When it comes to golden headpieces, we’ve been fixated on Netflix’s series “The Crown.” Turns out, we’ve been watching the wrong queen! Beyoncé, aka Queen Bey, aka The Supreme Royal, rocked the Grammys stage last night with a quasi-religious performance that celebrated pregnancy, motherhood, femininity, power and spirituality all at …

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NYFW is officially in full swing and the fashion trend-setters have been seen out and about New York City sporting some of the must have trends of the season.

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In today’s heated political climate, when consumers on both sides of issues push their favorite stores to take sides, can retail really stay out of politics? And more importantly, should it? Nordstrom recently got caught in a crosshairs trifecta of a #grabyourwallet boycott movement, President Donald Trump’s Twitter finger and consumers’ credit cards. It’s …

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NYNOW’S Fall/Winter edition wrapped up yesterday at the Javits Center and there were definite macro trends to be found, many of which can spill over into accessories. We did some trendspotting and found some amazing things–some wearable, some for the home. Come take a peek: CHUNKY KNITS & ROPES From …

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How is retail changing and where is it going? This was the subject of a recent presentation at a Retail Marketing Society luncheon. For the past half century, Simon Graj has had a passion for retailing and marketing, working with Mickey Drexler and oth…

The National Retail Federation today released its economic forecast for 2017, projecting that retail industry sales, which exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants, will grow between 3.7 and 4.2% over 2016. Online and other non-store/onli…

As rumors continue to swirl about a possible Hudson’s Bay takeover of Macy’s, the industry has plenty to say about it. Here, a few thoughts from three key industry experts and thought leaders.

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Bergdorf Goodman’s spring windows definitely recognize the style talent of its sales associates. For the first time ever, and as part of the store’s spring campaign “BG Style Experts,” the retailer invited 25 of its sales associates (from both men’s and women’s stores) to show their skills and decorate the …

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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet knows exactly who its girl is. She’s fun, whimsical, stylish and cool. But most of all, playful. This sentiment is carried into the brand’s new sunglass launch. Following the announcement of their long-term licensing agreement with New York-based eyewear company eponym in April 2016, the two …

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Excited for New York Fashion Week? We are too (and with Accessories Magazine’s new offices literally one block from the midtown shows, we get that added boost of convenience)! Our in-boxes are already overflowing with invites to NYFW FW 17 ready-to-wear runway shows, designer presentations and accessories launches around the …

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