Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is set to become the next global market opportunity for luxury brands with the launch of an exclusive new shopping mall in the city promising to attract discerning consumers from across the Caucasus region. Located in Baku city, Port Baku has been designed by leading British architects Broadway Malayan, and is scheduled to open in the spring of 2014.
This fall, Macy's will once again invite America to THINK PINK in an effort to draw attention, heighten awareness and raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month of October, women - survivors and those affected by the disease - will have the opportunity to salute Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and look good while doing good with commemorative pink product from an array of fashion, cosmetics brands and home merchandise.
Saks Incorporated's (NYSE: SKS) Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced today that it plans to open its doors to the newly relocated store at Potomac Mills in Woodridge, VA on Thursday, October 3. The new store with approximately 30,000 square feet has been renovated and modeled with an open layout in a loft-like boutique-style space, and will be situated at a prominent location in the outlet mall. With over 800 designer labels and the season's latest styles, shoppers will be able to enjoy a luxurious fashion destination with quality products at an extraordinary value.
Allison Allison Allison. You are so gorgeous and I love your chic, classic fashion sense. But, and I am so sorry there is a but, I find this Ralph Lauren dress to be almost too simple. Do I think she looks beautiful? Yes. Is the dress stunning in it's simplicity? Yes. That's not my issue. It's her styling.
All of the winners have been announced, the celebrating is over and now its time to get to business: the best dressed women of The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards! Let's be real, a lot of people tune in to just see the pretty dresses. Last night's red carpet was no exception!
Ralph Lauren Corporation announced plans to introduce changes to its leadership team and to create an Office of the Chairman, led by Ralph Lauren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, and including Roger Farah, Jackwyn Nemerov and Christopher Peterson. Roger Farah, currently President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will become Executive Vice Chairman. Jackwyn Nemerov, currently Executive Vice President (EVP), will become President and COO. Christopher Peterson, currently Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will become Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in addition to his role as CFO. The Office of the Chairman is being created to enhance the Company's ability to support the growth of the business in an increasingly complex global environment and capitalize on new business opportunities. Mr. Farah, Ms. Nemerov and Mr. Peterson will report directly to Mr. Lauren. The changes will be effective as of November 1, 2013, allowing for a smooth transition period.
Macy's announced an effort to grow its market share in active wear and to strengthen its appeal to the Millennial customer with an expansion of its athletic apparel assortment, which will include Nike, The North Face, Under Armour, Calvin Klein Performance and Ideology, to more stores this fall and the addition of Helly Hansen in select locations. This aggressive expansion of active follows the retailer's announcement of its relationship with Finish Line last fall, as well as with team sport experts, LIDS, announced last month. In a continuation of the retailer's Millennial strategy to attract a new generation of customers looking for trend, style and value, Macy's will begin rolling out new product for men, women and kids to stores and on macys.com this month.
Robert Graham announced it has signed a new lease agreement to open its first New York City branded retail store at 380 Bleecker Street. The store will carry the complete range of Robert Graham collection, including men's sportswear, premium denim, furnishings, accessories, outerwear, and women's sportswear.
Oxygen Media announced that supermodels Anne V and Lydia Hearst will join worldwide icon and executive producer Naomi Campbell as supermodel coaches on the sophomore season of critically acclaimed modeling competition series 'The Face.'
Dee & Tommy Hilfiger are featured on the cover of Haute Living's New York Fashion Issue. The couple discusses the ins and outs of building a successful fashion empire, while renovating two homes and raising a toddler.
The 5th Avenue Theatre welcomes Patrick Harrison back to Seattle as the organization's new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Harrison's appointment concludes an international search for a seasoned professional in the world of arts and entertainment marketing. In this position, Harrison will oversee the entire marketing and customer service arm of the organization including subscription campaigns, single ticket sales, public relations, telemarketing, customer service, and other special projects.
Robert Graham has signed a new lease agreement to open a branded retail store featuring the full Robert Graham collection in The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The store will carry the complete range of Robert Graham, including men's sportswear, premium denim, furnishings, accessories, outerwear, and women's sportswear.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced that it plans to officially unveil its newly renovated store in Sunrise, FL, on Friday, August 23 at the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. The approximately 40,000-sq.-ft. store will be a Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH flagship and is considered to be one of the largest in the portfolio. The store is renovated in the company's innovative 'luxury in a loft' store design and will have exclusive merchandise and services.
Catalog Spree, the personal digital mall that lets consumers browse, discover and shop their favorite retail brands, added lookbooks for Kenneth Cole, Original Penguin, Perry Ellis, Thomas Pink, and more to the men's section of its mobile shopping app. In addition to new brands, Catalog Spree also launched a series of themed, curated lookbooks such as 'Weekend Wear,' 'At the Office' and 'Activewear.' Each themed lookbook features multiple brands to help men shop as efficiently as possible without having to leave the house - or the couch!
Claudio Del Vecchio, Chairman & CEO, Brooks Brothers Group, Inc. announced that Vivien Kronengold has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Kronengold will be responsible for leading the company's global marketing strategy, and will oversee all areas of marketing communications, including: Brand advertising, creative, digital & social media, direct, visual merchandising, public relations and events.
Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that David Lauren, Executive Vice President of Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications for the Ralph Lauren Corporation, has joined the Board of Directors. David Lauren's election to the Board brings the number of Directors on the Company's Board to thirteen.
Trina Turk announced the collaborative partnership with Manhattan Beachwear, Inc. to design, manufacture, market and distribute the first exclusive Trina Turk activewear collection. The collection, named Trina Turk Recreation, will debut the Resort 2014 collection at Magic. Other collections are scheduled for Spring and Summer 2014.
Rachel Zoe's Zoe Media Group has named Tom Balamaci as general manager, Megan Gustashaw as editorial director and Andrea Sexton and Julie Jakoubek as digital sales directors. Gustashaw previously worked at Glamour, Ralph Lauren and PopSugar, and will be able to amplify The Zoe Report's shopping content in a visual format, as well as expand into original reporting and photography with contributions from RZ Studio and the Rachel Zoe Collection team.
Just over a year after construction began, Toronto Premium Outlets opened this morning amid fanfare and unprecedented crowds.
Club Monaco launched their first footwear line featuring 18 styles, six of which are through their partnership with Loeffler Randall. The shoes are all made in Italy and are priced accordingly. They expensive new collection ranges from $198 to $395.
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