More Krazy Karl Talk; Isabel Toledo for Payless!; Illegal Jumbo Ads Coming Down in LA

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Local
· Tiki-themed clothing line from Shag perfect for umbrella drinks [Apparel News]
· Lots of those skyline-blighting jumbo ads coming down soon [LA Observed]

National
· Failed brands, back from the dead [WSJ]
· Can Isabel Toledo collection class up Payless? [WWD]
· Healing economy hurting sales at Wal-Mart [NYP]

International
· Karl Lagerfeld talks porno [Vogue UK]