Early last month, Sen. Bernie Sanders put out a call for a national four-day workweek. In an op-ed column on CNN.com, Sanders wrote “that despite massive growth in technology and skyrocketing worker productivity, millions of Americans are working longer hours for lower wages. In fact, 40 percent of employees in the United States are working … Read more
Ralph Lauren’s runway bow is one of the most eagerly awaited in the fashion business, number one to see what he is wearing, and number two to see how warmly he acknowledges his family, always his most enthusiastic cheering section. On Monday night, everyone felt like family at his offices at 650 Madison where the … Read more
The 2024 Femmy Awards, presented by The Underfashion Club, the intimate apparel industry charitable organization dedicated to education, has scheduled its annual event for Aug. 6 once again at Cipriani 42nd Street. Honorees include Commando, Eberjey, Regina Miracle, Vanity Fair and Mayur Vansia, director of innovation at Victoria’s Secret. Commando will win for “Brand Evolution,” … Read more
While Kearney’s latest Consumer Stress Index report shows less overall stress as compared to the prior quarter, the report’s authors say it is important to understand the nuances at play that create stress. These include geopolitical events, climate change, housing prices and elections, among other factors. The report pinpoints the media as a trigger in … Read more
Promise Project’s annual spring fundraiser, “Beautiful Promise,” will take place May 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 123 West 18th Street in New York. This year, Promise Project will honor Assemblyman Robert Carroll, the leading literacy advocate in the New York State Legislature. Once again, emcee WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter will … Read more
California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle is front and center at the gorgeous Ozma store now open in Los Angeles‘ Frogtown neighborhood. Ozma founder Heidi Baker spent seven years as global senior designer at Levi Strauss & Co. before leaving to set on her own path in fashion, launching her business in 2015, focusing on sustainably sourced and … Read more
California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle is front and center at the gorgeous Ozma store now open in Los Angeles‘ Frogtown neighborhood. Ozma founder Heidi Baker spent seven years as global senior designer at Levi Strauss & Co. before leaving to set on her own path in fashion, launching her business in 2015, focusing on sustainably sourced and … Read more
Camilla is making waves at Saks. Camilla Franks, founder and creative director of the Australian resort and ready-to-wear brand Camilla, flew into New York to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her company’s partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue. At a dinner party at L’Avenue at Saks Thursday night, Saks toasted the Camilla brand, which opened a … Read more
Amid shifting trends, uncertain supply chains and margin-decimating markdowns, inventory planning and allocation has never been more challenging. AI, however, can sharpen inventory planning and save money — if applied correctly. “AI is helping our teams be more precise on how we deploy inventory across the globe,” said Molly Kozar, senior director, omni location planning, … Read more
Dur Doux, the women’s luxury lifestyle brand, is setting up shop at Livewear. On Saturday, it will join a revolving group of designers at the Livewear/UPS Retail Store at 57 Bond Street in New York. The store is part of a collaboration between Áwet New York and UPS and champions Black-owned small businesses. The luxury … Read more
