The New Optimism; The New Modesty; Alexander Wang Rejected DVF

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Local
· Fashion Week Trend #1: Worrying about the economy is out, optimism is in [WSJ]
· Fashion Week Trend #2: Bodycon is out, modesty is in [NYT]

National
· Alexander Wang once turned down a job offer from DVF [WWD]
· Why does Google had two virtually-identical shopping apps? [Gizmodo]

International
· Alexander McQueen sales are up 1,400% [Times UK]
· Alert: Bryanboy has no plans to leave the Philippines [WWD]