
Oct 23 - By Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer
Erik Adkins spends a lot of time on ice.

Aug 31 - By Greg Risling, Associated Press Writer
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles.
Aug 6 - By Associated Press
New York-based luxury goods designer Chanel Inc. is suing a Las Vegas company, claiming it is selling counterfeit goods.

Jul 2 - By Noaki Schwartz, Associated Press Writer
A Los Angeles fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting seven women and teenage girls should not be granted a new trial even though a juror flirted over the phone with the defendant's sister, prosecutors argued Thursday.
Jun 12 - By Greg Risling, Associated Press Writer
A juror suspected of misconduct in the sex-assault trial that convicted a fashion designer last year invoked the Fifth Amendment on Friday when asked if he had contacted the defendant's sister before verdicts were reached.

Apr 15 - By Bobbie Thomas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
When it comes to the future of fashion, the runways are marching into mass retailers. With more designers and mainstream stores seeking to partner, collaborations are the hottest trend. Bobbie Thomas, TODAY style editor and author of the Buzz column for In Touch Weekly, highlights some of spring and summer's most exciting matchups!
Apr 2 - By Linda Deutsch, AP Special Correspondent
Lawyers for a fashion designer convicted of multiple sex charges are seeking a new trial, alleging the prosecution sabotaged their undercover operation to try to catch a juror in an act of misconduct.
Apr 1 - By Associated Press
Ford Motor says its leading design director is heading to Volvo, as the company tries to sell the Swedish carmaker.

Mar 9 - By Associated Press
Fashion designer Jason Wu says the inauguration ball dress he designed for President Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, grew out of his childhood fascination with dolls.
Jan 13 - By Lisa Tolin, Associated Press Writer
The White House private quarters will be getting a Hollywood-style makeover.
Dec 4 - By Associated Press
The Italian financial police say they have arrested fashion designer Gai Mattiolo on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy.

Nov 13 - By Thomas Watkins, Associated Press Writer
An up-and-coming fashion designer who has worked with A-list celebrities was convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting seven girls and women, some of them aspiring models lured to Los Angeles with promises of jobs and stays at luxury hotels.

Oct 29 - By Associated Press
A Los Angeles jury on Monday started deliberations in the trial of a fashion designer accused of raping nine women and girls, most of them aspiring models.

Sep 12 - By Greg Risling, Associated Press Writer
Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander ditched his profession and turned into a serial predator, hunting for girls and young women to have humiliating and painful sex with him, a prosecutor said Friday during opening statements of his trial.
Aug 27 - By Associated Press
Without explanation, prosecutors on Wednesday dropped more than half the sexual assault charges against fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander just before jury selection began for his trial.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
A fashion designer already in police custody in Los Angeles on sex charges has been indicted in New York on charges of rape and sexual assault of nine women, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Oct 25 - By Associated Press
A celebrity fashion designer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting 20 teenage girls and young women allegedly lured with promises of modeling jobs.

Oct 4 - By Greg Risling, Associated Press Writer
Celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was indicted on 59 counts of sexual assault in a move prosecutors said Thursday would keep his accusers from having to testify at a preliminary hearing.

May 7 - By Associated Press
A trip to the grocery store is becoming a lot more fashionable as consumers look to designer totes to bag their greens and express their style.

Mar 8 - By Rachel Konrad, AP Writer
Video game developers should resist the temptation to produce only sequels of established hits and games based on horror and revenge, Nintendo Co.'s top designer said Thursday.
Jun 7 - By Associated Press
Malaysia's largest city is planning to add a whimsical touch when its revamps its notoriously nasty public urinals.