Mad About Madison

The watch and jewelry giant is opening on Bond Street.

Boston Traders, a traditional men’s wear brand with a following in the late Eighties and early Nineties, is about to be resurrected.

At Burberry, sales of aviator jackets, shearling boots and sling bags boost growth.

Zaha Hadid-designed structure donated to Arab World Institute as site for contemporary exhibitions.

Accessories firm taps Victor Luis.

Guess picks J. Michael Prince for role and continues its search for president of the Americas.

After serving as fashion director at Elle for the past 10 months, Alexis Bryan Morgan will take on a new title at Lucky.

Independent fashion merchants forecast slow growth for spring but still lag far behind pre-recession levels.

October show is more positive after a tough August.

After a tough year, companies see signs of improved business.

The Bon-Ton Stores fights back.

Buyers shop conservatively for men’s wear.

The Eighties label Boast, popular with the country-club set, is making a comeback this fall.

Charlotte Rampling on acting in Luchino Visconti’s controversial film “The Damned” and vegetarianism.

Wal-Mart projects comp gain in fourth quarter.

Barbara Hulanicki goes high-low by launching a collection at Asda, the supermarket chain.

Sara Forestier, Alice Taglioni and Elodie Navarre can now be seen on Parisian stages.

The longtime film actress hits the floorboards in “Time Stands Still.”

Ralph Lauren women’s store has all the ingredients to become a retail icon.

Debbie Perelman discussed “selective mutism,” and the Child Mind Institute at the charity luncheon.

Anthony Romano moves up to chief operating officer.

Former Cookie editor Pilar Guzman and Epicurious.com’s Tanya Steel are being considered for the top slot at Bon Appétit.

Well-wishers dined al fresco at Yeohlee Teng’s new design space and store.

Calvin Klein CEO Tom Murry and Warnaco president Gromek visit Hong Kong.

The queen of indie beauty retailing has passed her crown.