Diddy’s Growing World: To Launch Younger Line Under License With G-III

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ women’s contemporary line is barely off the ground and he’s already adding a little sister.

It is understood a deal is close, but not yet signed. Vuitton officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday.

The Murjani Group, known for launching brands such as Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger in India, is planning to open up to 10 freestanding Tumi stores in India by 2010.

Johnson, 55, was most recently senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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

Tracy Reese is finally showing her stuff with her first store opening today in lower Manhattan.

French shoe wizard Pierre Hardy has stepped into bags for fall.

The brand, which has been owned by VF Corp. since 2003, has undergone major changes over the past few years.

Vanity Fair editor in chief Graydon Carter is developing a fickle reputation with his cover subjects.

Eight artists from New York and San Francisco explore the super low-resolution medium of LED animations in Superlowrez.

To reduce their time to market, apparel makers are moving ahead with plans to install product lifecycle management software.

A key Republican leader said Tuesday he plans to attach a port security amendment to an emergency spending bill currently moving through Congress.

For her ad campaign and first magalogue, Sigrid Olsen used Harbour Island in the Bahamas as a backdrop.

Licensing firm Concept One Accessories has acquired a majority stake in Helen Welsh Group, a four-year-old women’s accessories company.

Liberty department store unveiled a new cosmetics department concept here Saturday.

Designer brands still have a ways to go before they please the country’s wealthiest shoppers.

Shopping for a pair of pants is frustrating and demoralizing for many women, who conclude something must be wrong with their bodies since so few off-the-rack trousers fit them.

Two daughters of Hollywood royalty are seeking to prove their mettle in the jewelry business.