Retailer Isetan Mitsukoshi posted an operating loss as Japanese consumers cut back on spending.
Activewear firm Puma pins hopes on World Cup for uptick in business.
Designer Thakoon Panichgul making foray into fine jewelry for Japanese firm, Tasaki.
Karen Duffy, Zac Posen’s vice president of communications, has left the company.
Aeffe Group will be responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of Cacharel’s women’s wear collection from next year.
Madonna did indeed strike a pose for Steven Klein to appear in the new Dolce&Gabbana spring ad campaign, shot in a Brooklyn studio.
Executive John Goodman was most recently CEO of Charlotte Russe.
Retail stocks hit a new 52-week high Monday; Investors around the world were cheered that G-20 officials plan to stick with existing monetary policies.
Seeds of recovery emerged during the market at FashionCenterDallas.
Strong firms seek outlets for accumulated funds.
Apparel importers are looking to their suppliers to provide greater value and efficiency as they confront a challenging holiday season.
Kim Glas takes on CITA chair and OTEXA posts.
The recent edition of the China Keqiao International Textile Expo might not have been a blockbuster, but organizers said attendance was up more than 17 percent
Former textile executive to tackle trade and compliance issues.
Destination Maternity Corp. said Monday that Rebecca Matthias, co-founder, company president and chief creative officer, will retire on Sept. 30.
With her temporary store on Spring Street in SoHo closed since August, Lisa Perry is packing up her design studio and heading to her next adventure.
Ralph Lauren fashion program inspires inner-city youth from Harvey Milk School.
English label Hardy Amies opened its archive to the public at its refurbished landmark headquarters on London’s Savile Row.
Third-quarter profits at New York-based Inter Parfums Inc. increased 17.4 percent to $7.3 million from $6.2 million.
The founders of Forever 21 will be deposed in a copyright lawsuit filed by Express, a Los Angeles judge ruled.
Italian minister of economic development to make decision.
In addition to the ad market, Self suffered another blow when the magazine was criticized for over-retouching Kelly Clarkson on its cover.
Coco de Mer founder Sam Roddick spent much of the past few days scouring Manhattan for 400 condoms in a rainbow of colors.
Brand Chetta B moves to be a better resource after years of being bridge.
Omni-Heat represents firm’s ‘most significant investment.’
New partnership brings Badgley Mischka’s glamour to televisions nationwide.
Floral motifs, from designers such as Diane von Furstenberg and Rebecca Taylor, are blooming for spring.
Alicia Keys will make her design debut later this month.
Chicago got a double dose of Michael Kors last week as the designer unveiled his latest Michael Kors Collection store along Michigan Avenue Wednesday.
The photographer publishes his ninth book, an homage to Rio de Janeiro.
Tom Sturridge and Talulah Riley co-star with Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans and Bill Nighy in the new film, “Pirate Radio.”
The 13th annual WWD Retail/Apparel CEO Summit opened at the St. Regis Hotel.
Local real estate sources said the Conway’s stores at 245 West 34th Street and 225-253 West 34th Street are on the market.