News: Celebrity Fashion Lines Suffer, Abercrombie Sues Beyoncé, And More

1. Celebrity fashion lines are suffering right along with everyone else during the recession.  And usually celebrity-inspired clothing is a surefire popularity bet.  [WSJ]

2. Usually Abercrombie is on the other side of the lawsuit, but this time, they’re the ones suing – they want to prevent Beyoncé from trademarking “Sasha Fierce” for her fragrance line because they already have a perfume called Fierce.  Avoid the skirmish with fragrances that aren’t at the center of a battle.  [WWD]

3. Oooh, we can’t wait for this one: Zara plans to beginning selling its clothes online next year.  Until then, we’ll make do with the plethora of stylish online sample sales.  [FT]

4. Photographer Nick Knight prefers shooting Naomi Campbell to Kate Moss, because Naomi “sits less comfortably in society.”  Whether or not you agree with the preference for the cell-phone thrower, get the supermodel leggy look with a new pair of skinny jeans. [Grazia]