M&A Activity Soars In Jewelry, Fashion

A look at those honored for the CFDA Awards for 2013.

See the list of this year’s nominees including Thom Browne, Pamela Love and Michael Bastian.

The company blamed the sharp drop in sales on a “shortage” of inventory.

Opposites found balance at resort, where Karl Lagerfeld used the Roman fashion house’s craftsmanship to rework iconic sportswear and contemporary staples.

The mood was chic and cool, with clothes that included a girly striped cotton-knit minidress with accordion edges.

Manufacturers are endorsing new legislation that could potentially provide fresh sourcing opportunities.

Frida Giannini channeled a young, colorful Rio de Janeiro.

The trade show is opening a retail location in Los Angeles to showcase a rotating roster of its brands directly to consumers.

The designer put her boyish leanings aside for something more classically feminine.

The 75-year-old artist enjoyed a Los Angeles moment this week.

Acquisition is part of the group’s efforts to invest in the research and development of the finest yarns and fabrics.

The noted photographer, who is 80, has dug into his archives for his new book, “Impossible Reminiscences.”

The industry may be growing so fast that third-party logistics providers and delivery services in China are struggling to keep up with demand.

Dealmakers expect a stronger, more varied flow of transactions this year as Europe’s main luxury players hunt for new growth avenues.

It’s not certain how long his tenure will be, as part of the executive’s mandate is to “facilitate an ongoing succession process.”

We’re so stuffed with clothes, with food, with technology — with stuff — that we’re like a pumped-up helium balloon about to burst.

The tension was palpable as U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman led a delegation for the second U.S.-Bangladesh dialogue.

In the past two months, the brand has opened its second and third stores, in Phipps Plaza in Atlanta and in East Hampton, N.Y.

With less than two months to go before the September issues close, the pressure is on to enter the last stretch of the year on a strong note with advertisers.

The names of the presenters at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 3 are starting to trickle in.

“When Attitudes Become Form: Bern 1969/Venice 2013” will open Saturday during the Venice Biennale.

The group, its former managers and its Antichi Pellettieri unit are accused of manipulating the stock market through misinformation and illegal actions.

Line marks the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s Mount Everest climb, when the latter was wearing a yellow pair of Bally boots.

The designer now 60 stores worldwide, and the label will be expanding into Australia later this year.

The Tumblr will offer a glimpse into Stefano Pilati’s world and way of thinking, among other topics.