The man who wants to fix retail (Fortune) Fortune magazine profiles NRDC’s Richard Baker who is on a retail and fashion acquisition spree having bought Lord & Taylor, Fortunoff, and Peter Som and is said to have his eyes on Saks. Giles Style (Scottish Daily Record) Giles Deacon talks to a Scottish paper about the fashion designer of the 21st century — one who has his feet on the ground and is passionate about
Two articles this week gave an inside look into two of the women who are changing the face of fashion. And unlike the mysterious, impenetrable images that helped to create previous fashion icons, these women seem to be comfortable just being themselves, even if it is politically incorrect. Is authenticity the new must-have? The Anti-Anna (New York Magazine) In an unabashedly honest look into one one most important women in fashion,
Louis Vuitton | Going back to its luxury roots (Marketing Week) The iconic French luxury brand is poised to launch its first ever television advertisement (click on video above to view it). The ad is being positively received by industry analysts and observers who say it takes the brand back to its heritage in luxury travel. Gucci | “Loves” New York but city not returning sentiment (CNBC) As Gucci opened its new 5th
