Downturn and Madoff Hit Tony Palm Beach Stores

Brian Atwood gave away copies of “Role Play Rene,” his new glossy coffee-table book featuring Rene Russo.

The Intrepid received a full refurbishment, so the World War II-era aircraft carrier was a fitting locale for Nautica to stage its fall men’s wear presentation.

Exit of brands from specialty stores won’t extend to other channel.

In a lawsuit brought last week, B.U.M. Equipment LLC accused Larry Hansel Clothing LLC and its principal, Larry Hansel, of breach of contract.

Terry Darland has been named president of North America for Christian Dior Perfumes LLC.

Fashion still believes strongly in the power of two, with more collaborations than ever in the works.

Selective Beauty has entered into administration in France, citing market conditions.

Stanley Gellers, who covered the men’s wear industry for Fairchild Publications with passion and wit for more than 50 years, died Saturday.

Hudson Jeans agreed to receive an investment from former Reebok ceo Paul Fireman, Fireman Capital Partners and Webster Capital.

Reebok International Ltd. hopes to stabilize its sales this year.

Despite the troubled economy, new entrepreneurs are beginning to see an opportunity in specialty lingerie retailing.

A cocktail party celebrating the newest license at the Natori Co. with Loftex USA pulled in retail heavyweights at the Loftex showrooms this month.

Diane Von Furstenberg paired with Marchon Eyewear to develop and distribute a collection of sunglasses and ophthalmic lenses.

At Mido, brands focus on innovation and cutting costs amid gloomy economy.

Star Rashida Jones is making her mark in the funny business.

Ad pages continue their slide through April, especially at the core fashion books, according to the latest figures from Media Industry Newsletter.

Edition by Banana Republic, a new 1,400-square-foot accessories and handbag retail concept, bows on May 15.

Hundreds of members of UNITE HERE, who voted to disaffiliate from the union two weeks ago, held a convention in Philadelphia on Saturday to form a new union.

The Fashion Center Business Improvement District and the Times Square Alliance are trying to dress up Eighth Avenue with Blank SL8.

The President ditched his Tag Heuer for the company’s sporty black chronograph watch, made by Jorg Gray.

Saks Inc. Chairman and chief executive Stephen I. Sadove was the main man last Thursday for many in the fashion industry.

Thomas Pink will introduce a dress shirt with an easy-care finish targeted to business executives.

The recession and the retail bankruptcies it has triggered pushed Tarrant Apparel Group Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss on a double-digit sales decline.