Adjustments Ahead as Charges Push Neiman’s to $509 Million Loss

New space should be open before Christmas.

Writedowns of more than half a billiondollars led to a $509.3 million net loss inNeiman Marcus Inc.’s second quarter.

For many guests Tuesday night, the Museum of the City of New York’s Versace-sponsored Winter Ball was like the first day back to school after a break.

Jewelry firm sees tough year ahead.

Alain Prost to join La Perla from Chantelle.

May issue is the last one.

Court rejected firm’s request to extend moratorium process.

Buy-one-get-one-free approach has led to increases in sales, traffic.

Los Angeles Fashion Market, Fall 2009, March 20-24, at the California Market Center, New Mart, Cooper Design Space, Gerry Building.

Homey restaurants to grab a bite during L.A. Fashion Week.

With event producer IMG out and the economy in trouble, Los Angeles Fashion Week has managed to coalesce into a 10-day series of scaled-back events.

For Elizabeth Kiester, the decision to abandon her posh New York life for the dusty streets of Southeast Asia began with that classic dilemma: nothing to wear.

In the midst of a recession, fledgling clothing labels are persevering to drum up business with West Coast retailers at the contemporary fashion market.

The following lines are new at the California Market Center. Price ranges are wholesale.

Jonas Brothers line coming this fall.

CEO Murphy admits mistakes, vows corrections.

Last year’s subtle nude color has developed into a fully fleshed-out, multitonal beige palette for fall ’09.

If anyone needed reminding that these are tough times for billionaires too, Forbes’ annual billionaire list was released Wednesday evening.

Fourth-quarter profits at New York-based Inter Parfums Inc. fell by 40.8 percent.

President Obama’s $410 billion spending packing includes new China and Vietnam import monitoring program.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has revealed the list of honorees for its 31st annual American Image Awards dinner.

Going against the grain of many youth-oriented retailers, The Buckle and Hot Topic report 4Q earnings that exceeded year-ago levels.

The day’s gainers and losers.

Hurt by an impairment charge and holiday discounting, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Wednesday said it swung to a large fourth-quarter loss.

Charles “Mask” Lewis, co-founder of the mixed martial arts clothing company Tapout, died in a car crash early Wednesday morning.

Luxury brand sees a growth area to invest in, even now.

Parisian designer offers sculpted collection for men.

Swimsuit maker Vilebrequin launches sportswear, expands distribution.

Only the mash-up masters at H&M boast more collaborations than retailer/fashion impresario Jeffrey Kalinksy.

George Weintraub to manufacture wool coats for fall.

Lolita Chammah, the face of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, said she is gearing up for her part in Marc Fitoussi’s “Copacabana.”

At the Kenzo show, French actor Andy Gillet said he turned manga for his latest movie, which was just released in South Korea.

Photographer Ellen von Unwerth has a busy year ahead.

Kenzo’s James Greenfield has been named chief executive officer of the Paris fashion house.

Sotheby’s has re-created the late Gianni Versace’s lavish Lake Como home, Villa Fontanelle, on London’s Bond Street for the sale next week.

Shares of Quiksilver Inc. fell 18 percent after the firm, still smarting from the sale of the Rossignol ski business, posted a larger first-quarter loss.

The Costes family has opened a new hot spot only steps away from left-bank legends Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots.

See-through looks have long been important in fashion.