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The Name Game
Fashion publicist Celeste Miller has transitioned from representing accessories to making them with the…
Lux So Good
Costume jewelry designer Carolee is planning to launch Carolee Lux, a higher-end collection this fall.
The Direct Approach
Shopping at home is becoming a luxe affair. According to the Direct Selling Association, the direct-sales…
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Independent handbag designers continue to sprout up.
Marni Moves Into Accessories
Marni is one brand that retailers say continues to strike the right cord ? and now accessories is one of the…
Small Steps
Pippa Small, the fine jewelry designer, is opening her first U.S. freestanding boutique.
Statesider
Cathy Lee, who has held positions at the Gap and Old Navy brands, Liz Claiborne and Ann Taylor, has started…
Persol Eyewear: Back to the Future
After celebrating its 90th anniversary last year, eyewear brand Persol found itself with a challenge: how to…
Sweet Charity
Former real estate analyst Allison Aruta has turned her one-time hobby into a full-time job making what she…
Sunny Days for the Eyewear Market
Despite the retail climate, in which consumers are showing discretion in spending their money, eyewear…
A Family Affair
Danielle and Jodie Snyder are the sisters behind DanniJo, a new jewelry line that combines a dash of rock 'n'…
Thierry Lasry: Eye Doctor
Colorful, bold and surprising, Lasry's eponymous sunglasses line has earned a stack of international fashion…
Sunglasses with a Feminine Touch
Jee Vice optics offers couture-inspired eyewear for women. The glasses are big, bold and with an extravagant…
Fast Fashion Sunglasses
Serengeti is developing a line of sunglasses that features "active cell technology" that adjusts for light…