Alzerina Gomes has been in the business of fashion her entire life. She explains the beginning of her journey to me in a voice that rises and falls in a melodious Portuguese accent. Growing up in Cape Verde with a well-known fashion designer for a mother, Alzerina was exposed to all sides of the industry …
Abaete's last runway show (Fall 2009) I wish this would stop happening. Abaete, the popular contemporary clothing line that started in 2004, has closed down. Though the brand stopped production in October of 2009, business was still trying to move forward and find its footing. Laura Poretzky, founder of Abaete, had no comment. Abaete was …
Another day, another brand bites the dust. Can't say this one surprises us either, sadly. American Eagle Outfitter Inc. said that its Martin + Osa retail concept is shutting down. The 28 stores and online business are expected to be closed by the end of the second quarter. The company had mentioned before that it …
The Robert Rodriguez brand just keeps on getting bigger. After Jones Apparel Group Inc. bought 50 percent stake in Rachel Roy in 2008, the company acquired Moda Nicola International LLC, which owns the Robert Rodriguez Collection. Jones' plan is to expand the women's contemporary sportswear and eveningwear label and grow the name in its 600 stores, which …
A sad day to Chicago fashionistas everywhere. Ultimo, one of Chicago's premiere fashion boutique, an influential mecca of high-end fashion for more than four decades, is closing its doors to the public at the end of January. The Oak Street boutique founded by the late Joan Weinstein was introduced to Chicago to European designers such as …
