Monday Fashion News: Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren and...Pete Wentz?

How Rock & Roll has changed. Is it possible to be a musician without a clothing line? Fall Out Boy bassist and general attention magnet Pete Wentz is the latest MySpace generation star to stake a claim to the fashion spotlight. DKNY Jeans has formed a partnership with the 27 year old star to launch Clandestine Industries for DKNY Jeans. Wentz started the Clandestine line last year, and the DKNY line aimed at junior customers will hit department store sales floors in time for back-to-school shopping.
DKNY Jeans Falls in With Pete Wentz (WWD)

Will Ralph Lauren give up his collection of vintage Rolexes and Panerais? Today it was announced that Polo Ralph Lauren and Compagnie Financiere Richemont, parent of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chloé among other luxury brands, have jointly formed The Polo Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewellery Company S.A.R.L. which will design and manufacture luxury timepieces and precious jewelry for Ralph Lauren Stores and select retail partners. Lauren has dabbled in fashion jewelry in the past, and many of his boutiques have long carried vintage jewels and fine watches, but this is the first time he has put his brand on precious jewelry on a large scale, and if a luxury conglomerate like Richemont is getting involved, you can bet it is expected to grow  into a substantial business. those with good memories will recall that nearly 30 years ago, Lauren briefly designed a collection for Tiffany & Co., but since then has mostly relied on antique pieces or vintage Southwestern silver to accesorize his collections over the years.

Mark your calendars for Thursday April 12. that's the day Tom Ford has chosen to finally open the doors of his long awaited boutique at 845 Madison Avenue. The store will sell Ford's new fragrance line as well as debut his signature men's collection which was originally supposed to launch las fall, but was pushed back. You can't rush perfection, or at least not a perfectionist. Ford has been busy lately getting his new collections out, but apparently not too busy to scold Victoria Beckham on her substandard flight wear.
Victoria Beckham Uncomfortably Intimidated by Tom Ford (Fametastic)

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[Terri Lynn Wampler]

love your jeans and other items, You seem to have a fit for everyone