration, but also a record of Fisher’s Gucci purchases over the last six to seven years, a total of $75,000.

The price tag seemed to shock Judge Shira Scheindlin who responded curiously, “I never saw a $2,000 pair of shoes. What do they look like?”

Ederer explained it was for a dress, not a pair of shoes — probably to the judge’s disappointment — before ending with his final question to Fisher: “You find this case ridiculous, don’t you Mr. Fisher?”

What is this, an episode of The Practice, or whatever legal show the kids are watching these days?

“I don’t think anything that takes this much time and money out of my life is ridiculous,” Fisher replied. “Gucci should have written me a [cease-and-desist] letter. That’s what should have happened.” [WWD, sub req'd]

To the office – There is nothing like a crisp, white shirt to show the world you’re in control. Pair it with a pencil skirt, power blazer and sexy heels to maximize its workplace potential.

Balmain Single Breasted Blazer $2,316, farfetch.com
Matthew Williamson Blu Pencil Leather Skirt $795, stylebop.com
Pierre Hardy Ankle Boots $1,190, thecorner.com

At the beach - Cute and comfortable, a breezy white shirt worn open over your bathing suit is a super chic beach look. A colorful bikini, embellished sandals and protective sun hat are perfect for a light lunch outside by the water.

Nine West Straw Floppy Hat $36, ninewest.com
Mara Hoffman Embroidered Bikini $334, matchesfashion.com
Steve Madden Guesst Leather Sandal $90, heels.com

Weekend brunch – What’s more adorable than putting a vintage spin on your favorite weekend dress with a loose white shirt? Take the shirttails and knot them around your waist for a carefree look. A bright pair of heels and cool sunglasses will top it off.

Topshop Black Rounded Flat Top Sunglasses $36, topshop.com
Valentino Lace Trimmed Dress $5,468, farfetch.com
Zara Satin Platform Sandal $99.90, zara.com
What are your favorite ways to wear a simple white shirt? How do you make it yours?

- Lauren Conrad is launching her own beauty site, The Beauty Department, which purports to help “anyone who’s ever had a beauty question or gotten into a fight with a hair brush and lost.” On my behalf, I will say that I didn’t lose the fight since the hairbrush ended up handle first in my vanity mirror. [Fashionista

- Gianfranco Ferré's new owner, Paris Group, has given the label's creative directors, Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi the proverbial boot, citing sluggish sales. A retailer admitted they bought " a minimal amount of the collection for the sake of carrying the brand" but noted that "[t]here was almost no daywear and eveningwear was fairy tale, like something for the Oscars. It may work for a small, niche brand, but not for such a global brand.” Ferré is expected to skip a season until Paris Group  finds it bearings, though those bearings could also be found in the John Galliano label, which the Group may consider purchasing from LVMH. [WWD]

Elora wears a  teddie Blush, blouse Katie Ermillio, & necklace La Loop.

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Model: Elora Perez (Q Models)

Photography: Christopher Hall

Styling: McArthur Joseph

Hair: Ricky Tam (John Barrett)

Makeup: Yumi

Elora wears trench coat Allegri, bra Blush, skirt Three Dots, shoes Pura Lopez, watch Betsey Johnson, & earrings Kenneth Cole.

Elora wear bra, XOXO, skirt Katie Ermillio, necklace La Loop, watch Breil, & rings Racquelle Bianco.

Elora wears shoes Nine West, necklace Louise Manna, bracelet Louise Manna & watch Glam Rock.

Click thumbnails for larger images and fashion credits:

Trench Coat:Allegri Bra:Blush Skirt: Three Dots Shoes: Pura Lopez Watch: Betsey Johnson Earrings: Kenneth Cole Necklace: Marie Todd

Trench Coat:Allegri Bra:Blush Skirt: Three Dots Shoes: Pura Lopez Watch: Betsey Johnson Earrings: Kenneth Cole Necklace: Marie Todd

Trench Coat:Allegri Bra:Blush Skirt: Three Dots Shoes: Pura Lopez Watch: Betsey Johnson Earrings: Kenneth Cole Necklace: Marie Todd

Bra:XOXO Skirt: Katie Ermilio Watch: Breil Rings: Raquelle Bianco Necklace: La Loop Earrings: Marie Todd

Bra:XOXO Skirt: Katie Ermilio Watch: Breil Rings: Raquelle Bianco Necklace: La Loop Earrings: Marie Todd

Teddy: Blush Shirt: Katie Ermillio Necklace: La Loop Earrings: Marie Todd

Teddy: Blush Shirt: Katie Ermillio Necklace: La Loop Earrings: Marie Todd

Shoes: Nine West Watch: Glam Rock Necklace:Louise Manna Earrings:Louise Manna Bracelet:Louise Manna

Shoes: Nine West Watch: Glam Rock Necklace:Louise Manna Earrings:Louise Manna Bracelet:Louise Manna

I wore this outfit yesterday to an event in the city. The top is a floral print shirt length dress from Forever 21, H&M Jeans and Nine West Shoes. I love the colors in the top and paired with the pink platforms gives this look just the right amount of color for summer. Some people go over board with pairing brights, but the blue and tan in the top, tones down the yellow and coral and by adding the pink shoes it allowed the entire outfit to pop.

I also finally did something different with my hair! I put my hair in bantu knots (straight hair twisted into little knots) and it came out like this. I had different size knots which is why my waves were varying lengths, but this was just the experiment. Practice makes perfect right?

LINK LOVE:Look of the Day: Fancy Floral

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The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection will include shoes, bags, accessories for both men and women, and a women’s clothing collection to complement the accessories.

But at $345 for boots we can easily purchase at Nine West for $120, we wonder who will be buying these?!?!

Via Nitrolicious

This is the banner at the top of Nine West’s Hot Trends page. No caption, no explanation, no product.

The banners on the site’s other pages have pictures of shoes, of course. Or if there’s a person, she’s holding or wearing a Nine West product.

It took me a couple of minutes of research to figure out this guy is Nine West’s creative director, Fred Allard.

Does he have a foot fetish or something? Doesn’t he look a little too interested in which “hot trend” you’re most into?  Is Fred himself a hot trend?  He’s clearly a very talented man, but I had never heard of him, and his come-hither stare is freaking me out.