Garment Center Study: Area’s Future Is Bright As Incubator of Ideas

Meanwhile, Spain’s Inditex said it has brought Zara to India, meaning the brand now has a retail presence in 77 countries.

Stefano Pilati combined multiple patterns into single motifs, which he used to create silhouettes of Seventies-era YSL magazine editorials.

Thanks to his collaboration with Gant, designer Michael Bastian is getting his first shot at women’s wear.

Zaha Hadid-designed space houses more than 300 works of contemporary art and architecture.

The New York native focuses on the Hamptons scene for her second novel, “The Summer We Read Gatsby.”

Teen retail sector expected to fare worst in a sluggish month.

Metropark named Cynthia T. Harriss chief executive officer, succeeding Renee Bell, who has become president and chief merchandising officer, a new position.

Shorts are having another fashion moment. Retailers report they’re experiencing double-digit increases in the category.

Designer is loosening up with a new, lower-priced collection called Sanchez.

Brand’s designer search targets U.S. consumer.

After last year’s pared-down bridal show, beadwork, embroidered crystals and pearls returned.

Unilever?s acquisition of Sara Lee?s body care and household business is being put under the microscope.

There is no news of who will succeed Carol Smith at Elle.

Sims, a dancer turned celebrity hairstylist, has been signed by hair care brand Got2b to step up its social media presence.

Buy advances L’Oréal’s strategic focus of acquiring distributors to build relationships with stylists and salons.

Paris-based brands Sandro, Maje, Zadig & Voltaire and The Kooples jump ahead of the pack.

Olivier Theyskens, the raven-haired designer of lavishly sculpted evening gowns, and Andrew Rosen at Theory make a pretty unlikely pairing.

Robert Procop, chief executive officer of Asprey London, has left the company.

Survey finds Garment Center has a future as a productive incubator of ideas — with the right support.

Elizabeth and James, the Olsens’ contemporary line, will launch a sunglass collection in November.

The day’s top gainers and losers.