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CHIP FOSTER LAUNCHES NEW TOPS BRAND
by Christopher Blomquist
Apr 08, 2019
Chip Foster unveiled his latest fashion venture today, a direct-to-consumer 100 percent cotton line of tees, hoodies and long-sleeve T-shirts called Lake of the Woods Club.
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CONTEMPORARY CHOICES
by Christopher Blomquist
Feb 21, 2019
Broad or narrow assortments? Retro 90s or classic fashion? New names or familiar labels? It’s hard to know.
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HOW WEWORK PLANS TO TAKE ON RETAIL
by Christopher Blomquist
Jan 28, 2019
As WeWork continues to expand its physical footprint, it’s adding fashion and retail collaborations.
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A GREENER JEAN: THE DENIM MARKET EMBRACES SUSTAINABILITY
by Christopher Blomquist
Aug 22, 2018
After decades of being one of fashion’s harshest abusers on the planet, the denim world is suddenly embracing sustainability as a perfect fit.
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DOES THE SUBSCRIPTION BOX MODEL HAVE STAYING POWER?
by Christopher Blomquist
Feb 26, 2018
Red-hot subscription box services are attracting investors, new customers, and retail players. But is this latest movement going to last?
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Special Reports
MADE-TO-MEASURE WEEK: WHY ONLINE PLAYERS ARE GOING ANALOG
by Christopher Blomquist
Jun 27, 2017
Many of the most successful players in that sector have discovered that the once-heralded “online-only” model just won’t cut it anymore.
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ARE DEPARTMENT STORES DESTROYING THEIR CREDIBILITY WITH THEIR EXP...
by Christopher Blomquist
Mar 07, 2017
Department stores continue to expand into the off-price world by growing their outlet concepts. But it’s a slippery slope.
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Fashion
NYFW: SIMON MILLER & ALLSAINTS
by Christopher Blomquist
Sep 16, 2015
The LA-based denim brand and the British streetwear label both showed terrific casual looks for spring 2016 last night.
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GEORGE ZIMMER LAUNCHES ONLINE TUXEDO RENTAL SITE
by Christopher Blomquist
Sep 15, 2015
The new platform will work in tandem with his other recently launched venture, zTailors, an on-demand tailoring service.
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MEN’S WEARHOUSE 2015 NATIONAL SUIT DRIVE MOST SUCCESSFUL YET
by Christopher Blomquist
Sep 11, 2015
The total number of items collected since the program started in 2008 hits the one million mark.
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