The Bettencourt Affair: From Family Feud To National Scandal

Executive to succeed retiring chairman Philippe de Beauvoir at Paris department store.

Naomi Watts, Michelle Monaghan and Valerie Plame were dressed to kill at the Cinema Society and Giorgio Armani-sponsored opening of “Fair Game.”

Sowind Group will design and produce a collection of signature watches for Zegna.

Diane von Furstenberg inks deal with ID Beauty to launch a beauty line, starting with a women’s fragrance this fall.

The best and worst of the month.

A new fashion term joined the patois of the Paris Couture.

Comparable-store sales rose 2.6 percent in September, says ICSC’s chief economist Michael Niemira.

Ever since news broke that The Daily Beast owner Barry Diller was talking to Newsweek owner Sidney Harman, there have been rivers of speculation.

Bettencourt controversy may force France’s labor minister to step down for allegedly taking illegal funds to help finance Sarkozy’s presidential campaign.

Oregon Health & Science University study says formula contains formaldehyde.

Cerruti has named designer duo Sachiko Okada and Aaron Sharif of label Blaak as creative consultants for men’s wear.

Sephora to Go iPhone app allows users to scan a product in-store and immediately be presented with videos, information and reviews.