Fashion Markets
Pharrell Williams to Unveil Louis Vuitton Jewelry Line
Get Pharrell Williams talking about fine jewelry and he's as clear and emphatic on the subject as the giant…
Will He Hit or Miz? Mizrahi Joining Liz Sets Industry Abuzz
Liz Claiborne Inc.'s decision to tap Isaac Mizrahi as creative director of the ailing Liz Claiborne brand got…
Neil Barrett Eyes Growth For Women’s Line, Retail
Neil Barrett is plotting a busy year, including new retailing projects, a structured expansion in the Asian…
Diesel Goes Between the Sheets
Stone-washed denim sheets? Whether or not that becomes an actual collection, Diesel chief Renzo Rosso has…
Mizrahi’s Major Move: Isaac Tapped to Design Liz Claiborne Women’s
Liz Claiborne Inc. has enlisted Isaac Mizrahi to rescue its struggling flagship brand.
Facing Growing Pains: Indie Bag Brands Soar, But Tough Road Ahead
It's becoming harder than ever for the little guy to survive and thrive in the handbag business.
A Contemporary Future: Perry Ellis Ups Women’s By Buying C&C, Laundry
Men's wear firm Perry Ellis International is breaking back into the women's apparel business by buying C&C…
IPOs Are Fashionable: Hilfiger Offering Seen First of Many in 2008
Despite a sagging stock market and a slowdown at retail on both sides of the Atlantic, 2008 is shaping up to…
Private Equity Group Said Close to Buying Ellen Tracy From Liz
Liz Claiborne Inc. is said to be close to a deal to sell the Ellen Tracy brand to a consortium led by…
Keen on Simon Kneen: Banana Republic Taps New Creative Director
Banana Republic is getting serious about trading up. On Thursday, the fashion retailer appointed Simon Kneen.
Luxury’s Latest Frontier: Brands Rush to Expand In Surging Middle East
Building fashion fortunes on sand? You bet.
Malo Updated With Tradition in View
When 6267 duo Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi took Malo's creative reins in July 2006, they had carte…
Style and Trend: Year in Review
Smart = Fashion + Function. What defines a season are the trends and innovations in fashion that linger...
In Brief: American Apparel Deal Set to Close… Fila Signs Szavay…
A year after announcing plans to acquire vertical manufacturer and retailer American Apparel, New York…
Damiani Going Grand in Ginza
Damiani is relocating its store on Namiki Street in the Ginza here in March to a 15,000-square-foot flagship…