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Article: NO LONGER A LITTLE LAM: TOD'S TO NAME DESIGNER AS ITS CREATIVE DIRECTOR.(Derek Lam)
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- WWD
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- November 30, 2006
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Byline: Marc Karimzadeh and Alessandra Ilari
Derek Lam and Tod's are taking their partnership to a new level.
The Italian leather goods house has named the New York designer as its creative director. In this new role, Lam will continue to oversee Tod's ready-to-wear, while expanding his responsibility to a collection of fashion-driven handbags and shoes. Lam's first collection as creative director is slated to be unveiled during the fall shows in Milan in late February for a launch at retail in July.
The appointment confirms a WWD report on Nov. 14, and an official announcement could come as early as today. Lam's role will be announced today ...