More debate on diversity in fashion, on the runway and in the front row. How much do we look to fashion for other-worldly escape, and how much for a reflection of "ourselves," whatever that might mean? Check out this fantastic panel for some provocation, humor, and frank discussion from people who trade on appearances: “What does beauty look like now?” from the FASHION CULTURE DESIGN UNCONFERENCE. Thanks to SIMON COLLINS for bringing together IVAN BART (president of IMG MODELS), MICKEY BOARDMAN (editorial director at PAPER MAGAZINE), ASHLEY GRAHAM (model), JAMES SCULLY (casting director), GILLEON SMITH (casting director), and ALEK WEK (model) in JUNE. Refreshingly candid, and one of the most memorable panels of that day IMHO… In American retail odysseys, one store closes after 128 years, and a national chain gets another chance. SAKS JANDEL, founded in 1888 and independently owned, will shut its doors at the end of 2016. ROBIN GIVHAN recounts the heritage of the store, which served the wardrobe of many a FLOTUS, lawyer, and philanthropist over the years. ICYMI, ASHLEY STEWART, founded in 1991, has come a long way from two bankruptcies. With the help of CEO JAMES RHEE, the company is invigorating its business by embracing digital and riding a cultural wave. Read for Rhee's powerful image of his mother and how it reminded him of Ashley Stewart's customers… The OPUS ANGLICANUM exhibition at the V&A gets up close with the history of English embroidery. Zoom in on this… Weekend reactions… HEDI wants to settle this initials thing, once and for TWITTER (it’s not over ’til—epic Tweet storm and further litigation)… Something post-FRIEZE…