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Short Looks Blossom For Spring
NEW YORK -- Despite the continued late buying habits of many retailers, it's shaping up to be a strong…
One Year Later, New Leslie Fay Seeks Old Glory
NEW YORK -- A year ago today, The Leslie Fay Cos. was regarded as one of the giants of the apparel industry…
Chazen Sees ’94 Comeback for Claiborne
NEW YORK -- Liz Claiborne Inc. is expecting a "significant" improvement in earnings this year after a rough…
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Jones Rolls Out Saville
NEW YORK -- Jones Apparel Group will launch a dress division in March under the Rena Rowan for Saville Dress…
Coats Score Again For ’93
NEW YORK -- Although the selling remained highly promotional, coats and outerwear had their second straight…
Sully, Bonnelly Form Firm, Plan to Offer Special Occasion, Evening Line for Fall
NEW YORK -- Sully Bonnelly and Richard Shaw have formed Sully Bonnelly Ltd. and will introduce a collection…
CFDA Gala’s New Focus: ‘Solid Majority’
NEW YORK -- The Council of Fashion Designers of America awards gala is getting real this year.
Instead of the…
Eva Chun Closes Her Firm
NEW YORK -- Designer Eva Chun closed her four-year-old company Friday and will probably not ship her spring…
RTW Firms: Short Lengths Lift Hopes
NEW YORK -- Dress and suit firms have high hopes that short lengths will mean a bright summer market this…
Giuliani’s Speech Sounds Positive Note For SA
NEW YORK -- Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's early and prominent mention of the fashion industry in his inaugural…
Hitting The Marketdown Racks
NEW YORK -- Despite the flood of pre-Christmas price promotions in ready-to-wear departments, bargain hunters…