The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. Among the items in this issue are links to: CPSC’s Proposed Rule regarding the Fireworks Regulations and Notices of Comment Requests regarding Clothing Textiles, Vinyl Plastic Film and the Standard for Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress…
EVENTS: IRIS APFEL STYLES GUESTS LIKE HER AT HSN DINNER PARTY
Want to get Iris Apfel’s style? Make sure to get invited to one of her intimate dinner parties, where she styles guests in her signature eyeglasses, whimsical jewelry, caftans and more from her collection! HSN and Apfel recently hosted a dinner party at Polo Bar to celebrate the launch of …
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FROM RUNWAY TO THE HANDMAID’S TALE, RED IS A LOADED COLOR THESE DAYS
Red has emerged as the undeniable Power Color on the FW17 runways, often in head-to-toe form. From red ruffles to red fur to red thigh-high boots and accessories, it’s a “loud and proud” moment for women strutting their stuff, one full of energy, strength and confidence. So it’s interesting timing …
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AMERICANA STYLE GUIDE: BE A PART OF IT!
With Memorial Day and Independence Day quickly approaching, Americana-inspired items are the perfect addition for retail assortments. Be a part of this unique style guide and get a dedicated email blast to over 16,000 key industry players/retailers on …
ONLY 10 MORE DAYS TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 HANDBAG AWARDS!
Want to be the next It Bag designer? Now’s your chance! Handbag Designer 101 is still accepting applicants for its Eleventh Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards™ to be held Wednesday, June 14th at the School of Visual Arts Theatre in New York City. The brainchild of handbag designer turned curator …
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NPD GUEST BLOG: FASHION VS. FUNCTION
This guest post from Beth Goldstein, Executive Director, Industry Analyst; Fashion Accessories, The NPD Group, looks at the backpack business and its opportunities for retailers.
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IN-STORE EVENTS: BERGDORF GOODMAN CELEBRATES FENTY X PUMA
Spring is finally here in NYC and while we’re deep into Fall trends for the B2B side of our business, it’s nice to see retailers lightening and brightening up the merchandise mix with lightweight fashions. Bergdorf Goodman just had an in-store consumer-facing event for its Fenty x Puma line, designed by …
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JEFF KOONS X LOUIS VUITTON IS A “MASTER”-FUL ARTIST COLLAB
Don’t know your Da Vinci from your Reubens? Paid more attention in fashion class than in art class? No worries! Jeff Koons x Louis Vuitton is about to school you in just the right way, with a fashion/art Masters Remix hitting stores April 28. The French luxury house has teamed …
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KOHL’S NAMES EX-BEST BUY EXEC AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Kohl’s has named Greg Revelle as chief marketing officer, a spot that has not been held by anyone at the company since 2012. In this position, Revelle–who came from Best Buy–will be responsible for Kohl’s marketing organization and overall marketing strategy, including the company’s focus on driving customer engagement through …
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FOLEY + CORINNA HANDBAGS REPOSITION AS ALL VEGAN LEATHER
In a sign of the times, some leather handbag lines have launched lower-priced “vegan” leather diffusion lines as a way to offer something new (and lower priced) to existing retailers as well as open up new channels of distribution. Some brands have shifted away from leather altogether, repositioning their brand …
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