Oscar de la Renta Considers a Sale With Rothschild: Sources

Oscar de la Renta — one of America’s most iconic designer labels that has dressed numerous first ladies, celebrities, socialites and been there when many brides have said “I do” — is now considering making its own connection.  Three sources said the company is working with the European investment bank Rothschild & Co., fielding interest … Read more

Stan Herman Spells Out a Life Well-lived – WWD

“I’m a good lesson in aging. They should stick a needle in and take the serum out.” At 95, fashion designer Stan Herman wasn’t overstating the fact, during a “Fashion Icons” conversation with Fern Mallis at 92NY on Tuesday night. He explained, “I still think like a young person. I just don’t look like a … Read more

Former Saks Fifth Avenue Executive, Social Activist Doris Yaffe Dies – WWD

A celebration of life is being planned for Doris Yaffe, a former Saks Fifth Avenue executive who wove activism into her work decades before it was fashionable to do so. Yaffe, 94, died of natural causes in her Lewis Wharf apartment in Boston on Dec. 7, according to Jacob Abrams, Yaffe’s great nephew. As much … Read more