Rider Concept Shop Opens In West Loop

Owner Lauren McGrady and partner Tom Gavin held a Grand Opening party on January 7th for their new coffee/retail concept store Rider located in the West Loop. Rider is a multi-brand retailer selling contemporary and time-honored brands of womenswear, menswear, furniture, jewelry, lingerie, apothecary and cosmetics with even more to come! At the grand opening, …

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New York Sample Sales and Such for the Week of 8/18

Scoop NYC Closet Clean-Up Sale Deep discounts on menswear, womenswear, accessories, and shoes. The sale will be taking place at both the Soho and Meatpacking District stores. Ongoing Sale Mon—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm 873 Washington Street New York, NY 10014 212-929-1244 Julie Vos Online Sample Sale Now through September 2nd Julie Vos selection of sophisticated …

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Kellwood Holding LLC Acquires Parker

Kellwood Holding LLC, parent company of Kellwood Co., has acquired the contemporary clothing label Parker. The six year old brand is headed by: Howard Highman, chief executive officer; Laurieanne Gilner, lead designer; and Derek Farrar, production head. Parker is carried by retailers such as: Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. The collection focuses on …

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Today’s Fashion Headlines: Thomas Tait Wins LVMH Award, Marchesa Skips NYFW, Ghurka Expands

Thomas Tait Wins LVMH Young Fashion Designer The winner of the inaugural LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize is Canadian women’s wear designer Thomas Tait. Along with having the title Tait will also receive a cash prize of $409,270 plus a year of coaching from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton executives. Tait’s London based label already sells …

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