A week of catwalk presentations yielded little creative brilliance and showed that designers need to determine what customers want and whether they can provide it, writes Robin Givhan.
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5 Models to Watch
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Michael Kors Celebrates 30 Years
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We're Excited About Everything Beckham
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The Art of Fashion Week
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