Yesterday, British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead after apparently committing suicide in his London home. The New York Times' fashion critic, Cathy Horyn, wrote a profile of the designer last year and joins us to talk about his legacy.

Farrah Fawcett died yesterday after a long fight with cancer. She had a face that launched a million lunch boxes and a smile (and figure) that sold over 12 million posters. And a haircut—“The Farrah Flip”—that inspired generations of 'dos. It wasn't just a hairstyle, it was a way of living your life. Joining The Takeaway this morning is April Barton. She’s a celebrity hairstylist and owner of the hair salon Suite 303 in New York's Chelsea Hotel. Click through for the full transcript

One of the many issues the new Supreme Court Justice will have to address is what to wear. A lace jabot like Sandra Day O'Connor? Something more... modern? The Takeaway talks to Susan Scafidi, a law professor at Fordham Law School who writes the blog Counterfeit Chic. ...(And click here for a photo gallery of judicial fashions)

A new year is upon us, and the country is dealing with some very important economic troubles that are trickling into every area of life--including fashion. When Chanel starts the layoffs you know the industry is in trouble. Some designers might be keeping a lower profile to save money, but Scott Schuman, founder of the popular style blog, The Sartorialist says that could mean big opportunities for regular folks.

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Kurt Andersen, writer and host of Studio 360, recently made his first trip to Beijing — and he was amazed by how familiar he felt. It wasn’t the language or the cuisine that brought to his mind the comforts of home — it was the buildings that said New York to him.