Ralph Lauren News

Banana Republic announced that Simon Kneen, Creative Director and Executive Vice President, Design, has been awarded a Doctor of Arts honoris causa from Kingston University in London, United Kingdom. A Kingston University graduate, Kneen was nominated and awarded for his 30-year commitment and success in the fashion and design industry. Kneen will accept this prestigious award at an honorary commencement ceremony on April 8, 2013 at the Rose Theatre in the heart of Kingston upon Thames.

BIO. presents CITIZEN HEARST, a new documentary exploring the story of William Randolph Hearst and one of America's best-known companies. The compelling and dramatic story premieres Tuesday, April 23at 8PM ET.

CITIZEN HEARTS, a documentary about one of the most famous media empires and its controversial leader -William Randolph Hearst- arrives on DVD May 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, under license from A+E Networks Consumer Products.

In total, 24 million viewers tuned into "Downton Abbey, Season 3" over its seven-week run - a 7 million-viewer increase from Season 2 - making it the highest-rated PBS drama of all time.

As part of an expansion project currently underway at JFK International Airport Terminal 4, a joint venture led by premier travel retailer Hudson Group will be implementing a dynamic new concessions program to enhance the shopping experience for millions of travelers at JFK's Terminal 4. The program includes five new specialty shops featuring fashion icons Michael Kors, Coach, Thomas Pink, Solstice and Victoria's Secret and seven new Hudson travel essentials stores, as well as a Discover New York souvenir shop. The stores will open in three phases between May and October of this year.

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning today, March 11 in multiple cities, including New York and Los Angeles.

Gulfshore Playhouse has produced good shows, great shows and shows I wasn't quite a fan of. Now, with 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' Kristen Coury finds herself in a different place entirely. 'Earnest' is amazing. I absolutely don't care if you hate Oscar Wilde. This will be the best two and a half hours of your life. Cucumber sandwiches not included. I don't like cucumber sandwiches anyway.

Via Spiga announced the debut of its Spring 2013 Collection advertising campaign shot by photographer Nick Knight, who was recently named creative consultant for The Metropolitan Museum of Art's upcoming Costume Institute exhibition. Spring 2013 marks the second collection of women's footwear designed by Via Spiga's creative director, Edmundo Castillo.

Michael Kors tops the list of the most-sought-after American fashion brand on the Internet, according to Digital Luxury Group, which creates market intelligence for luxury brands.

Eric Cooper, Chief Designer of ECF PERFORMANCE, just unveiled his highly anticipated line of urban luxury active wear and accessories. The collection, an impeccable stylized blend of workout gear, is now available on the newly launched e-commerce site http://shop.ecfperformance.com/. This 5-piece line features the 'Power Suit,' a highly stylized track suit with matching coordinates, constructed from a luxurious 4-way stretch micro knit that delivers state of the art moisture-wicking, wind resistance, and blocks and absorbs harmful U.V. rays. Cooper, who has an impressive career in retail, fitness and design, created the line with the objective of bridging the fashion gap between active and social lifestyles with innovation and panache.

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning March 11 in multiple cities, including New York and Los Angeles.

Cache, Inc., a specialty chain of women's apparel stores, announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jay Margolis as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cache. Concurrent with this appointment, Thomas Reinckens will step down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Cache.

Retailer Saks Incorporated (“Saks” or the “Company”) announced that Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, 66, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective today. He also will serve on the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees of the Company's Board of Directors.

The Jones Group Inc. ('Jones,' the 'Company') has appointed Joseph Stafiniak to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Merchandising of Nine West, effective immediately. In this role, Stafiniak will operate as the lead merchant for Nine West overseeing merchandising strategies and the execution of product to meet the expanding needs of the brand's global business. He will report to Kathy Nedorostek, Group President of Global Footwear and Accessories.

The holidays have wrapped but party season in D.C. is just beginning. The Presidential Inauguration is right around the corner and with the official swearing-in ceremony also comes an evening of glamour and style. Nordstrom has everything you need to prepare for a night that will be talked about for (at least four) years to come.

Downton Abbey's third season finally premiered Sunday night stateside, and I for one was thrilled to watch. Everyone has been swept up in Downton fever lately, including designer Ralph Lauren.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Atlanta in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Jessica Chastain is giving us glamour with a capitol 'G' as she leaves the Walter Kerr Theatre in NYC. To many, the Hollywood star seems to have come out of nowhere and in a short time has made a splash both on the big screen and in the fashion world. What most don't know is that Chastain has been here all along, working and honing both her craft and her eye for fashion.

Fashion Delivers is hosting a pop-up shot this weekend on Staten Island for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. WWD reports that it will be set up like a tradeshow, with over a million dollars worth of merchandise being donated from contributors including Ralph Lauren and Aéropostale.

Adam Clemens of Westport and Carole Hochman of Manhattan were elected members of the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse during 2012.