American Eagle Evolves: Retailer Unveils Concept For Post-College Crowd

American Eagle Outfitters is launching a new brand called Martin + Osa, aimed at the 25- to 40-year-old crowd.

American Eagle Outfitters’ specialty spin-off is the latest in a wave of new concept launches by retailers that want to extend their customer reach and pull market share from department stores and national chains.

A brief look at some of the day’s stories.

Neiman Marcus’ vice president and fashion director, Joan Kaner, is retiring after 16 years in the job and 38 in the industry.

At the Whitney Gala on Tuesday night, this year celebrating a project by Richard Tuttle, the invitation called for women to wear PMS Blue 630 (that’s Pantone Matching System blue number 630, in case you didn’t get it).

Given the renaissance of Asian film in the U.S. recently, it’s no surprise Prada is right on trend.

Los Angeles designers preferred casual chic for spring, playing up simple, wearable shapes, occasionally adorned with luxurious details.

Karen Zembos has become every Hollywood “It” girl’s go-to indie designer, and it doesn’t hurt that she manages every “It” girl’s go-to shop, Tracey Ross.

Eric Hart, a Los Angeles rocker is expanding his indie label Morphine Generation with swimwear, denim, jewelry and tailored pieces.

It’s been two years since Jared Gold surprised the fashion community here by packing up his kooky Victorian carousel world and moving to Salt Lake City.

Jainesse offers a high-waisted alternative … Walter launches jeans to go under its blazers … PZI Denim aims to serve women with curves.

With her multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals, teen golf prodigy Michelle Wie is raising the bar for all women in sports.

Now under new leadership in the U.S., sport brand Le Coq Sportif is getting back into apparel in the American market for spring with a selection of performance and lifestyle offerings.

What’s another few million when you’ve already got $40 billion in the bank?

Two recent research reports took a bearish turn on Gap Inc. by questioning the leadership skills of the retailer’s president and chief executive officer, Paul Pressler.

If you ever find yourself in What Comes Around Goes Around’s new 36th Street showroom, be sure to ask about the wood beams that accent the walls of the 4,000-square-foot space.

Ann Taylor has a reason to celebrate.

One of the exonerated in attendance, Vincent Moto, created the soundtrack for the film.

The G20 countries will support West African nations in their efforts to secure a fast-track deal on cotton at the Hong Kong trade summit.

Even with higher fuel prices and two devastating hurricanes, retail sales picked up and general economic activity quickened across most of the U.S. in September and early October.

Art and auction house Phillips de Pury & Co. is turning to fashion.

Henri Bendel and L’Artisan Parfumeur have reunited after a hiatus of five years.

At Bobby Flay’s new restaurant here, Bar Americain, corporate leaders gathered on Wednesday morning to address the topic of domestic violence.

Milan’s top spring collections based on the number of Style.com page views during the first 12 days they were posted online.