America’s new heritage, Testing the recovery, Cautious spending, Booming accessories, Katie Grand’s next step
L.L. Bean Brushed Lambswool Crew Fair Isle Sweater | Source: L.L. BeanIs L.L. Bean Driving the Runway? (WSJ) “So-called ‘new heritage’ brands, created by youthful designers and inspired by iconic outdoor apparel companies, are opening their doors with Gold Rush speed.” Italian fashion houses see 2011 as key test for recovery (Reuters) “The luxury industry will only see in 2011 whether a full recovery is under way… with one predicting global sales could double in
