Headlines in the Fashion world always seem to break before us here on the Left Coast wake up. Here’s what you’re missing (so far) if your alarm resides in Pacific Standard Time:

Bi-Partisan House Bill Requires U.S. Olympic Committee To ‘Buy American’ [Patch] – A major fashion uproar started when it was released that US Olympian uniforms, clothed in designs by American fashion hero Ralph Lauren, were made in…CHINA! Legislature is hitting the table requiring the US Olympic Committee do all it can to be head-to-toe Made in the USA. [LINK]

Image courtesy Ralph Lauren

Jason Wu Launches Affordable Contemporary Line, Miss Wu [New York Mag] – Calling all Wu lovers! Jason Wu decides to enter the contemporary mid-market by launching Miss Wu exclusively at Nordstrom. Collection to be sold this coming January 2013. [LINK]

Image courtesy of Geoge Chinsee / Women’s Wear Daily.

Flattering Fashion Tips for any Figure [ABC NEWS] – Surprise headline from ABC with pointed tips on picking basics that apply to any woman’s figure [LINK]

Macy’s Using Shopkick’s Mobile Rewards App Nationwide [All Things D] – The cool rewards earning app Shopkick will be rolling out to Macy’s 800 stores nationwide. Download to your smartphone, walk in and earn points for shopping rewards! [LINK]

Lanvin Fall 2012 Ad Campaign Features Non-Fashion Civilians [Fashionista] – In a strange, but excitingly cool move for a fashion house, Albert Elbez opts for normal folk to fill the ads of his Fall collection. Ads include an 80-year-old former showgirl. Damn, how did I miss the casting for this? Oh, I guess I should have been in Paris… [LINK]