Holiday Fashions on a Tight Budget

One of the best things about the holiday season is that you get to break out of your regular routine to take time with family and friends.  From traveling and parties to sightseeing and just “hanging out,” it’s a fun, memory-building time of year.
But it can also be very expensive – particularly if you want [...]

Luxury Market Weakening In Japan

Japan, one of the “last frontiers” of great luxury, has many designer brands worried, according to a report on WWD.com.  Between the weakened yen and the growing interest in other ways to spend discretionary income — like home decor and travel, for example — many luxury brands, like Chanel and Louis Vuitton, are worried about ”contained” growth rather than anticipating [...]

Sarah Ferguson Launches Jewelry Line

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, had collaborated with K&G Creations of Bacon Raton, FL, to launch two jewelry lines.  The classic and Deco designs mix 14 and 18-karat white and yellow gold with a variety of materials including quartz, pearls, and Moissanite, and will be sold at department stores like Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and [...]

Stanley Marcus Saw the Future

Do you know the story of Neiman Marcus?
Herbert and Carrie Marcus were brother and sister, and they sold ready-to-wear and made-to-order clothes at different shops in Dallas in the early 1900’s.  They were both very good at what they did (21 year-old Carrie’s commissions were $100 a week when the average professional made about $40 a week), [...]

Saks Fifth Avenue to Reopen in New Orleans

After being looted and damaged by fire in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Saks Fifth Avenue is set to reopen on Canal Street in New Orleans this month, just in time for the holiday season.  While Macy’s and Lord & Taylor chose to permanently close their doors in the area, Saks opted to put their faith in [...]

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