The Ad Blogged ‘Round the World (and other news)

Buying In: Why investors and private equity firms have their sights set on fashion [WWD]

Scary Skinny: Shocking new ads fuel fashion weight debate [Daily Mail]

Hot Handbags: More than $20K worth of merchandise stolen from Luella Bartley's London store [Style.com]

Runway Rundown: Get ready for LA Fashion Week [WWD]

Done Deal: Lars Nilsson named new head of Gianfranco Ferre [Fashion Week Daily]

Jean Pool: Why LA is the perfect home for high-priced denim [NY Times]