Revolve Clothing Goes Into Rewind
Online boutique Revolve Clothing has opened a new e-tail site, Rewind, featuring pop-up sales and discounted merchandise from its roster of hip designers. Taking a cue from sites such as Hautelook and Gilt Groupe, Rewind holds...
Elegantly Eco
NEW YORK—According the House of Berardi designer Alexander Berardi, an exquisite piece of clothing is only as beautiful as the woman wearing it. The New York–based designer’s philosophy of promoting self-confidence through...
Signs of Improvement in the Air at WestCoast Trend Show
Menswear buyers and resources attending the Aug. 2–3 run of the WestCoast Trend Show, held at the Embassy Suites LAX North, offered some indications that the recession has bottomed ou...
AnnTaylor to Save $125M
New York–based AnnTaylor Stores Corp. plans to trim $125 million from its operating costs over the next three years, thanks to a multi-year restructuring effort set to end in fiscal year 2010. Among the initiatives: s...
Virtual Paper Dolls
"Oh My God! I just spent a half hour at work putting this outfit together online! Don't tell my boss!"And I thought turning myself into a
Top Executive Leaves Perry Ellis
Perry Ellis International announced that one of its principal executives is leaving....
Hamburg Joins AAFA
Eric R. Hamburg, chief executive officer of Russell-Newman Brands Inc., joined the American Apparel & Footwear Association boa...
Royal Plush Expands With Activewear Line, Denim
Royal Plush, the women’s casualwear brand, is expanding beyond the embellished sweats it is known for to include a true activewear collection and denim. In November, the Torrance, Calif.–based manufact...
Apparel News Daily Reader
Paige Lou Lou Tulip Jeans Land Exclusively at Ron Herman (FabSugar)A Style-Setting Show (Wall Street Journal)Surf gets big. RVCA to do New York Fashion...
Burlington Recall
About 13,300 hooded boys’ sweat shirts and track sets sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores are being recalled by the U.S....
La Petite Coquette's West Coast Picks
No oversized pajama shirts here. A look from In Bloom by Jonquil, one of Rebecca Apsan's sleepwear picks.Californians are the masters of comfort (seeing as we practically invented wearing sweatpants as real clothing, for better or worse), so it’s fitting that when it comes to sleepwear, West Coast designers impressed Rebecca Apsan, owner of the lingerie boutique
Joe's Jeans Building Sells in Union Square
It’s taking more time than usual and prices are down, but retail real estate is still selling in San Francisco and other retail capitals....
Charming Lands $225 Million
Bensalem, Pa.–based retail chain Charming Shoppes Inc. entered into a three-year senior secured revolving-credit facility for $225 million. Wells Fargo Retail Finance and Bank of America Merrill Lynch were joi...
Commando Launches Cotton Collection
Commando’s new range of cotton panties, tops and leggings joins seamless technology with natural fibers. The Vermont-based company is known for its cleverly packaged accessories, such as nippl...
A Few Standouts Among July's Sluggish Retail Sales
Overall, retail sales remained flat—or, in some cases, down—in July, but a few retailers bucked the trend and came out ahead....
