Judith Leiber Expands to Luxe Jewelry Line
Judith Leiber, famed for jeweled minaudieres, introduces Judith Leiber Luxe Jewelry due in late summer. The collection uses hand-set Austrian crystals, semi precious stones, enamel, gold plate, and South Sea pearl look alikes for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches. Prices range from 180 to 3200 dollars.
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Judith Leiber
Leiber
Transit Series knits target year round wear by French Rags
California knitwear firm French Rags unveils Transit Series for women, arguing seasons are outdated. Brenda French, owner, says people move between cars, garages, and indoor spaces, reducing outdoor weather exposure. Layering with varied colors and weights meets most climates and seasons.
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New York
California
Brenda French
Stonewashed denim socks debut from Mayo Knitting Mill
Mayo Knitting Mill Inc of Tarboro North Carolina introduces stonewashed denim crew socks in two indigo shades for men and women. They are knitted from cotton and nylon spandex with a suggested retail of five dollars per pair and are sold nationwide under the FootWorks label.
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New York
Mayo Knitting Mill Inc
Tarboro
N.C
Marshall Bank
Mayo
FootWorks
UGG pushes sheepskin sandals from boots to feet
In Carlsbad California company records, Australian surfers in the 1960s sought soft sheepskin boots to warm and dry feet after chilly surf. Brian Smith moved to the United States and supplied West Coast surfers. This season the line expanded to sheepskin sandals with claims of moisture wicking and washability. Suggested retail ranges from 92 to 56 dollars per pair nationwide.
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New York
UGG Holdings Inc
Carlsbad
Calif
Brian Smith
United States
Sporting Goods
Miracle Boost Jeans Promise Better Fit in New York
Code Bleu unveils Miracle Boost Jeans claiming a shapelier firmer rear end through body shaping inspired by innerwear. The jeans use advanced cut and fabric technology and will hit stores this month at about $40. Sun Apparel Inc. owns the brand and produces private label jeans for department and specialty stores and some designer lines.
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New York
Miracle Boost Jeans
Clare Tassone
Sun Apparel Inc
Chanel suit endures as a fashion icon through ages
The piece chronicles Coco Chanel’s impact from early 20th century innovations to Karl Lagerfeld’s 1983 revival, noting iconic items like the little black dress and the Chanel suit. It highlights design shifts, accessories, and a Saks trunk show showcasing fall pieces as fashion tastes evolve. The overall tone praises Chanel as timeless investment dressing with enduring appeal.
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Vogue
Anna Wintour
New York
Coco Chanel
Paris
Jersey
Chanel
Karl Lagerfeld
Chloe
Lagerfeld
Saks Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh
Deborah Soss
Saks
Bal Harbor
Fla
Coco
Madras fabric makes comeback in men's sportswear style
Esquire notes madras returning to men’s wear with pieces by Camille Cozzone and designers like Massimo Tommy Hilfiger and J Crew. The piece traces madras origins from India’s Madras region to American fashion, its dye bleed history, and modern nonbleeding variants while noting its Ivy League appeal.
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Madras
Camille Cozzone
Esquire
Robert Massimo
Tommy Hilfiger
J. Crew
India
Southampton
Newport
R.1
United States
Elihu Yale
Real Madras
Gingham Returns as Weekend Wear in Americana Trend
A look at gingham's summer 95 comeback as casual, homey fabric for weekend style. Designers push Americana inspired pieces from shirts to dresses, pairing gingham with denim and embracing two pattern dresses, daisy appliques, and relaxed silhouettes.
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Brick
Carole Little
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