It's Bienvenue for Banana Republic in Paris
Just in time for the holidays, Banana Republic today threw open its doors for its first flagship store in France, located on the renowned shopping boulevard, Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris.The San...
Monika Chiang Hits L.A.
Monika ChiangMonika Chiang aspires to go higher.Case-in-point, the New York-based designer is 5’10 and prefers to wear boots with heels. “I still want to be taller,” she said.Her self-named Monika Chiang label made a splash this year when...
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A Guidebook Based on Michelle Obama’s Style (The New York Times)Kirsten Dunst’s Greatest Fashion Hits (The Telegraph)Designers Take a Fresh Look at Africa...
Insight + Blackbox Distribution Sample Sale
A look from Insight’s Holiday 2011 line.Hello sample sale season for the holidays! For those in the shredders all way south, Blackbox Distribution is cleaning (ware)house in Carlsbad. They will be selling samples, overstock, and limited...
Grand Opening for Hale Bob's First Store
The Hale Bob label, known for its flirty tops and dresses made of rich silks and velvets, has been around for several years. It's found in specialty stores around the world.Now the Los Angeles brand has...
The Longest Yard: Production Planning Is a Team Effort
When I consult with owners and management, I find some companies have a continuing problem of shipping product late. They literally tell me, “We do everything right, we just don’t ship on time...
Tonight, Big Shopping Event in WeHo, Fashion Society Pops Up
Exterior of The Fashion Society pop up shop.West Hollywood shopping always was pretty good, but it became red hot over the past few years, what with top flight designers such as Alberta Ferretti and Vivienne Westwood coming to town and...
Chapman: No Recession, but Slow Go for California Economy in 2012
California consumers will pry open their wallets a little more next year. Exports will chug along, and there will be a very slight improvement in the state employment picture....
PacSun to Cut Up to 200 Stores in Next 14 Months
In a dramatic conference call, long-suffering
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Chanel’s Homage to India (The Telegraph)Turtlenecks Out in Force (The New York Times)India Resort Fashion Week begins today (The Times of India)India...
American Apparel Reports Improved Monthly Retail Performance
Los Angeles–based vertical retailer and manufacturer
Retail's Horizon: Catching Up With Technology
For many, the retail forecasts for holiday 2012 are conservative, ranging from flat to modest increases over last year. But Kurt Salmon Associates is taking a more bullish stance. The global ...
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Valentino Virtual Fashion Museum Opens Its Doors (New York Times)Designer cotton balls? Chanel sells $20 cleansing pads (MSNBC)Fashion editor, 23, has...
Old Navy Goes Techno Hip
If you haven't noticed, there doesn't seem to be a "must-have" item this holiday season. Sure, cashmere sweaters are still popular, but how long have those been around? Fancy scarves? So last...
Glendale Galleria Remodels With Upscale Look
The Glendale City Council unanimously gave design-review approval for an extensive remodel of the Glendale Galleria retail center Nov. 29.The council will further review plans and give its fi...
