In spring 2012, Macy's department stores and online retailer Macys.com announced its mission to restructure internally and market toward the Millennial generation. According to the retailer, its goal is to attract and retain Millennial customers who are "now America's largest and most diverse age demographic with spending estimated at $65 billion each year," on merchandise similar to what Macy's sells. 15 Nov 2012
A group of South Africans, including Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Hanneli Rupert, today head to Rome for the 12th annual International Herald Tribune Luxury Conference. It starts on Thursday, 15 November. 14 Nov 2012
Disease, predators and stock theft are the main factors threatening the recovery of South Africa's wool production, which has seen prices rise to pre-recession levels at the most recent auction. 9 Nov 2012
Clothing retailer Foschini has boosted its headline earnings by 18.8% for the six months ended September. 9 Nov 2012
LONDON, UK: British luxury clothing and accessories firm Burberry on Wednesday said its net profits slumped by more than a quarter in the group's first half following a sizeable one-off charge. 8 Nov 2012
Wool prices increased for a fifth week in a row with the Cape Wools market indicator gaining 4% to close at a high of R108.63/kg (clean). 7 Nov 2012
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW), the top such event in Latin America, kicked off on Monday with joyful and colorful designs for its 2013 winter collection. 7 Nov 2012
The fashion and style director of Vanity Fair magazine, Michael Roberts, was bemused by the prevalence of evening wear he saw on the catwalk at Fashion Week Africa last week. 7 Nov 2012
Wool prices increased for a fifth week in a row with the Cape Wools market indicator gaining another 4% to close at a high of R108.63/kg (clean). This is an increase of 24% on the opening sale and up 3.3% on last season's highest level. 1 Nov 2012
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: German sportswear giant Puma said on Wednesday that earnings plummeted in the third quarter, tripped up by heavy restructuring charges. 26 Oct 2012
At the Johannesburg leg of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa, global bed brand Hästens and South Africa's design duo Klûk CGDT will collaborate for the second time, offering a collection of designs at a show on Saturday 27 October 2012 at Melrose Arch. 26 Oct 2012
HONG KONG - Clothing retailer Esprit plans to raise up to US$677 million in a new share sale to rebuild its brand as part of a multibillion-dollar four-year transformation drive, a report said Tuesday. 25 Oct 2012
Nigerian fashion designer Deola Sagoe believes her country is leading trends on the continent, and will be bringing that fresh style to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa, beginning next Wednesday, 24 October 2012, in Johannesburg. 16 Oct 2012
An African fashion and gift boutique opens at Casa Labia Cultural Centre this summer and 13 December 2012 marks the beginning of the 'The Summer Show' at the Casa Labia Gallery, curated by Joao Ferreira. 16 Oct 2012
TOKYO - Japan's cheap-chic clothing giant Uniqlo looks set to book annual sales worth almost ¥1 trillion yen this year, a report said Wednesday, as the clothing company embarks on a rapid overseas expansion. 11 Oct 2012
Drama was not limited to the catwalk at the South African Fashion Week in Rosebank at the weekend. 9 Oct 2012
More global fashion brands are expected to follow Zara, Cotton On, Gap, Burberry, Mango, Forever New, Steve Madden and now also Topshop into SA malls, which will no doubt force local retailers and shopping centre developers to become more innovative in their product offering. 8 Oct 2012
Donatella Versace bared her soul at Milan fashion week, joining Prada and Gucci in creating a soulful collection which contrasted sharply with Moschino's swinging sixties and Etro's garden of Eden. 4 Oct 2012
Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with a buzz over the debut of cult designer Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent, and whispers that the disgraced John Galliano could be poised for a comeback. 4 Oct 2012
A hidden walkway, high up behind the clock of the Gare de l'Est station, was the unlikely setting for the first show of Paris Fashion Week, as Impasse de la Defense kicked off the nine-day rollercoaster. 3 Oct 2012
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