Calling all Accessories Council members and supporters! The Council will host its first annual AC Cares event this November and is asking for all members to participate, benefitting multiple organizations. There are multiple ways to get involved, either with cash, product or time donations, even if you’re not a member. GIVE …

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Safilo Group is adding another bold-faced designer label to its roster of licensed eyewear brands — rag & bone. Starting in January 2018, Safilo will oversee the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of the brand’s sunglass and optical frame collections for five years, through December 31, 2022. The rag & bone collections …

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Kate Spade has tapped the ultimate fashionista for its holiday ad campaign and new capsule collection — Miss Piggy. For the campaign, the illustrious pig appears alongside Jourdan Dunn and Catherine Baba to launch the brand’s new customization collection in a fun and cheeky manner. Stickers, initial patches, tassels and more are …

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When it comes to the romantic trend featured in our November issue for Spring 2017, think A Million Little Pieces. Sparkly, iridescent 3D florals, crystals, sequins, paillettes and tiny pearls float through the air and alight on hair, accessories and r…

BRAG, the Black Retail Action Group, held its 46th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala last week, recognizing the achievements of exceptional individuals in the fashion, retail and related industries who support and are aligned with BRAG’s mission. The night honored Jason McNary of Agnes B. –USA; Durand Guion, Vice President, Fashion Director …

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Considering their weather, if there’s one thing a British company knows, it’s rain boots. And British lifestyle brand Joules, which features other accessories as well, is set on further growing its prospects in the U.S., following good market reception since it arrived in American shores in 2012. “Doing business here in …

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When it comes to politics, Donald Trump is no ladies man. And now his misogynistic ways are impacting daughter Ivanka’s business. Women nationwide are disgusted by the tolerance and alliance Ivanka has shown her father throughout his contentious presidential campaign and initially took Twitter two weeks ago, after the infamous …

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In the fight to eradicate knock-off designer handbags and accessories, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) just got more weight in its corner. Influential industry organizations, such as the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), along with a total of 17 others across varying industries from automotive to …

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ED BURSTELL JOINS HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE Ed Burstell is joining Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), effective December 5th, in the newly created position as Head of Partnerships. Reporting to HBC’s CEO Jerry Storch, Burstell will develop and lead partnerships to drive innovative and exclusive offerings across all …

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Coca Rocha is best known for being an international supermodel, but another title she holds is an Ambassador for DKMS, a nonprofit dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Last week, she popped by the Jimmy Choo store on Madison Avenue for an exclu…