Bloomingdale's was in negotations with its union on Friday in order to prevent a possible employee walkout at the 59th Street flagship store. The strike would cause the first shutdown of the store in 40 years. [FWD]
Heatherette is rumored to be breaking up, as sources report Richie Rich is working on a fashion label of his own. [NYDailyNews]
Elle Magazine's green issue was vandalized by false retraction stickers placed inside several issues on a story that investigated eco-extremists. [Folio]
A new bi-annual magazine named Very Elle will be devoted to fashionable iconic women and "It" girls. [WWD]

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