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Accessories Sales Rise, Says Study | Apparel Slumps in Current Economy

Accessories labels are enjoying the lion’s share of the world’s fashion dollars, according to a new report from The New York...
Lauren
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Valentino Dresses

Qatar Royals Buy Valentino | Mayhoola Secures Fashion House

The royal family of Qatar has expanded its stake in the fashion business with the acquisition of leading design house, Valentino....
Lauren
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Queen Elizabeth II

Launer London’s Sales Jumps | Diamond Jubilee Inspires Growth

Launer Londer sales are on the up following Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The British monarch has been a longtime...
Lauren
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Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Goes Private | Designer Spends on Company Shares

It’s been in the works for a few months, but it’s now official. Kenneth Cole has bought enough shares in his...
Lauren
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Hermes Scarf

Hermes Appoints New CEO | Axel Dumas Named Patrick Thomas’ Successor

Hermes has reiterated its commitment to family values by naming Axel Dumas, a sixth-generation member of the founding family, as its...
Lauren
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Lucky Brand Investment Ad

Buy Fashion Shares Through Facebook | Fifth & Pacific Launches World First Investment Platform

Fifth & Pacific Cos, the firm formerly known as Liz Claiborne Inc., has made it even easier for us to own...
Lauren
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Hermes Purse

Hermes Posts Increased Profits | Fashion Firm Cautious About Rest of 2012

Europe’s financial crisis doesn’t seem to have hit Hermes International. The French brand reports its first quarter sales rose by almost...
Lauren
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Echo Designs Bags

Echo Designs Expands Handbag Offerings | New Printed Bags for Fall 2012

Echo Designs is expanding the soft handbag collection it launched last year. The latest handbags will feature heavier fabrics, including a...
Lauren
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Furla Candy Bags

Furla Ups Travel Plans | Label Expands Cruise Deal & Opens New Airport Boutiques

Furla seems to be serious about stepping up its influence in the travel sector. The label’s just expanded its deal with...
Lauren
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Hermes Birkin Bag

Hermes Wins Copyright Case | Birkin Label Sues Counterfeit Bag Websites

Hermes has come out in top in a major trademark infringement and counterfeiting case. The verdict has netted the fashion firm...
Lauren
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Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson Files for Bankruptcy | Most Stores to Close Doors

Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy. The financial foreclosure will see most of the label’s 63 boutiques closing their doors...
Lauren
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Dior Necklace

Raf Simons Named Christian Dior Creative Director | Jil Sander Designer Succeeds John Galliano

After more than a year of speculation Christian Dior has finally named a successor to John Galliano. Raf Simons, the former...
Lauren
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Christian Dior Store

Christian Dior Posts Big Profits | Fashion House Does Big Business Without Creative Director

We’re all starting to tire of Christian’s Dior’s reluctance to name a successor for disgraced former creative director John Galliano, but...
Lauren
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Vietnam Sun

Vietnam Produces Record Handbags | Asian Manufacture Industry Strengthens

Vietnamese handbag makers are confident they’ll produce more than $1.5 billion worth of purses this year, which is equivalent to a...
Lauren
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Shoedazzle Scraps Subscriptions | Kim Kardashian’s Website Announces New Business Model

Kim Kardashian’s accessories website ShoeDazzle is changing the way it does business. The company cofounded by the reality starlet is canning...
Lauren
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Michael Kors

Michael Kors Takes on Coach | Forecasts Predict American Fashion War

Michael Kors looks to make a big impact in the American marketplace this year, and fashion forecasters predict it’ll be bad...
Lauren
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Tod's Store

Derek Lam Leaves Tod’s | Creative Director Steps Down

Derek Lam is the latest designer to leave his company. After six years of service, Lam has left his post as...
Lauren
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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Yves Saint Laurent Names New Creative Director | Hedi Slimane Succeeds Stefano Pilati

Yves Saint Laurent has officially named Hedi Slimane as its new creative director following Stefano Pilati’s last stand at Paris Fashion...
Lauren
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Radley Bag

Lowell Harder Back to Radley | Founder Returns to British Accessories Brand

Lowell Harder is returning to Radley, the brand she created in 1998. Harder’s been appointed Radley’s non-executive director and consultant. These...
Lauren
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YSL Store

Stefano Pilati Leaves Yves Saint Laurent | YSL Creative Director Steps Down

Stefano Pilati’s fall/winter 2012-2013 collection will be his last for Yves Saint Laurent. The creative director is stepping down from his...
Lauren
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Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Plans Privatization | Designer Wants to Buy Out Investors

Kenneth Cole wants his company back. The New York designer is reportedly willing to spend some $148.5 million to buy out...
Lauren
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Jil Sander Store Scooters

Raf Simons Quits Jil Sander | Is He Christian Dior Bound?

Raf Simons has stepped down as creative director of Jil Sander following six years of service to the brand. Tomorrow’s fall...
Lauren
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Michael Kors

Michael Kors Profits Surge | Handbag Label’s Impressive Third Quarter Results

Accessories are behind big third quarter profits at Michael Kors. The fashion house posted a $39 million profit for the quarter...
Lauren
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Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang Expands in Asia | Beijing Flagship First of 14 New Stores

While most designers conquer the Western world before heading East, Alexander Wang is happy to break the mold. He’s planning to...
Lauren
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Halston Heritage Outfit

Halston’s Second Chance | Ben Malka Revives Heritage Fashion Label

It seems there may be life in Halston yet. The company’s latest chairman and chief executive officer Ben Malka says he’s...
Lauren
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Bernard Arnault

LVMH Posts 2011 Profits | Fashion Giant Exceeds Forecasts

Strong sales in Asia have helped LVMH and its fashionable companies exceed full-year profit forecast for 2011. The luxury conglomerate’s net...
Lauren
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The Iron Lady

The Iron Lady Increases Launer Handbag Sales | Fashion Fans Love Margaret Thatcher Purses

Meryl Streep isn’t the only big name profiting from the success of The Iron Lady. British fashion firm Launer is enjoying...
Lauren
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Olsen Twins

Francois Kress For The Row | Prada President Joins Olsen Twins Fashion House

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have appointed Francois Kress, the current president and chief executive officer of Prada USA, as the new...
Lauren
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Radley Dog Tag

Roger Best Back at Radley | Chief Executive Comes Out of Retirement for British Bag Brand

Radley’s former chief executive Roger Best is returning to the fold. Best retired in 2009, but has decided to come back...
Lauren
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Dollar in a Box

Hermes Prices Set to Soar | Increased Costs for Luxury Handbags & Scarves

Hermes accessories are set to get even more expensive. The luxury label’s handbags, scarves, and shoes have never been cheap, but...
Lauren
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