Bling News. Gianfranco Ferré to Launch Jewelry Line

Finally some good news for embattled IT Holding SpA. Gianfranco Ferré, one of the labels it owns, is set to launch a jewelry line in partnership with Damiani. The women’s jewelry collection in gold or silver, with diamonds and other gemstones, will premiere on  the runway in September as part of the spring women’s ready-to-wear …

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Blahnik Tonic. A Trend to Avoid? Jelly Shoes

I took the day off this past Wednesday to meet a friend for some luxury window shopping. We browsed in stores like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, etc. and noticed a disturbing trend…expensive jelly shoes! Seriously? Would you really spend nearly $200 on a pair of Gucci rubber shoes? If so, you need …

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Retail Detail. Dangerous Game: Has Saks Ruined Luxury Retail?

Has Saks ruined the luxury market, forever? Saks Fifth Avenue slashed prices by up 70% on designer clothes last November before the holiday season even began…and all fashionista hell broke lose? Manolo Blahnik shoes going for $160? It started a stampede. According to an in-depth article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, Saks's deep, mid-November markdowns …

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NYC Sample Sales & Such For the Week of 1/5

Gee, and we thought there was nothing left to buy. Sample sales are starting to seem redundant since everything is on sale, but alas there are a few to note… Alexis BittarSave 25% and more on amazing jewelryUntil January 26Monday – Saturday 11am – 7pmSunday 12pm – 6pm465 Broome St. (at Greene St.) Oscar de …

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Retail Detail. The 'Outnet' Outlet

Happy New Year! Paying less for luxury items is in for 2009 (in fact it’s my resolution…one I plan to keep!) and thankfully Net-a-Poter has us covered (in designer duds). That’s right, if you can’t afford much on high-end online shopping site Net-a-Porter these days, founder Natalie Massenet is planning to launch a Net-a-Porter’s outlet …

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