Traditional heritage is getting reworked with a rustic yet polished upate. The classic sartorial look is gaining influence from menswear and vintage designs, creating a charming and sophisticated appeal for accessories. Photography: Michael Paniccia. C…
Item of the Day: Capwell + Co.
Spring is (finally!) here, so that means flowers, flowers everywhere. And for those of you sneezing as you stroll through the park, here’s an allergy-free way to have your flowers and enjoy them too. Capwell + Co. has taken that to heart with a robust collection of dimensional florals with a vintage vibe. The Woodland […]
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WJA Expert Panel: How to Up Your Instagram Game
WJA—The Women’s Jewelry Association New York Metro Chapter—recently held an Instagram University Panel, educating jewelry brands about how to maximize their Instagram presence. Some excerpts from the panel, moderated by Peggy Jo Donahue. Clockwise from top left: Natalie Bos Betteridge (@jewelsdujour), Molly Clarke (@rockthatgem and @ringliaison), Liz Kantner (@liz_kantner) What is the biggest mistake […]
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JCPenney Uses Pinterest Boards at Mall Stores in Mother’s Day Promo
Everyone gets inspired by Pinterest boards, and JCPenney wants to maximize that interest by placing its boards right inside malls, adjacent to physical stores. Ten malls around the country will feature the digital boards, which are 10′ x 9′ x 2′ in size. They will feature clothing, beauty and hair inspiration. JCPenney and Pinterest are […]
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F.I.T. Museum Explores Uniform Dressing
From sports to military to transportation and more, uniforms have always been a part of our apparel lexicon. Fashion designers have long taken cues from uniforms, even designing them for airlines and such, and an upcoming show at the Museum at F.I.T. explores this intertwined relationship. Uniformity, opening May 20, explores the dynamic history behind […]
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Deckers Names New Prez of Fashion Lifestyle
Deckers Brands, a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, has tapped Andrea O’Donnell as president of Fashion Lifestyle, effective immediately. She joins the company from DFS Group Limited, a multi-billion dollar retailer majority owned by LVMH, where she served as president, Global Merchandising. She was previously executive director of […]
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New app to enable street turns at Port of Oakland
A drayage driver has developed a mobile phone application designed to allow truckers to swap empty cargo containers in the field instead of at marine terminals.
TNT Express posts Q1 loss in lead up to FedEx acquisition
The Netherlands-based third-party logistics company reported an operating loss of 1 million euros (U.S. $1.13 million) on revenues that fell 2.2 percent year-over-year for the first quarter of 2016 to 1.59 billion euros.
Hanjin Shipping to raise $357b from sale of assets
South Korea’s biggest container carrier plans to raise about 410 billion won (U.S. $357 million) selling assets amid a debt revamp as a prolonged industry slump and low freight rates weigh on earnings.
NS profits jump 25% in Q1 2016
Number four U.S. railway Norfolk Southern reported net income of $387 million for the first quarter compared with $310 million during the same 2015 period, according to the company’s most recent financial statements.