Retail Shares Dive On Growing Fears Crisis Will Deepen

Fast-fashion giant cites tough business in Spain, rapid growth in Russia andChina.

Retail shares were down sharply Wednesday as investors digested the impact of the latest developments in the financial crisis.

There were socials aplenty at last night’s New Yorkers for Children Gala, including Jamee Gregory, Muffie Potter Aston, and Poppy de Villeneuve.

After a grueling New York Fashion Week, some companies are continuing presentations this week, including Adrienne Vittadini and Allegra Hicks.

MyBlend headed to Studio at Fred Segal.

Despite being one of the greatest opera singers in the world, Ren?e Fleming still cares about how she’s perceived.

Flagships in London, Paris and Milan also set for makeovers.

Premium denim brand changes from Western roots.

Emmy-nominated actresses for best comedy and drama series shows ranked by their Q Scores.

The best and worst performers of the day.

Store maintains 50-year tradition.

Film shows preparation of collections.

Just over a week after the launch of the new Wall Street Journal magazine, WSJ., the newspaper may have bigger plans for the magazine’s creative director.

Lush, exotic, mysterious and a favorite of jet-setters for decades, Bali offers more than just beaches and volcanoes.

Retailer now to open store in March.

Versace in-store boutique opens at upscale specialty store.

Designer upset over Opera diva Ren?e Fleming’s dresses.

Film reveals more about designer.

Jane Shepherdson, the former brand director at Topshop, has quietly unveiled her latest clothing project.

Designers are banding together. Whether it’s to bare the body or define it, all of those straps are mighty sexy.

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Hot spots in a tropical haven.

Depite economic challenges, buyers forge ahead.

Sophistication marks many of the fashion labels.

The actress-model starts a three day run of Samuel Beckett’s “The Image.”

It looks like Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen have set their eyes on men’s wear for their high-end label The Row.