Donna Karan will be auctioning off over 2000 of her own personal items for charity, including couture gowns, luxury jewelry, and designer handbags. [WWD]
Judging from the latest collections of Narciso Rodriguez, Lanvin, and Nina Ricci, polyester is making a strong comeback in the world of high-end fashion. [WSJ]
As the RTW shows came to an end on Sunday, it was clear that Paris in general was more conservative than in previous seasons. [Yahoo]
A report released Monday by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery states that 11.7 million procedures were performed in 2007, with lipo and Botox heading the list. [MSN]

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