Retail Scene Dismal in U.K.; Rihanna Most Stylish of 2008?
Also, Macy's and FAO Schwarz plan to combine, and P. Diddy thinks the inauguration is like Bungalow 8.
Posted 12/09/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Stores Are Mobbed, But Business Is Slow; Nigel Barker Has a Baby
Also, French 'Vogue' will reportedly dedicate an entire issue to Lara Stone, and Roisin Murphy preps for her couture runway debut.
Posted 12/08/08 in The Cut
'Tis the Season to Be Broke
Abercrombie Refuses to Discount, Stock Plunges
Unlike stores like American Eagle, Abercrombie is not lowering prices to get consumers to spend, and they're paying for it.
Posted 11/17/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
October Retail-Sales Drop Worst Since ‘92; Prada Launches Cheaper Bags
Also, sales of men's dress shirts plummet and the Obedient Sons label is inspired by a polygamist.
Posted 11/10/08 in The Cut
Coming Attractions
Forever 21 to Conquer Times Square
The fast-fashion retailer plans to open a mammoth flagship — which is either fabulous or frightening, depending on how you look at it.
Economy Forces Retailers to Cut Spring Orders
Most are cutting by 10 or 15 percent. Designers are also cutting costs.
Posted 10/17/08 in The Cut
Mind the Gap
Gap Trying to Make Money by Closing U.S. Stores, Expanding East
They announced this in a meeting yesterday held to convince investors they plan to start making money soon.
Posted 09/18/08 in The Cut
TopshopWatch
Bloody Hell: Topshop Opening Pushed Back to MARCH
Sir Philip Green says construction on the store has been a "logistical nightmare." Boo.
Posted 09/16/08 in The Cut
Luxury Will Never Die
Clothing Retailers Fret About the Wall Street Crash, Jewelers Sit Pretty
Companies like Saks and Missoni are freaking out about Wall Street, but high-end jewelers aren't worried at all.
Posted 09/10/08 in The Cut
TopshopWatch
Topshop Soho Remains in Sad Fantasy Stages
The opening has been delayed, but the situation looks worse than we thought.
Posted 09/05/08 in The Cut
First Looks
Exclusive First Look: Inside Colette x Gap
With less than 24 hours to go till Colette x Gap opens, we thought we'd swing by for a peek inside.
Posted 09/04/08 in The Cut
TopshopWatch
Topshop Pushes Back Opening But Will Launch U.S. Website Soon
Topshop's Soho store probably won't open until November, but its U.S. site launches in less than a week
Posted 09/04/08 in The Cut
Shopaholic
At Thom Browne, a Tough Look to Pull Off
In a trip to the designer's store, the 'Times' "Critical Shopper" finds that he feels a little inadequate.
Posted 08/21/08 in The Cut
Passing Judgment
If Patrick Robinson Made the Gap So Great, Why Does No One Shop There?
We paid a long-overdue visit to the store to find out.
Posted 08/15/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Steven Alan Opens in Brooklyn Tomorrow; ‘Gossip Girl’ Mannequins Imminent
Also Doutzen Kroes's new Victoria's Secret ad is out and Chanel Iman might have a new beau.
Posted 08/14/08 in The Cut
First Responders
Live From the Barneys Warehouse Sale!
We're in Chelsea, reporting live from the most wonderful melee of them all.
Posted 08/12/08 in The Cut
Run Through
A Peek at Comme des Garçons’ H&M Line
It includes tailored deconstructed jackets, baggy shorts, and stretch wool skirts. And we have a picture!
Posted 08/12/08 in The Cut
Loose Threads
Zara Is World’s Largest Retailer; Kate Moss to Wed in Ireland?
Also, Tiffany's appeals the eBay case ruling, and Du Juan is the first Chinese model to bear the Olympic torch.
Posted 08/11/08 in The Cut
Fashion Calendar
More Markdowns at Tracy Reese; 50 Percent Off Aquascutum
Plus, online sales from Mike & Chris, Geren Ford, Vegas & Mia — and Lauren Merkin starts tomorrow.
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