Talk about topping things off! The milliners of the 2014 show “HATtitude: the Milliner in Culture & Couture” returned to ArtsWestchester for a special pop-up hat shop, adding a taste of fashion to a recent craft beer and food event. It was a pair made in fashion/food heaven. Attendees, both …

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Consumers have roommates, why shouldn’t retailers? Two fashion boutiques—one in Brooklyn and one on Long Island—discuss how they each utilize retail sharing. The concept of retail sharing (also known as co-retailing) is catching on in the fashion world, both as a way to split expenses, play off each other’s strengths, …

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Retail accessories chain Charming Charlie continues its Middle East expansion. The company announced the brand’s first location in the country of Oman at the Muscat Grand Mall.  The 2,900 square foot store is operated by Apparel Group, Charming Charlie’s international licensing partner, which has further growth planned for the brand …

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This is an item sure to get everyone buzzing… As the Zika virus continues to spread, steal news headlines and cause CDC concern, mosquitoes are emerging as Enemy #1. While slathering on insect repellent is one option, hat company Dorfman Pacific offers a more fashionable one. The company has expanded …

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Karlie Kloss is now adding some fun to Swarovski. Just recently, the multifaceted Austrian label announced that the quirky supermodel is its new brand ambassador. Through this, Swarovski hopes to tap into a wider, more digital-savvy consumer base. “Karlie is someone that young women look up to and her use of …

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Most of the first-quarter retail earnings have come to light, and unfortunately, most of it is a bitter pill to swallow. While there were some bright spots, notably Amazon (shocker) and TJX, earnings and comps below expectations have cast a pall over the industry. Additionally, many retailers have announced significant …

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Are customers no longer loyal to loyalty programs? According to new research released by consumer behavior research firm Collinson Group, up to 35% of affluent, middle-class shoppers say they “can’t be bothered” with joining loyalty programs. This figure is up from 2014, when it was at 18%. In addition, those …

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“Alice Through the Looking Glass” (Disney’s sequel to its 2010 “Alice in Wonderland”) opens this Friday and the fashion world is already capitalizing on the fantastical imagination of director James Bobin with extensive collaborations that span all accessories classifications. Just watch the trailer to be truly inspired! RETAIL TIE-INS Both …

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Known for grouping accessories by color in its 370 stores around the country and increasingly internationally, Charming Charlie has become the de facto color authority, with even blog posts on wearing color. Accessories caught up with Eric Samuel Green, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, Charming Charlie, to discuss the …

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Now, you can see through art—literally. While it’ll be 28 years since artist Jean-Michel Basquiat passed away, his brand of cool is still alive till this day. The late American artist, best known as a neo-expressionist for his graffiti-like paintings, is the latest inspiration of eyewear brand Etnia Barcelona. Collaborating with the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, […]

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