Calling all handbag designers! Handbag Designer 101, the online destination for all-things handbags, just announced the finalists for its Eleventh Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards.™ Below, a list of categories. Winners will be picked announced at the annual event on Wednesday, June 14th at the School of Visual Arts Theatre …

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Sitting on a stack of data and not sure what to do with it? Then, this one’s for you. “Monetizing Your Data: A Guide to Turning Data into Profit-Driving Strategies and Solutions” is a new book co-authored by analytic experts Andrew Roman Wells and Kathy Williams Chiang that lays the …

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Fashion’s favorite American casual wear brand Steven Alan has teamed up with BAG STUDIO in a licensing agreement to launch a collection of men’s and women’s bags and travel pieces, in keeping with Steven Alan’s unique, casual yet intentional, timeless aesthetic. The partnership was brokered by Steven Alan’s agency, Los Angeles-based ACI Licensing, …

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  There was lots of excitement at the Jacob Javits convention center last week, and not just because New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was there with his golden shovel breaking ground on the space’s $1.5 billion expansion project. The multi-show NY Women’s marketplace (including Coterie, EDIT, Stitch, AccessoriesTheShow, Sole Commerce, …

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  Save the date, book your travel plans and get your tickets! The date is set for the Accessories Council’s ACE Awards. The annual evening gala will take place August 7, 2017 at New York’s legendary Cipriani restaurant on W. 42nd Street with a cocktail hour, dinner and awards ceremony. The …

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Juanma Perán, the president of Spanish footwear brand Pikolinos (right), hosted an intimate preview of the company’s fall lines for men and women on Thursday, March 2 at the Loft at the Bryant Park Hotel. Guests were able to see new men’s and women’s styles, review some of the company’s …

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Elaine Gold was a legend in accessories, known as much for her sharp humor as her talent and commitment to the industry. Now, just a year and a half after her untimely death, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Accessories Council ha…

Major changes are coming to Crocs Inc., as CEO Gregg Ribatt steps down and approximately 160 stores are set to close in the coming months. The news came today, as the company announced a $31.7 million loss for fiscal 2016, with revenues falling to $1.0…

Let’s face it, eyewear has come a long way since its nerdy roots. Its vast history has taken glasses and sunnies from thick-rimmed black frames to tech-enhanced styles in all colors, materials and shapes. Now, Safilo Group has captured the category’s everlasting charm with a new digital museum dedicated to …

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