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Article: Paris designers defy economic woes
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- September 30, 2008
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As retail stocks plunged on Monday, Paris designers came up with antidotes to the economic blues plaguing the luxury industry.
British designer John Galliano tapped tribal influences in his ready-to-wear show for Christian Dior. Yohji Yamamoto created a haven for Zen contemplation, while Vivienne Westwood had simple advice for fashion addicts hit by the downturn: do it yourself!
French fashion label Cacharel celebrated its 50th anniversary as the Dow Jones index lost nearly 800 points.
CHRISTIAN DIOR
Galliano went tribal for his Dior collection _ tribal chic, that is.
The rebel designer used studs, staples, shells and python leather to toughen up thigh-grazing ...