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  1. recession store-ies
    New Filene’s Basement Owners Could Open an Upper East Side LocationThe new merchandise just might be that good.
    By Amy Odell
  2. loose threads
    Adidas Profits Fall 97 Percent; Stella McCartney Details the Pitfalls of Her Met-Gala JumpsuitAlso, the gala raised $2 million less this year than last.
    By Amy Odell
  3. eff the recession
    Breaking: Tiffany Acquires LambertsonMoney troubles? What money troubles?
    By Amina Akhtar
  4. loose threads
    Prada Profits Down; MObama’s Vogue a Top SellerAlso, PPR employees protest layoffs in France and Carla Bruni wears Chanel.
    By Amy Odell
  5. everybody freak out
    Swine Flu Threatens Luxury-Goods IndustryNo one is safe from the pigs. Not even the chic people.
    By Amy Odell
  6. bad jewelry chains
    Is Claire’s Going Under?The store lost $570 million in the fourth quarter, so MAYBE.
    By Amy Odell
  7. loose threads
    Escada Unveils Survival Plan; Jesus Luz Hits the CatwalkAlso, Gisele bets on soccer games and WINS.
    By Amy Odell
  8. loose threads
    LVMH Revenues Increase; Kate Moss’s Balmain Dress Splits at the SeamAlso, Salma Hayek and François Henri-Pinaullt are having a second wedding.
    By Amy Odell
  9. loose threads
    PPR’s Profits Dip; Audrina Patridge Wears Skimpy Outfit for PETA AdAlso, specialty boutiques are closing in L.A., and Rachel Bilson has a column in ‘In Style.’
    By Amy Odell
  10. loose threads
    Coach Profits Fall; Dsquared2 Designers Get Radio ShowAlso, people in Malibu are still shopping, and Louis Vuitton hearts Al Gore.
    By Amy Odell
  11. going saling
    Scared Retailers Claim Spring’s Sales Won’t Be As Epic As Fall’sBut they might crack and mark things down like crazy, anyway.
    By Amy Odell
  12. recession store-ies
    New Madison Avenue Jeweler Evades a Quick CloseThe diamond retailer was nearly shuttered after one month.
    By Lauren Murrow
  13. recession store-ies
    Want to Buy Filene’s Basement?Because the ailing chain is now for sale.
    By Amy Odell
  14. recession store-ies
    Is Marc Jacobs Wiping Out Stores in the Village?Not everyone likes his little Bleecker Street empire.
    By Amy Odell
  15. loose threads
    Talbots Down $366.5 Million; Michael Jackson Wears Ladies’ BalmainAlso, Rick Owens just opened a store in London with a plastic head, and Isaac Mizrahi has a new radio show.
    By Amy Odell
  16. eff the recession
    Department Stores Dropped Christian Lacroix, and Now It’s on the Money HuntThe label’s owners are in talks to sell a stake to make up for losses.
    By Amy Odell
  17. things are looking up!
    Retailers Aim to Cash In on Cheap Recession Real EstateAre you ready for another Topshop?
    By Amy Odell
  18. loose threads
    Retail Stocks Are Up; British Designers Struggle in RussiaAlso, Kohl’s is being sued over its Simply Vera line and celebrities wear Matthew Williamson for H&M before everyone else.
    By Amy Odell
  19. loose threads
    Retail Job Losses Still Depressing; Kelly Killoren Bensimon Fired by Saks?Also, Rei Kawakubo is helping Japanese ‘Vogue’ open a store that’s like a magazine you can walk into.
    By Amy Odell
  20. loose threads
    More Layoffs at Condé Nast; Check Out Martin Margiela’s Mini-Wig CoatAlso, Isaac Mizrahi wants his Liz Claiborne line to be the cheapest thing on its Macy’s floor.
    By Amy Odell
  21. bright sides
    Designer Clothing Prices DOWNLabels have come to realize they won’t sell for pre-recession prices.
    By Amy Odell
  22. loose threads
    Versace Profits Down; Posh Spice Seen in Flip-flopsAlso, Louis Vuitton cast astronaut Buzz Aldrin for an upcoming ad and Marc Jacobs went hang gliding.
    By Amy Odell
  23. loose threads
    H&M Profits Down for the First Time in Five Years; Oprah Delves Into William RastAlso ‘Hills’ executive producer Adam DiVello is really mad that Audrina got her own show.
    By Amy Odell
  24. good news
    Saks’s Stock Is Up! So Is Liz Claiborne’s! And Others That Were Doing Really Badly!And it’s all thanks to Tim Geithner.
    By Amy Odell
  25. oh dear
    Thom Browne Might Have to File for BankruptcySomeone must save him!
    By Amy Odell
  26. loose threads
    Layoffs at Barneys; Nicole Richie Does Lady GagaAlso, Lady Gaga is coming to town for the Topshop opening!
    By Amy Odell
  27. broke people
    Tiffany Is in the Hole and Sees No Way OutNo one’s buying diamonds anymore, and earnings are down 75 percent.
    By Amy Odell
  28. broke people
    Barneys’ Spring Orders to Be Held Until Financing Proves Less SketchyThe store owes vendors millions, which is making the people who approve orders pretty uncomfortable.
    By Amy Odell
  29. be glad you’re not in retail
    Buyers’ Trips to Europe Decidedly Not Fun AnymoreAt least you have no reason to be jealous of retailers who get to go to Europe for the shows.
    By Amy Odell
  30. loose threads
    Bulgari Is Doing Quite Badly in the Downturn; Fall 2009 Balenciaga Top Costs $50KAlso the “toxic” fake snow at the John Galliano show forced Hamish Bowles to cover his nose and mouth.
    By Amy Odell
  31. loose threads
    Neiman Marcus Down $509 Million; Showgoers in Paris Getting CrankyAlso, Simon Fuller is launching an online fashion-TV channel and Kate Moss already has fall 2009 Chanel.
    By Amy Odell
  32. rich people
    Carla and Sarko’s Lavish Trip to Mexico Angers FranceShe broke out the diamond earrings!
    By Amy Odell
  33. loose threads
    Urban Outfitters Profits Fall; Diane Von Furstenberg on Her Purple CoverAlso, ratings of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ are still strong, and Niki Taylor had a baby.
    By Amy Odell
  34. loose threads
    Liz Claiborne Down $830 Million; John Galliano PontificatesAlso, Mulberry is doing well so far this year and the spring 2009 Elizabeth and James collection is out.
    By Amy Odell
  35. broke people
    Barneys Not for Sale, But Still Kind of a MessIstithmar really screwed itself over on this one.
    By Amy Odell
  36. eff the recession
    Italy Plans Fashion-Industry BailoutAfter they pledged money to the auto and domestic-appliance industries, fashion demanded its share of the pie.
    By Amy Odell
  37. loose threads
    Layoffs at Valentino; Michelle Trachtenberg Doesn’t Want to Pay for ClothesAlso Thakoon Panichgul is so tired from Fashion Week he’s repeating outfits.
    By Amy Odell
  38. eff the recession
    Getting a Job in Fashion Practically Impossible These DaysJust look at a recent fashion career expo with twice as many attendees and two-thirds fewer recruiters as last year.
    By Amy Odell
  39. broke people
    Barneys Spring Orders HaltedThe move is temporary until Barneys tidies up its financial mess.
    By Amy Odell
  40. recession store-ies
    Salespeople Now Kissing Up to Middle-Income ShoppersMaking shopping more awkward for everybody.
    By Amy Odell
  41. show & tell
    Lohan Incites Only Mild Excitement at Charlotte Ronson ShowAnd Mark Ronson disapproves of Samantha’s D.J. job.
    By Amy Odell
  42. Expensive Watches Make for Expensive RepairsThat ten-pound Patek Philippe you’ve been lugging around on your wrist may inflict even more damage to your wallet.
    By Jessica Coen
  43. Monique Lhuillier Shows Ripped Tights at Budget-Conscious PresentationBut it didn’t feel recession-y at all!
    By Amy Odell
  44. bright sides
    The Economy Is Saving the Garment DistrictLower rents are a boon to local apparel-makers.
    By Amy Odell
  45. loose threads
    Nike Plans Layoffs; Christian Siriano’s Payless Line ‘Hard and Rock-esque’Also, see more of Bar Refaeli in the new ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit issue.
    By Amy Odell
  46. loose threads
    Phoebe Philo’s Celine Debut Pushed Back; Bar Refaeli Lands Sports Illustrated CoverAlso, Swarovski plans layoffs and former Obedient Sons designers unveil new label.
    By Amy Odell
  47. desperate times
    Have Saks’ Crazy Sales Totally Effed Up Retail As We Know It?You can’t sell goods at 70 percent off for months and expect people to go back to full price.
    By Amy Odell
  48. eff the recession
    Even Christian Dior Feels the Economy’s WrathRevenues were down in 2008. Down, we tell you!
    By Amy Odell
  49. loose threads
    LVMH Isn’t Losing Money; Agyness Deyn Lands Love CoverAlso, Hermès made money over Christmas and Marc Jacobs’s boyfriend has an amazing T-shirt.
    By Amy Odell
  50. bloodbaths
    Wall Street Journal Cans Fashion StaffWith just one week until Fashion Week, they must be insane.
    By Amy Odell
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