Designer News

Salzburg - Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the man who designed the famous sports cars has passed away in Germany aged 77. Nicknamed "Butzi", his original design can still be seen in modern Porsches today.

Following the lead of many fashion houses, French label Chloé announced creative director Hannah MacGibbon's departure on Monday, via Twitter.

Gap Inc. announced Patrick Robinson's dismissal from the company as executive vice president of Gap Global Design, this Thursday.

Coach Inc. confirmed that Gwyneth Paltrow will serve as the spokesperson for the brand's international campaign, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the handbag brand.

Menswear designer Kenneth Cole removed a tweet and apologized for his recent statement that has sparked a massive backlash online. He recently wrote about the Egypt uprising, "...Rumour is they heard our new spring collection is now available online..."

A US doctor is offering British couples the chance to choose the sex of their child at his New York clinic, a procedure that is illegal in the UK.

The latest "trend" in plastic surgery for women is being lambasted (with complete justification as far as I can say) by the prestigious British Medical Journal.

Benedict condemns genetic engineering, practices that allow screening

Designer thumbs his nose at PETA and the like.

Your Web site is like a digital business card, designers say, the first online look at your company that a customer gets. With luck, it will not be the last.