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Daily News

A Global Roundup

The newest additions to Target's long, coveted list of designer collaborations will be designers Lily Band and Sulaika Zarrouk of Felix Rey. The duo will be launching a special limited collection of handbags for the chain store come March. (WWD).  read more »

JCR List: Top Five Stores

We continue our countdown of top favorites from '08 with the picks for five best stores of the year.

Atelier New York  read more »

Daily News

A Global Roundup

While most designers are working on bridge lines, Phillip Lim will launch a range for dogs. (Fashionista)

Tory Burch just opened a new boutique in the meatpacking district without the hoopla associated with such events. (WSJ)
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Daily News

Dubai Shopping Spree Slows Down

NEWS: Dubai Shopping Spree Slows Down
By way of oil revenues, foreign investment, and tourism, Dubai has transformed from an ancient pearling village into a thriving metropolis — not to mention, tax-free shopping capital. That may be changing, with retail business down 20 percent in the last week, Reuters reports. While the Gulf has not been as heavily hit by the credit crisis as Europe and the United States, some big Dubai retailers, accustomed to robust spending in the city, are seeing a drop in sales as international customers turn wary of the global financial crisis.  read more »

Steinway & Sons' Timepieces Strike The Right Chord

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Music aficionados Steinway & Sons understand the importance of the wristwatch. After all, the classic wardrobe accessory says as much about its wearer as it does about the time. Founded under the renowned moniker of New York's pristine piano maker, the 150-year-old company's latest venture into men's and women's watches will have you signing the praises of each high-end luxury timepiece.
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Daily News

A Global Roundup

The International Herald Tribune takes a unique look at what happens when creative masters couple up. (International Herald Tribune

Bloomingdale's goes international, and its first stop is Dubai. (WWD)  read more »

Eternal Child's Couture-Like Knits

Eternal Child a/w '08
For autumn/winter '08-'09, wrap up in something warm yet stylish with Eternal Child's new collection of knit couture. New York-based designer Gül Gürdamar draws inspiration from her Turkish roots as well as contemporary artist Karen Kilimnik for the chic line. The result is a collection of fine knits made into cozy garments such as sweater dresses and reworked cardigans.
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Dubai's Number One Boutique

Boutique One's beauty section

In Dubai's pulsating, high-end fashion market, Boutique One stands out amid a sea of glitzy, luxury stores. Though it houses over 200 luxe brands (many of which are exclusive to the shop within the city), the store operates as its name suggests—like an intimate boutique where the staff knows their customers by name. We chatted with Ziad Matta, the CEO of Sifico Fashion, which owns and operates Boutique One.  read more »

Dubai's Number One Boutique

Boutique One's beauty section

In Dubai's pulsating, high-end fashion market, Boutique One stands out amid a sea of glitzy, luxury stores. Though it houses over 200 luxe brands (many of which are exclusive to the shop within the city), the store operates as its name suggests—like an intimate boutique where the staff knows their customers by name. We chatted with Ziad Matta, the CEO of Sifico Fashion, which owns and operates Boutique One. He reveals what his customers are buying, lets us in on the store's incredibly personalized shopping service and tells us why the region's shoppers are unique.

JC Report: You have many labels exclusive to your store—why is this important to your business model?

Ziad Matta: Our customers look for special items. Knowing that we are the only store stocking them in Dubai, or even the region, is part of the appeal.  read more »

Reuters Africa

Sydney and Dubai score high on annual survey of top fashion cities
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Blogs | Fashion Wire

  • Daily News
    Despite the fact that eluxury.com was performing well, the LVMH owned e-commerce site is shutting down its retail operations. However, it's not all over for the San Francisco-based company. "A spokeswoman at LVMH confirmed the San Francisco-based e-tailer is in the early stages of transitioning the site into an online magazine focusing on luxury markets...
    January 9th, 2009
  • Daily News
    "Consumers are currently re-assessing," Peter Som cancels show, Subdued jewelry trend during awards season, Timberlake to show during NYFW...
    January 9th, 2009
  • Daily News
    Six hundred sneakers, Violence in luxury, Obama's fashion influence, new technologies to lure shoppers...
    January 8th, 2009
  • Jason's Dispatches
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    My arrival in Florianopolis with my friend and travel companion Stefan Hottinger-Behmer, the editor-in-chief of Zurich-based Gatsby Magazine was met by an announcement in the local newspaper.
    January 8th, 2009
  • Blog
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    Recently I was interviewed by Parson students about the dynamics of the streets of New York City and how it inspires my blog...
    January 7th, 2009
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    NVU with Paul P
    January 7th, 2009
  • Blog
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    Michelle Mccormick, design director Abercrombie & Fitch concept team, and Tracy Mccormick, designer with Gary Gibson studio...
    January 7th, 2009
  • Daily News
    Anna's movie, Scherrer closes, Mark & Spencer's job cuts, New York fashion week designers...
    January 7th, 2009
  • Jason's Dispatches
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    Since living back in New York, I’ve spent the last two Christmas and New Years in the City. It was never an option to stay home during this period when I lived in Paris. And I like it better that way. Getaways seemed to just happen and it was a given that at the end of the year, you’d find yourself somewhere, usually warm for me, far away from home.
    January 7th, 2009
  • Obsession
    Just when we were needing some jolt iof energy today, we stumbled upon Ponystep's tribute to Calvin Klein's underwear revolution...
    January 6th, 2009

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