Month: December 2016

  • Kate Spade exploring sale: WSJ

    Shares of Kate Spade, which had a market value of $1.86 billion as of Tuesday's close, were up 16 percent at $16.83 after being halted twice. Hedge fund Caerus Investors said last month that the company would make a great acquisition candidate as its stock was trading at a discount to its peers. Sales of…

  • Is Victoria Beckham set to receive an OBE?

    British designer Victoria Beckham is allegedly set to receive an OBE for her services to the fashion industry and for her charity work. In 2011, she introduced a secondary, lower-priced line, called 'Victoria by Victoria Beckham', and November of that year saw her win 'Best Designer Brand' at the British Fashion Awards. Prior to launching…

  • Levi’s and clutch bags: Amazon’s festive fashion best sellers

    The Kate Spade Cedar Street Cami comes in multiple vibrant hues, and can also be used as a clutch, thanks to its removable gold hardware strap. Meanwhile, it was Stila's 'Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner', L'Occitane's 'Shea Butter Hand Cream' and BaBylissPRO's 'Ceramix Xtreme Dryer' that sold the most units in the retailer's…

  • Kate Hudson’s Fabletics plans US expansion

    Kate Hudson has big plans for her fashion fitness brand Fabletics in 2017. The first new store to open will be in Frisco, Texas, in March, followed by Indianapolis, Indiana. Stores will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, from July.

  • Debbie Harry to design fashion line for Obey

    Debbie Harry is working on a fashion collaboration with contemporary artist Shepard Fairey. The Blondie frontwoman, famous as much for her music as for her punk-infused style, is teaming up with Fairey on a fall 2017 collection for his label Obey, WWD reports. Obey was founded by Fairey in 2011 and is known for its…

  • Fashion collaborations to watch out for in 2017

    From Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger to Rihanna and Manolo Blahnik, 2016 was a generous year when it came to high-profile fashion collaborations. Supermodel of the moment Bella Hadid is working on her debut jewelry collection with LA brand Chrome Hearts. Details are being kept strictly under wraps, and an official release date has yet…

  • Michelle Obama loved fashion and the fashion world loved her

    NEW YORK (AP) — The morning after Michelle Obama's big speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2012, in which she argued passionately for a second term for her husband, designer Tracy Reese's phone was ringing. And ringing.

  • Rachel Comey is the latest designer to present her next collection in LA

    Rachel Comey has confirmed she will present her next fashion show in Los Angeles, reports WWD. The New York-based designer has said she wantsto to connect with her clients in Los Angeles, and the local and international fashion communities. Comey follows fellow designers Rachel Zoe, Rebecca Minkoff, and Tommy Hilfiger in heading to LA, with Tom Ford…

  • Chanel to show next cruise collection in Paris

    Chanel has confirmed that the next cruise collection from the design house will be shown in Paris reports WWD. The cruise collection has recently been shown outside of Paris in Seoul and Havana, with the Métiers d'Art collection travelling to Dallas, Edinburgh and Salzburg in the past.

  • Last-minute outfit ideas for Holiday 2016

    In the last-minute hunt for gifts, outfit ideas may be the last thing on your mind this Holiday season. It's all about finding the right balance, nodding to the festive season while not looking out of place among guests. The Holiday season is synonymous with glitter, shiny metallics and lamé fabrics.