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Christian Dior boutique on Worth Avenue abruptly closes

06 Jan 2009 13:54:54 PST

FL - Locally, Dior products are not available at either of the major department stores, Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus, although Saks in Boca Raton does ...

Original story at Palm Beach Daily News .

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Dorian Ho just might turn “Made In China” stigma around

05 Jan 2009 16:25:00 PST

NY - Ho presently has showrooms in New York, Hong Kong and Sydney and sells to high-end department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue in America as well as luxury ...

Original story at TAXI Design Network .

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Retailers set to darken, downsize

03 Jan 2009 03:06:25 PST

NC - It’s the same with higher-end department stores like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, Kopacz said. Sales are off as consumers seek cheaper ...

Original story at Bizjournals.com .

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How Did Darien Do?

30 Dec 2008 12:36:08 PST

CT - My sales had to be dictated by some of the high-end department stores, like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue." Now fall and winter merchandise has been ...

Original story at DarienNews-Review .

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Lunchtime Snap: Nordstrom, Kohl’s — Most “Buzzworthy” Retailers in 2008

30 Dec 2008 12:28:28 PST

Nordstrom was the most “buzzworthy” of 10 luxury stores tracked by Zeta Interactive, which ranks retailers’ “buzz” using technology that charts the number of times a company is mentioned – and also, discussed in a positive way — on over 100 million blogs, online message boards and other...

Original story at WSJ.com .

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Michael Vollbracht on Targeting The Bill Blass Lady

29 Dec 2008 16:37:43 PST

Mr. Vollbracht, the designer who led design of the high-end line for the longest period since the late Mr. Blass sold his company in 1999, this fall launched his own eponymous label of expensive, made-to-order apparel with stratospheric pricetags. (Think $900 blouses and $14,000 evening...

Original story at WSJ.com .

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Saks Fifth Avenue news and blogs - January 07, 2009

07 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Saks Fifth Avenue news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Palm Beach Dior boutique closes abruptly -- from Palm Beach Post
• All eyes on inauguration chic -- from The Australian
• Frank Rebajes: Commercial Artistry, A Business Model For The New Year -- by Lori from Jewel History
• Touche de Rouge -- by thedailyobsession from The Daily Obsession
• How the Grinches Stole Christmas ... Again -- from Consumer Affairs
• Snowflakes at Saks Fifth Avenue -- by nobody@flickr.com (katiealley) from Recent Uploads tagged saksfifthavenue
• Going down in Saks Fifth Avenue -- by nobody@flickr.com (Aldenar) from Recent Uploads tagged saksfifthavenue
• DSC00638 -- by nobody@flickr.com (Yoshitaka Tokusho) from Recent Uploads tagged saksfifthavenue
• Beauty BLING: Sparkle's on overdrive at the cosmetics counter -- from Newsday
• Store Window Displays at Christmas Season -- by nobody@flickr.com (Klingon65) from Recent Uploads tagged saksfifthavenue

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Affluent cut spending, which is bad news for all

22 Dec 2008 18:04:53 PST

PR-inside.com) The 80 percent discounts along New York's tony Madison Avenue the weekend before Christmas reflect how bad it is for luxury purveyors. Wealthy Americans have slashed spending and are rethinking their priorities, fueling concern among high-end retailers that conspicu...

Original story at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung) .

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Most Embarrassing Style Moment - Style Superlatives 2008 (Last Chance!)

19 Dec 2008 16:06:00 PST

Written by Laura Kenney
Neiman Marcus, $75,062.63. Saks Fifth Avenue, $49,425.74. Hair and makeup, $4,716.49. A highly publicized shopping spree that may have cost her ticket the presidency? Priceless. Getty Images Getty Images Nominee for Most Embarrassing Style Moment: Sarah Jessica Parker's "Used" Gown

Original story at StyleList .

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You Don’t Need A lot of Cash for Great Cashmere

11 Dec 2008 09:21:44 PST

Written by Susan Romero
This website is offering an extra 20% off of already reduced cashmere. Brands include, Portolano, Hayden and Design History. Wouldn’t you love to wrap yourself in the warmth of a soft cashmere sweater or give the gift of cashmere for the holidays? If you look hard enough you can find some bar...

Original story at BeautyNewsNYC » City Pulse .

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Window Hopping

05 Dec 2008 00:10:26 PST

Written by Katie Calautti
A straight shot from 34th to 59th Streets, the following seven department stores have spared no expense – decking their glass-fronted halls with festive fashion, music and flare. And if the packaging looks this good, imagine what’s inside!

Original story at BeautyNewsNYC » City Pulse .

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Mexico's Slim Boosts Stake in Struggling Saks

25 Nov 2008 23:57:39 PST

By Bhattiprolu MurtiMexican telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim Helu recently bought $23.1 million of Saks Inc. shares, as the New York luxury retailer's stock traded near its lows for the year.Mr. Slim, through his family-owned Inmobiliaria Carso, reported buying more than 7.5 millio...

Original story at WSJ.com .

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Counter Offensives

24 Nov 2008 21:07:02 PST

Written by Meredith Bryan
The weary mom noted also an annoyingly forced “Girlfriend, I Need My Jimmy Choos Now!” attitude—“so 1998”—embodied by the friendly clerks at Designer Shoe Warehouse, promoting a $199 markdown madness in mid-November. (We might suggest she try Saks Fifth Avenue’s shoe department, 100...

Original story at New York Observer .

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Saks Fifth Avenue 70% Off First Cut Designer Sale Begins Online Tonight

24 Nov 2008 18:52:48 PST

ShareThis The buying frenzy at Saks Fifth Avenue over the past few days has reached epic proportions as consumers snapped up bargain priced designer goods as fast as they could or as much as their credit cards allowed. Tomorrow, November 25, marks the day that merchandise will be marked an...

Original story at ShopDiary .

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Net-A-Porter Sale Extravaganza: Up to 50% off

24 Nov 2008 06:11:58 PST

ShareThis Net-a-Porter’s U.S. sale extravaganza is now on! There are thousands of designer items on sale with some at to 50% off so be sure not to miss out on this huge sale. Some of you must be sitting on your wallets right now after shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue’s recent unheard of (fire) sale b...

Original story at ShopDiary .

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Financial Worries on Display at Saks

18 Nov 2008 19:47:59 PST

By Rachel DodesSaks Inc.'s flagship New York store looks out on the glitzy shopping mecca of Fifth Avenue. But it's the mess down on Wall Street that's stuck in the minds of its customers.Consumers are "in frozen mode, shell shocked," Saks Chief Executive Stephen Sadove said in a conference...

Original story at WSJ.com .

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Monday, November 24

18 Nov 2008 11:53:47 PST

Written by Meredith Bryan
Saks Fifth Avenue holiday windows unveiling, sponsored by Swarovski, Fifth Avenue and 49th Street, 6:30 p.m.; Bergdorf Goodman windows unveiling, 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, all day; HILLARY: A Modern Greek Tragedy With a (Somewhat) Happy Ending, Living Theater, 21 Clinton Street,...

Original story at New York Observer .

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Sarah of Saks

24 Oct 2008 03:23:31 PDT

Turns out the folksy governor from Alaska - she of the carefully cultivated down-home "just like you" persona - is enjoying some pricey perks as the GOP's choice for veep. According to spending reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, the RNC paid for "campaign accessories" f...

Original story at Toledo Blade .

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Check Out Line: Who needs foreign tourists? Luxury chains have Palin!

22 Oct 2008 07:17:25 PDT

Written by Sarah Coffey
Photo/Reuters) Alaska Gov. and hockey mom Sarah Palin in not only John McCain's vice presidential pick, but a luxury fashion maverick. The Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 since late August to outfit Palin and her family in the fanciest of duds from department s...

Original story at reuters.com .

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How real Americans dress

22 Oct 2008 06:15:00 PDT

Written by Alex Koppelman
It's not cheap to dress like a real, small-town American. And, apparently, those real-American fashions can be best found at places like Saks Fifth Avenue's New York City and St. Louis branches, Neiman Marcus, Barney's, Bloomingdale's and Atelier.

Original story at salon.com .

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Fashion Roundup: Sarah Palin's Designer Wardrobe; Kate Moss is a Mystery Shopper; P. Diddy Buys Enyce

21 Oct 2008 21:14:42 PDT

Written by Irina Aleksander
Team Sarah Palin has reportedly spent $150,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Barneys since early September to dress and accessorize the vice-presidential candidate for her public appearances. [Vogue UK] P. Diddy is buying Enyce from from Liz Claiborne, Inc. for $20 million. [T...

Original story at New York Observer .

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Greenwich Lean Time

21 Oct 2008 12:36:09 PDT

Written by Meredith Bryan
“In the past 18 to 24 months, we’ve had more of the New York City marquee names out here looking than in years prior,” said Thomas Torelli, a local broker who just helped negotiate leases on the avenue for Cole Haan and Madewell (J.Crew’s upscale brand) in a subdivided space recently vacated...

Original story at New York Observer .

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At Key to the Cure, Recession Burgers, Ronsons and Real Housewives

15 Oct 2008 13:32:47 PDT

Written by Lauren Le Vine
Last evening, at the Saks Fifth Avenue-sponsored launch for Key to the Cure campaign at Top of the Rock, the Daily Transom shared an ear-popping elevator ride with actress Blythe Danner, whose daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, is the Entertainment Industry Foundation's 2008 ambassador for...

Original story at New York Observer .

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Fall Fashion Trends for 2009 - a Fun Podcast!

04 Sep 2008 08:25:11 PDT

Written by Lesley Scott
BANGIN' BOOTIES "Whether it's the shoe bootie, the scrunchy boot, a mid-calf, or an over-the-knee boot, we think the boot is the most important shoe of the season," says Michael. "We love them with high heels, stilettos, stacked heels, flat...we love them all. It's really about a boot wardrob...

Original story at Fashiontribes.com .

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Christian Louboutin To Open Paris Store

09 Jul 2008 22:11:54 PDT

By Christina Passariello, Ray A. Smith and Rachel DodesParis's Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor is getting some sole later this month with a new, high-profile boutique by Christian Louboutin.Although the red-bottomed Louboutin shoes have developed a cult following in recent years, the Fr...

Original story at WSJ.com .

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Be My Valentine

12 Feb 2008 11:07:09 PST

Written by jeffrey_hirsch
Above: Kimono fabric sleep masks from a large selection by Cris Notti; $20 each; at Zitomer, 969 Madison Avenue at 76th Street, 212-737-5560, or zitomer.com. VS logo lace V-neck babydoll in pink or red; $34.50 at Victoria's Secret, victoriassecret.com.Pout™ruffled babydoll in green/whi...

Original story at New York Social Diary .

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