Elise Diamantini: After finding one of his grandfather’s old fisherman jackets, Alexander Stutterheim was inspired to create a modern version of the classic style.
Will spring sales be as slow as March?
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A retailer asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “March is cold and sales have been soft. Does this mean the rest of the season is going to be flat?”
Steven Alan opens home store
March 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Steven Alan opened his first home store in Manhattan today.
Catching Up with John Stern, Straus Clothing
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Karen Alberg Grossman sits down with John Stern, owner of the 135-year-old Fargo, ND store Straus Clothing.
Showroom snapshots: Bugatchi Uomo
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bugatchi’s showroom has so much product, you’d think you were looking at two season’s worth.
Outerwear: Multi-function
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Christian Chensvold: The outerwear market is almost entirely dependent on inclement weather, and five’ll get you ten that people in that market segment all believe in global warming.
Upgrading to better merchandise
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A reader asks merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt: “How should I make this transition from mid-priced apparel to better goods?
Store Spotlight: Foundry LA
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elise Diamantini: Aedan MacDonald was at a crossroads in his life when he decided to open Foundry LA, a men’s and women’s clothing store.
Catching Up With: Kevin Hansen and Michael Chilton, Badowers
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Harry Sheff talks to Badowers about tailored clothing, Barbour jackets and how a comment about “ironic shoes” fueled some profanity-laced T-shirts and belt buckles.
Vegas Highlights: Ben Walker
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elise Diamantini: Ben Walker, a new outerwear brand created by Ben Olia and James Benton, is beautifully designed with details like asymmetrical zips, pops of neon and waxed cotton fabrics.
