We are all saddened that actress Mary Tyler Moore just passed away at age 80, but we know “we’re gonna make it after all!” Her indelible and iconic ’60s and ’70s style will live on forever, not just in our minds, but in upcoming tributes to her on TV. The …

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It looks like BCBG is going into a new, challenging chapter. The fashion company, best known for women’s clothes and accessories, has announced that it plans to reduce its stores and refocus its business into in-store boutiques and ramp up its online presence and licensing initiatives, according to an article …

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For Target, a new year comes with a new appointment. Just recently, the Minneapolis-based retailer promoted Rick Gomez to the position of new chief marketing officer (CMO). Effective January 29, Gomez will rise to the ranks from his previous position as senior VP for brand and category marketing. “Rick has …

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It was a good 2016 for eBags, the online retailer of luggage and travel goods. Reportedly, mobile sales grew by 70%, as complemented by a 53% mobile traffic growth. The company made this announcement during the recent National Retail Federation’s 106th yearly Retail’s BIG Show in New York City. “We’re …

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“Fashion is an evolution, not a revolution.” This popular fashion adage was certainly on exhibit at the January fashion accessories trade shows, which recently wrapped up at the Javits Center. At AccessoriesTheShow and Accessorie Circuit, accessories trends were tweaked enough to offer newness to buyers, but they didn’t stray too far from what …

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For years, Rebecca Minkoff has been at the forefront of fusing fashion and technology. Now, the brand that bears her name is teaming up with Quotidian Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm, to invest in six to eight tech companies per year with the purpose of nurturing new talent and …

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Tiffany & Co. has tapped Reed Krakoff in the new position of Chief Artistic Officer, effective February 1. Reed will direct design for TIFFANY & CO. brand jewelry, as well as luxury accessories, and lead the brand’s overarching artistic and design vision with respect to stores, e-commerce, marketing and advertising. In …

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The NRF Foundation announced today that it has brought together dozens of retailers and nonprofits to launch RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills & Education), a groundbreaking new training and credentialing initiative designed by the retail industry to help people — regardless of education, background, economic means or age — acquire …

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For those of you loving “The Crown” on Netflix, your obsession with bejeweled royal headwear is about to double. “Victoria” debuted last night on PBS (taking the time slot held by Downton Abbey for the past six years) adding a time-traveling layer to our royal fascination. “The Crown” is a more …

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Accessories Magazine’s daily dispatch of the latest looks for the Pre-Fall 2017 collections, all filtered through the accessories lens. To see all the daily Breaking Trends, click here. GIVENCHY Givenchy’s Pre-Fall collection was a pleasantly updated version of the Spring 17 line.  The stand out item, for us, was the oversized …

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