Industry Seeks Sign Recession Near End

Art world types and fellow Chinese A-listers showed up to fete the artist at the Acquavella galleries on the Upper East Side.

Swiss company’s sales shed 2.6 percent in local currency terms.

Apparel retailers cut 6,500 jobs in March.

James Fogarty joins firm.

The Topshop celebratory marathon reached the homestretch Thursday with a late night of musical performances and debauchery at the Box.

The First Lady Michelle Obama surprised some by adding several new European labels to her wardrobe, including Paris-based designer Azzedine Alaïa.

One&Only honcho Sol Kerzner throws star-studded extravaganza in Cape Town.

Zale shines as investors shrug off jobs data, anticipate March retail results.

Supplier alleges Kohl’s committed a breach of contract for Simply Vera merchandise.

London-based hair salon Realhair last week added three stylist products to its eponymous hair care line.

Even in a grueling economy, deals still are getting done.The financial flavors of the moment appear to be warrants and convertible debentures.

Tommy Hilfiger unveiled its largest European store in the German city of Cologne.

On Tuesday, Derek Lam shot his first ad campaign.

Industry experts weigh in on when the economy will recover and what the signals will be.

Versace launches boutique at NorthPark Center.

Vision Expo East reflects retail environment. Luxottica says sales are up.

Lindsay Lohan’s legwear brand 6126 adds hosiery, which will become available in July at Intuition boutique in Los Angeles.

ABS lingerie line licensed to Vandale Industries.

The royal vault has been raided this fall for luxe fabric and rich jewel embellishments that adorn accessories fit for a medieval queen.

Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Friday Adrenalina Inc. had withdrawn its nominees for election to PacSun’s board.

U.K. department store John Lewis is guiding men through the daunting minefield of shopping for lingerie gifts.

On Thursday, 12 graduates from Parsons the New School for Design got a taste of what it was like to showcase their wares in a Madison Avenue flagship.

Fashion Forms firm specializes in utility.

Swiss watch brand Omega is stepping out on the town with the opening on Fifth Avenue of its second U.S. boutique.

UJA-Federation luncheon raises more than $700,000 for charity.

Marc Ecko Enterprises plans to sell or spin off its noncore brands, according to an internal memo.

Miranda July to wed Mike Mills in bridal gown designed by Rodarte.

Now is the time for retailers to go the distance for their customers, and Bergdorf Goodman and Lanvin certainly went the extra mile Thursday night.

Splendid Mills, the brand of premium jersey and knits for men, is launching a line for tween boys called Splendid Mills Jr.

Golf and luxury apparel maker Peter Millar has a new majority owner.