• It looks like LVMH is really close to bringing Phoebe Philo on as head designer of Celine. An announcement could come next month. [WWD]
• Donna Karan just inked a licensing deal for a DKNY menswear line. [British Vogue]
• Meanwhile, Cartier is suing DKNY for trademark violation for its Tank watches. It contends DKNY is trying to befuddle customers into thinking they're associated with Cartier [Bloomberg]
• Meanwhile, Cartier is suing DKNY for trademark violation for its Tank watches. It contends DKNY is trying to befuddle customers into thinking they're associated with Cartier [Bloomberg]
• Daily Candy was just sold for a reported $125 million. [WWD]