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Sarah Burton, the newly appointed creative director at Alexander McQueen, has some big–presumably lobster claw–shoes to fill. Burton, who worked with McQueen for 16 years, has unveiled her first full womenswear collection for the house. The resort 2011 collection is inspired by Hans Bellmer’s dolls and samurai warriors and stays true to the label’s emphasis […]

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The news on everyone’s lips right now is the break up between Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier.  JPG is set to part ways with the fashion house after he presents his last collection for Spring 2011. Parisian designer and creative director of Lacoste, Christophe Lemaire, will be taking his place. [WWD]

The inevitable step has been taken to replace the late Alexander McQueen as creative director for his eponymous line. Sarah Burton, who’s worked by his side for more than 12 years will step up, and has promised to “stay true to [McQueen’s] legacy.” [The Cut]