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SID MASHBURN EXPANDS WHOLESALE BUSINESS
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Dallas was an unplanned meeting with retailer Sid Mashburn, the king of Classic Cool.
Read MoreWHY OUR FAVORITE FASHION ITEMS ARE OFTEN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED
We’ve asked some of our friends in the industry to tell us about an item of clothing that holds special meaning in their lives.
Read MoreCALA MEN’S TREND SHOW GARNERS MUCH PRAISE
Show director Ken Haruta noted that he is “truly humbled” by the show’s success.
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DENIM MARKET
Here, five key vendors give us their take from the Dallas and Chicago shows.
Read MoreA FEW GOOD BRANDS TO KNOW
Walking miles of aisles in Dallas and Chicago, these collections caught my eye.
Read MoreCHICAGO SHOW BUZZ
After a 20-month hiatus due to COVID, last week’s Chicago Collective proved to be better than ever!
Read MoreCATCHING UP WITH JIM MURRAY OF A.K. RIKK’S
In addition to shopping beautiful menswear, my main joy at trade shows is catching up with retail friends, especially those risk-takers unafraid to regularly reinvent the business.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING ON THE SHOW FLOOR
More beautiful menswear, more upbeat reports from retailers, some delivery problems from brands, many happy reunions, and optimistic projections at this week’s Chicago Collective trade show.
Read MoreSCHMOOZING: CHICAGO COLLECTIVE OPENING NIGHT PARTY
The Chicago Collective and Bugatchi teamed up to throw the menswear trade show’s opening night party at Marshall’s Landing on Sunday.
Read MoreDALLAS MEN’S SHOW: UPBEAT, ENERGIZED, OPTIMISTIC
Despite concern about the Delta Variant and revised restrictions in certain states, retailers shopping the Dallas market believe their recent sales increases are sustainable.
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