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Fashion Workers Act signed into NY law: What does this mean for the industry?

After what has been a lengthy legislative process, the Fashion Workers Act has officially been signed into law in New York. The bill intends to regulate the modelling and creative industries in the state, specifically tackling “predatory management agencies” that have previously gone unchecked. Set to go into effect from June 2025, the Fashion...

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Jewellery brand PdPaola opens first US flagship store

Spanish jewellery brand PdPaola has opened its debut US flagship store in New York City as part of its brand’s ambitious expansion plans to open more than 100 stores across North America in the next three years. Located in New York’s exclusive West Village at 346 Bleecker Street, the flagship store spans more than 1,660 square feet and...

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In Pictures: Saint Laurent opens new store in New York's Meatpacking District

French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has expanded its retail footprint in the city of New York with the opening of a new store in the iconic Meatpacking District. Interior of Saint Laurent's new store in NYC Meatpacking District Credits: Saint Laurent The new two-level store, now Saint Laurent’s largest store in the city, features the...

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In Pictures: Another Tomorrow opens first flagship in New York

Eco-conscious brand Another Tomorrow has unveiled its first flagship store in SoHo, New York, marking a "significant milestone in the brand’s journey towards modeling a more resilient future for fashion”. The luxury label said that the store intends to offer a “physical manifestation of the brand blueprint for the fashion of tomorrow”, housing...

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Gymshark opens pop-up store in New York City

British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up...

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Charles Tyrwhitt opens new store targeting commuters in New York

British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt, known for its shirts, has opened a new store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City as it continues to grow its presence in the US. Charles Tyrwhitt has 12 retail locations in the US spanning the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Houston areas, and the Grand Central...

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Jacquemus opens first US store in New York

French contemporary fashion label Jacquemus has opened its first US store in New York to offer its American consumers the full “curated vision” of founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus. Located on the corner of Spring and Wooster Streets in SoHo, New York, the two-storey, 2,906-square-foot boutique is housed within a 19th-century townhouse,...

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Primark to open first store in Manhattan

Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has confirmed it will open its first store in Manhattan, New York City, as it continues to push forward with ambitious plans of opening 60 stores in the US by 2026. The Manhattan store will be located in Herald Square, directly across the street from Penn Station, the most highly trafficked train...

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Moncler to open its largest store in New York City

Italian luxury brand Moncler has announced plans to open what will become its largest store across its retail network, scheduled to be unveiled in early 2026 in New York City. The label revealed that it had signed a lease agreement for a unit on Fifth Avenue in the General Motors building, where the new flagship store is to be housed. Once...

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Axel Arigato opens first US store in New York

Swedish premium brand Axel Arigato has made its first steps into the US physical retail sector, with the opening of a brick-and-mortar store in New York City. Located in the SoHo district at 273 Lafayette Street, the store was designed in partnership with architectural design studio Halleroed, which has previously worked with the brand on its...

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Skiwear brand Perfect Moment to open first retail store in New York

Perfect Moment is embarking on a new journey through what is to be its first ever retail store, located in the SoHo district of New York City. The luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand is planning to open the site at 42 Crosby Street in October, where it will celebrate its AW24 womenswear collection. The seasonal store, which will remain open...

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Destree opens its first store in the US

After setting up shop in Paris and then Seoul, Parisian women's ready-to-wear and accessories brand Destree is making its debut in New York. The opening follows strong demand from its American clientele, who now account for about a third of its global sales. The store perfectly illustrates Destree's "unique and creative vision," the brand...