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Vassarette Goes Vroom
NEW YORK — NASCAR, the top spectator sport in the U.S. with a fan base of more than 75 million, may seem…
Donna Hanover’s Tale: Love Reunited
NEW YORK — Donna Hanover is proof that life takes interesting twists.
Hanover, the first lady of New York City…
Remember When …
NEW YORK — They said it couldn’t be done.
In 1993, Bryant Park was known more for drug dealers than fashion…
Levine And Tahari Team Up
NEW YORK -- Arthur S. Levine and Elie Tahari -- two of the most potent names in the suit business -- have team
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UNITE Ad Campaign Gets Under Way Today
NEW YORK -- The six-month-old Union of Needletrades, Industrial & Textile Employees will launch its first…
Gillian Group Said Close to Insolvency
NEW YORK -- In a surprising development, The Gillian Group, one of the industry's most well-known and…
Energized and Ready to Roll
NEW YORK -- Many ready-to-wear makers project a first-rate year in 1995, bolstered by the momentum of dresses…
Leslie Fay Grapples with New Tactics to Satisfy Creditors
NEW YORK -- Struggling to come up with a reorganization plan, The Leslie Fay Cos. said Monday it is…
Liz Claiborne Beefs Up Dress Strategy
NEW YORK -- Looking to expand its coverage in stores and regain some market share in dresses, Liz Claiborne…
Trunk Shows: is Price too High for Fast Buck?
NEW YORK -- Success has its price.
At a time when designer trunk shows have been ringing up record results at…
Levine Wants to Buy Sassco, but it May Not be for Sale
NEW YORK -- Arthur S. Levine, chairman of the Sassco Fashions division of The Leslie Fay Cos., wants to buy…
Leslie Fay Exec Pay Plan Runs into Stiff Battle
NEW YORK -- The Leslie Fay Cos. will continue the bankruptcy court fight for its incentive compensation plan…
The Shaws at Oscar de la Renta: Not Down or Out
NEW YORK -- "When people ask me what we do, I say, 'He builds ships and I sell dresses,"' Syd Shaw says with…
Former Labor Secretary Named as Mediator in Leslie Fay Strike
NEW YORK -- The strike by the ILGWU against The Leslie Fay Cos. made some progress toward a possible…
RTW: Early Orders Boost Hopes for Dresses, Suits
NEW YORK -- Thanks to the fast pace of fall and holiday orders, dress and suit manufacturers are looking for…