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The latest updates from the accessories world

Bulgari to Introduce Serpenti Leathergoods

Bulgari's Serpenti handbag collection

Rome—While much of the news recently about Bulgari has centered on how crucial its jewelry and watch business will be to its new … [Read more...]

House of Harlow 1960 Launches Handbags

House of Harlow minaudieres

Los Angeles--Nicole Richie might be busy with her two kids, but she’s got another baby due this fall: House of Harlow 1960’s … [Read more...]

The Headwear Assoc Inducts New Hall of Famers

Headwear Association 2011 Inductees

New York--If there’s one accessories classification that’s almost completely celebrity driven, it’s hats. From stylish … [Read more...]

Artist Wins John Hardy Design Award Including Trip to Bali

Winning sketch by Taehun Lee whose design will be incorporated into the back grill work on a John Hardy recycled silver bracelet

New York—A drawing of a nymph crouching among bamboo shoots got one talented New York Academy of Art alumni a once in a lifetime … [Read more...]

Commerce Dept: March Retail Rises on Fuel, Food Costs

Commerce Dept: March Retail Rises on Fuel and Food Costs

Washington—Retail sales rose again in March, marking the tenth consecutive month of increases; however, most of the increase … [Read more...]

NPD: Specialty Stores Gain Market Share in Apparel

NPD SPECIALTY STORES

Port Washington—The return of women consumers who once again are shopping for newness has helped the specialty store retail … [Read more...]

Recycled Silver Jewelry Competition Announces Winners

2011 Harmony Jewelry Design Competition

New York—A jewelry competition to raise awareness of environmental causes that also funds a “green” cause is a great example … [Read more...]

Querida Launches Handbags Featuring Global Roster of Guest Designers

QBASICO molded leather shopper designed by Laurence Raines

San Francisco—For those of us who cannot afford to jet set around the globe in search of the latest in leathergoods, Querida … [Read more...]

De Young Museum Celebrates Designer Cristobal Balenciaga

Detail of Cristóbal Balenciaga's cocktail dress of fuchsia silk shantung and black lace with black silk satin ribbons, summer 1966. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Eleanor Christenson de Guigné Collection (Mrs. Christian de Guigné III),

San Francisco—You can feel the pulse of Spain beat in every garment in “Balenciaga and Spain.” A dress ruffle inspired by … [Read more...]

Contemporary Leifsdottir Brand Bows Handbags

Leifsdottir's handbag launch

Philadelphia--Contemporary Scandinavian apparel brand Leifsdottir has been slowly inching into accessories—first with a footwear … [Read more...]

Online Fine Jewelry Auction Benefits Relief Efforts in Japan

Jewelers for Japan auction includes these H. Stern 18K diamond earrings, and below, Monica Rich Kossan's 18k locket and Mikimoto's 18k Akoya pearl and diamonds earrings

New York—There’s still time to put your bids in for “Jewelers for Japan,” an online auction of fine jewelry and watches … [Read more...]

NRF: Easter Sales Continue Climb to Pre-Recession Levels

Easter Basket

Washington–Although some retailers reported Thursday that their March sales dropped on account of a later Easter this year, … [Read more...]

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