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Alexis Roche, Galliano‘s partner of many years, has reportedly not been seen in the Dior offices for nearly two weeks — around the same time that Galliano was initially suspended from his post.

As is the case with virtually any news story these days, the developments in the John Galliano story⎯the designer being accused of hurling anti-Semitic insults at an (incidentally non-Jewish) couple while drinking at the Paris café, Le Perle⎯can be measured in tweets, quotes and snippets. Given the proliferated speed at which these bits are published and publicized, it’s amazing to witness how quickly the industry’s reaction has gone from appalled to forgiving to looking forward to the designer’s imminent replacement at Dior. Given the industry’s propensity for forgetfulness⎯history has made fools of those who once condemned Coco Chanel for her involvement with the Nazis or Kate Moss for being caught with cocaine⎯we have no doubt that Galliano will be back at the top in no time. All references to the frankly horrifying severity of his remarks will vanish and whereas Chanel’s and Moss’s actions took years to do the same, Galliano’s have almost done so in a matter of 14 days. Meanwhile, as rumours swirl for a possible replacement by Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz and Marc Jacobs, we take a look back at the quickest judgment turnarounds in fashion history.

There are many reasons why it is so much more enriching to be here in Paris seeing the fall 2011 collections firsthand, rather than simply viewing them on the web. Being alongside buyers and press from around the world puts everything in context.

It is always about five days into a fashion week that the trends become crystal clear. And lo and behold, there I was this morning at Akris, the 5^th day of the Paris fall 2011 shows and here is what was scribbled in my notebook:

Nicole Richie got married this weekend in custom Marchesa. The House of Harlow designer wed longtime beau Joel Madden. [Vogue UK]

The Financial Times has name Kate Moss the most influential woman of the decade. Phoebe Philo of Céline also appears on the list along with Anna Wintour and Sarah Jessica Parker. [Vogue UK]

Riccardo Tisci cast albino male model Stephen Thompson for Givenchy’s spring 2011 as campaign. The campaign, shot by Mert + Marcus, also features Mariacarla Boscono, Daphne Groeneveld and Iris Strubegger. [Styleite]

Well that was a big letdown. The “CRAZY!!!!” secret Tommy Ton was privy to was apparently nothing more than a prank by Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci. According to Ton’s Twitter feed “Guessing game is over. My source and I are the victim of a good prank played by Mr. Tisci himself. He got us good […]

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Is there anything you’ve always wanted to ask Donatella Versace? Well, you officially have the floor. Fans of Versace’s Facebook page can ask the designer questions today, and she will answer via video this Friday. [WWD]

Maternity leave has never seemed so short for models; Heidi Klum walked five weeks after giving birth to her daughter; Gisele was back on the runway six weeks later, and now Jourdan Dunn made her return yesterday at LFW 10 weeks after having a baby boy. The scariest thing about this trend is that 10 weeks now sounds like long leave of absence. [Vogue UK]

A 50th anniversary is reason to celebrate, and that is just what Nicholas Kirkwood is doing. In honour of the UK-based store Liberty of London‘s Carnaby Street location, the brand is using two of their best-known floral prints-the Bounty and the Santa Maria-and covering a pair of their signature heels with the prints. Fingers crossed these styles make their way across the pond. [Fashionista]

Recent attempts made by the trendy label Modern Amusement, including the departure of it’s CEO and company-wide layoffs, weren’t enough to save the brand. The company known best for it’s crow logo has has shut down operations, leaving boutiques and department stores without their spring shipments. [WWD]