Judith Ripka, Monica Rich Kosann and Robin Renzi are all “Women Who Rock” and at an upcoming panel at New York’s 92nd Street Y, they will tell you why! The discussion will focus on how they created their own signature design styles, built successful businesses and still managed to raise …

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The news is in: Michael Kors Holdings Ltd has reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter, sending shares (which had been beaten down 25% over the past three months) surging 10% in premarket trade, after the company r…

The first building in Manhattan’s west side expansion, Ten Hudson Yards, has officially opened its doors, welcoming the first wave of Coach, Inc. employees to their new global headquarters. Coach’s new headquarters features a custom lobby experience for employees and guests. Serving as a stunning brand showcase, the Coach lobby …

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There is never a dull moment for Christian Louboutin. To showcase his latest Autumn/Winter 2016 collection, he released “La Répétition,” an entertaining short film that shows choreographer and filmmaker Blanca Li training a group of professional dancers. Inspired by the musical “A Chorus Line,” the film is very tongue-in-cheek, complete with a …

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Fynd is a new online search service that not only makes fashion recommendations like a personal stylist, but gets smarter with each session. The site builds a so-called “style file” on each user, offering items from affiliate retailers that would best suit their preferences based on a sophisticated algorithm. The …

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Just because hot weather has kicked into gear and it’s essentially Summer in the City, don’t think we’re not still pining away for those Santorini shores! Luckily, handbag line A to Z Greek will get us one step closer to that Greek Isles beach vacation (in our dreams, at least). …

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Michael Kors is the stock the industry continues to watch very, very closely. Its retail sales can indicate what’s happening across the retail market in general, especially for handbags and watches. In addition, as department stores drop/add Kors merchandise, which takes up hefty retail floor space, it opens/closes wholesale opportunities …

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America@250, a multiyear  research initiative and national dialogue launched by A.T. Kearney, looks ahead to what America may be like in 2026, when the nation will celebrate its 250th birthday. Below, Robin Lewis and Michael Dart discuss what retailing might look like in 2026. Reprinted from The Robin Report. A …

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As the jewelry industry looks for the next thing, accessories for wearables are  a growing niche to watch. Metal charms that slide onto or cover Fitbits, Apple Watch straps and other trackers and watches add a touch of differentiation and fashion. Items from Bytten, Funktional Accessories and more started with …

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Auctioneers are feeling blue these days, and that’s a great thing. Known as the Oppenheimer Blue, a 14.62-carat blue diamond set a world auction record at Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale. The stone sold for more than $57.5 million, including commission and fees. The Oppenheimer Blue sold beyond its $46.1 …

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