With Paris in jail and Lindsey in rehab, we've probably all heard (or done) enough celebrity bashing recently to last a lifetime. But now it's coming from an unlikely corner: young fashion designers. According to a recent article in the New York Times, the success of many celebrity fashion lines may be impeding the development of young designers - taking up shelf space that should reserved for their talent. Is the fashion industry relying too much on fame to drive sales rather than developing design talent?

REGISTRATION ONLY TAKES A MINUTE!
To read the complete content of this article and participate in the discussion, click the button below and sign up now! Existing subscribers, use the login below.

Already registered? Log in here: Handle: Password: Remember my login. Forgot your handle or password? Click here. FREE REGISTRATION... click here. RetailWire is a uniquely informative and provocative online resource for retail industry professionals. Sign up now for access to the latest retailing news and multi-perspective analysis from our BrainTrust of retail industry experts. Questions: info@retailwire.com