Moscow Gets the Blues: Luxe Retailers Stumble In Economic Downturn

Designers from across markets are pumping up pre-fall with edgy embellishments — pyramid studs, chains, zippers — and rock ’n’ roll-inspired looks.

Fast Retailing aims for 100 percent control over Theory and Helmut Lang.

Liz Goldwyn is to add yet another string to her bow: opera. “It’s good to keep experimenting,” she said at Givenchy’s show Tuesday night.

American designer will unveil first collection for fall retailing.

Shelter title’s staff informed Wednesday morning.

After months of delays, the first Black Fleece store is finally scheduled to open this weekend.

Two companies announce plans to eliminate 980 jobs by March.

After an urgent call to action from President Obama, the House approves legislation.

A storied Italian artisan gives a 4,000-year-old fabric new life.

So what’s the sizzling swatch of the Spring-summer 2010 season?

Nirmal “Trip” Tripathy has resigned as chief financial officer of The TJX Cos. Inc.

Staff reductions at two California-based specialty stores.

Barneys, Bebe and Casual Male accused by Card Activation Technologies of patent infringement.

Store shares rise 3.8% but long-term outlook uncertain.

Retailers play it safe while hoping to excite customer.

Apparel collection caught up in bankruptcy.

Alvin Valley will show men’s alongside women’s at NY fashion week.

After Beyonce’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” a fashion-savvy viewers took to the blogosphere with one question: Who designed her curve-clinging dress?

Retailer Anthropologie breaks into European market.

Top 10 product categories ranked by total online purchases during the month of December.

The news from Russia hasn’t gotten any better.

Marion Cotillard, who is the face of the Lady Dior handbag, said she’s next shooting a minimovie for the brand.

At the World Economic Forum, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao affirms 8 percent growth target.

Penny Pritzker as been chosen to serve on a new advisory body, the President’s Recovery Act Board.

In an effort to bolster aggressive expansion plans, French beauty company L’Occitane en Provence inaugurated its first spa here on Jan. 13.

James W. Brady’s funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church at 980 Park Avenue (at 84th Street).

Calvin Klein’s latest commercial is so provocative, it initially was banned from even late-night cable TV.

Lancome aims to generate buzz ahead of the April launch of Genifique, its latest skin-care offer, with a multifaceted advertising and marketing campaign.

Herve Lesieur has been named president of Payot.

New study shows spending is being reduced more in other categories.

The day’s gainers and losers.

Retailer Charlotte Russe aims to lend its stores a boutique ambiance, and has tapped Eric Daman, the stylist for “Gossip Girl,” to help.

Singer Taylor Swift, whose album “Fearless” has topped the charts for seven weeks, has linked up with L.E.I. brand to be the face of its ad campaign.

Mark Breitbard joins Old Navy as new chief merchandising and creative officer.

Organizer says it’s time to move on.

Denim show to return to German capital

Alex Katz on his latest exhibit on display now in Paris.

British director Mike Figgis may have garnered two Oscar nominations, but in recent years he’s had very little to do with Hollywood.

Top 10 online retail destinations ranked by total purchases for December 2008.

Average December spend, per buyer, based on the top 10 performing online retailers.