“Swatch, the world’s biggest watch maker, posted a record set of half-year profits, becoming the latest luxury goods maker to shrug off any concerns about the global economy.” (The Telegraph) “Twenty-three-year-old Parsons grad Gigi Burris is said to have been snapped up by Chanel as their new resident milliner.” (New York Magazine) “Last week...

This year’s CFDA Award winners and honorees include Marc Jacobs, Rag and Bone, and Jason Wu. (Style.com) “To say that Ms. Sander knows her own mind is to state the absolutely obvious. This sensitive yet strong woman, trained as a textile expert, created a fashion house, overcame the flop of a Paris show in...

“Italian fashion house Prada posted a 26 percent rise in first-quarter consolidated revenue on Monday, boosted by strong sales in all main markets, including Europe.” (Reuters) “Jil Sander will launch  a lower priced Jil Sander Navy line.” (New York Times) “Several US clothing retailers last week posted stronger first quarter earnings, helped by rising...