| New Distribution Strategy for Liz Claiborne The retailer said that its apparel line would be sold exclusively at J.C. Penney stores. It also said it expects a profit from its Liz Claiborne wholesale brands in 2010. nytimes.com |
Ties that bind: resurgence of a formal look The recession is being credited with the return of the necktie, with one retailer reporting sales up by 25 per cent.Menswear experts said ties were a colourful way to lift business looks during troubled times and suggested professionals... nzherald.co.nz |
House of Carven Gets a Makeover The designer Guillaume Henry is positioning the Paris fashion house to appeal to the young, sleek and chic. nytimes.com |
Ryall style tops Parliament poll When the word "fashionable" comes to mind, few people would expect it to be followed by "Member of Parliament".But Wellington student Nicola Wood hopes to change that through a blog rating the daily dress of those in the house."I'm... nzherald.co.nz |
New kids on the block MAAIKE Abby van Schreven and Emilie Pullar are Maaike, a new Auckland based label they launched in March. Pullar (25) and van Schreven (24) studied fashion design in Christchurch and Dunedin respectively, met while working in... nzherald.co.nz |