American Apparel's Cleaning Detail; Katniss Barbie Is Coming

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Local
· Hairstylist Rossano Ferretti talks cuts and color in LA [LAT]
· How American Apparel cleans the solar panels at its DTLA factory [CAN]
· Heath Ceramics hosts Texas artists for Marfa Amigos show [LAIY]
· Despite efforts of many, plans for Chinatown Wal-Mart moving forward [Curbed]

National
· The secret to Warby Parker's success [Gigaom]
· The Katniss Everdeen Barbie doll is happening [CocoPerez]
· Mischa Barton launches e-commerce to hawk her stuff [Glamour]
· More shots of Anna Sophia Robb as the 1985 Carrie Bradshaw [TDM]

International
· Marion Cotillard's latest Lady Dior bag campaign [WWD]
· September Issue director is working on a new fashion movie [Grazia]