The industry is buzzing about a report from Los Angeles investment firm Wedbush, which reportedly spoke to 112 managers in the United States and Canada and came to a startling (if not altogether surprising) conclusion: Almost half of Nordstrom departme…

A picture is worth a thousand words. Or in Rihanna’s case, a thousand and five. Just eight hours after posting the news on Instagram that pop star Rihanna has collaborated on a sunglass (called the “Rihanna” of course), the pic had 105K likes. A sunny start indeed. The star designed …

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As mostly poor first-quarter retail earnings continue to roll in, J. Crew follows suit with its own news, albeit a narrowed loss from the same period last year. In the quarter ended April 30, 2016: Total revenues decreased 3% to $567.5 million, hurt by…

It’s nice to know that Brazil has a dark side, or at least a monochromatic one in a country so known for its vivid, tropical color! Brazilian plastic footwear brand Melissa, in collaboration with Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Herchcovich, have teamed up for a unique collaboration. The two have created …

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If there was one thing the late pop star Prince was known for, it was accessories. From his famed high-heeled boots (hey, the guy was only 5’2”) to his kooky “third-eye” sunglasses, Prince never entered a room without making a photo-worthy fashion statement. Now the industry is abuzz with the …

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It was a dazzling crowd at the 38th Annual American Image Awards, held at the historical 583 Park Avenue event space in New York City last evening. The awards included: Person of the Year: Joseph Abboud; Company of the Year: BBC International LLC; Designer of the Year: Christian Siriano; Retailer …

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Target’s chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell is getting a new A-List team together with two new appointments. Effective June 5, Mark Tritton (former executive vice president and president of Nordstrom Product Group) will be executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. In this role, he will oversee enterprise …

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Talk about topping things off! The milliners of the 2014 show “HATtitude: the Milliner in Culture & Couture” returned to ArtsWestchester for a special pop-up hat shop, adding a taste of fashion to a recent craft beer and food event. It was a pair made in fashion/food heaven. Attendees, both …

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Consumers have roommates, why shouldn’t retailers? Two fashion boutiques—one in Brooklyn and one on Long Island—discuss how they each utilize retail sharing. The concept of retail sharing (also known as co-retailing) is catching on in the fashion world, both as a way to split expenses, play off each other’s strengths, …

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Retail accessories chain Charming Charlie continues its Middle East expansion. The company announced the brand’s first location in the country of Oman at the Muscat Grand Mall.  The 2,900 square foot store is operated by Apparel Group, Charming Charlie’s international licensing partner, which has further growth planned for the brand …

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