Burberry is innovating its iconic classic trench with an interactive, online bespoke program. Burberry Bespoke is the British label’s open embrace of the mass customization that retailers like Nike pioneered, however unusual it may be for a luxury fashion house. Customers can choose the cut, color, and detailing (mink, studs, and leather, anyone?) of the coat, which is simulated on-screen and then delivered four to eight weeks later from the Burberry factory in England. But to prevent any terrible trenches from marring the label’s traditional look, the program automatically removes some choices, so that a studded-sleeve shearling coat with fuchsia accents never sees the light of day under the burberry brand. 

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Whenever I see a toddler bedecked in Juicy Couture or True Religion jeans, I get a little nauseous—are the parents trying to waste their money on expensive clothes that will inevitably get covered in Kool Aid and mud?! Don’t read me wrong, I love a cute little kid in trendy digs as much as anyone, and high-end children’s wear is adorable for special occasions, but the new wave of luxury designer clothes for baby takes excess to the next level. 

Looks from Lanvin’s 25-piece collection, which ranges from $40 to $500

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal discusses the recent launch of children’s lines from Fendi, Lanvin, and Gucci, with a line in December from Versace on the way. Buzz surrounding Lavin’s resort collection was focused on the kids, who wowed at the finale.

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