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All Puffed Up

The trend for quilted down jackets reaches critical mass in the men's outerwear market.

Recession Lifts Off-Price Specialist Show

Trendy merchandise and better margins expected to lure retailers to upcoming Las Vegas edition.

Buyers Trawl Collective for the New and Exciting

Retailers play it safe while hoping to excite customer.

Hartmarx Seeks to Stay Whole

Spring 2009 orders for Hartmarx, whose suits are worn by President Barack Obama, will be shipped, says ceo…

Hartmarx Corp. Files for Chapter 11

The tough economy has really hit home with President Barack Obama — literally affecting the clothes on his…

MAGIC Consolidates Halls

At MAGIC, the the entire young men’s showcase will relocate to the Central Hall.

Hartmarx Faces Credit Crunch

Although Barack Obama will wear a Hart Schaffner Marx tuxedo to his inauguration, the Chicago firm…

Different Look Coming From MAGIC Man

MAGIC Man will be greatly altered come February as an influx of high-profile premium brands flood the main…

Ones to Watch: The Collective and Blue

Merged under one roof, The Collective and Blue offer relaunched brands and hot newcomers.

Survival of the Fitters

For those who see tailoring as a dying craft, suit makers have a solution: Think global.

Hart Schaffner to Launch Capitol Collection

Line inspired by Obama's style.

The Coming Fallout: Who’s Vulnerable?

Niche brands, celebrity lines and small companies seen as fragile.

Men’s Tailoring Goes Slim

Tailored clothing is far from recession-proof, but the category could be rejuvenated in 2009 as suit makers…

Incotex Launches Lower-Price Trouser Line

Incotex is chasing the luxury market downhill with its new ivory label, a collection of trimmer…

Lower Sales, Profits for Oxford in Third Quarter

Firm scales back full-year guidance in light of tough market conditions.