Hello lover: Women and their shoes

Aug 17, 2012
A survey showed that more women remembered their first pair of heels but not the name of their first love. Author Rachelle Bergstein examines the history of the relationship between women and shoes in her book "Women from the Ankle Down."
A dramatic pair of heels by French shoes designer Christian Louboutin.
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Using technology to find the perfect pair of jeans

Aug 9, 2012
The key to finding the perfect fit? Matching your shape to the right pair of jeans. A Bloomingdale's in California thinks it has the high-tech solution.

Magazine newsstand sales fall dramatically

Aug 7, 2012
At Conde Nast alone, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Lucky and Allure all experienced double-digit declines in newsstand sales, according to new data out today from the Audit Bureau of Circulations. In the first six months of this year, magazine sales slumped 9.6 percent overall.

Vogue weighs in, literally, with September issue

Jul 27, 2012
Vogue's September issue has 658 pages of advertisements. What makes this fashion staple the Super Bowl of magazine editions?

Costume designer Nolan Miller's influence on fashion

Jun 8, 2012
The costume designer for television shows like "Dynasty" left a lasting influence on women's clothing and the fashion culture.

American Apparel considers outsourcing overseas

Jun 4, 2012
American Apparel's CEO says he's getting pressure from other executives and members of the board to make clothes cheaper overseas.

Betsey Johnson files for bankruptcy

Apr 27, 2012
The fashion designer Betsey Johnson has filed for bankruptcy protection. Dozens of the fashion designers' stores will close, and hundred of employees will be laid off.

For public good, not for profit.

Gap turns to big name designer for small customers

Mar 15, 2012
Diane Von Furstenberg creates a collection for GapKids in a move to build its brand among shoppers in training.

Interview: How Spanx became a billion-dollar undergarment empire

Mar 14, 2012
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, talks about her body-shaping business in our latest Conversation from the Corner Office.

'Fashion Star' markets mass appeal

Mar 13, 2012
Garments featured on the new reality show will be available in stores the minute an episode ends.