Wacoal’s $243M Buy Could Spur More Deals

The $243 million sale could stimulate mergers and acquisitions activity in the intimate apparel industry.

Updated vintage was all the rage at Vision Expo East, as eyewear makers modernized retro-inspired looks with new materials, colors and technologies.

Industry leaders were told that as cost pressures on China-made apparel grow, Chinese fashion houses must learn to build brands for customers at home.

He and Businessweek creative director Richard Turley reveal the recipe that has made the magazine a favorite among design lovers.

The exhibition and accompanying book will highlight the outfits worn by some of the world’s most famous actresses, both on- and offscreen.

Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Louboutin and Michael Ward of Harrods were among the speakers at the Mint Luxury Conference in Mumbai.

At issue is the country’s restrictive import policies, which are impacting a wide range of products, including apparel, footwear and textiles.

After the process, parent company Edizione Srl will own a total of 168,735,687 shares, or 92.37 percent of the Italian firm.

The designer was the last in the “Fashion Talks” series at the French Institute Alliance Française.

Salaries changed little last year, according to the company’s proxy filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Claiborne Swanson Frank’s new book features portraits of women from the worlds of fashion, journalism, art, music, philanthropy and technology.

The Canadian brand opened its newest New York store Thursday.

According to sources, Italian firm is expected to launch its initial public offering on May 3.

Rise and shine in silky sophistication. This season, designers are shaping classic pajamas in fluid satins shown under dramatic flowing robes.

Publishers at Hearst Corp., Time Inc., Condé Nast and Meredith Corp. have reconceived the definition of a magazine editor.

Luxury brand is moving into a new, 10,000-square-foot boutique on the first two floors of a new luxury residence on the coveted “A” block of Newbury Street.

Spanish stars Mónica Cruz and Andrés Velencoso Segura have joined the roster of ambassadors for the Geneva-based watch company.

The Diesel founder put his entire denim brand up for sale on eBay on Sunday morning around 8 a.m.

In the 90-second content spot, the NFL running back invites a ponytailed trainer back to “his place” —?the Miami Dolphins’ Sun Life Stadium.