Macy’s, Elton John, Lady Gaga Launch Love Bravery

Macy’s has partnered with Grammy® and Golden Globe®-winning icon Lady Gaga, and Grammy, Tony® and Academy Award®-winner Sir Elton John to create Love Bravery, a limited-edition line of clothing and accessories that inspire compassion and combat prejudice. Love Bravery falls under Macy’s American Icons campaign, including shirts, sweats, outerwear, clutches, backpacks, scarves, beanies, keychains, pins, […]

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Art Exhibit Features Unique Jewelry Made from Books

Calling all bookworms and jewelry lovers! The art exhibit “Read and Worn” at The Gallery at Reinstein | Ross Gallery has been extended to April 30th, and all the unique pieces are for sale. Reinstein Ross, which operates as a jewelry studio, retail store and gallery with rotating exhibits, literally interprets the “artist as storyteller” […]

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Reebok Angers Females with Male Alien Stompers Sneakers Launch

In the classic sci-fi “Alien” movies, the star was a woman. And a bad-a**, take-no-prisoners heroine at that. So it’s not surprising that females attacked Reebok for releasing its “Alien Stompers” shoe in all male sizes. The shoes quickly sold out all of its 426 pairs. Apparently yesterday, April 26, or 4/26, was hailed as […]

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Coach to Cut 300 Jobs; Makes Executive Changes

Coach continues to tighten its (leather) belt. The luxury manufacturer and retailer has disclosed that it will cut its workforce by about 2% as part of a new efficiency plan. This translates to the elimination of 300 jobs worldwide. This factored into fiscal Q3 earnings, which rose to $112.5 million, or 40 cents a share, […]

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MAGIC Launches IFF MAGIC Japan April 2017

Coming on the heels of trade show giant UBM’s recent acquisition of Business Journals, Inc., UBM has announced a new joint venture. MAGIC–fashion’s largest global tradeshow–will launch IFF MAGIC Japan on April 26-28, 2017 at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center. The show is a joint venture with JFW-International Fashion Fair, Japan’s longest running, bi-annual […]

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Six Merchandising Problems Solved with Packaging and Display

Jewelry can be complicated to merchandise at retail, from properly explaining trend styles to avoiding theft. Below, six solutions to common problems. Problem #1: Consumers can’t be bothered with wrapping a gift Solution: Packaging that’s good to go upon purchase “One of the biggest changes in the packaging industry today is that retailers are looking […]

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Americana Style Guide

We’re all #TEAMUSA these days, with Memorial Day in May, Independence Day in July, the Olympics in August and Election Day in November. It’s no wonder we’re all feeling a bit star spangled! Check out these Americana-inspired items, both literal and abstract.       Dynamic Asia Americana sun hat & beach tote set Style Number: […]

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Fall 2016 Fashion Shoot: A Rustic Flair

Traditional heritage is getting reworked with a rustic yet polished upate. The classic sartorial look is gaining influence from menswear and vintage designs, creating a charming and sophisticated appeal for accessories. Photography: Michael Paniccia. C…