Retail Detail

(Getty Images) Macy's is on a roll these days. The department store is making a serious attempt to up its fashion credibility and has reached out to a number of famed designers for capsule collections. Women's Wear Daily reports the latest partnership is with Giambattista Valli, who will bring his exquisite design talents to Macy's in November. Macy's has a current collaboration with Matthew Williamson and has Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld lined up for September next year. It has yet to...Read Full Story

(FlynetPictures.com) While we still can't help, but wish that Diane von Furstenberg was doing a collaboration with adult Gap, rather than Gap Kids, we're still overjoyed at the news. WWD reports Diane is hard at work on her collection for the high street brand. She will release a unisex collection for babies and one for girls aged 2-14. There won't be any designs for boys, although we can't see them being into the bold patterns anyway. The collection is scheduled to hit stores in March...Read Full Story

(Getty Images) Seven months after the Kardashian sisters opened the doors on their Soho Dash boutique, fans still line up outside for a chance to go inside. Apparently, the store is also doing well sales-wise, so it seems a no-brainer for the sisters to open another location. Page Six reports the reality stars are eyeing a spot on the Upper East Side for their second Dash store. The Upper East Side isn't particularly known for its shopping, but it is where Kourtney's boyfriend and baby...Read Full Story

(Bauer Griffin)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: The red leather jacket Michael Jackson famously wore in his "Thriller" music video is going up for auction. It will be featured along with several other pieces, including a bedazzled glove and one of his wigs, at Julien's Auction in Beverly Hills. The jacket is expected to fetch between $200K and $400K. The event is on June 25 and 26. Josie Natori teams up with Target Target has taken a long...Read Full Story

Charitable and stylish celebs gathered to celebrate TOMS' newest one for one sunglasses initiative in Santa Monica, CA on Tuesday. Included in the festivities were actresses Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Gillian Zinser and Tara Summers.TOMS first made waves with their unique one for one footwear initiative. For every pair of TOMS shoes sold, another would be donated to a child in need. Now, the company is embarking on its second project with the launch of eyewear. For every pair of sunglasses sold, a...Read Full Story

(Getty) Given Christie Brinkley's perennially youthful good looks, we've long yearned for answers as to how the 57-year-old maintains her radiant complexion. Fortunately, the supermodel just announced she'll be launching a new cruelty-free, vegan skin care line. Christie Brinkley Skin Care will offer daytime and nighttime anti-aging products developed from her own secrets and insider knowledge. Want free samples before the line arrives in stores? Sign up at christiebrinkleyskincare.com...Read Full Story

Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Gilt Groupe Goes Gaga  Are you a little monster? If so, Gilt Groupe and Gilt City have just the thing for you. On Friday May 20, the sites will launch a full-on Lady Gaga fest featuring seven different themed sales. Shop two fashion boutiques curated by Gaga/Mugler fashion director Nicola Formichetti; pre-order her new album; and buy Gaga-themed activities like dance classes and viewing parties. Watch Nicola...Read Full Story

It's not like Jessica Simpson needs more money. Her retail empire is set to pull in $1 billion in sales this year. But it's about to get even bigger as the line expands to include the tween set. With $43 billion in spending power this is a huge market for Jessica to tap. It's a big job, but Jess won't be doing it alone. She has reached out to her sister Ashlee Simpson to help her understand the "savvy rocker edge that defines today’s tweens." Ashlee says, “My goal as co-creative director will...Read Full Story

Marchesa for the Playboy Club The Playboy Club is having a rebirth this season, from an upcoming TV show about its heydey in the '60s to several newly opened clubs and a high fashion collaboration. In honor of the opening of a new London location, the saucy men's club teamed up with Marchesa to redesign its iconic Playboy Bunny costume.Designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig put their signature feminine touch to work and added lace, embroidery and tulle—it's not Marchesa without tulle. The...Read Full Story

As most people know, getting ahead in life is all about connections. This theory is most recently proven by Rachel Zoe, whose eponymous clothing line has just been picked up by Neiman Marcus. And not just one store has scooped up her vintage-inspired threads: Every single Neiman Marcus location in the country—all 41 of them, plus the online store and Bergdorf Goodman—will be hawking Rachel's designs. Her line is cool, and she's got a unique sense of style coveted by many. But Rachel also has...Read Full Story