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New Trade Shows Boast Size, Breadth

Just what the world needs: five more trade shows.

Jackets Brighten AmericasMart

Novelty jackets were the number-one fall item at AmericasMart here, as buyers clamored for special pieces to…

Record Attendance at Fashion Industry Gallery

Summer brights and early autumn harvest and metallic tones colored the shopping lists of buyers at the early…

Class Show Launches to Highlight Contemporary

The inaugural Class trade show here sought to create an egalitarian vibe as the backdrop for the contemporary…

Knit Prices Soar Up to 20% for Fall

The knit market is facing a quadruple whammy that is driving prices up by as much as 20 percent for fall.

Maus to Bring Gant to Global Stage

With the acquisition of Gant complete, Maus Fr??res chief executive Guy Latourette is mapping out a strategy…

ISPO Takes a Turn for the Chic

Abominable snowmen, beware. A new breed of fur-bedecked skiers with a penchant for glamorous styles is…

Changing Course

Contemporary companies look toward year-round fabrics and pared-down looks to combat economic uncertainty.

Jackets, Separates Key At Nouveau Collection

Sweetness permeated spring-summer at the Nouveau Collection show in the form of sherbet-hued dresses, jackets…

Light Fabrics, Bright Colors Head D&A

Contemporary vendors at the Designers & Agents show, which ended its three-day run at the Starrett Lehigh…

Bogner to Open SoHo Unit in May

Seeking to show the U.S. market the extent of its offerings, Bogner, the upscale European label, will open a…

Foley + Corinna Finds Home on Melrose Ave.

The founders of Foley + Corinna know what they want when they see it.

Evolving Joie: Contemporary Label Expands Horizons

Serge Azria, owner and creative director of the contemporary label Joie, rolls a red-colored rock in his…

WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Reinvigorated

Summit attendees relax and recharge. A late winter start, the subprime mortgage crisis and a procrastinating…

Steve & Barry’s: Expansion Plan

Steve & Barry's reaches into new markets with a series of celebrity-sponsored clothing lines. Cheap prices…