Editorial Overlines
“The Other Talese”: Nan Talese in 1969
Though she now runs her own highly successful imprint, Talese was once a striving midlevel editor, as…
Giorgio’s Snow Day: Armani in 1980
In January 1980, Saks staged a full runway presentation of Giorgio Armani’s spring collection with some looks…
Fairway & Greene Taps Draddy
Golf industry veteran William “Billy” Draddy has been named senior vice president and creative director of…
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To Infinity and Beyond (But First, Let’s Stop at Gimbel’s)
In 1950, the department store's chairman talked about plans for a branch on the moon, of all places.
Marc Jacobs’ GraduatingParsons Show
WWD covered Marc Jacobs’ senior fashion show at Parsons The New School for Design on April 12, 1984.
Mary Lindsay: “Her Friendliness”
WWD introduced its readers to New York Mayor John Lindsay’s feisty wife in a free-wheeling interview at…
Harrison to Be Honored
Gilbert W. Harrison will be honored by the UJA-Federation of New York’s Fashion Division at a cocktail…
Pauline’s Way: Trigere in 1972
Known for her temper, the designer admitted to WWD, “I scream a lot.”
“Paper” Doll: Tatum O’Neal in 1973
Ryan and Tatum O'Neal sat for a father-daughter interview about their first film debut.
Upstairs, Downstairs
Decades ago, the fashion industry had its own version of “Upstairs, Downstairs.”
Coach, Target Settle Case
Coach Inc., Target Corp. dismiss action alleging infringement of handbag designs.
Halston’s Penney’s Serenade
While the disco-era great’s 1983 collaboration with the retailer is now seen as a case study in brand…
In Brief: Clarke Named Asda CEO
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has appointed Andy Clarke chief executive officer of Asda, the U.K. supermarket chain.
Tiffany’s Moves Uptown in 1940
The jewelry firm opened its famous 57th Street flagship — where Holly Golightly would have breakfast 20 years…
Caruso, TPG Form Partnership
Caruso Capital Partners LLC and TPG Capital have formed a venture to target underperforming mixed-use and…