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Jul31
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Pretty soon you'll be seeing Gap stores popping up in Malaysia. The Gap Inc. (GPS) has rolled out their first franchise stores in Asia with Singapore-based FJ Benjamin Holdings Ltd as the first franchisees in the region. The first store is due to open during the first week of October in Kuala Lumpur.
"FJ Benjamin is honoured to be the first ever franchise partner of Gap  worldwide. We are excited with the new shopping style and choice that Gap will be offering customers in these two growth markets of Singapore and Malaysia," FJ Benjamin chief executive officer Nash Benjamin said. The company plans to open up about 30 stores in Singapore and Malaysia along with the first Banana Republic stores to open in 2007.
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Jul31
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I can just picture this machine going haywire - then who will do the manufacturing? If you cut humans out of the process, you'll have many jobless people out there....But will it get to that point?
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Kenneth Cole has announced that the company will not be showing this fall at Olympus Fashion Week. So who will now open at this year's anticipated event? It's been confirmed by Fern Mallis, vice president of IMG Fashion that John...
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Jeffrey Lubell, CEO of True Religion is featured in the August 2006 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine. The company got off to a slow start back in 2002, but Lubell realized that one sure fire marketing approach that never fails to...
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I've always liked Chinese Laundry shoes. In a word, I would call the style of shoes..."different". It's no surprise to me that the company's revenue increased by 25% last year. Now the owners, Robert and Carol Goldman, are in the...
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Jul30
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I just noticed that I've reached the 500th post mark! As a person who constantly takes tab of just about everything, (like checking traffic stats three times a day...very time consuming and on second thought, a time waster!) I've noticed...
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Najwa Moses, the CEO of Styleaholics, invited me to check out her website....Can you say, Fun? I'm diggin the design of her website, especially the little butterflies flying around. Plus, Najwa has some very entertaining podcasts. I especially like her...
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Lance Buckley of Pierce Mattie Public Relations tells us about the woes of trying to contact fashion magazine editors, but finds light at the end of the tunnel when he discovers that Jane Magazine has launched a new program. Brandon...
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It's Sunday and I know many of you have headed out to the malls for all those fantastic summer sales.... Designer Ella points out this article with tips on controlling your impulse buys. And yes, ladies, I do practice what...
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I have memories of my little Barbie doll collection...actually, it wasn't a collection in the original sense of the word because I did take them out of their boxes to play. And oh, was I thrilled when mom bought this...
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Jul29
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Style Bites points out some yummy fashion photos. I agree that they're very artistic and I love the contrast exhibited. I've always been into black and white photos and especially like the photo on the right where the newspaper covers...
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Leslie Earnest of the LA Times reports that Guess?,Inc. (GES) is making a comeback: "After taking a hit early in this decade, Guess' sales and profit took off. Sales at established stores, a key industry indicator, have been up for...
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Jacqueline Palank of The Washington Times reports that members of Congress debated the fashion copyright issue this past week. The bill was introduced in March by Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte, Virginia Republican, which would allow fashion designers to have three...
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Last month I talked about how Payless is coming out with a new line of shoes called Abaete... Well now I find out that the company (Payless ShoeSource, Inc.: PSS) has opened up a store on Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue,...
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As I browse through fashion magazines and read other fashion blogs I think to myself, "What the heck isn't in this fall?" Everybody has an opinion of what the "must have's" are for fall. We see everything from 80's fashion...
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Jul28
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Budget Travel Online had a chance to interview the famous Tim Gunn, the chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons and star of Project Runway. For those of you who want to know where to go to experience...
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Kathryn of The Budget Fashionista asks us about our thoughts on lace gloves and stirrup pants coming back. There's some interesting comments and the concensus seems to be No! No! No stirrup pants and no lace gloves, please! Well, how...
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Who would've thought the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office would be into fashion? Manolo The Shoeblogger tells us about the shoe exhibit that opened a couple weeks ago in the Department of Commerce's U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Museum....
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Amy Merrick of the Wall Street Journal reports that Chico's FAS, Inc. (CHS), the women's apparel retailer, may be "so successful that there may not be many new customers left to attract". It was once one of the market's best...
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Jul27
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Yes, my dear fashionistas, you can now wear shoes that are good for your health! Enter Earth shoes by Love Those Shoes, which claims to help you lose weight, improve your posture, and relieve back pain. The shoes are designed...
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I am doubly thrilled upon discovering this news! First, Jordache jeans are coming back! <Cartwheels...happy dance...another cartwheel...> Being a fashionista that grew up in the 80's, my first pair of "designer" jeans were Jordache jeans and I rocked them until...
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As Marshall Field's enthusiasts boycott the takeover of Macy's, Federated continues with the plans of conversion by signing on Chicago-area fashion designers to showcase their goods for the "Chicago Indie Designer Shop". The shop will be located in the converted...
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In the fashion industry we're surrounded by all these material goods. Some people may have more than us and often times this produces a feeling of emptiness in us. That little green bug called envy starts to creep up in...
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Liz Claiborne, Inc. (LIZ) has plans on opening up more Juicy Couture stores this year, with another location in New York, as well as new stores in Milan and San Francisco. The company is hoping to focus more on their...
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Jul25
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In an effort to find out what consumers are buying nowadays, Hearst Magazines is sponsoring an event and marketing program called "30 Days of Fashion" where fashion shows, parties, trunk shows, and other similar events will take place in New...
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Now the question is, how do we change the way the "marketplace" thinks?
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For all you Jimi Hendrix fans, you'll be excited to learn that the famous rock star is coming out with his own line of clothing. Jimi created the line in partnership with his sister, Janie Hendrix, who will be President...
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Ah, someone out there has heard all my bitching and complaining about models not being represented in fashion campaigns! Shop Diary points out that Versace has used Angela Lindvall, Christy Turlington, Carolyn Murphy, Kate Moss, and Daria Werbowy in their...
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With the U.S.economy up in the air - gas prices rising and the real estate market slowing down - there is pressure on the retail sector to make adjustments to accomodate fashion buyers. However, there are some fashion companies that...
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Jul24
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The author of Clothes-Pin recently attended a fashion trade show and makes some interesting notes: "Very few designers 1) expand and improve an existing product or 2) create a product that fills a space...whether for function or design." Business is...
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Telegraph UK posts a picture of the contestants that will be cat-fighting walking for the show, Britain's Next Top Model... Judging from the picture, only a couple models stand out to me. With all these new reality shows/modeling contests coming...
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H&M is capitalizing on the futbol/soccer excitement by making Italian super-soccer star, Paolo Maldini the new face for the fashion brand. Clad in super chic and masculine threads, Paolo looks like a natural. The clothes are set to hit the...
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When I worked at Nordstrom my coworkers and I used to always joke about creating a reality show highlighting the drama that Nordstrom workers went through on a daily basis. Well, it looks like Macy's is actually going to do...
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Business Week has a feature story on how Walmart is changing the face of its fashion departments. I've talked before about their new line of clothing...and now the retail giant has these "fashion merchants" shopping the competition and analyzing the...
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Jul22
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Julie of Almost Girl has a thought-provoking post about our culture and what I call "Me Too" people. You know the ones - the people who have to have what all the "It" girls or guys have, the people who watch...
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There's talk that Temperley London may be the next add-on to the Gucci Group (GUCG.PK). Lars von Bennigsen, CEO of Temperley, said in a statement: "Private equity is certainly one of the potential sources of funds," he said. "The business is...
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In the fashion and beauty industry, it's all about selling your product, right? If designers and fashion houses didn't sell their clothing lines, they wouldn't make any money. Therefore, sales people have to be knowledgeable about the products/clothing. Granted some...
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Rachel Roy will receive "Outstanding Contribution to Fashion" at the 2006 Bollywood Fashion Awards which will take place on Saturday, July 29th at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Iman, the uber-supermodel, will be presenting Rachel Roy with her...
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Jul21
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For all you Project Runway or Nick Verreos fans here in San Diego, you may be interested in seeing Nick next Wednesday, July 26 from 7-9 pm for a seminar on "How to Break into the Fashion Industry". Nick will...
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I just came across Andrea Tung's blog, Making Things, via Final Fashion where she offers some tips for newbies in the fashion industry. This is a condensed version of her post. 1. Be Prepared. You may think you are, not...
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I didn't get to watch any of the episode's of Canada's Next Top Model, but read this interview with Tenika Davis, one of the contenders. Here's a question that Tenika answered that I feel is noteworthy here: After watching The Devil...
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Summer is in full swing, but it won't be long before it's time to start shopping for back-to-school! Earnshaw Magazine, a fashion trade magazine for children's apparel, gives us a rundown of the "trends" for the fall season: Russian—designers idealize...
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Linda Evangelista makes it to the front of a fashion magazine once again, but this time she's pregnant! It'll be the front cover of August's Vogue - not sure if it's out yet. Pat on the back to Vogue for...
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Jul20
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I take a particular interest in Charlotte Russe because their headquarters are here in San Diego. Hopefully one day I'll make take a field trip and visit the office to see how the fashion company works. The company ended their...
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Well, H&M is at it again. The Swedish retailer is making plans to build at 505 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, which will be the 10th store in the area.1 Can you just imagine 25,000 square feet of H&M clothing? Throughout...
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Jul19
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After only three years in business, Procter and Gamble plans to close Rochas, the fashion label it bought from Wella, the cosmetics company. I wasn't aware that Procter and Gamble owned Rochas, but if I had been an advisor to...
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There are rumors that Saks may be up for sale. It was reported by Women's Wear Daily awhile ago that private-equity firm Tri-Artisan Capital Partners and real estate firm Vornado Realty Trust may be interested in buying the company. Taking...
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Jul18
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I've been reading quite a bit about Ashlee Simpson lately. She used to be just "Jessica Simpson's sister", but now she's starting to make a name for herself. I'll give her a pat on the back for that. This singer is now...
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I don't know what it is about this ad, but it makes me want to run out to Nordstrom's tomorrow morning and buy me a St. John outfit like this. First of all, I love black and white photography. Second,...
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Jul17
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In the fashion world, who says that a prostitute doesn't know anything about fashion and style? Jane Eloy spent many years as a prostitute in Brazil and now is making headlines with a new clothing line called "Daspu", short for "das...
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The Extra Tasty blog has a great post about "The Future of Fashion Distribution" which analyzes some alternative ways to distribute your product including this suggestion that I like: "People Power: Obviously the consumer is the final member of the...
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The Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (JNY) will announce their second quarter 2006 financial results on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. The company is hosting a conference call that will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST. If you are interested in listening in...
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Style Bakery points out "The Chloe Bag", a purse designed by Chloe Dao, Project Runway's Season 2 winner. Ok, so I'm looking at the purse and thinking, "What's so special about it?" Apparently it has the words "Carry On" embossed...
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Well, it was announced today...Diane von Furstenberg is to lead the CFDA. She will be taking the place of Stan Herman, who will retire from the position in October after 16 years with the Council. Diane von Furstenberg has been...
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Jul16
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A couple months ago I talked about how the big fashion houses are looking to open up shop in China. However, this article in the Kansas City Star says that stores in Shanghai, China are looking like ghost towns. Read...
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I receive the Infomat monthly calender via email and there are quite a bit of fashion industry events coming up in August and September. Of special interest to me are seminars that focus on starting your own fashion line and...
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Jul15
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Over at AskMen.com, writer Maggie Kalogeropoulos "debunks" some of the fashion misperceptions and sets the record straight: Fashion Myth #1 - No white after Labor Day - Today, we’ve come to the realization that climate doesn’t control color. While certain...
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The biggest Nordstrom sale of the year began yesterday and as a former employee I am happy to say that I'm glad that I don't have to undergo the stress that comes with preparing for this sale! This time I...
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For all you Prada fans in Los Angeles or the surrounding areas, Miuccia Prada's "Waist Down" exhibit is coming to town. Now is your chance to check out 100 of the designer's skirts from the first women's collection in 1988...
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For those of you who are loyal to Marshall Field's, you may or may not know about the Chicago Marshall Field's Fan Blog called FieldsFansChicago. Many are in a huff about the recent acquisition of Macy's and the move to...
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With the recent acquisition of J. Jill, Talbots is looking to increase the number of stores from the current 240 to 500 by the end of this year. Talbots and J. Jill target women ages 35 years and older in...
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Jul14
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I visited the Fashion TV website and was excited to check out all the fun stuff. However, I find it quite interesting that the website would publish an article on "Adult Sex Chat Rooms". What does this have to do...
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Jul13
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I strongly believe that the leaders of a company indirectly affect sales by their actions and the decisions they make. Of course, top executives are not in front of the customers every day, so there's a major disconnect between the leaders...
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At my other blog, CustomersAreAlways, I talk about Corporate Responsibility - a topic that I have a keen interest in. I feel it's a duty of every business - or person for that matter - to give back to the...
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I missed the first episode of Project Runway last night because I was on a date with my hubby, but there's a myriad of reviews all over the blogosphere. Everything from Yay! to So-So.... From Heidi at Splendora - "I'm...
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It's a showdown between Diane Von Furstenberg, the queen of wrap dresses, and Joseph Abboud, a menswear designer. They're vying for the presidency of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and it will be up to the 26-member board...
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Jul11
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For all you investors out there, it may be time to put a hold on investing in some of the fashion companies out there... Here's what Alyce Lomax of The Motley Fool says about Abercrombie & Fitch: "Abercrombie's slumping June...
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Do a Blog search for "Anna Wintour" and you'll pull up a few thousand pages talking about the Fashion Queen. Many say the movie, "The Devil Wears Prada", is based on Ms. Wintour's life as head of Vogue, but it's...
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This brings to mind the history of the high heel. Who could invent such a thing that causes so much pain for women?
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I just cleaned my Timberland hiking shoes the other day and I was thinking how well made the shoes are. They've lasted about seven years so far and are still in very good shape! Not only have their shoes lasted...
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The fashion blogosphere is growing everyday and those of us who once thought of blogging as "just a hobby" has turned it into a full time gig. I would really like to Thank God for the "hunters" of fashion blogging. ...
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Jul10
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I'm a firm believer in following your dreams and having a passion for what you do. I'm sure that there are many aspiring fashion designers out there with high hopes of making it big someday. I'm here to say that...
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Here's an interesting statistic I read in this article: "According to a recent NPD survey of 3,500 consumers, 57 percent of the 13-to-18 age group polled said their purchases are influenced by celebrities or endorsements by celebrities, compared to just...
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Here's a case where a little bad press has helped the company. As Designer Ella points out, Crocs have been a hot topic in the blogosphere as of late as people are wondering what |
