By Irina Aleksander 6/13/08 1:20pm

Morning Memo: Simmons Robbed; Runway Renovated

A suitcase filled with $15,000 worth of Russell Simmons jewelry was reportedly stolen when one of Mr. Simmons’ employees left it in the hallway of a Bleecker Street building for about 30 minutes. [P6]

Heidi Klum says that Project Runway will get a facelift on Lifetime that will include some more catch phrases Read More

By Irina Aleksander 6/05/08 3:12pm

A Little Perfume That Couldn't

The newest fragrance called Secret Obsession from Calvin Klein is having a little trouble launching.

First Women’s Wear Daily reported that television networks were refusing to air the provocative ads for the perfume starring Eva Mendes whispering something about having a very sexy secret. Then, last night’s celebration in honor of the Read More

By David Foxley 2/08/08 12:40pm

Calvin Klein Designer Francisco Costa Discusses Inspiration

Francisco Costa, the Brazilian-born creative director of Calvin Klein Collection, was all boyish grins—he somehow manages to make dental braces look cool—after his fall 2008 collection debuted yesterday evening. As soon as all the attendees had taken their places in an I.C.U.-clean, boxy space at 205 West 39th St., sounds of approaching footsteps and solitary Read More

By Spencer Morgan 2/01/08 12:33pm

Lydia Hearst to Get 'Model of the Year' Laurels; Plus, Sneak Peek at Richardson Shoot for Perry Ellis

The Michael Awards—the big black-tie fashion-industry smoochfest that gives out awards and raises money for the National Children’s Leukemia Foundation—won’t be held until May 7th, but at this early date! The Transom can now exclusively reveal 2007’s model of the year: Lydia Hearst.

“It’s basically the Oscars of fashion,” she said, while picking away at Read More