Emilio Pucci has officially announced that artistic director Matthew Williamson will depart at the end of his contract and will be replaced by former Emanuel Ungaro designer Peter Dundas. [Vogue UK]
Georgio Armani broke his promise to PETA that he wouldn’t use furs and now the organization will go after stars who support the designer like Katie Holmes and Cate Blanchett. [P6]
A Marc by Marc Jacobs store may open in the East Village. [Fashionista]
Luxury retailers at London Fashion Week are concerned that the economic downturn will split the luxury market, making the high and low sell well, but not the middle level retailers. [IHT]
Joy Bryant was at practically every show this Fashion Week because she’s blogging for Starworks. [Fashionista]
