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INDEPENDENT RETAILERS ON FALL FINDS AND THE STATE OF BUSINESS
At the Project show last month in Las Vegas, we randomly stopped a few retailers to discover what’s on their minds and what they’re buying for fall. Here’s what we discovered.
Read MoreCATCHING UP WITH MENSWEAR VETERAN ANDREAS KURZ
We caught up with the menswear expert, now president of international consulting firm Akari Enterprises, last month in Las Vegas to gather a few insights on the industry.
Read MoreART MEETS FASHION AT ELTON’S MEN’S STORE IN LAS VEGAS
If anyone knows how to create a little excitement at retail, it’s LT Salinas of Elton’s Men’s Store at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas.
Read MoreTWO AMAZING GENTLEMEN WHO MAKE MAGIC
One of the highlights of our Vegas trips over the years has been the semi-annual dinner at Circus Circus Steakhouse hosted by retail consultant Marshall Kline and always attended by interesting industry personalities.
Read MoreMENSWEAR VISIONARY SPENCER HAYS DIES AT 80
Spencer Hays, the intrepid self-made leader of Oxxford, IAG and Tom James, died on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 80.
Read MoreREDEFINING NECKWEAR: AN INDUSTRY GRAPPLES WITH HOW TO BRING BACK ...
By many industry estimates, men’s ties are about a $700 million business in the U.S., down from $1.8 billion at its peak in the 1980s, $1.2 billion in the 1990s. Not a pretty picture by any standards.
Read MoreINNOVATION SAVES THE SEASON: OUTERWEAR MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF IMPR...
Cold weather helped, but innovative product, lighter weights and value made for a successful season. A bit less price-cutting would improve the bottom line.
Read MoreCITY OF SECRETS: MENSWEAR MAVENS SHARE THEIR LAS VEGAS FAVORITES
Here, we ask a few of our favorites where they like to eat, drink, sleep, and party in this infamous city of secrets.
Read MoreJOHNNIE-O’S NEW MISSION
Having joined Johnnie-O back in October, Peter Millar founder Chris Knott has added his signature touch to the brand’s new fall collection.
Read MoreNORDSTROM’S DAVID WITMAN ENTERS THE NEXT PHASE
After 27 years at Nordstrom, David Witman, EVP/GMM of the Seattle-based retailer, is moving on. Here, we catch up with Witman to ascertain his feelings and future plans.
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