We are saddened, but not surprised to learn that The Al Baskin Co., family-owned operator of Mark Shale stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 80-year-old Chicago-based retailer, is keeping its three Chicago area full-price stores open as it seeks a buyer for its Chicago operations and Internet business, according to TheChicago Tribune. Mark …
This is just too odd to try to recap, but according the the New York Post, whackadoo Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins, recently assaulted her fiancé (now now ex-fiancé) with their pet cat in their Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment. The fashion designer, 26, was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon (the cat) for …
We are not really sure why WWD thought this was worthy of a 'News Flash' last night, but Marc Jacobs and his ad exec boyfriend of nearly a year, Lorenzo Martone, are engaged. According to WWD, the couple will go public with the news today, when they arrive in Brazil wearing rings. Additionally, The NY …
The tapered trouser is back in a big way for spring. For those of us who wore this trend back in the 80's, the thought of going there again might be a little unnerving. Heck, back when I was…well on my way to becoming a budding slave to fashion (you didn't think I would reveal …
Teen retailer Charlotte Russe just announced it is putting itself up for sale after reviewing its strategic alternatives. Guess that means even cheap, badly made apparel doesn't sell in this economy. The San Diego, Calif.-based company received “preliminary expressions of interest from both financial and strategic buyers,” but said there is no assurance a …
