 October 29, 2012 |
Women at Work: Fashion's Glass Ceiling Prevails Female shoppers make more than 80 percent of the purchase decisions in fashion — yet only a fraction of the corporate decisions. East Coast Retail Braces for Hurricane Sandy One of the largest storms to hit the region in decades could wreak havoc from Virginia to the New York-metro area and north to Boston. Hunter Boot Taps James Seuss as CEO The executive, who currently serves as ceo of multibrand watch retailer Tourneau LLC, will join the British rain-boot maker in December. Bridget Foley's Diary: God Bless Us, Every Shopper Women's Wear Daily's executive editor discusses the controversial decision by Lord & Taylor to open its Fifth Avenue flagship on Thanksgiving. |  |
Spring 2013 Trend: Kaleidoscopic Cool Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the coolest of them all? Kaleidoscope prints make for some of spring’s most exciting looks. Golf Digest, Lacoste Tie Up for Miami Fund-raiser The First Tee will be the beneficiary at an event the magazine is hosting at the Lincoln Road store on Nov. 19. Miuccia Prada, Patrizio Bertelli Christen Luna Rossa Catamaran The Prada-sponsored Luna Rossa will take part in the 34th America’s Cup, which will be held in San Francisco in September. Forever 21 Responds to Labor Dept. The retailer said Friday that it has cooperated with by providing information on its labor practices. Alexander McQueen Fetes Savile Row Men's Shop Guests included Allen Leech of “Downton Abbey,” Dominic Cooper, Luke Evans, Friendly Fires’ Ed Macfarlane, Kristen McMenamy and Darwin Shaw. Vivienne Westwood Visits Julian Assange in London A spokesperson confirmed the visit, saying that the activist designer is selling T-shirts “in aid of the cause.” Drew Barrymore Said to Be Launching Line for Wal-Mart According to reports circulating in the market, the star’s contract will end in January, and she intends to strike out on her own.
Mulberry Opens in Singapore With Lana Del Rey The British brand shrugged off its recent profit warning.
Maus Frères Takes Control of Lacoste Swiss firm acquires another 30.3 percent of sportswear brand. Editors and publishers are examining possible future dates to reschedule the event.
Van Cleef & Arpels Dazzlers on Show at Paris Museum The fine jeweler has landed in its hometown with a show at the Decorative Arts Museum. The London-based mining and marketing company is amping up its Stateside presence through a series of initiatives. DKNY Shoes: Adding 'Style' to 'Sensible' Eileen Shields has returned to the brand as vice president of footwear design to rejuvenate its shoe category. Boutique eyewear brands are on the rise. Charting the New 'Modern Luxury' in Handbags Several brands are pioneering a fresh niche in handbags. Fine Jewelry's Fashionable Showdown Fashion houses play for a piece of this market. The pearl giant is using its 120th anniversary celebration as a way to boost its presence outside Japan. Designer and creative director Toni Hacker said she would like to double the size of the company within the next two to three years.
Asics Gets Interactive for New York City Marathon The company has transformed the Columbus Circle subway station — which is near the finish line in Central Park — into a “marathon experience.” Company said it has initiated a turnaround process in order to develop and protect its future and to improve efficiencies with the aim of staying in Italy. Seven Bar Foundation Stages London Fundraiser Agent Provocateur and Atsuko Kudo held runway shows at the event.
Tina Brown Makes Appearance on Charlie Rose The Monday after she revealed the closure of print Newsweek, the editor was on the show wearing a familiar burgundy leather jacket. Harvey Nichols Sets Ads for Liverpool Beauty Bazaar The campaign plays upon the notion of becoming so beautiful that you fall in love with yourself. Glamour Releases U.K. Readership Poll Monthly glossy magazines still exert a significant influence on British women aged 16 to 40, according to the new study. To celebrate the title's 40th anniversary, Stefano Tonchi and Catherine Keener hosted a cocktail party at Saks Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. Book Spotlights René Gruau's Illustrations “Gruau Portraits of Men” will be published by Assouline next month. DailyCandy Launches Mobile App DailyCandy Scout enables consumers to become roving real-time DailyCandy contributors.
Fashion Group International Hosts Night of Stars Gala L'Wren Scott, Carolina Herrera and Haider Ackermann among those honored. CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Show in L.A. A slew of celebrity fans turned out to the Chateau Marmont to take in the show. BlackBook Hosts Screening for Reece Hudson The downtown hipster set trickled into the W Union Square’s grand ballroom Thursday night for a dinner celebrating the accessories designer's latest film. | Sign up for more WWD.com Newsletters Follow WWD    |
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