Fashion Roundup: Kanye to Collaborate With Gap?; Ralph Lauren’s Turkish Delight; Richie Rich Says Heatherette’s Not Over

Irina Aleksander — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:37:14 -0400

Kanye West might collaborate on a line of clothing with the Gap, or appear in a Gap commercial, or both! The hip-hop artist was spotted this afternoon in Gap's corporate NYC offices. [Jezebel]

Cartier has filed suit against Donna Karan, charging the designer with stealing the name of the luxury jewelry maker's Tank watch by selling her own model called the Women's Ion-Plated Tank Watch. Cartier's version costs $10,000 and up; Ms. Karan's is $115. [NY Post]

Richie Rich said that his wonderfully whimsical Heatherette line, which he designs with Trevor Rains, is far from being over--even though both of the designers are taking a break from it. [The Cut]

Ralph Lauren plans to open a 6,500 square foot boutique in Istanbul. [WWD]

Alexander Wang is expanding into shoes and a diffusion line of lower-priced pieces. [WWD]

Designer Phoebe Philo might leave Chloe for Celine. [WWD]

Comcast has purchased Daily Candy for $125 million. [WSJ]

Observer » Fashion Roundup: Kanye to Collaborate With Gap?; Ralph Lauren’s Turkish Delight; Richie Rich Says Heatherette’s Not Over

Fashion Roundup: Kanye to Collaborate With Gap?; Ralph Lauren’s Turkish Delight; Richie Rich Says Heatherette’s Not Over