TheRunwayScoop: July 2006 Archives

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Jul31	FJ Benjamin and The Gap Inc. Team Up Maria Palma July 31, 2006 Know More: Fashion News, TheRunwayScoop.com/Google 2.0, TheRunwayScoop.com/Google 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. Posted at 11:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	No Sewing Robots! Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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? Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kenneth Cole Goes One-and-One With Buyers Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	True Religion's WOM Advertising and News Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chinese Laundry Gets a Makeover Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Milestones and Thank You's Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Najwa Moses...She's a Styleaholic! Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jane Magazine Starts "The Weekly Pitchfest" Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips To Resist Impulse Buying Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Barbie Auction Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Thoughts and Links on Fashion Photography Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Guess? Inc. Is Making a Comeback Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Fashion Copyright Issue is Debated Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Payless ShoeSource, Inc.: Making the $12 Shoe Look Like a $20 Shoe Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fall Fashion 2006: Anything Goes Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Tim Gunn On the Fashion Scene in NYC Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Just Say No to Lace Gloves and Stirrup Pants Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Shoes: Innovations at Your Feet” Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chico's FAS, Inc. Stock Takes a Plunge Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Anti-Cellulite Shoes? Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Elizabeth Hurley the "New Face" For Jordache Jeans Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Macy's in Chicago Will Feature Indie Designers Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are We Nothing If We Don't Have That Bag? Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Liz Claiborne, Inc. Expands Its Juicy Stores Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Big Fashion Event Brings in Millions in Ad Revenue Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thoughts on Short Models Maria Palma July 25, 2006 Now the question is, how do we change the way the "marketplace" thinks? Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Music and Fashion Meet Once Again Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Versace Is Listening! Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 12:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How To Survive in Today's Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	Innovation in the Fashion Industry or DUH! You'll Stand Out if You're Different! Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A New Idea for a Reality/Modeling Show Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paolo Maldini for H&M Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Macy's A Reality Show? Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wal Mart Stores Inc. Steps Up Their Game Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	The "Me Too" People and Contributions Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Temperley London, Gucci, and Partnerships Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Darting Eyes" Spell Trouble For Noelle Wong Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rachel Roy Receives "Outstanding Contribution to Fashion" Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	Nick Verreos in San Diego! Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Making Things" - What the Industry Is All About Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Tenika Davis Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fall 2006 Children's Apparel Trends Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 1:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pregnant Linda Evangelista Makes the Front Cover of Vogue Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul20	Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. Reports Q3 2006 Earnings Maria Palma July 20, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	H&M Takes New York By Storm Maria Palma July 20, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul19	Procter and Gamble Shuts Down Rochas Maria Palma July 19, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Saks Looking For A Buyer? Maria Palma July 19, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Ashlee Simpson Signs With Victoria's Secret and Skechers Maria Palma July 18, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Classy Fashion Ad...Classy Angelina Jolie Maria Palma July 18, 2006 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,... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Prostitutes Turned Fashion Designers Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word-of-Mouth Marketing and Fashion Distribution Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jones Apparel Group Announces Q2 Results Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"The Chloe Bag" Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane von Furstenberg is the New CFDA President Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Shanghai Could Be A Tough Market For Fashion Houses Maria Palma July 16, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Infomat Listed Events for July and August Maria Palma July 16, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	The Five Fashion Myths For Men Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and....Starving People Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Waist Down" Comes to Los Angeles Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Marshall Field's Fans Protest Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Talbots Continues Growth Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul14	Just A Little Rant About Fashion TV Maria Palma July 14, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul13	Old Navy Exec Leaves - Here's My Reason Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Corporate Responsibility in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Project Runway 3 Recaps Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane Von Furstenberg vs. Joseph Abboud - Who Will Lead the Council of Fashion Designers of America? Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Abercrombie's June Sales Review Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anna Wintour - Skin of Steel Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Race of the High Heels Maria Palma July 11, 2006 This brings to mind the history of the high heel. Who could invent such a thing that causes so much pain for women? Continue Reading Posted at 8:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Timberland: A Company That Gets It Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Hunters" of the Fashion Blogosphere Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	A Word of Advice: Never Give Up Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrities and Fashion Marketing Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Crocs Have Run Amok! Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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 could possibly be so great... Continue Reading Posted at 2:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Elle MacPherson Becomes Executive Director of Hot Tuna Maria Palma July 10, 2006 Once a hot model plastered all over magazines such as Sports Illustrated and GQ, Elle MacPherson is making moves in the apparel industry. Not only does she have her own lingerie company, she is now the Executive Director of Hot... Continue Reading Posted at 12:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	"A Raccoon With A Heroin Addiction" Maria Palma July 9, 2006 This is what Holly Buchanan of Marketing To Women Online thinks of a model seen in a fashion ad. This brings up once again the lack of creativity in many of the marketing campaigns displayed in current fashion magazines. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Afghanistan Has A Fashion Show Maria Palma July 9, 2006 In a worn-torn country like Afghanistan, it can be difficult to think about anything more than trying to survive. However, Italian designer, Gabriella Ghidoni, along with an Afghan design partner are trying to change that. They hosted a fashion show... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The International Garment and Textile Fair Coming Soon Maria Palma July 9, 2006 As many of us are well aware, China probably is one of the leaders when it comes to manufacturing and exporting fashion goods to the U.S. and most of the world. "Made in China" is by far the three most... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York & Company (NWY) News and Review Maria Palma July 9, 2006 Did you know that New York and Company (aka NY & Co) has been around since 1918? It may not sound like a big deal, but in an industry where companies come and go, it's certainly an accomplishment. Upon learning... Continue Reading Posted at 7:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paris Haute Couture Week Autumn 2006/7 Maria Palma July 9, 2006 It's Paris Haute Couture Week for Autumn Winter 2006/7 and all the cool fashion has me wanting for summer to be over already.... Browsing through the reports at Vogue, I'm whisked away to the future where Karl Lagerfeld gives us... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Jason Wu Sets His Sights On the Fashion World Maria Palma July 8, 2006 At a very young age, Jason Wu is already climbing the fashion ranks and making his mark in an industry where many designers have put in tons more hours and years than he has and people still don’t know them.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 6	Neiman Marcus Set To Open "Cusp" Maria Palma July 6, 2006 I think that there are too many boutiques in this world. Not that I don't support someone and their dream of wanting a store of their own, but many of them just don't have "that thing" that urges you to... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Organic Cotton On the Rise Maria Palma July 6, 2006 According to an article at The Independent, it looks like organic cotton is starting to catch on in the fashion industry. I've talked about eco fashion before here and here. Pretty soon I'm sure everybody will be jumping on the... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Kors's Opinion Is Not the End All, Be All Maria Palma July 6, 2006 One of my favorite things to say is "You just never know what's going to happen...." When you're a fashion designer that has made it on a show like Project Runway, there's no telling what doors may open for you. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 5	There.com Hosts the "Fashion Challenge" Maria Palma July 5, 2006 First it was Second Life, now it's There.com - virtual places to dress your avatar and give yourself a makeover. In an effort to market the fashion side of their website, There.com is sponsoring a virtual runway show and contest... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Skulls? Ummm...They've Been Around For Awhile... Maria Palma July 5, 2006 An article at USAToday says that companies are capitalizing on the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel by coming out with skull-themed clothing. You can find skulls on everything from jewelry, t-shirts, and belts to dinner plates. As... Continue Reading Posted at 3:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bring Out the Tutu! Maria Palma July 5, 2006 I absolutely love ballet clothing. If I could I would walk around in a tutu and my ballet flats all day, I would. Therefore I am happy to see that ballet-inspired pieces have hit the runway. According to an article... Continue Reading Posted at 1:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 4	Old Navy Tests Higher Prices Maria Palma July 4, 2006 There's talk that Old Navy will be testing out higher price points to make up for lost sales since the end of last year. Big wigs at Gap Inc. are shaking in their suits trying to think of ways to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will The World Cup Hype Make You Wanna Buy This? Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I came across these Dolce and Gabanna briefs and ha ha ha ha ha.... I know that everybody has their eyes glued to the tube when it comes to the World Cup Soccer/Football/Futbol, but really, does it make you want... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Vanity Sizing" In the Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I just read this article about "size deception in fashion industry" and I just knew that this was happening! Here's a tidbit from the article: "Campaigner for a national standard of clothes sizes, Daisy Veitch, said incorrectly labelling clothes sizes... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madonna Too Old? Not! Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I would have to say, no, she is not too old. Madonna symbolizes the coming out of older women Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion As An Investment Maria Palma July 4, 2006 A friend and I recently went shopping and we noticed that our taste in clothing has changed since the carefree days of the 20's when the longetivity of a piece wasn't an issue. We found ourselves studying the stitching of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	Thoughts On Nicky Oppenheimer's Speech at the World Diamond Congress Maria Palma July 3, 2006 One of the contributors at the Pierce Mattie Public Relations blog shares a speech given by Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers at the World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv this past Wednesday. What stood out to me is this statement... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You A Small Business Person Or An Entrepreneur? Maria Palma July 3, 2006 A small business person in the fashion world would probably be somebody like me who is simply happy just doing what she loves - and if she makes money, great! But if not, that's ok too. However, money making is lovely! Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Japan's Fashion Week Making Headway Maria Palma July 3, 2006 I've always admired urban fashion in Japan. The Japanese have a way with adding their own twist to urban gear, whether it be striped leggings with sneakers or creatively accessorizing in color combinations that we generally don't see here in... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	American Apparel Enters Second Life Maria Palma July 3, 2006 Awhile ago I mentioned Second Life, a virtual playland where you can literally have a "second life" and make some money while you're at it. Many digital fashionistas have set up shop in Second Life and now the fashion retailer,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 2	Michael Wesetley's Creations Maria Palma July 2, 2006 In any business, especially the fashion business, you need a unique niche. If you're going to stand out from other fashion designers, there has to be something about your company that will make people stop and say, "Wow! What or... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pharrell Williams Causes Drama For Louis Vuitton Maria Palma July 2, 2006 When you become the face of any big fashion house, you tend to become "property" of that company and all actions are scrutinized to the third degree. As is the case with Pharrell Williams who has (or had!) a campaign... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 1	The Consequence of Poor Marketing in Fashion Maria Palma July 1, 2006 This is just my humble opinion, but when a company has a poor marketing or advertising strategy then it most likely will not succeed in business, right? So when I read about Charlotte Russe selling their Rampage Stores to Forever... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Jul31	FJ Benjamin and The Gap Inc. Team Up Maria Palma July 31, 2006 Know More: Fashion News, TheRunwayScoop.com/Google 2.0, TheRunwayScoop.com/Google 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. Posted at 11:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul31	No Sewing Robots! Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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? Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kenneth Cole Goes One-and-One With Buyers Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	True Religion's WOM Advertising and News Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chinese Laundry Gets a Makeover Maria Palma July 31, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul30	Milestones and Thank You's Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Najwa Moses...She's a Styleaholic! Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jane Magazine Starts "The Weekly Pitchfest" Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips To Resist Impulse Buying Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Barbie Auction Maria Palma July 30, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul29	Thoughts and Links on Fashion Photography Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Guess? Inc. Is Making a Comeback Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Fashion Copyright Issue is Debated Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Payless ShoeSource, Inc.: Making the $12 Shoe Look Like a $20 Shoe Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fall Fashion 2006: Anything Goes Maria Palma July 29, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul28	Tim Gunn On the Fashion Scene in NYC Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Just Say No to Lace Gloves and Stirrup Pants Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	“Shoes: Innovations at Your Feet” Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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.... Continue Reading Posted at 8:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chico's FAS, Inc. Stock Takes a Plunge Maria Palma July 28, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:39 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul27	Anti-Cellulite Shoes? Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Elizabeth Hurley the "New Face" For Jordache Jeans Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Macy's in Chicago Will Feature Indie Designers Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are We Nothing If We Don't Have That Bag? Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Liz Claiborne, Inc. Expands Its Juicy Stores Maria Palma July 27, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul25	Big Fashion Event Brings in Millions in Ad Revenue Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Thoughts on Short Models Maria Palma July 25, 2006 Now the question is, how do we change the way the "marketplace" thinks? Continue Reading Posted at 5:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Music and Fashion Meet Once Again Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Versace Is Listening! Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 12:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How To Survive in Today's Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 25, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:41 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul24	Innovation in the Fashion Industry or DUH! You'll Stand Out if You're Different! Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	A New Idea for a Reality/Modeling Show Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paolo Maldini for H&M Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Macy's A Reality Show? Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wal Mart Stores Inc. Steps Up Their Game Maria Palma July 24, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul22	The "Me Too" People and Contributions Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Temperley London, Gucci, and Partnerships Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:03 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Darting Eyes" Spell Trouble For Noelle Wong Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rachel Roy Receives "Outstanding Contribution to Fashion" Maria Palma July 22, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul21	Nick Verreos in San Diego! Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Making Things" - What the Industry Is All About Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	An Interview With Tenika Davis Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fall 2006 Children's Apparel Trends Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 1:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pregnant Linda Evangelista Makes the Front Cover of Vogue Maria Palma July 21, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul20	Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. Reports Q3 2006 Earnings Maria Palma July 20, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	H&M Takes New York By Storm Maria Palma July 20, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul19	Procter and Gamble Shuts Down Rochas Maria Palma July 19, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Saks Looking For A Buyer? Maria Palma July 19, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul18	Ashlee Simpson Signs With Victoria's Secret and Skechers Maria Palma July 18, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Classy Fashion Ad...Classy Angelina Jolie Maria Palma July 18, 2006 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,... Continue Reading Posted at 10:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul17	Prostitutes Turned Fashion Designers Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word-of-Mouth Marketing and Fashion Distribution Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jones Apparel Group Announces Q2 Results Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 3:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"The Chloe Bag" Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane von Furstenberg is the New CFDA President Maria Palma July 17, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul16	Shanghai Could Be A Tough Market For Fashion Houses Maria Palma July 16, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Infomat Listed Events for July and August Maria Palma July 16, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 6:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul15	The Five Fashion Myths For Men Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and....Starving People Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Waist Down" Comes to Los Angeles Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Marshall Field's Fans Protest Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 7:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Talbots Continues Growth Maria Palma July 15, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul14	Just A Little Rant About Fashion TV Maria Palma July 14, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul13	Old Navy Exec Leaves - Here's My Reason Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Corporate Responsibility in the Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Project Runway 3 Recaps Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 8:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diane Von Furstenberg vs. Joseph Abboud - Who Will Lead the Council of Fashion Designers of America? Maria Palma July 13, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul11	Abercrombie's June Sales Review Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Anna Wintour - Skin of Steel Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 9:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Race of the High Heels Maria Palma July 11, 2006 This brings to mind the history of the high heel. Who could invent such a thing that causes so much pain for women? Continue Reading Posted at 8:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Timberland: A Company That Gets It Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 2:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The "Hunters" of the Fashion Blogosphere Maria Palma July 11, 2006 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. ... Continue Reading Posted at 11:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul10	A Word of Advice: Never Give Up Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 5:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrities and Fashion Marketing Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Crocs Have Run Amok! Maria Palma July 10, 2006 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 could possibly be so great... Continue Reading Posted at 2:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Elle MacPherson Becomes Executive Director of Hot Tuna Maria Palma July 10, 2006 Once a hot model plastered all over magazines such as Sports Illustrated and GQ, Elle MacPherson is making moves in the apparel industry. Not only does she have her own lingerie company, she is now the Executive Director of Hot... Continue Reading Posted at 12:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 9	"A Raccoon With A Heroin Addiction" Maria Palma July 9, 2006 This is what Holly Buchanan of Marketing To Women Online thinks of a model seen in a fashion ad. This brings up once again the lack of creativity in many of the marketing campaigns displayed in current fashion magazines. I... Continue Reading Posted at 11:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Afghanistan Has A Fashion Show Maria Palma July 9, 2006 In a worn-torn country like Afghanistan, it can be difficult to think about anything more than trying to survive. However, Italian designer, Gabriella Ghidoni, along with an Afghan design partner are trying to change that. They hosted a fashion show... Continue Reading Posted at 11:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The International Garment and Textile Fair Coming Soon Maria Palma July 9, 2006 As many of us are well aware, China probably is one of the leaders when it comes to manufacturing and exporting fashion goods to the U.S. and most of the world. "Made in China" is by far the three most... Continue Reading Posted at 8:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New York & Company (NWY) News and Review Maria Palma July 9, 2006 Did you know that New York and Company (aka NY & Co) has been around since 1918? It may not sound like a big deal, but in an industry where companies come and go, it's certainly an accomplishment. Upon learning... Continue Reading Posted at 7:05 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Paris Haute Couture Week Autumn 2006/7 Maria Palma July 9, 2006 It's Paris Haute Couture Week for Autumn Winter 2006/7 and all the cool fashion has me wanting for summer to be over already.... Browsing through the reports at Vogue, I'm whisked away to the future where Karl Lagerfeld gives us... Continue Reading Posted at 6:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 8	Jason Wu Sets His Sights On the Fashion World Maria Palma July 8, 2006 At a very young age, Jason Wu is already climbing the fashion ranks and making his mark in an industry where many designers have put in tons more hours and years than he has and people still don’t know them.... Continue Reading Posted at 11:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 6	Neiman Marcus Set To Open "Cusp" Maria Palma July 6, 2006 I think that there are too many boutiques in this world. Not that I don't support someone and their dream of wanting a store of their own, but many of them just don't have "that thing" that urges you to... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Organic Cotton On the Rise Maria Palma July 6, 2006 According to an article at The Independent, it looks like organic cotton is starting to catch on in the fashion industry. I've talked about eco fashion before here and here. Pretty soon I'm sure everybody will be jumping on the... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Michael Kors's Opinion Is Not the End All, Be All Maria Palma July 6, 2006 One of my favorite things to say is "You just never know what's going to happen...." When you're a fashion designer that has made it on a show like Project Runway, there's no telling what doors may open for you. ... Continue Reading Posted at 2:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 5	There.com Hosts the "Fashion Challenge" Maria Palma July 5, 2006 First it was Second Life, now it's There.com - virtual places to dress your avatar and give yourself a makeover. In an effort to market the fashion side of their website, There.com is sponsoring a virtual runway show and contest... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Skulls? Ummm...They've Been Around For Awhile... Maria Palma July 5, 2006 An article at USAToday says that companies are capitalizing on the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel by coming out with skull-themed clothing. You can find skulls on everything from jewelry, t-shirts, and belts to dinner plates. As... Continue Reading Posted at 3:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bring Out the Tutu! Maria Palma July 5, 2006 I absolutely love ballet clothing. If I could I would walk around in a tutu and my ballet flats all day, I would. Therefore I am happy to see that ballet-inspired pieces have hit the runway. According to an article... Continue Reading Posted at 1:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 4	Old Navy Tests Higher Prices Maria Palma July 4, 2006 There's talk that Old Navy will be testing out higher price points to make up for lost sales since the end of last year. Big wigs at Gap Inc. are shaking in their suits trying to think of ways to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will The World Cup Hype Make You Wanna Buy This? Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I came across these Dolce and Gabanna briefs and ha ha ha ha ha.... I know that everybody has their eyes glued to the tube when it comes to the World Cup Soccer/Football/Futbol, but really, does it make you want... Continue Reading Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Vanity Sizing" In the Fashion Industry Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I just read this article about "size deception in fashion industry" and I just knew that this was happening! Here's a tidbit from the article: "Campaigner for a national standard of clothes sizes, Daisy Veitch, said incorrectly labelling clothes sizes... Continue Reading Posted at 9:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Madonna Too Old? Not! Maria Palma July 4, 2006 I would have to say, no, she is not too old. Madonna symbolizes the coming out of older women Continue Reading Posted at 9:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Fashion As An Investment Maria Palma July 4, 2006 A friend and I recently went shopping and we noticed that our taste in clothing has changed since the carefree days of the 20's when the longetivity of a piece wasn't an issue. We found ourselves studying the stitching of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 3	Thoughts On Nicky Oppenheimer's Speech at the World Diamond Congress Maria Palma July 3, 2006 One of the contributors at the Pierce Mattie Public Relations blog shares a speech given by Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers at the World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv this past Wednesday. What stood out to me is this statement... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Are You A Small Business Person Or An Entrepreneur? Maria Palma July 3, 2006 A small business person in the fashion world would probably be somebody like me who is simply happy just doing what she loves - and if she makes money, great! But if not, that's ok too. However, money making is lovely! Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Japan's Fashion Week Making Headway Maria Palma July 3, 2006 I've always admired urban fashion in Japan. The Japanese have a way with adding their own twist to urban gear, whether it be striped leggings with sneakers or creatively accessorizing in color combinations that we generally don't see here in... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	American Apparel Enters Second Life Maria Palma July 3, 2006 Awhile ago I mentioned Second Life, a virtual playland where you can literally have a "second life" and make some money while you're at it. Many digital fashionistas have set up shop in Second Life and now the fashion retailer,... Continue Reading Posted at 2:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 2	Michael Wesetley's Creations Maria Palma July 2, 2006 In any business, especially the fashion business, you need a unique niche. If you're going to stand out from other fashion designers, there has to be something about your company that will make people stop and say, "Wow! What or... Continue Reading Posted at 11:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pharrell Williams Causes Drama For Louis Vuitton Maria Palma July 2, 2006 When you become the face of any big fashion house, you tend to become "property" of that company and all actions are scrutinized to the third degree. As is the case with Pharrell Williams who has (or had!) a campaign... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jul 1	The Consequence of Poor Marketing in Fashion Maria Palma July 1, 2006 This is just my humble opinion, but when a company has a poor marketing or advertising strategy then it most likely will not succeed in business, right? So when I read about Charlotte Russe selling their Rampage Stores to Forever... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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