NexCen May Shutter Bill Blass RTW (WWD)
The Bill Blass RTW line, currently designed by Peter Som, may be shut down.

Check Out Line: Technology getting front-row seat at NY Fashion Week (Reuters)
Technology makes a grand appearance at New York Fashion Week.

Designer Jeans From Levi Strauss (WSJ)
In an effort to be more fashion forward, Levi Strauss & Co. will sell high-end jeans and clothing designed by Engineered Garments.

Bloomingdale’s Rolls Out SoHo (WWD)
Smaller format Bloomngdale’s stores such as the Soho location in New York are now in Santa Monica California and Washington DC.

H&M Enters Japan with Tokyo Flagship (WWD)
H&M opens in Ginza—perfect timing to ride fast fashion’s popularity in Japan.

Bill Blass Resort ’09, photo courtesy of Style.com.