Crystal Ball

Maria Sharapova and Perrey Reeves were a few of the notables.

The editorial director of Conde Nast Digital will remain with the company.

“I think exercise is narcissistic but, then, so is all attention lavished on myself,” said Helen Gurley Brown.

The art of graffiti pioneer John “Crash” Matos is making its way onto a luggage line.

AMF scrutinizes stealth purchase of a 17.1 percent share in Hermès, according to newspaper report.

Profound changes in the shopping experience.

Google’s Marissa Mayer offered a light-handed critique of the way fashion brands build their websites.

Twitter chief executive officer Dick Costolo advises avoiding ad lingo and keeping the message “organic” on the internet.

Line targets thinning hair.

Fashion Delivers hold its annual fund-raiser tonight at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in Manhattan.

Mark Sanchez rocked in Hugo Boss while Kris Jenkins was decked out in a custom-made Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Collection sport coat and slacks.

October sales were forecast to be among the weakest of the year.

Brand has signed an exclusive European deal with the independent London retailer Browns.

Anna Sui talks about her new coffee table book.

Coach brand keeps a laser focus on the core assortment targeting the North American consumer.

The designer Kenneth Cole spoke passionately about both subjects.

Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen had their fashion revelation in their teens.

Pepsi’s chief marketing officer Jill Beraud believes the strategy of sponsoring a celebrity “doesn’t work anymore.”

Deputy Mayor Robert Steel reveals new initiatives, such as NYC Fashion Fund and Institute, Project Pop-up and New York City Fashion Draft.

Designer Douglas Hannant is also gearing up for a major push in China.

Mobile apps, social networks a growing part of stores’ e-commerce profile.

Bergdorf Goodman spotlights baby cashmere this week.

Sales up 19 percent to 538 million euros, or $690.5 million.

Teen design prodigy returns with a wholesale collection.

Beattie had designed the La Blanca swimwear collection for a total of 17 years.

24-year veteran seeks to build strategic platforms for retailers.

It may be performing well financially, but if morale is low, vision is lacking and change isn’t embraced, it won’t be long before the results start to decline.

The consumer, the holiday season and leveraged buyouts are all factoring into market psychology.

Since its creation by three Silicon Valley software entrepreneurs, Polyvore has grown into the largest community of tastemakers and stylists on the Web.

The success of crowdsourcing shows that people want to express themselves, said Jake Nickell, the founder of Threadless.

After challenging years when the company needed to redefine its business in the U.S., Hilfiger is solidly back on track.

Ralph Lauren answers questions posed by WWD editor in chief Edward Nardoza and the audience.