For the first time, H&M’s fashion show will align with the current season to bring customers a collection straight off the catwalk. The H&M Studio collection will be presented during Paris Fashion Week for the brand’s first-ever ‘see now, buy now’ show on March 1st. The collection will launch on …

The post H&M JOINS SEE NOW, BUY NOW MOVEMENT appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

At Accessories magazine, we’re always looking for clever ideas to pass on to our retail readers, and sometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely places–like the dating world.
The post STORE SAVVY: WHAT CAN YOUR BUSINESS LEARN FROM DATING SITES? …

Coach’s strategy is paying off. For the second quarter, the company posted a rise in quarterly profit as the company cut back on discounts in the United States while selling more handbags in China and Japan. In efforts to regain its status as a premium band, Coach has limited promotions and pulled …

The post COACH RELEASES 2ND QUARTER EARNINGS REPORT appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

Lady Gaga has had many roles, from pop star musician to Versace model to actress to meat-wearing fashion controversialista (we just made that one up) to activist and role model. This weekend she will not only perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but also debut her new jewelry collaboration with …

The post LADY GAGA TO STAR IN TIFFANY & CO.’S AD CAMPAIGN, DEBUTING DURING SUPER BOWL appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

It’s the Chinese Year of the Rooster, and Macy’s stores across the country are paying tribute. Lunar New Year 2017 will feature various educational activities and special commemorative events such as artistic performances, music, fashion, in-store visuals and cosmetic presentations. “Macy’s is proud to continue our long-standing commitment to diversity, …

The post MACY’S CELEBRATES “YEAR OF THE ROOSTER” / LUNAR NEW YEAR appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

Coming off Sunday’s SAG Awards and all those Red Carpet glittering jewels, take a moment to enjoy the so-called “Italian Jewelry Oscars,” which recently took place in Italy’s Vicenza, the City of Palladio (aka the World Capital of Jewelry). The awards were presented with much fanfare at jewelry trade fair …

The post VICENZAORO ANNOUNCES 2017 INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY AWARDS appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

To align its fashion show with its in-store collections, Banana Republic will shift the timing of its NYFW presentations to be customer-facing. This aligns with the See Now, Buy Now strategy, servicing customer demand for immediate product. As a furthe…

Having just returned from jewelry trade show VicenzaOro in Italy, I’m buried in photos, look books and business cards of amazing jewelry designers I met. But before even getting to that show report, it’s worth mentioning a spectacular jewelry event we had the day before the show opened: a private trip …

The post EDITOR’S BLOG: A PRIVATE TOUR OF VICENZA’S MUSEUM OF JEWELRY IN ITALY appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

MaryAnne Morin has joined Stein Mart as President with responsibility for merchandising and marketing. The Company also announced that D. Hunt Hawkins, previously the company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer effective January 24, 2017. Ms. Morin will have responsibility for Stein Mart’s merchandising, planning, marketing …

The post MARYANN MORIN JOINS STEIN MART AS PREZ appeared first on Accessories Magazine.

What’s more exciting than having your customers take photos of amazing displays, styled mannequins and clever windows? Having them post them on Instagram, tag your store, and let new customers find you! This was the topic of a recent Accessories Magazine presentation called Bright Ideas: Creative Ways for Your Store to …

The post IS YOUR STORE INSTAGRAM WORTHY? appeared first on Accessories Magazine.