Talbots Names Team to Direct Turnaround

The Paris-based designer chose a wooden house in the Omotesando area for her first store in Japan.

The troika includes appointment of Mike Archbold as ceo and two veterans of the women’s specialty apparel chain.

Jose Manuel Martinez Gutiérrez will replace an outgoing Ronald Van Der Vis on or before the end of September.

Strong watch sales propel the accessories firm, which sees an opening in the Asian market.

Her eccentric style was unmissable and made her a muse to many, including Karl Lagerfeld.

The former Calvin Klein executive will serve as president of its wholesale division.

It’s been 21 years since Perry Farrell founded Lollapalooza, and the sartorial scene at the most recent festival has come full circle.

Roland Herlory, who will join the brand as ceo on Sept. 1, plans to grow the retail footprint, expand the product offerings and move into women’s.

The store, which is the brand’s largest unit in the U.S., has been designed to replicate a traditional London townhouse of the Twenties.

The “Project Runway” host reprises her role as the face of the brand in the company’s largest advertising campaign to date.

You don’t have to be a Z-boy (or girl) to appreciate classic beachwear.

A number of obstacles impede the commercial viability of Chinese design, from sourcing fabrics to retail operations.

The company’s focus going forward will be on continued innovation for retail channels and increasing the brand’s global presence.

The Audit Bureau of Circulations won’t release audited monthly breakdowns until later this year, but from its Rapid Report data, some trends are evident.

The photographer shot model Jessica Hart at a club on New York’s Upper East Side last month.

Jeffrey Banks, Doria de La Chapelle and Erica Lennard, the photographer behind many of the designer’s campaigns, are putting together a coffee-table book.

The London-based brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a retrospective selection of limited-edition pieces.

The 26th annual event, slated for Oct. 20, will honor George Clooney and feature performances by Aretha Franklin and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.

The collection, which hasn’t been sold in the U.S. in more than a decade, is being reintroduced to women in the U.S. with a new ad campaign.

The company’s shareholder meeting also confirmed the nomination of Robert Polet, former ceo of Gucci Group, as chairman of the board.

The app, which took nearly a year to develop, allows readers to play with the artist’s signature dots.

Founders Rakesh Tondon and Brett Northart believe there is a gap in the market where Rent the Runway meets ShoeDazzle.

Retailing for $200 to $300, the celebrity stylist's collection is divided into four capsule groups, each evoking one of her famous clients.