NEW CHAIRMAN AT SEIKO Akio Naito is named Chairman of Seiko Corporation of America, a newly created position. With over 14 years at Seiko, Naito currently serves as Senior Executive Vice President for Seiko Watch Corporation and is a member of the Board of Directors for the ultimate parent company, Seiko Holdings Corporation, both headquartered in …

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Athletic and lifestyle brands Marika and The Balance Collection have made a major move in dressing their customers from head to toe, in all aspects of their lives. FAM, the brands’ parent company, has inked a licensing deal with GCE International, Inc to produce hosiery, legwear and casual footwear for each label. The …

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They say fashion is a sign of the times. And with today’s regular headlines featuring mass shootings and life-threatening viruses, fashion is going there. Enter, on-guard accessories. A whole slew of new bags, jewelry and more offering added protection from modern daily threats. A functional market that debuted years ago …

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Between back-to-back international fashion weeks and trade shows galore, fashion month has brought a slew of new names and partnerships to the eyewear category. With all the launches and moves, it’s easy to have missed out on what’s happening. Here, a round-up of four moves you need to know about. EPONYM …

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Retailers are always seeking the hottest accessories trends at all price points, which is why our Trend Finders are always such a must-read for the industry. Our weekly Trend Finders, which kick off two new trends every Monday, are blasted out daily in our Accessories News Flash (with each trend remaining on …

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As part of our ongoing Industry Experts column, we are reprinting a blog posting from Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Analyst for NPD Group. The original post ran here.  With less than two months to go until the 2016 presidential election it is as if the circus has come to town. …

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Looking to break into the world of accessories? Or perhaps you just need a change of jobs? Some of the top names in the industry are posting their current available positions with us, and your company can too. Click here to post classified positions an…

It’s no secret that the bridge handbag market continues to be dominated by big brands like Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade. But with the same brands spending years at the top, the market is hungry for a new name. Enter, KARL LAGERFELD Paris. While the name itself may not be new to …

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Ready, set, design! Sock It to Me has put out a call for entries for its 12th Annual Design-a-Sock contest, from now through September 30, 2016 for submissions. They’re looking for awesome ideas to take first, second and third places chosen by a panel of celebrity judges. And the sky’s the …

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Canapes, cocktails, sweeping views of Las Vegas and hats—plenty of them. That’s what guests of The Headwear Association (THA) were treated to when the biggest brands in headwear came together for the organization’s Fourth Annual Hat-A-Palooza. Held atop The Stratoshpere hotel, the event coincided with the MAGIC and Project fashion …

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