Shares of Kate Spade, which had a market value of $1.86 billion as of Tuesday's close, were up 16 percent at $16.83 after being halted twice. Hedge fund Caerus Investors said last month that the company would make a great acquisition candidate as its stock was trading at a discount to its peers. Sales of handbags have weakened over the past year in the United States, as people shop lesser at department stores in favor of online shopping.
Is Victoria Beckham set to receive an OBE?
December 28, 2016 By
British designer Victoria Beckham is allegedly set to receive an OBE for her services to the fashion industry and for her charity work. In 2011, she introduced a secondary, lower-priced line, called 'Victoria by Victoria Beckham', and November of that year saw her win 'Best Designer Brand' at the British Fashion Awards. Prior to launching her own brand, Beckham dabbled in fashion via collaborations, designing a limited-edition collection for Rock & Republic called 'VB Rocks' in 2004 and her own jeans line titled 'DVB Denim Collection' in 2007.
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Levi’s and clutch bags: Amazon’s festive fashion best sellers
December 28, 2016 By
The Kate Spade Cedar Street Cami comes in multiple vibrant hues, and can also be used as a clutch, thanks to its removable gold hardware strap. Meanwhile, it was Stila's 'Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner', L'Occitane's 'Shea Butter Hand Cream' and BaBylissPRO's 'Ceramix Xtreme Dryer' that sold the most units in the retailer's 'luxury beauty' category.
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Kate Hudson’s Fabletics plans US expansion
December 28, 2016 By
Kate Hudson has big plans for her fashion fitness brand Fabletics in 2017. The first new store to open will be in Frisco, Texas, in March, followed by Indianapolis, Indiana. Stores will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, from July.
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Debbie Harry to design fashion line for Obey
December 26, 2016 By
Debbie Harry is working on a fashion collaboration with contemporary artist Shepard Fairey. The Blondie frontwoman, famous as much for her music as for her punk-infused style, is teaming up with Fairey on a fall 2017 collection for his label Obey, WWD reports. Obey was founded by Fairey in 2011 and is known for its rebellious, anti-establishment approach to fashion basics for both men and women.
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Fashion collaborations to watch out for in 2017
December 26, 2016 By
From Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger to Rihanna and Manolo Blahnik, 2016 was a generous year when it came to high-profile fashion collaborations. Supermodel of the moment Bella Hadid is working on her debut jewelry collection with LA brand Chrome Hearts. Details are being kept strictly under wraps, and an official release date has yet to be announced, but the house is known for unique, rock-and-roll-inspired pieces, so we can expect something urban and edgy.
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Michelle Obama loved fashion and the fashion world loved her
December 26, 2016 By
NEW YORK (AP) — The morning after Michelle Obama's big speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2012, in which she argued passionately for a second term for her husband, designer Tracy Reese's phone was ringing. And ringing.
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