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Is Now a Good Time to Launch?
Despite the economy, some sense this is an opportunity for designers with a fresh vision.
Contemporary Designers Zero in On Specialty Shoppers
As specialty retailers struggle to compete with department stores, designers find new ways to help capture…
ELuxury.com to Shutter Retail Operation
ELuxury.com, the designer e-commerce site launched in 2000, will close the retail portion of the site over…
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Liz Lange is back to her old self.
People’s Liberation in Russe Exclusive
Charlotte Russe will soon become the exclusive retailer of the People's Liberation brand.
Teens Discuss Recession’s Impact on Their Shopping Habits
An informal panel of 13 teens from the New York metropolitan area gathered by WWD found that they are…
Project Refocuses at MAGIC
Advanstar Fashion Group is making some changes to its Project and MAGIC trade shows.
Tory Burch’s Downtown Lair
If Tory Burch lived in the Meatpacking District, her new store is what her living room would look like.
Contemporary Retailers: Survival of the Fittest
Many contemporary fashion boutiques are struggling to keep afloat during the economic turmoil.
Kensie Expands Under Claiborne
It’s been almost three years since Liz Claiborne Inc. purchased two small Vancouver-based contemporary brands…
Ecko Red Relaunches for Winter Selling
Marc Ecko Enterprises relaunched Ecko Red, a juniors line, at retail late last month.
Sparks Closing Imitation and Imitation of Christ
Josh Sparks is closing Rockwood Management Group and his two fashion brands, Imitation of Christ and…
Pharrell Williams Gets Bionic Yarn
Pharrell Williams has entered into a partnership with Bionic Yarn, a two-year-old textile firm dedicated to…
Contemporary Takes Cautious Approach to 2009
Firms tighten inventories, lower prices and focus on quality and value.