E-Commerce’s Brand-New Bag
Over the past decade, few places have been more fashionable than Japan, and new e-commerce venture Little Black Bag thinks the whole world will embrace the Japanese shopping custom o...
Macy’s, Intel, Starmount Update the Traditional Store Model with New Technology
The basic model for the physical store has not changed in decades, but the traditional setup of merchandise, cash register and sales staff might be taking a big step forward with new technology.
Hot Topic Reports 1.3 Percent Increase in 4th Quarter
Coming off a good holiday season, Hot Topic Inc. reported a 1.3 percent increase in same-store sales for the fourth quarter of its 2011 fiscal year, compared with a 2.1 percent decline during the same peri...
The Korff Kounsil: Purist Denim and Thoughtful Knits
Rikke Korff believes in singular, iconic products. Her two labels—The Furies and Skargorn, under umbrella company The Korff Kounsil—are built on being the absolute best at som...
Don Cornelius and Soul Train's Old School 70s Style
Don Cornelius. Photo courtesy of vibe.comIn honor ofDon Cornelius's passing, a tribute to the TV icon and some of the funky fashions the show helped popularize. Known for his sharp dressing and smooth baritone, Don Cornelius launched a dance and music phenomenon with his hit show “Soul Train.” The show premiered in 1970 and quickly became a sensation, running until 2006. As an iconic writer, producer and host, Cornelius introduced a multitude of influential black artists, including The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin.During its heyday in the 70s and 80s, the show was looked to not only for the latest dance moves, but also the funkiest fashions, the influences of which can still be seen today.Three-piece suits were big, colors were bright and bell bottoms were king. And who knew Rosie Perez, Carmen Electra, Nick Cannon and MC Hammer were all former Soul Train dancers? Photo courtesy of thedopegirl.com Photo courtesy of fashionfame.com Photo courtesy of....
Stila Loves L*Space
It’s supposed to be winter right now in Southern California, though the thermometer has read otherwise lately. When those overcast clouds decide to arrive, the new Stila Loves L*Space makeup palette is a handy cheater trick to getting...
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Wonder women Go Metallic (The New York Times)Beckham Says Naked Posing Days Are Over (The Telegraph)Meet the cast of ’Fashion Star’ (Entertainment Weekly) LVMH...
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Macy’s Union Square Could Split
It’s hard to find available retail space in San Francisco’s Union Square, one of the West Coast’s most exclusive shopping spots, but a huge chunk of it is now up for grabs. That’s good news for prospecti...
Soul Train: Iconic Music and Iconic Fashion
“Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius died today. Seems like a good time to remember the influence his iconic show had on music and fashion....
First Look: Andrae Gonzalo Gowns
Let’s start with the bad news. L.A. designer Andrae Gonzalo has moved to New York. (Hmph, where’s Andrae, indeed.)The good news is, he’s still sending his scoops out west. (Thank you, Andrae! Sorry for using the image above--but...
Victoria Lurves Kittens
Another hat tip to Fashionista, which landed an exclusive to the fashion video debut of Victoria Beckman’s new diffusion line, Victoria. The ridiculously stylish and fun video is loaded with super-cute clothes—and kittens. No idea why, perhaps in a nod...
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Will an Agency for “Normal Sized” Models Actually Work? (Fashionista)A Look at Prada’s Spring/Summer Campaign (The Telegraph)The Hashtag Spiffs Up...
S.F. Designers in Residence Named
Drum roll please....The first batch of designers headed for the new "Designers in Residence" program housed inside the Macy's at Union Square have been named.The six designers, who all live in San Francisco...
Alternative Hearts Peach Kings and Glitter n'Glue
Alternative Apparel will kick off Valentine’s Day a little early with a Valentine’s Day-themed party at their flagship store on Abbot Kinney in Venice. The Feb. 11 event will be hosted by Glitter N’ Glue blogger Kristen Turner and will feature a performance by...
