DEATH OF THE RUNWAY SHOW?
Last week, it was reported the "East Coast Oscars" or The Met's Costume Institute Gala may be downgraded to a benefit dinner. Now, LA Fashion Week loses corporate sponsors -- a major blow to the already struggling West Coast shows. And, top-notch designers Betsey Johnson, Vera Wang and Carmen Marc Valvo pulled out of Fall's 2009 New York shows and opt for smaller presentations. Does this mean the end is near for live sashays down the runway?
[Wall Street Journal]

AMERICAN APPAREL'S DIRTY SHEETS
The Dov Charney-helmed, stretch-and-spandex emporium can't stay out of the news, nor can its ads stop featuring girls in poses that would make even burlesque star Dita Von Teese blush. See the newest possibly-shot-in-a-creepy-basement ad campaign for American Apparel bedding.
[Racked]

ROMPER ROOM - EXAMINING THE BIG BABY TREND
As little girls, we all had them - rompers with fun, bold prints. The shorts-top combo served as a sort of coverall for sitting in the sandbox. Lately, not only celebrities, but grown women everywhere have been spotted in haute couture onesies. Should this trend be left to the toddlers?
[Double X]

RALPH LAUREN ENTERS THE OLYMPICS, IN STYLE
The iconic designer of classic American style has signed on once again to dress the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. For the 2010 and 2012 games, the true blue outfitter will dress athletes for the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony Parade. The looks will include a splash of red this time instead of last year's simple navy and white.
[Fashion Week Daily]

HEY, PRINCE HARRY, GOT JEANS?
Justin Timberlake is going straight to the top when it comes to naming who he'd like to see in his cool clothing line, William Rast. Who else does the pop star designer hope will slip on his distressed denim? Lets just hope he doesn't gift his new tequila brand to the Royal Family as well.
[Digital Spy]

KYLIE MINOGUE "WEIGHS" IN
Body dimension discussions are big news in fashion lately: "Fat-shionistas" hold their own fashion week and British Vogue editor-in-chief denounces size zero clothing. Now, in the midst of the great weight debate, Australian pop princess, Kylie Minogue reveals she likes her bigger body better.
[My Fashion Life]