U.S. fashion’s one-woman bailout? Seventh Avenue hopes Michelle Obama will be the lifeline to revive the fashion industry in a recession. International Herald Tribune

The complicated world of American Apparel. Sex, success and SNL. WWD

The Latest in Retail Technology “Anything that gets the consumer involved and feeling like they’re having a personalized epxerience is going to let (the retailer) have a better interaction with them,” WSJ

Heath Ledger wins Golden Globe Golden Globes bring tears, tributes and upset wins. Chicago Tribune