Monthly Archives: August 2009

Economic Marketplace: Fighting Back With Fashion

Contemporary firms are battling business blues with forward items while reining in costs.

Gucci’s Snowman to Aid UNICEF

Finding a new theme for Gucci?s UNICEF holiday campaign seems to stimulate Frida Giannini as much as designing a new bag.

Swimwear Market: Floating New Ideas

Swimwear brands leverage their resources and creativity to boost the swim markets.

Women’s Sportswear: Quick-Change Artists

Sportswear and ready-to-wear labels find a new business tack.

Inspired Sportswear: Magic Youth

Magic is showcasing its younger, more directional side with a sharper focus on attracting premium sportswear and progressive streetwear labels.

Factory Girl: Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis talks to WWD about playing a sexy scam artist in Mike Judge's latest film.

New Neighborhood Joint on the LES

The National opened to little fanfare, but there's a lot going on in the kitchen.

Postcard: Michael Kors’ South Africa

The designer shops and goes on safaris in South Africa.

Children’s Great Event Shoe Show Preview

Show organizer Allen Blum talks about what's on tap for the September show.

FFANY to Leave Dates Intact

The group's board will move forward with planned schedule for next three years.