“The fashion world uses lots of strange lingo. But fashion should be democratic: We all have to get dressed, and we should know whether we’re wearing a cowl neck or a halter.”
People in the fashion world speak a different language
Entries from August 2008
August 26, 2008
Fashion Vocab
August 26, 2008
Behind The Success: Urban Outfitters
“Amid the worst consumer-spending slump in years, Urban Outfitters Inc. has been racking up big sales and earnings gains without putting much on sale.”
Urban Outfitters Fashions Growth Plan
August 26, 2008
Letting The Public Into The Tents At Fashion Week
“On Friday, September 12 at 9:30 PM in New York City, Cardmembers will have access to floor seats normally filled by the top names in fashion and entertainment and have the opportunity to experience [...]
August 25, 2008
Weak American Dollar and Fashion
“U.S. clothing makers are finding retailers that once stocked their stores with a variety of European brands are buying locally, given the cost of doing business internationally with a weak American dollar.”
More apparel buyers choose U.S. brands due to weak dollar
August 25, 2008
Saks Fifth Avenue: New VP
“In this role, Mr. Jennings will be responsible for forecasting seasonal trends and working with the merchant and marketing teams on Men’s fashion and accessories and Home and Gifts.”
Saks Fifth Avenue Names Eric Jennings Vice President, Fashion Director, Men’s, Home, Food & Gifts
August 24, 2008
Amazing Textiles
“For autumn 2008, other likeminded designers have increased emphasis on fabrics and invested large sums of money in their development. A flurry of designers – big names and independents – have revived age-old painstaking techniques and introduced new rich and innovative materials akin to fine-art textiles”
Cut from a different cloth
August 24, 2008
Mizrahi The Man To Revitalize Liz Claiborne?
“In an art gallery in New York’s trendy Meatpacking district, celebrity designer Isaac Mizrahi recently quietly gave retailers a glimpse of his vision for rejuvenating the Liz Claiborne label”
Claiborne Seeks a New Look
August 24, 2008
How Old Navy Is Trying To Float
“Specialty retailer Gap Inc. posted a better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter profit on cost-cutting and named a new president for its Old Navy division.”
Profit Up, Gap Names Old Navy Chief
August 24, 2008
Tweens Are Even Economizing
“As the economy goes, so go jeans with bling, faux-fur trimmed vests, little pink skirts and Jonas Brothers backpacks. Apparently, even fashion-conscious tweens are looking for value when it comes to headbands covered with little hearts.”
And Justice for tweens
