News: Moschino Wants To Adorn Your Shoulder, Marie Claire Adds Regular Plus Size Column, And More

1. Moschino Jeans, rebranded as Moschino Love, is launching an accessories line this spring.  In case you just can’t wait, keep up with fall handbag trends now.  [WWD]

2. Marie Claire added a regular column to its roster, “Big Girl In A Skinny World,” written by a plus size fashion writer and stylist.  We’re glad this is happening in the wake of all the fashion industry weight discussions that have been taking place.  [Jezebel]

3. Nanette Lepore, Betsey Johnson, and other designers are rallying tomorrow to save New York’s garment district.  If you live in New York, grab your best designer handbag and join them.  [NYDN]

4. Speaking of New York, is its Mayor Bloomberg gunning to become the next Tim Gunn?  He’s staging a competition to pick 12 up and coming designers to be part of a fashion “incubator” program, which we certainly hope produces some interesting new concepts.  [NYP]