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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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Retail

Princess Polly confirms debut store in New York City

Australian fashion brand Princess Polly has announced it is expanding to the East Coast of the US with its debut brick-and-mortar location in Manhattan, New York City. The Gen Z-loved brand, owned by a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., has secured an 8,000-square-foot location at 514 Broadway in New York City’s SoHo neighbourhood, which will open in...

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Retail

British luxury outerwear brand Marfa Stance opens two pop-up stores in New York City

British luxury, modular outerwear brand Marfa Stance has made its official return to New York City with the opening of not one, but two pop-up locations. The first of the two pop-ups is the brand’s flagship location on the Upper East Side. Running from September 18 to December 29, the first pop-up will be accompanied by a return residency at...

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Retail| Featured

Q&A: Generation Love's co-founders on the opening of Madison Avenue Store

New York-based fashion brand Generation Love has opened its first physical store on Madison Avenue, New York City. The debut store, located at 804 Madison Avenue, hosted a grand opening event on March 7, inviting members of the press to browse their latest collection in person. Inspired by co-founder Roni Hirshberg’s own home, the store interior...

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Culture

Les Deux funds the renovation of two basketball courts in New York City

Danish menswear label Les Deux are putting down roots in New York City, kicking off their upcoming arrival by contributing to the community. With an investment of 70,000 U.S. dollars, Les Deux has completely redesigned two basketball courts in Washington Market Park in Tribeca, aimed at local students as well as the greater city locale....

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FairsFeatured

Inside Project New York, a market "melting pot"

Project New York returned to New York City’s Flatiron District for a three-day fair from July 17 to 19. A pared-down version of the show’s upcoming Las Vegas expo, eager brands came to New York to hit high-level targets. Attracting buyers from major retailers like Bergdorf Goodman to local boutiques like Cueva, the space held over 40 menswear...

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Retail

Footwear brand Nisolo opens New York City store

Footwear and accessories brand Nisolo has recently opened its first New York City location. The new store marks the brand’s fourth retail opening, joining the lineup of locales in Boston, Washington, DC, and the Nashville flagship in a continued expansion from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar. Located in the West Village at 380 Bleecker Street,...

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Fashion|Interview Featured

Anybag: How Alex Dabagh is transforming New York trash into fashion staples

At a Flatiron leather manufacturer that has been producing handmade goods for decades, an innovative passion project that is targeting New York City’s plastic crisis is growing day by day. Founder Alex Dabagh is carving out his own space in fashion with Anybag, revolutionising textile creation through the reinvention of single use plastic. Amid...

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Fashion

NY Governor announces grant programme for independent designers in partnership with IMG

As New York Fashion Week closes its doors for this season, the state’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, has announced a partnership with IMG that will see the implementation of a 500,000 dollar grant programme established to assist small, independent designers. A total of 50,000 dollars will go towards ten selected creatives to offset the costs of their...

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Business

Can New York City market its way to another recovery?

One of the most memorable marketing campaigns is not for a sedan or a soft drink but for a city. This past summer, on the Q train back from Coney Island, a family of six could be spotted riding back from the beach sporting the campaign’s famous logo on tank tops and baseball caps—a nod to its forty-four years of longevity. The “I Love New York”...

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Business

Pajar Canada opens flagship store in New York City

Pajar Canada has opened a flagship store in New York City, its first in the US. The store is located on Wooster Street, Soho. The brand, which is known for its footwear and outerwear, seeks to use the store in order to expand on its presence on the international market. With the ribbon cutting event having occurred on October 20, the store will...

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RetailFeatured

Belstaff returns to the US with New York City opening

British heritage brand Belstaff has returned to New York City, following its departure in early 2019, with a new store at 62 Gansevoort Street to mark the brand’s world-first workshop concept with a focus on makers and creators within the community. Belstaff, which exited its Madison Avenue location in early 2019, has returned with a new store...

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