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Tory Burch Expands Her World
Tory Burch has signed two long-term Asian distribution deals.
Bumpy Time for Vera Wang Lavender
Lavender Label, Vera Wang’s contemporary line, hit hard by the economic downturn.
New Contemporary Show Set for Barcelona
The Brandery, a new contemporary urban fashion trade show, is planned for a July debut in Barcelona, Spain.
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Marvel Debuts Female Apparel and Cosmetics
Comic book company is making a super push into the women’s apparel, cosmetics and accessories markets.
N.Y. Shop Owners Unite to Get Consumers Spending
Business might be bad, but small retailers here are working to fight back.
The Scene at Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Market Week upped the runway ante in the absence of an official fashion week this season.
Smaller Firms Battle Economy
Ralph Rucci and Nicole Miller trimmed staff, and many others skipped New York Fashion Week.
Ellen Tracy Owners Eye Sourcing Partners
Companies that own Ellen Tracy and Caribbean Joe are entertaining offers to source the apparel brands, WWD…
Economy Poses Challenge for Eyewear Sector
At Mido, brands focus on innovation and cutting costs amid gloomy economy.
Mexx Names Kolbe Chief Merchant
Liz Claiborne has tapped Chris Kolbe, president and global brand manager for Original Penguin, as chief…
Under Seige, Vendors and Retailers Become Closer Partners
Their number-one strategy: Becoming better allies with their equally struggling retail partners.
Newsreel: Fashion Companies Expand Offerings
Moderate knit firms Nina Leonard and Lauren Hanson, and sportswear company Krazy Kat mix it up for fall.
Buyers Cautious at Paris Trade Shows
Buyers at the fall-winter boutique trade shows reduced budgets by up to 30 percent.
Calvin Klein in New Golf Deal
Calvin Klein unveiled a global licensing deal with Premium Golf Brands for men’s and women’s golf clothing…