Liz Claiborne Inc. Takes Steps to Accelerate Turnaround at Mexx

September 30th, 2008

Liz Claiborne Inc. recently announced that is implementing initiatives to accelerate the turnaround of the Mexx business in Europe. These initiatives will focus on enhancing the brand by improving product appeal, more closely linking the wholesale and retail presentations and strengthening retail operations. To expedite this process, the company has made key appointments to the Mexx Europe Holdings (”Mexx”) management team.

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Deployment of VendorNet StoreNet™ Manager Enables E-Commerce Sales for Jones Apparel Group

September 30th, 2008

VendorNet®, a supply chain collaboration solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully launched Jones Apparel Group as a new user of its e-commerce and in-store collaboration technology, VendorNet StoreNet™ Manager. The application enables the automated fulfillment of e-commerce orders utilizing bricks and mortar store inventory essentially making corporate-wide inventory available for sale on the web.

“The implementation of VendorNet StoreNet Manager is part of Jones Apparel Group’s overall strategy to fulfill sales on our e-commerce platform by optimizing our current inventory to meet online demand and deliver best-in-class customer service,” stated Ron Offir, President of E-commerce for Jones Apparel Group. “We are very excited about our partnership with VendorNet. Its technology is helping us improve service to our customers by showing web shoppers inventory across all channels and capturing demand that may otherwise have been a lost opportunity.”

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Review: CC Skye Large Bardot Bag

September 29th, 2008

I feel like we have let you all down. You see, I have known the beauty and edginess of CC Skye for quite some time. CC Skye, the young and brilliant designer, has become known for her trendy handbags being spotted on celebrities and her bangles which are the perfect arm candy. And while we […]

Original post by Megs

Marc Jacobs Rolls Royce Fold-Over Clutch

September 29th, 2008

Marc Jacobs Rolls Royce Fold-Over Clutch
I’ll freely admit it - this is an odd little clutch. I mean, it’s got an old car on it. That’s weird, right? Why does a purse need a picture on it? And why a cartoon of a vintage Rolls Royce?
Honestly, I have no idea. […]

Original post by Amanda Mull

Fendi Selleria Hobo

September 29th, 2008

Ok - I know many of you are very much over Fendi and honestly, for good reasons. I am usually less than impressed when I see most Fendi bags. I guess for the majority of the time I feel the bags are overpriced (the Fendi Beaded Baguette Bag comes to mind) and overhyped. However, agree […]

Original post by Shannon

Botkier Gemma Tab Flap Hobo

September 29th, 2008

Do any of you remember when “trolls” were all the rage? I would guess this was about 15 years ago or so, but needless to say, almost every girl I knew had their own troll collection. Trolls are little plastic dolls with bright fluffy hair and a gem for a belly button. Megs and […]

Original post by Shannon

Louis Vuitton Casino Night

September 26th, 2008

Three weeks ago, when our Louis Vuitton PR contact in New York emailed us about the upcoming SoHo Casino Night party just two days ahead of time, Megs and I were bummed to realize that there was no way we would make it. To our delight, a few days later we received a letter with […]

Original post by Vlad

Gossip Girl: Season 2, Episode 4

September 26th, 2008

Blake Lively as Serena, Leighton Meester as Blair, Amanda Setton as Penelope, Nicole Fiscella as Isabel, and Laura-Leigh as Amanda star in Gossip Girl on The CW.
Honestly, ladies, I love me some Gossip Girl. And now, by popular demand, you’re going to have a weekly recap from none other than, uh, me!
This […]

Original post by Amanda Mull

Winners of our The Sak giveaway

September 26th, 2008

We have announced the winners of our The Sak giveaways! The Sak sponsored two giveaways last month, with the Silverlake Satchel.
The black patent version was won by entry number 591, emily*.
The cream version was won by entry number 107, Tran.
Congrats and stay tuned for more giveaways! Do not forget to sign up […]

Original post by Megs

Yves Saint Laurent Large Soft Top Handle Shopper

September 26th, 2008

Yves Saint Laurent Large Soft Top Handle Shopper
I most recently have fallen in love with a specific YSL bag. Remember when I covered the YSL Volcano Tote? I ended up seeing it in Saks last week in pewter and I fell in love again. PEWTER! You know, that beautiful shimmery gray color that I obsess […]

Original post by Megs

Alexander McQueen Elvie Python Tote

September 26th, 2008

Have any of you begun to notice that you’re starting to think of the holiday season? Maybe while you are window shopping or browsing the web, something catches your eye and you think “hey, this would be perfect for so and so”. I know there are some people out there who begin shopping months in […]

Original post by Shannon

Gryson Olivia Pleated Drill Bag

September 26th, 2008

Has anyone realized that Vlad and I have been MIA for the past two weeks? We attempted to connect to the online world, we attempted to chat with you all, but there was no internet to be found. We were on vacation in Ohio for two weeks, where Hurricane Ike hit. Ohio. Yes, a […]

Original post by Megs

Project Runway: Season 5, Episode 11

September 25th, 2008

Yes, YES, they switch models this episode! I love it when they switch models! It’s so much drama! I can’t remember a voluntarily switch since the “M-Fing WALKOFF,” as Daniel V. called it, a few season back. But then it didn’t matter that they switched models this week, because the extra […]

Original post by Amanda Mull

Zagliani Python Clutch

September 25th, 2008

Just the other day (meaning yesterday) as I was sitting here working, I glanced out the window and saw a snake on the windowsill. I wouldn’t say that I am 100% freaked out by snakes, but there is a part of me that gets really freaked out from time to time. Well, yesterday was one […]

Original post by Shannon

Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Review of Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results

September 25th, 2008

Levi Strauss & Co. will broadcast over the Internet its conference call to discuss third-quarter 2008 financial results for the period ended August 24, 2008. The call will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and will be hosted by John Anderson, chief executive officer; Heidi Manes, interim chief financial officer; and Robert Hanson, president, Levi Strauss Americas.

To access the Webcast, please visit www.levistrauss.com/Financials/EarningsWebcasts.aspx. A same-day replay of the Webcast will be available on www.levistrauss.com at approximately 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, and archived on the site for one month.

To access the related earnings news release on October 2, 2008, please visit www.levistrauss.com and click on “Financials” and “Financial News.”

Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s leading branded apparel companies, marketing its products in more than 110 countries worldwide. The company designs and markets jeans and jeans-related pants, casual and dress pants, shirts, jackets and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi’s®, Dockers® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ brands.

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