Minneapolis—In a blow that may have repercussions for other licensed brands, Target has decided not to renew its apparel and accessories deal with Cherokee, which garners about 43% of its sales through Target and which has accounted for an estimated $1.1 billion in sales at Target last year. According to a report in the Wall […]

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With the eye of a fine artist, the detail of an interior designer, and global collectors of vintage findings, Binky & Lulu bring forth their signature line in the culmination of these worlds ultimately putting their passion into the jewelry. The company features like-minded in-house designers who are inspired by appropriation, vintage and repurposed, handcrafted […]

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Carlstadt, NJ—Most of the Spring/Summer 2016 fashion shows are taking place at Skylight at Moynihan Station, the historic James A. Farley Post Office in Manhattan. But today’s NYFW news comes from New Jersey, home of Pantone, the color authority. To coincide with New York Fashion Week, Pantone once again debuts its Fashion Color Report, a […]

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New York—Strike one for more inclusion on the runways! Global Disability Inclusion, LLC, will join forces once again with FTL MODA to increase the diversity and visibility of models with disabilities in the fashion industry. A Times Square billboard will feature emerging model Shaholly Ayers, a congenital amputee who will appear in the FTL MODA […]

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Accessory Headquarters (AHQ) is a privately-held company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of premier brand and private label handbags and accessories. AHQ provides exceptional handbags across all distribution channels from the most elite department stores and boutiques, to mid-tier and mass retailers. With CFDA in-house design and merchandising talent, sourcing, production capabilities, […]

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Hong Kong and New York–Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the struggling Joe’s brand for approximately $67 million. In addition, the deal, which still must receive regulatory approval, includes the signing of a long-term licensing agreement for all of the brand’s core categories with Global Brands […]

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New York–Get a dose of Latin design flavor this Fashion Week at the Latin Show. Free and open to the public, the pop-up runs from Monday, September 7 through Sunday, September 13 at Chelsea Market in New York. The pop up features Latin and international designers of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories; artisanal luxury […]

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New York—New York Fashion Week is “off and runwaying.” And Swarovski helped launch it with the announcement of 15 designers who will form the year-long Swarovski Collective 2016. This group of exceptional design talents, which includes both new and established names, will work in creative partnership with Swarovski for their Spring/Summer 2016 and Autumn/Winter 2016 […]

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AccessoriesTheShow creates the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplace for juried accessories each and every season. The company’s mission is to provide designers and retailers with an inspiring and enjoyable place of networking. Designers are able to conduct business with their better customers and prospects from around the globe in a refined and elegant environment […]

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Washington–Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.2% this month over the same time last year as retailers head toward the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “After supply chain worries earlier this year, […]

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