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Most lingerie is made for the young and lithesome but a former Starbucks exec is cashing in by targeting women 35-60 years old who have an annual household income of at least $90,000. The Seattle Times profiles Victoria Roberts who runs a lingerie line called Zovo, a collection of loungewear, robes and lingerie in 100 percent silk and cotton.

The brand was started just two years ago, and will soon be available in some Nordstrom stores. They also have an online shop. The chemise shown here sells for $64. Why the name Zovo? I have no idea but I am sure she didn't want to "Victoria-ize" anything since a certain lingerie giant has pretty much cornered the market on that.

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]]>lingerienordstromvictoria robertszovoDeidre WoollardThu, 16 Aug 2007 13:31:00 ESTTeri Hatcher's Badgley Mischka campaignhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/15/teri-hatchers-badgley-mischka-campaign/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/15/teri-hatchers-badgley-mischka-campaign/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/15/teri-hatchers-badgley-mischka-campaign/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The latest celebrity to front a major fashion campaign is Teri Hatcher.

The Desperate Housewives star is in the Badgley Mischka campaign for Fall '07. The ads were shot by celebrity photographer Ellen Von Unwerth and show Hatcher in swimwear and revealing lingerie as well as evening wear. The campaign represents Badgley Mischka's move to appeal to a wider audience of women for more than just evening looks.

While I applaud the use of an older woman in an ad campaign it's a shame that she always has to be Photoshopped back into her twenties.

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]]>badgley mischkadesignersdesperate housewivesteri hatcherTeriHatcherDeidre WoollardWed, 15 Aug 2007 18:26:00 ESTAnn Taylor to go after the baby boomershttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/14/ann-taylor-to-go-after-the-baby-boomers/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/14/ann-taylor-to-go-after-the-baby-boomers/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/14/ann-taylor-to-go-after-the-baby-boomers/#commentsFiled under: ,

For those of you that despaired over the news that Liz Claiborne is phasing out their older skewing apparel lines, I've got some good news. The New York Times reports that the Ann Taylor chain is working on a new casual apparel chain for the older, baby-boomer generation. The new chain is set to open in late 2008 and will be a fashionable competitor for other dominators of this clothing sector such as Talbots and Chico's. Hopefully, they will have better luck than the Gap did with their Forth & Towne stores. I hesitate to predict big success for this one if only because I think the boomers are still mostly department store shoppers.

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]]>ann taylorAnnTaylorbaby boomersboomer generationclothing for older womenDeidre WoollardTue, 14 Aug 2007 15:01:00 ESTGet your Louis Vuitton at the museum?http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/10/get-your-louis-vuitton-at-the-museum/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/10/get-your-louis-vuitton-at-the-museum/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/10/get-your-louis-vuitton-at-the-museum/#commentsFiled under:

Should an art museum also be a boutique? Usually the line between the exhibits and the gift shop is pretty firmly drawn but for a few months, a gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles will host a store selling Louis Vuitton Murakami bags and other goods. The designs are part of an exhibit of the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami's works that runs from Oct. 29 through Feb. 11. The museum's chief curator has said that a mock up of Murakami's commercial ventures would not have worked. The museum won't get a share of the profits but perhaps the thought of designer shopping at the museum will attract new visitors.

Get your Louis Vuitton at the museum? originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>expire-images:2008-8-9louis vuittonLouisVuittonmurakamimuseumDeidre WoollardFri, 10 Aug 2007 18:22:00 ESTIs that really Gwyneth on the cover of W?http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/08/is-that-really-gwyneth-on-the-cover-of-w/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/08/is-that-really-gwyneth-on-the-cover-of-w/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/08/is-that-really-gwyneth-on-the-cover-of-w/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Um, maybe there is something to that story of Gwyneth Paltrow using snake venom on her face. What else can explain September's W magazine cover? The perpetually pale and WASPy looking faux-English lass now looks like she's been spending secret time in Donatella Versace's private beauty palace. The spray tan, the giant brush brows and the blindingly white hair render her virtually unrecognizable. I understand the urge to try something new with your look sometimes, but appearing on the cover of a fashion magazine looking like La Cicciolina seems like an odd career move. I haven't seen all the contestants yet, but this is in the running for the worst of the September covers.

Is that really Gwyneth on the cover of W? originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>fashiongwyneth paltrowGwynethPaltrowseptember fashion magazinesw magazineDeidre WoollardWed, 08 Aug 2007 11:28:00 ESTSacre Bleu! H & M to hit the Champs-Elyseeshttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/01/sacre-bleu-h-and-m-to-hit-the-champs-elysees/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/01/sacre-bleu-h-and-m-to-hit-the-champs-elysees/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/08/01/sacre-bleu-h-and-m-to-hit-the-champs-elysees/#commentsFiled under: ,

Last year, a Paris commission banned H&M from the fashionable Champs-Elysees shopping area in Paris, which is home to Cartier, Louis Vuitton and other high-end retailers. The claim was H&M's cheap and chic style would "banalize" the street. Never mind that the area is already home to a Disney Store and the Gap.

Now the retailer has been given approval for a store on the fancy street. The move suits today's shopper who is comfortable shopping at both high-end designer stores and cheaper places, combining the designer purse and the discount top in the same outfit. What's next for the Champs-Elysees, a Target?

Sacre Bleu! H & M to hit the Champs-Elysees originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>champs elyseesparisDeidre WoollardWed, 01 Aug 2007 16:46:00 ESTKate Spade bags, now with 100% less Kate Spadehttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/kate-spade-bags-now-with-100-less-kate-spade/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/kate-spade-bags-now-with-100-less-kate-spade/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/kate-spade-bags-now-with-100-less-kate-spade/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Andy and Kate Spade have announced that they are leaving Kate Spade, the bag label they started in 1993. The business grew into a huge business and sold last November to Liz Claiborne Inc. for a reported $124 million. When Liz Claiborne acquired the company they signed up the Spade for a six-month contract.

With their time up, the Spades are out, ostensibly to spend more time with their young daughter. Both will remain members of the brand's board. The news comes hot on the heels of the recent news that Liz Claiborne is considering ditching a bunch of brands to focus on the Kate Spade and Juicy Couture brands. Does it make a difference to consumers if the person who founded the brand and who is the name behind it is gone from the business? We'll have to keep tabs on what happens to Kate Spade bags without Kate Spade.

Kate Spade bags, now with 100% less Kate Spade originally appeared on StyleList on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>andy spadedeisgnexpire-images:2008-7-27handbagskate spadeKateSpadepursesDeidre WoollardSat, 28 Jul 2007 15:11:00 ESTGorby is the most unlikely modelhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/the-most-unlikely-model/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/the-most-unlikely-model/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/28/the-most-unlikely-model/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

What do Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman and Mikhail Gorbachev have in common?

They have all modeled in Louis Vuitton ads.

That's right. The former president of the Soviet Union is starring in a new ad campaign by the pricey purveyors of must have bags. Gorby's ad is part of a campaign shot by Annie Liebovitz that also features, Andrew Agassi and Steffi Graf and Catherine Deneuve. The ads will appear in the ad-heavy September fashion magazines.

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]]>bagfashionlouis vuittonmikhail gorbachevMikhailGorbachevmodelseptembervogueDeidre WoollardSat, 28 Jul 2007 09:06:00 ESTThe shoe inspired by a moviehttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/26/the-shoe-inspired-by-a-movie/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/26/the-shoe-inspired-by-a-movie/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/26/the-shoe-inspired-by-a-movie/#commentsFiled under: ,

If this sparkly Jimmy Choo heel seems a bit otherworldly, that's deliberate. The satin Stardust sandal is named after the new movie which stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert DeNiro and Sienna Miller. In the movie, based on the Neil Gaiman novel, Clare Danes plays a fallen star who wears a mystical pendant. The Stardust sandal features a faceted crystal with a gold chain that is reminiscent of the necklace Danes wears in the movie. You practically need to be a movie star to afford these shoes, the four-inch heels will sell for $850.

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]]>claire danesjimmy choosandalshoesstardustDeidre WoollardThu, 26 Jul 2007 14:37:00 ESTDisney plans fragrances for preteen boyshttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/disney-plans-fragrances-for-preteen-boys/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/disney-plans-fragrances-for-preteen-boys/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/disney-plans-fragrances-for-preteen-boys/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Do preteen boys need fragrances? Disney thinks so. They are creating 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Buzz Lightyear-branded fragrances which are aimed at boys ages 4-11 in Latin communities. Brandweek reports that the new products will be be available in Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer and Longs Drugs stores in areas with large Hispanic populations.

The Disney-branded items will sell for $9.95 and $19.95 and they will be targeting mothers and grandmothers for holiday gift giving. According to the article, U.S. males are slower to get into fragrances than European, Latin and South American boys so the Disney fragrances are expected to give them a push. Baby colognes for both boys and girls are already an established part of European and Latin culture.

Disney plans fragrances for preteen boys originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>boysbuzz lightyearBuzzLightyearfragrancehispanicpirates of the caribbeanpreteenDeidre WoollardWed, 25 Jul 2007 15:40:00 ESTMacy's pulls controversial shirthttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/macys-pulls-controversial-shirt/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/macys-pulls-controversial-shirt/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/macys-pulls-controversial-shirt/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Macy's is in trouble over a new line of shirts that was supposed to cater to Hispanic customers, but actually ended up offending them. In particular, a T-shirt that says "Brown Is The New White" was deemed so inflammatory that it was pulled from the store. The shirt is from NaCo, a company that specializes in shirts for young Hispanic people and was created by Tijuana's Edoardo Chavarín and Mazatlán's Robby Vient. A Fox News article quotes "Hispanic marketing expert" Dr. Ed Rincon who says that Macy's doesn't understand Hispanic culture.

A quick look at the NaCo website reveals all sort of shirts that could be deemed offensive such as the one that says "B is for Beaner." I think if these shirts were in some hipster boutique it would be no big deal but because they are in a Macy's it causes controversy.

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]]>contorversyhispaniclatinalatinomacy'snacot-shirtsDeidre WoollardWed, 25 Jul 2007 11:25:00 ESTGet your makeover at the airporthttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/get-your-makeover-at-the-airport/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/get-your-makeover-at-the-airport/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/25/get-your-makeover-at-the-airport/#commentsFiled under:

You wouldn't think of Lancome as a brand associated with flying, but that might change with the Lancome Happy Boarding program. Happy Boarding is a luxury lounge space, located inside or near the Lancome store. Inside the lounge area, customers can get massages, makeovers and and beauty "check-ups". The Happy Boarding treatment program is for men and women and the full four-step experience includes a massage, a skin check-up, a make-over and advice about beauty tricks and tips. Happy Boarding events have already taken place at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport and in the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Given the proliferation of spas in airports, it makes sense that the makeup counter should move in too. They should get one of these in LAX for stars to get their touch-ups before facing the paparazzi at the luggage carousel.

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]]>airportlamcomemakeupmassagesskin carespaDeidre WoollardWed, 25 Jul 2007 09:00:00 ESTEwan McGregor as a fragrance model?http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/ewan-mcgregor-as-a-fragrance-model/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/ewan-mcgregor-as-a-fragrance-model/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/ewan-mcgregor-as-a-fragrance-model/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

If I thought Clive Owen was an odd choice as a skin care line model for Lancome, I don't quite know what to say about Ewan McGregor as a fragrance model. Sure, he cleans up pretty when he needs to in movies like Moulin Rouge and Down With Love, but I've always thought that he was most himself on his 20,000 motorcycle trip with Charley Boorman. That dusty and bearded Ewan was definitely not the cologne type.

Nevertheless, Coty has announced that he will be the face of a new male fragrance from Davidoff which is set to launch in early 2008. He will appear in both print and television ads. I hope this helps him fund his next adventure.

Ewan McGregor as a fragrance model? originally appeared on StyleList on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>colognecotydavidoffeuan mcgregorewan mcgregorEwanMcgregorexpire-images:2008-7-22fragranceDeidre WoollardTue, 24 Jul 2007 17:06:00 ESTBattle of the oldies: Levi versus Laurenhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/battle-of-the-oldies-levi-versus-lauren/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/battle-of-the-oldies-levi-versus-lauren/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/24/battle-of-the-oldies-levi-versus-lauren/#commentsFiled under:

Last week Lauren reported that Gwen Stefani was suing Forever 21 for knocking off her designs. Today Vogue UK brings news of a similar suit, although not one as young and trendy. Levi has filed a lawsuit Polo Ralph Lauren claiming that Lauren is copying their pocket stitching. The Vogue article says that Lauren has imitated their trademark "arcuate" pocket stitching. Arcuate? I'll admit I didn't know the word so I looked it up. It basically means curved or arched. The jeans design is the oldest known apparel trademark in the US, protected since 1873 so Ralph and his team have some explaining to do. It would be very hard to claim ignorance of one of the most recognizable design styles.

Battle of the oldies: Levi versus Lauren originally appeared on StyleList on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>copyrightdenimexpire-images:2008-7-22jeanslawsuitralph laurenRalphLaurentrademarkDeidre WoollardTue, 24 Jul 2007 14:32:00 ESTFashion hunters content with knock-offshttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/23/fashion-hunters-content-with-knock-offs/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/23/fashion-hunters-content-with-knock-offs/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/23/fashion-hunters-content-with-knock-offs/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you have the urge for designer goods but not the money to finance your compulsion would you settle for the fake? If so, join the masses. The Daily Mail reports on a study that says up to two-thirds of those polled would be proud to buy the fakes. Even the wealthier shoppers buy fakes, mixing them in with the real designer items they own. Counterfeiting Luxury: Exposing The Myths 2007 is a report based on a survey of 2,000 British consumers. The survey found that one in five fake purchases was made by a household earning more than £50,000. Also nearly a third admitted buying a fake on eBay.

What would put a damper on all this fake-buying is if it could result in jail time. Nearly three-quarters of consumers said they would be put off if they knew it would result in a jail sentence but they were opposed that sort of regulation. Designers and manufacturers on the other hand have become increasing vigilant as they watch more and more of their business go to cheaper counterfeit goods.

Have you ever bought a fake? I've bought a bag in a similar style to a more expensive purse but I have not picked up a bag with a designer label that a new to be a fraud. Perhaps this is because I am not really a label chaser. If I were interested in labels the temptation would definitely be there.

Fashion hunters content with knock-offs originally appeared on StyleList on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bagscounterfeitdesignersfakesshoppersDeidre WoollardMon, 23 Jul 2007 13:32:00 ESTTori Spelling turns jewelry designerhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/tori-spelling-turns-jewelry-designer/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/tori-spelling-turns-jewelry-designer/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/tori-spelling-turns-jewelry-designer/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Say what you like about Tori Spelling, but she has certainly merchandised herself like crazy since the inheritance that never was. First there was her yard sale, then the bed and breakfast reality show and finally the recent Nutrisystem push. Add one more thing to the list, Tori has her own jewelry line. The Tori Spelling collection will debut on the Home Shopping Network on July 24. The 12-piece collection will have necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more in gold-tone metal and semi-precious stones and will sell for $29 to $129. Tori is quoted in a statement as saying the pieces are ones that she would personally wear. Hmm... "would" perhaps but somehow I doubt that she does.

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]]>home shopping networkhsnjewelrytori spellingToriSpellingDeidre WoollardFri, 20 Jul 2007 15:35:00 ESTMacy's dresses their employees in blackhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/macys-dresses-their-employees-in-black/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/macys-dresses-their-employees-in-black/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/20/macys-dresses-their-employees-in-black/#commentsFiled under: ,

Many jobs come with a uniform or a dress code but the recent decision by Macy's to require all employees to wear black is not sitting well with some workers at the stores. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a union representing a Macy's in the area has filed a grievance regarding the dress code. Macy's does not force their employees to buy Macy's clothes but they do offer a special discount for those looking to blacken their wardrobes.

Employees do have some choices. They must wear black tops and bottoms or dresses but can wear blouses, shirts and neckties of any color with a black suit. And shoes and accessories can be any color. The store always required professional attire but did not specify color before. The union representative for the Pittsburgh office of the Retail, Wholesale Department Store Union says that the dress code requires large out-of-pocket expenses for the union members.

Macy's Midwest will implement a black clothing dress code for its employees beginning Sept. 4 but other stores across the country have already implemented the rules. Macy's reports that customers find the associates easier to spot. Bloomingdale's has a similar dress code in place. There is some concern that the dress code may put off those who apply to be holiday help. The code may also limit those who are seeking to be fashionable, after all, black isn't always in fashion.

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]]>black clothingdress codemacy'sDeidre WoollardFri, 20 Jul 2007 14:25:00 ESTMarco Zanini has some big shoes to fillhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/19/marco-zanini-has-some-big-shoes-to-fill/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/19/marco-zanini-has-some-big-shoes-to-fill/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/19/marco-zanini-has-some-big-shoes-to-fill/#commentsFiled under:

If you are like me you probably haven't heard of Italian designer Marco Zanini, but you will be hearing a lot about him soon. Zanini, who was the head designer of womenswear, ready-to-wear and haute couture at Versace has been given the much coveted gig as the creative director at the new Halston. The label was bought by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who as we previously mentioned, put Jimmy Choo diva Tamara Mellon and infamous stylist Rachel Zoe on his creative advisory team. Zanini gushed to WWD that his new job is a dream come true. Zanini has to move from Milan to New York and will start work in September.

It's not a bad choice, Zanini has probably learned a lot about the art of the flash both at Versace and at his previous job at Dolce and Gabbana. Still, I would have rather have seen an American get the job, if only because the story of Halston himself , of a Midwestern boy with big dreams who changed the world of design, was such an American tale.

Marco Zanini has some big shoes to fill originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>halstonharvey weinsteinmarco zaniniversaceDeidre WoollardThu, 19 Jul 2007 18:43:00 ESTLancome's magnet magic trickhttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/18/lancomes-magnet-magic-trick/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/18/lancomes-magnet-magic-trick/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/18/lancomes-magnet-magic-trick/#commentsFiled under: ,

Check out the picture at right, this is the new Lancome Magnetique nail polish. Over at Blogdorf Goodman, where I nabbed the picture from, the have the breakdown on how the polish works. Apparently the nail polish contains iron oxides, you apply the polish and then hold the nail up to a magnet that slips over the bottle. The magnet activates the iron and creates the sunburst pattern. The polish is new for fall (doesn't seem to be widely available yet) and sells for $17, which is a lot for an effect that is probably really fun the first time and then less so. More pics can also be found at All Lacquered Up. I think it's a cool idea but I can barely paint a couple of basic coats of red without messing things up so I think this is probably beyond my nail skill set. I wonder if nail salons will offer it and if they will dream up new ways to create different patterns.

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]]>lancomemagnetiquemanicurenail polishnailspedicureDeidre WoollardWed, 18 Jul 2007 12:15:00 ESTLiz Claiborne bets on Juicy and Katehttp://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/15/liz-claiborne-bets-on-juicy-and-kate/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/15/liz-claiborne-bets-on-juicy-and-kate/http://www.stylelist.com/2007/07/15/liz-claiborne-bets-on-juicy-and-kate/#commentsFiled under:

Yet another fashion retailer is going through a shakeup and looking to sell or shut down some of their brands. Liz Claiborne is currently mulling over a major overhaul. The company is hitching their wagon to four label stars, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand Jeans and Mexx. These brands are expected to grow from about $2.2 billion this year to $3 billion by 2010 as the increased focus on the brands will lead to more marketing spending and store expansions.

The bad news is that if you are a fan of C&C California, Dana Buchman, Ellen Tracy, Emma James, Enyce, First Issue, Intuitions, J.H. Collectibles, Kenzie, Laundry by Design, Mac & Jac, prAna, Sigrid Olsen, Stamp 10, Tapemeasure or Tint, be on notice that these brands may be gone soon or going through a major change. It seems the company is set on skewing younger (yawn!) and ditching the older more staid brands. My question is whether or not this is just fashion's normal brand molting in which labels are often shed in favor of the newest and hottest or whether the older women, who should be (if based on population alone) the biggest market, are getting shafted yet again. Or perhaps there is a third option, women are getting older but we are dressing younger.

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]]>dana buchmanjuicy couturekate spadeliz claiborneLizClaibornesigrid oldsenDeidre WoollardSun, 15 Jul 2007 13:32:00 EST