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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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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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Mark Cross Grace Bags

Mark Cross Company Bags to Barneys | Resurrected American Accessories Label Launches

It’s been some time coming, but Mark Cross Company bags will finally be back in stores. The accessories from the American...
Lauren
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Phoebe Philo

Celine Cancels Paris Fashion Week Show | Phoebe Philo’s Pregnancy Ends Runway Event

With its creative director Phoebe Philo almost seven months pregnant, Celine has made the difficult decision to cancel its Paris Fashion...
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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Liz Claiborne Tag

Liz Claiborne Renamed Fifth & Pacific | New Name for American Fashion Company

Following JCPenney’s acquisition last year, Liz Claiborne will operate under the new moniker Fifth & Pacific. The new name signals a...
Lauren
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Mulberry Hires Hermes Director | Bruno Guillon Joins British Fashion House

Mulberry has appointed Hermes France’s managing director Bruno Guillon its new chief executive. Guillon, who’s previously worked with LVMH and Nina...
Lauren
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Vera Bradley Holiday Ad

Vera Bradley Increases Profits | Sales Up at American Handbag Brand

High end designers like Mulberry and Prada aren’t the only ones thriving in these tough financial times. More modest accessories label...
Lauren
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Mulberry New York Bags

Mulberry Increases Profits | Fashion House Expands International Operations After Strong Financial Results

Mulberry has enjoyed more success, posting an increased pre-tax profit of £15.6 million in the last six months, up from £4.7...
Lauren
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Jimmy Choo Building

Tamara Mellon Leaves Jimmy Choo | Co-Founder Quits Fashion House

Jimmy Choo co-founder and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon has abruptly left the company she established 15 years ago with little...
Lauren
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Vera Bradley Store

Vera Bradley Expands Distribution Center | More Jobs & Handbags

Vera Bradley plans to double the size of its Indiana distribution center to meet increased demand for its patterned fabric purses,...
Lauren
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Gossip Girl Fashion

Romeo & Juliet Couture Creates Gossip Girl Fashion | Apparel Launches in September, Handbags For Spring

Warner Bros. will launch a fashion collection inspired by its teen drama series Gossip Girl in conjunction with Romeo & Juliet...
Lauren
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Hermes Store

Hermes Family Shareholders to Form Holding Company | New Business Measures to Protect Fashion House

The Hermes International family shareholders are protecting their investment by forming a new holding company. The formation of this new collective...
Lauren
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Alexander McQueen Store

Alexander McQueen Plans Chinese Store | British Fashion Brand Bound for Beijing

In a sign of its continued growth with Sarah Burton at the helm, Alexander McQueen has announced it will open its...
Lauren
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Hermes Bag in Subway

Hermes Posts Sales Increase | Low Handbag Stocks Spoil Party

Hermes has posted a sales increase of close to 22% for the first half of the year, but it’s not confident...
Lauren
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Talbots Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore Models for Talbots | Actress Fronts Fall Advertising Campaign

Julianne Moore has posed for conservative American fashion retailer Talbots’ fall advertising campaign. The flame-haired actress looks at ease in these...
Lauren
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Judith Leiber Purses

Jana Matheson Gets Judith Leiber Creative Director Job | Design Consultant Promoted in Business Expansion

Judith Leiber has promoted its design consultant Jana Matheson to creative director as part of the company’s brand expansion. Matheson will...
Lauren
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Theory’s Andrew Rosen Buys Into Proenza Schouler | Investor Takes Permira Stake in American Fashion Label

London-based mergers and acquisitions company Permira has sold its stake in Proenza Schouler to a team of investors led by Theory...
Lauren
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Mulberry Catwalk

Mulberry Named Best Performing Luxury Fashion Brand | British Label Impresses Bloomberg

The accolades just keep on coming for Mulberry. After its stocks rose by a staggering 527% in the past 12 months,...
Lauren
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Bag Borrow or Steal is Back | Designer Handbag Website Dumps Avelle

Online designer handbag library Bag Borrow or Steal might have changed its name to Avelle a few years ago, but I...
Lauren
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Mojo Mr. Peterson Backpack

FAB|Starpoint’s New Mojo Backpacks | Creative School Satchels & Rucksacks

FAB|Starpoint is preparing to launch a brand new range of youthful backpacks and satchels, just in time for the new school...
Lauren
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Brash

Payless Shoesource Gets Brash | Budget Retailer Launches Teen Accessories Line

Payless ShoeSource is making a play for the teen market with the August launch of its sister brand, Brash. Brash will...
Lauren
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YMI Promotional Picture

YMI Does Handbags & Shoes | Youth Fashion Label Adds Accessories This Fall

Junior lifestyle brand YMI is adding handbags, small leather goods, and footwear to its fashion collection. The label will work with...
Lauren
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Labelux Buys Jimmy Choo | German Company Buys Out TowerBrook Capital

German luxury goods company Labelux has beat the competition to secure accessories fashion house Jimmy Choo. The acquisition expands Labelux’s already...
Lauren
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Carlos Falchi Cut Out Clutch

Maura James’ New Carlos Falchi President | Macy’s Exec Moves to Exotic Fashion House

Maura James has been named the new president of Carlos Falchi IP, LLC, the company which manages all aspects of Carlos...
Lauren
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Louis Vuitton Pop-Up Store

Louis Vuitton Launches Cannes Pop-Up Store | Temporary Boutique for Film Festival

The movies aren’t the only exciting element of the Cannes Film Festival. Louis Vuitton will make sure the French movie event...
Lauren
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Jane Birkin

Hermes Birkin Auctioned for Red Cross | Bag Raises $163, 000 for Japanese Earthquake Victims

A Hermes Birkin bag donated by its namesake Jane Birkin raised more money than any other item sold though EMI’s recent...
Lauren
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Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow Stars in Coach Advertisements | Actress Models for International Campaign

Actress, singer, and cookbook writer Gwyneth Paltrow is the new face of American handbag label Coach. But US audiences won’t see...
Lauren
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L.K. Bennett Bag

L.K. Bennett Opens Chicago Store | British Fashion House Expands into US

British fashion house L.K. Bennett has just opened the doors of its first US retail outlets. Now Americans can enjoy the...
Lauren
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Earth Plant

PR Group Launches Eco-Friendly PPR Home Program | Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent & Other Fashion Houses Go Green

Some of our favorite handbag brands, including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, and Balenciaga, are about to get a whole...
Lauren
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