| Gentry Points IN-STORE F. M. ALLEN Those in the know call Franklin, Tenn., just outside Nashville, the “Malibu of Tennessee.” A small city with a lot of spending power thanks to locals with names like Keith, Nicole and Wynonna Franklin recently got a boost with the arrival of Will Woods’s men’s-wear shop F. M. Allen. (He also has a New York store.) Woods calls the brand “rugged yet elegant,” just right for the genteel country life. RIMA SUQI. travel.nytimes.com |
Beverly Hills disowns Miss California contestant BEVERLY HILLS, California - The mayor of Beverly Hills is outraged over a Miss USA contestant who spoke out against same-sex marriage and said she represented the city in the pageant.In a statement yesterday, Mayor Nancy Krasne... nzherald.co.nz |
Isabella Blow's Exceptional Style Up for Sale The passionate collaboration between Isabella Blow and Alexander McQueen will be immortalized in September, when Christie's puts her extraordinary wardrobe up for auction. nytimes.com |
Sales and Store Openings for Aug. 12 to 22 Sales and store openings for Aug. 12 to 22, and details on Fashion’s Night Out, scheduled for Sept. 10. nytimes.com |
UK fashion company wins brand battle with Lacoste A British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste, in a significant case that gives hope to smaller companies facing legal challenges from big corporates with deep pockets.Lacoste... nzherald.co.nz |