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WWD 06/11/2008

Heading Over the Pond: U.K.'s Topshop Revs Up For Launch in New York

Topshop has a clear strategy for it's upcoming assault on the U.S. market — transplant the high-octane, trendy experience of its London flagship.

Shoppers Envision Store of the Future

U.S. shoppers are partial to smart shopping carts, whereas the Chinese prefer biometric fingerprint payment. Chinese shoppers would love a holographic sales...

— Jun 11, 2008

Apparel Purchasing Is Getting Pinched

Don't expect most consumers to start coughing up cash or credit for fashion goods anytime soon.

— Jun 11, 2008

Credit Crunch Hits Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is feeling the effects of the macroeconomic credit crunch.

— Jun 11, 2008

Lauders Fete Hilfiger Engagement

"If I'd known it was going to be this great, I would have been engaged a lot earlier," said Tommy Hilfiger.

— Jun 11, 2008

Crown Jewel

Miuccia Prada turned out a jewel of a collection with an intimate fashion show in her New York office. Taking the spirit of casual elegance to a new level,...

— Jun 11, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Oscar's New Fave... Early Ordering... The Butler Did It...

Despite the heat, Cindy McCain made time to peruse the wares in Oscar de la Renta's showroom.

— Jun 11, 2008

From Safari To Sunset

Mark Badgley and James Mischka's resort collection for Badgley Mischka was inspired by Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" and Ava Gardner in "Mogambo."

— Jun 11, 2008

Economists Weigh China Quake's Toll

While the Chinese government still hasn't put a definitive price tag on damage caused by last month's devastating earthquake in Sichuan, economists and...

— Jun 11, 2008

Strategic Dialogue Seeks to Improve U.S.-China Relations

Getting the U.S.-China economic relationship "right" in the 21st century will be a key focus of the fourth meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic...

— Jun 11, 2008

China's Stock Index Falls 7.7%

China's benchmark stock index tumbled 7.7 percent on Tuesday â¿¿ the steepest decline in a year â¿¿ underscoring a growing unease among investors...

— Jun 11, 2008

McQueen Heading to India

Alexander McQueen is set to expand his label into India. The brand will open six stores in the region over the next five years after signing a retail and...

— Jun 11, 2008

Top Of The Town

Topshop's New York debut is still four months off, but Sir Philip Green is in town to whet Stateside appetites with a taste of the affordable fashion to come.

— Jun 11, 2008

Miller Enters Bridge With Chartreuse

Nicole Miller is adding a new layer to her growing wardrobe, and she is using her favorite color, chartreuse, to do so.

— Jun 11, 2008

Gap to Bring Subbrands Into Full-line Stores

Gap Inc.'s efforts to streamline its real estate holdings will result in the incorporation of its Gap subbrands — GapKids, babyGap, GapMaternity and...

— Jun 11, 2008

In Brief: S&P's BCBG Concerns... Saks, Tiffany to Expand... Wal-Mart Selling Unit...

Standard & Poor's lowered its corporate credit rating on BCBG Max Azria Group Inc. to "CCC" from "B-minus" last week. The outlook remained negative.

— Jun 11, 2008

Heading Over the Pond: U.K.'s Topshop Revs Up For Launch in New York

Topshop has a clear strategy for its upcoming assault on the U.S. market - transplant the high-octane, trendy experience of its London flagship.

— Jun 11, 2008

Retailers Seek Value, Standout Items in L.A.

Novel items, edgy designs and eco-friendly looks topped the shopping lists of retailers at the Los Angeles contemporary fashion market who are trying to...

— Jun 11, 2008

New Store Combines Tweens and Tech

Hollywood social fixtures Jamie Tisch and Elizabeth Wiatt each have two tween daughters, so the time was right for a leap into apparel retailing.

— Jun 11, 2008

Phillip Lim Homecoming on Robertson

Philip Lim is back on familiar turf. The Southern California native is launching his first Los Angeles-area store June 20 on Robertson Boulevard.

— Jun 11, 2008

Industry Imports Slide in April

The U.S. economic slowdown continues to effect apparel and textile imports.

— Jun 11, 2008

Goody's Financing Scrutinized

The high cost of money has raised concerns over the ability of Goody's Family Clothing Inc. to return to profitability after it filed for Chapter 11...

— Jun 11, 2008

Memo Pad: The T-Shirt's Great, But Do I Have To Read?... Dee-Lightful Glamour...

Wenner Media's latest marketing effort may exhibit how difficult times truly are in this Internet age.

— Jun 11, 2008

Cautious Note Struck at Altagamma

Retailers may be by their very nature optimistic, but most of those speaking at the Altagamma fashion and luxury goods conference here Tuesday had a somber...

— Jun 11, 2008

Target Inks Two More Designer Deals

Target is building street cred for its accessories and footwear businesses one designer at a time. Now, Anya Hindmarch has made a deal to create a handbag...

— Jun 11, 2008

New York Law Threatens Online Tax Exemption

A New York state law that went into effect June 1 could signal the beginning of the end for the online retail tax exemption.

— Jun 11, 2008

Bits & Bytes: Big Screen... Small Is Beautiful... Organic Charge...

Connect Myvu Crystal to an iPod, Zune or portable DVD player and see the show inside the glass lenses.

— Jun 11, 2008

The Day-Trippers

Designers have plenty of polished, easy day looks on tap for resort.

— Jun 11, 2008

Izod Aims to Shoot Out the Lights

Imagine a world in which sports fans eye an LED-lit brand logo on an arena's marquee as they arrive at an athletic contest, continue to see the brand's...

— Jun 11, 2008

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