Has the Fashion Director Become Obsolete?


	Has the Fashion Director Become Obsolete?

Lauren Sherman

3-5-2009 11:15 AM

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bergdorf goodman, barneys new york, saks

Lauren Sherman says:

Michael Fink, one of the most influential fashion directors at a big department store, was laid off last month. Here's our take on the importance of the fashion director:
http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/01/fashion-design-buyers-forbeslife-cx_ls_0202truetrendsetters.html

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