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Simon Doonan

The Fashion Informer is honored to kick off its new weekly column, “Random Questions For…” with our old friend, Simon Doonan. The irrepressible author/Barneys window-dresser/raconteur (and friend of Next Top Models everywhere) is one of our favorite fashion world icons, combining, as he does, kindness, a fearless fashion sensibility, and a wicked sense of humor. But if you’re reading this website, you probably already know that. So, Simon…

CFDA Fights Fashion Forgeries

Who among us hasn’t seen those knockoff “designer” bags being sold on the street and online, or noticed a Forever 21 dress that looks surprisingly similar to an Anna Sui or Diane von Furstenberg style, or noticed how mass shoe manufacturers such as Nine West and Steve Madden pay seasonal homage to the costlier styles originated by Prada, Marni and Marc Jacobs?