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Putting on the Glitz
Accessories that glitter, sparkle and exude glamour are drawing customers to stores this holiday season…
Galliano Jumping Into Fine Jewelry
John Galliano's world has a new star ? fine jewelry.
‘Green Monday’ Bolsters Online Seasonal Business
The second Monday of December has been the biggest shopping day for online retailers, and this year appears…
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In Brief: New Rila Members… Williamson Defends African Designs
The Retail Industry Leaders Association, a lobby and trade group representing mass merchant's interests in…
Easy Street
As far as Peter Som is concerned, his turn at Bill Blass is going to be all about ease.
Som Kind Of Blass
Looks like 2008 will be a busy year for Peter Som. While his namesake line continues to grow, the designer…
Jaeger Makes Moves To Reinforce Image
Jaeger is aiming to raise its profile and make inroads into international markets, including the U.S.
Ferragamo Helps Fete Boston Art Institute
With its sleek building and growing clout in the international arts scene, the Institute of Contemporary Art…
Steiner, Greiss Tapped at Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel has a new managing director, a new creative director and revved-up ambitions to build its…
Musings On Hanukkah: Marc Jacobs… Isaac Mizrahi… Allen Schwartz…
"My contribution for the holiday season is showing up in a very ridiculous costume at our [company] holiday…
Lacroix Lands a Manhattan Address
Twenty years after the U.S. helped Christian Lacroix make a name for himself, he is opening his first…
In Brief: Oscar’s Gold Star… Wear Me A Dream…
Oscar de la Renta will be honored Saturday in The Great Hall of the City College of New York to celebrate the…
Fresh Coat
With Valentino set to take his final bow on the couture runway in January, successor Alessandra Facchinetti…
Playing in the Majors: L.A.’s Robertson Blvd. Makes the Big Leagues
Robertson Boulevard, one of this city's hottest shopping streets, is about to get a jolt from some of the…
Jil Sander Units Go ‘Off the Beaten Path’
Jil Sander has a minimalist take on fashion. But when it comes to choosing retail locations, it's eclectic.