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The article discusses significant accomplishments and contributions of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld of French high fashion house Chanel to the fashion industry. Topics explored include the review of the first fashion collection designed by Lagerfeld for Chanel in the early 1980s by fashion journalist John B. Fairchild, the recognition received by Lagerfeld from "Women's Wear Daily" journal, and the growth of the French ready-to-wear industry which may be attributed to Lagerfeld.

The article reports on the adoption of a digital-only business model by ready-to-wear brand Cacharel.

The article reports on the plan by the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, which is made up mostly of North American brands and retailers, to leave Bangladesh in January 2019. Topics discussed include the progress achieved by the Alliance toward improving safety in Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, and the uncertainty created by its planned departure. Also discussed is the Accord on Fire and Building Safety whose presence in Bangladesh has been challenged by a local manufacturer.

The article reports on the flagship store opened by French women's ready-to-wear contemporary brand Maje in Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City. Topics covered include number of Maje stores in the U.S., retail prices of the women's clothing products from Maje, and the decision of Maje to offer one-on-one styling appointments and same-day delivery to develop relations with customers.

The article focuses on the 2015 sales performance compared to that of the previous year of Prada SpA, an Italian luxury fashion house specializing in ready-to-wear leather and fashion accessories. Topics include total sales in 12 months ending January 31, retail sales within the same period and wholesale revenues. Also mentioned are sales in international markets including Japan, China and Europe, Prada brand sales, factors leading to price fluctuations and development of marketing initiatives.

The article offers information on the launch of the ready-to-wear collection designed by designer Vanessa Seward under her own name in March 2015. Topics covered include the description of her collection as well as the neutrality in her collection. Also mentioned is a background of he career at the fashion company Yves Saint Laurent.

The article details the plan of Brendon Babenzien, former creative director of the fashion brand Supreme, to launch a ready-to-wear collection under the Noah brand. Topics discussed include Babenzien's launch of an electronic commerce site and a retail store in New York City, his efforts to raise 2 million dollars to build the Noah brand, and his plan to target the grown-up version of the Supreme customer.

The article reports on fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and the implications of his farewell show during the September 2014 Paris Fashion week. Topics include Gaultier's decision to leave the ready-to-wear label to focus on fragrance and couture, respected consultant Jean-Jacques Picart and his thoughts on Gaultier's decision as a warning for designers and the saturated ready-to-wear market, Spanish fragrance and fashion group Puig, and the French Women's Ready-to-Wear Federation.

The article offers information on the career of manufacturer, retailer, entrepreneur, industry organizer and mentor Didier Grumbach. It reveals that Grumbach's uncle was former French Prime Minister Pierre Mendès France. It details his career in ready-to-wear industry and his influence in the French fashion industry.

The article focuses on fashion designer Tamara Mellon and her business methods. Topics include Mellon's ready-to-wear approach to fashion design, future lines she hopes to design, including lingerie, jewelry, and cosmetics, and her experience working as an executive for show designer Jimmy Choo. The designer's focus on electronic commerce (e-commerce), mobile, and retail outlets for her products.

The article focuses on the 2014 Pitti Filati yard fair, a three-day yarn show that is organized by the Pitti Immagine fashion organization. Topics include the recovery of the yarn industry in the 2014, the decrease in price fluctuations of raw materials, and the popularity of cashmere products. Information is provided on the use of yarn in read-to-wear clothing.

The article presents updates on fashion designer Monique Lhuillier and "Interview" magazine's editor in chief Keith Pollock as of January 29, 2014. Career highlights of Pollock with "Dujour" along with his print and digital background prior to joining "Interview" are mentioned. Lhuillier is launching her first ready-to-wear (RTW) advertising campaign with the first images set to appear in "Vogue" magazine's February and April 2014 issues.

The article discusses the launch of a new collection from Italian fashion house Valentino SpA in Shanghai, China on November 14, 2013. The luxury brand aims to capture a bigger share of Chinese luxury market in which the sales from the country will make up 30 percent of its global revenues from 2012 to 2013. The luxury collection will be sold from 980 dollars to 41, 000 dollars for ready-to-wear (rtw) items while haute couture items are priced upon request.

The article offers fashion-related news briefs as of November 18, 2013. Fashion designer Alexandre Mattiussi is collaborating with Bally Shoe to launch a capsule range of ready-to-wear (rtw) for men and women for fall. Roberto Vedovotto was appointed to review the eyewear strategy across all brands at Kering. Fine jeweler Martin Katz has been commissioned by the New York Palace Hotel to customize a design of a suite as part of its renovation.

The article highlights the plan of Scottish cashmere mill Todd & Duncan to be a branded ready-to-wear manufacturer.

The article reports on the expansion of Paule Ka, the French ready-to-wear firm, in New York. Serge Cajfinger, president and artistic director of Paule Ka says that it is his dream to have a shop in New York. It mentions that Paule Ka will open its first showroom in New York at 595 Madison Avenue, wherein, the company aims to generate 20% of its sales from the U.S. by 2016.

The article discusses British accessories and ready-to-wear (rtw) clothing brand L.K. Bennett, examining its expansion into the U.S. market. It also comments on expansion into other countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The author reflects on L.K. Bennett executive chairman and chief executive Robert Bensoussan, commercial director Paul-Henri Cecillon, and group retail director Brett Johnson. Sales goals are also examined.

The article focuses on the industrial performance of clothing industry is Paris, France. It says that after the signs of improvement within the industry, clothing sales in France are forecasted to decline in 2011 for the fourth year based on the survey conducted by the French Institute of Fashion (IFM). It states that the ready-to-wear (RTW) industry is expected to met a 2.1% reduction in sales in 2011 and an expected decline of 1.8% in 2012.

The article reports that the eight ready-to-wear store of Calvin Klein Inc. is officially opened in Hong Kong, China. It states that Warnaco Group Inc. opens a combined Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear shop at Elements to target Mainland Chinese consumers. Joe Gromek, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Warnaco, notes that the Underwear-Jeans shop is expected to generate sales of 1,000 dollars per square foot.

The article offers news briefs on fashion industry. Stephen Jones & the Accent of Fashion will be hosted at the MoMu fashion museum in Antwerp, Belgium on the occassion of the 30th anniversary of Stephen Jones Millinery. Romanian shoe designer, Mihai Albu created a 12-inch heel, made from three black wedge. Designer, Nicholas Kirkwood collaborated with ready-to-wear houses Erdem and Rodarte for several co-branded looks to push footwear towards style.

The article reports that three sisters, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, are planning to launch ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, swim and shoes in 2011 in partnership with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi's Jupi Corp. The Kardashian sisters are the owner of Dash boutiques in Calabasas, California. Their venture will target mass department stores in 17 countries in addition to the U.S.

The article offers news briefs related to Ready-to-Wear clothing industry. Avon acquires jewelry company Silpada Designs Inc. for 650 million dollars. Wal-mart Stores Inc. is thinking to develop new retail concepts to arrest declining sales. Rudin DeWoody was honored on Saturday night at the annual Midsummer Party of Southampton Parrish Museum.

The article focuses on the strategies undertaken by ready-to-wear labels to strive the economic crisis. It notes that companies are turning into customized designs and lower prices to combat the recession. It mentions that stores are asking designers to offer a broader range of prices and more specialized styles. It stresses the need for cooperation with retailers to know what they need and what sells. It mentions that designers are turning to social media to build their international presence.

The article presents news briefs related to worldwide ready-to-wear fashion markets and textile industry. For the 2008 fall season's collection, fashion designers used a lot of sequin work. Retail shares of the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank to its lowest level in 12 years. Nordstrom Inc. is expecting a double-digit decline in its sales and earnings in 2009. Japanese consumers are avoiding luxury labels and department stores in favor of cheaper alternatives or not shopping at all.