When it comes to politics, Donald Trump is no ladies man. And now his misogynistic ways are impacting daughter Ivanka’s business. Women nationwide are disgusted by the tolerance and alliance Ivanka has shown her father throughout his contentious presidential campaign and initially took Twitter two weeks ago, after the infamous …

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In the fight to eradicate knock-off designer handbags and accessories, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) just got more weight in its corner. Influential industry organizations, such as the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), along with a total of 17 others across varying industries from automotive to …

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ED BURSTELL JOINS HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE Ed Burstell is joining Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), effective December 5th, in the newly created position as Head of Partnerships. Reporting to HBC’s CEO Jerry Storch, Burstell will develop and lead partnerships to drive innovative and exclusive offerings across all …

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Coca Rocha is best known for being an international supermodel, but another title she holds is an Ambassador for DKMS, a nonprofit dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Last week, she popped by the Jimmy Choo store on Madison Avenue for an exclu…

Consumers are now both savvy and sassy, especially when it comes to purchasing luxury items. In the eyewear industry, a business insider notes that these days, people are shopping for more sunnies and opticals, although in a conscientious manner. “Customers are shopping more [nowadays] but they are investing on timeless and …

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It was a fun-filled affair at The Doneger Group’s offices last week, where vendors and retailers came to honor the fashion retail and business experts on its 70th Anniversary. Below, some snapshots from Team Doneger as well as a few of its distinguished accessories clients.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will honor enigmatic fashion designer Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme des Garçons, at its annual The Met Gala next May. The evening serves as The Costume Institute’s biggest, splashy fundraising event that attracts celebrities, fashion elite and the glitterati. Co-chairs for next year’s gala include …

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As the Editor-in-Chief of Accessories Magazine and a mom at New York City public school PS 87, it’s not every day that my professional and private worlds get to collide…but it’s a thrill when they do. This happened last night at Bloomingdale’s, The Outlet’s Upper West Side PS 87 Sip …

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Initiatives in Art & Culture (IAC) has set November 4 & 5, 2016 for its 18th Annual Fashion + Design Conference, entitled “Pioneers,” being held at The Graduate Center, City University of New York (365 Fifth Avenue). The two-day conference will feature presentations on creative design innovation, advancements in materials technology, and …

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While there may be no avoiding the current 90’s fashion revival trend, there is one nostalgic look not making the cut: handbags plastered with visible logos. According to NPD Group’s latest findings in The New Handbag Customer Revealed 2016, created in partnership with Stylitics, 81% of Millennials said it was important to …

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