Coty’s Beauty Makeover: Scannavini Steps Up, Beetz to Exit as CEO

An offshoot of a store in Hong Kong, retailer emphasizes men’s clothing and Japanese designers.

Bob Denton has been named president of the Oxxford Clothes division, and Jay Myers has been promoted to president of IAG’s Measure Up division.

The impending management change comes less than a month after the company filed for its IPO, following a failed attempt to acquire Avon Products Inc.

Gross margins and cost controls drive improvement at the apparel giant.

The apparel vendor said the acquisition of its Ed Hardy license in 2011 propped up year-ago income.

The retailer’s back-to-school initiative, which kicks off Aug. 1, centers around Stomp Out Bullying, a national initiative for kids and teens.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and so are the Mets — a coincidence turned commercial opportunity.

Presented by the YMA Scholarship Fund, the event was billed as “Starting Out: What I Wish I Knew Then and Other Insights from Fashion Leaders’ Early Years.”

The judges praised them for their use of color and spontaneity inspired by “craftsmanship, symbolism and cultural objects.”

Green guide will help fashion companies measure eco footprint.

The firm has signed a licensing agreement with Bespoke Fashion LLC, a new company for which Danielle Mandelbaum is listed as chief executive officer.

Whether you’re hiking or just sitting pretty, the latest performance and sportswear looks are about form, function and great style.

Men’s retailers are hoping they can continue to shake off the still-fragile economy.

While some titles crowed this week of breaking their own records for the month, other publishers are contending with figures that are much softer than expected.

The stand-alone store will offer ranges from such brands as Chanel, YSL, Estée Lauder, Nars, MAC, Laura Mercier and Bliss.

Speculation is mounting in Milan that the Italian fashion brand is considering taking on a partner or even perhaps going for an initial public offering.

Executive launched the Brave Circle fund with $6 million from his own personal fortune to start a micro-credit project for families and companies in the area.

The fashion director of Marie Claire, “Project Runway” judge and new “style voice” for Penney’s sent the retailer’s stock soaring after an approving tweet.