Feeling Economy’s Bite: Top Vendor Executives See Pay Decline 25.6%

Ferragamo’s men’s wear designer, Massimiliano Giornetti, will now also design the women’s collections, replacing Cristina Ortiz.

Escada has for the third time improved its exchange offer for bondholders as well as extending the exchange period.

Cost cutting boosts bottom line.

Shoes boost sales, but leather goods, accessories and apparel see decline.

FINA, competitive swimming’s governing body, bans the use of buoyant, long-length swimsuits starting next year.

Top vendor executives ranked by the value of their 2008 compensation.

Top vendor executives ranked by the value of their 2008 compensation.

Ring leader convicted of smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of accessories and apparel.

Moviegoers expecting Ang Lee’s latest film, “Taking Woodstock,” to be a tribute to the 1969 music festival might be surprised.

The British heiress chats about her new perfume venture.

Loan guarantee clears way for acquisition of Boscov’s chain by family interests.

China Tin will serve as exclusive supplier of Asian-made merchandise for Chaus.

In an effort to build its Mexx Worldwide business, Liz Claiborne Inc. has hired three top executives, all starting on Nov. 1.

Richard Mandell will be succeeded by Heath Golden at Hampshire Group.

Results hurt by currency, softness in direct business.

Some executives forfeit their bonuses as companies scale back.

Anecdotal accounts in the Beige Book report indicated some stabilization in the overall economy, but retail stocks dipped yesterday.

The day’s gainers and losers.

Hussein Chalayan discusses his new denim collaboration with J Brand, criticizes Kate Moss’ line and bemoans being labeled “avant-garde.”

There’s a new name to add to the list of young designers who have introduced a secondary line: Rad Hourani.

Services have been held for Sanford “Sandy” Glanzrock, a veteran men’s wear executive who died July 15 following complications resulting from heart surgery.

Quiksilver boardshorts and bikini will be distributed via poolside vending machines at Standard Hotels.

Earnest Sewn has named Gary Cohen president of the U.S. business.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim drew 15,000 people.

Lagardère Active, parent company of Hachette Fillipacchi, denied that it was in talks to take over Elle.

Swimwear trends for spring 2010

Lucky Brand has inked a license agreement for underwear, loungewear and sleepwear with Israel-based Delta Galil Industries Ltd.