Jessica Simpson is another step closer to building her billion dollar brand. The deal with Jones is the 19th licensing partnership for the Simpson brand.

Intermix has hired its first chief financial officer, Steve Feldman, who was the cfo at Barneys New York for the past 13 years.

Designer Liz Lange, known best for her maternity collections, will try her hand at a non-maternity sportswear collection.

Bobby Terzi launches BTween, a new brand of tween apparel for girls sizes 7 to 16.

Rebecca Taylor just signed a three-year deal with Itochu Fashion System Co. Ltd.

New brands Sinclaire 10, Rosel, Rolando Santana join the contemporary sportswear segment next year.

After a rough year economically, contemporary shoppers are clearly ending 2009 by scooping up the big trends for holiday.

After five years, Charlotte Ronson has parted ways with her Japanese licensee, Sanei International.

From an Hermès scarf to a vintage Porsche to a meeting with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, contemporary designers are dreaming big this holiday season.

Jason Wu and Alexa Adams and Flora Gill of Ohne Titel see the next year as a challenge.

Denim firm Hudson Jeans is taking it up a notch.

Kellwood CEO Michael W. Kramer wants to acquire at least one brand, and discusses European plans for Vince and a new venue for Kimora Lee Simmons.

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has laid out his vision for an empire.

Ali Ro, the contemporary dress brand, is upping the ante by adding a full range of sportswear.

Brands put focus on value in tough market.