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Season of Biker Chic

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:14:07 EDT

Looking at bike shops had become as fun as shopping for fashion because it is fashion. The accessories are as enticing as a new handbag: picnic baskets, tote bags, and even pet carriers.

Is That a Watercolor You're Wearing?

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:45:49 EDT

Stores and runways this spring are full of clothes with intricate prints that resemble artwork. Behind this profusion of patterns is a familiar piece of technology: the inkjet printer.

Summer's New Power Suit

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:25:51 EDT

As temperatures heat up, Christina Binkley offers ways to convey power and authority at work without breaking a sweat.

For Sale: Gucci Never Worn

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:48:01 EDT

A socialite with too many clothes offers consignment business Decadestwo a rare entrée to her closets.

The Best of Spring's Style Books

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:02:06 EDT

The latest crop of books explores the surfaces and depths of fashion.

Crafts, Clothes, Clout

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:34:33 EDT

Indie designers reach larger audience with new web and tv showcases.

How Green Is My Sneaker?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:02:35 EDT

A group of roughly 100 well-known apparel brands and retailers have developed a software tool to help them measure the environmental impact of their apparel and footwear, from raw material to garbage dump.

Admitting Jeans to the Club

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:51:19 EDT

Bans on denim are becoming a flash point for inter-generational disagreement in country clubs. "Tie Required" signs and tennis whites are long gone in most places, but no-denim policies remain common.

Without Print, Is It Still Pucci?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:30:53 EDT

Under the hand of designer Peter Dundas, the six-decade-old fashion house is reinventing itself as an It brand.

What Retailers Know About Us

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:04:34 EDT

A peek inside stores' shopping data highlights regional preferences for certain colors and brands.