What Are The Ramifications of A Later Fashion Week? Well, A Lot

“As the rings around any self-respecting fashionista’s calendar should show, the only catwalk collections that matter on Planet Fashion are those unveiled during the international circuit of the Big Four, London, Paris, New York and Milan.”
Stilettos out as New York threatens London’s place in fashion calendar

A Meeting of The Trans-Atlantic Fashion People

“Leading figures from the fashion world have been called to an emergency summit in London next week to try to resolve a clash between fashion capitals on either side of the Atlantic.”
Talks planned to rescue UK fashion week

The Numbers Behind The Jill Sander Deal

” Change Capital Partners LLP, the private-equity firm selling Jil Sander AG, will reap more than three times its original investment in the fashion brand, according to two people with knowledge of the transaction.”
Change Capital Triples Investment on Jil Sander Fashion Label

Asics On The Rise

“There’s no stopping Asics America, best known for its running footwear and apparel under the Asics and Onitsuka Tiger brand names, these days. The company, which saw its sales almost double to $429 million from 2004 to 2007″
NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR ASICS AMERICA

Jill Sander In New Hands

“Fashion house Jil Sander AG, a maker of luxury ready-to-wear clothing for men and women, will be sold to a Japanese apparel group, the private equity firm that owns it said Monday.”
Fashion house Jil Sander being sold

Quicksilver Sells One Of Its Brands

“Quiksilver, Inc. has received a binding offer for the acquisition of the Rossignol Group, from Chartreuse & Mont Blanc for 100 million euros (about $147.16 million).”
Quiksilver Sells Rossignol Group

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

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

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

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