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Reports on developments concerning the advertising industry in the United States, as of April 4, 2000. Includes the rollout of an image makeover campaign by MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; Selection of advertising agency Richardson, Myers & Donofrio Inc. to handle real estate agency Re/Max's creative account.

Reports on Atlanta, Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co.'s decision to abandon plans to begin the construction of a petroleum pipeline that was expected to supply the Tallahassee area with fuel. Companies having interest in the project; Project concerns cited by opponents of the project.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of spending a week at a health spa called the Ranch at Live Oak, in California.

The article discusses the construction of several new department stores in New York City as of January 2016 by retailers such as Barney's New York, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

The article reviews the top moments in the fashion industry in 2015, including the introduction of the designer sneaker, the leadership of fashion firm Kering chief executive officer (CEO) François-Henri Pinault, and the popularity of the pleated skirt as marketed by fashion firms including Gucci and fashion designer Marc Jacobs.

The article states that color provider Pantone Inc. announced that its 2016 colors of the year were Rose Quartz and Serenity, which are shades of pale pink and baby blue, in early December 2015. According to the article, the annual Pantone announcement is a significant event for the fashion industry. The article discusses the influence of Pantone's coloring system on fashion, design, and home décor.

The article discusses the leadership style of fashion firm Gucci chief executive officer (CEO) Marco Bizzarri and the success of Gucci as of Autumn 2015. According to the article, Bizzarri was known for his quick decision making and previously worked for fashion firms Stella McCartney and Bottega Veneta. The article discusses the work of Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele.

The article reviews the top moments of Fashion Week events in Autumn 2015 including designs from designers and labels such as Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and Iris Van Herpen.

The article reviews the Milan, Italy, fashion event known as Milan fashion week including designs from fashion firm Gucci and fashion designers Donatella Versace, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce.

The article describes the chaotic nature of the 2015 New York City fashion event known as New York Fashion Week (NYFW). According to the article, prior NYFW events were in a centralized location in New York City's Bryant Park, but had spread across Manhattan. The article discusses the difficulties experienced by media firm IMG and a rift between IMG and the nonprofit organization the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

The article previews the 2015 version of the exhibition Fashion Week in New York City and discusses the use of technological innovations such as social media network Twitter, and collections from fashion designers such as Yigal Azrouël, Misha Nonoo, and Tony Burch.

The article discusses marketing efforts aimed at aging members of the generation known as Millennials by fashion retail firms such as Forever 21 and ModCloth. According to the article, retailers that built their brands around the shopping trends of Millennials were attempting to adjust to the increased spending power and changing shopping habits of that generation. The article presents comments from Forever 21 vice president of merchandising Linda Chang.

The article reviews the performance of the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, California, in Summer 2015.

The article discusses the marketing strategy employed by Italian fashion company Prada for its handbag known as the Inside bag. According to the article, the product launch by Prada was the company's largest since the introduction of the Galleria handbag in 2007. The article discusses the design of the bag led by designer Miuccia Prada, its marketing potential, and advertising efforts. It presents comments from Prada marketing and commercial development chief Stefano Cantino.

An obituary for U.S. financier Kirk Kerkorian is presented.

The article discusses efforts by luxury women's fashion designers and companies to market to Dallas, Texas, consumers. According to the article, designers often hold events in Dallas. The article discusses the significance of fashion in Dallas society, designer stores such as Stanley Korshak and Forty Five Ten, and presents comments from Dallas resident Moll Anderson.

The article discusses the concept of replenishment in women's fashion. According to the article, replenishment pieces are articles of clothing that are designed and constructed in such a manner that they consistently sell out and represent a significant amount of revenue. The article discusses replenishment items such as a leather biker jacket from designer Rick Owens, leopard-print pumps from designer Gianvito Rossi, and a cashmere sweater from the company The Row.

The article discusses the popularity of sheer nude-colored pantyhose in women's fashion in 2015. The article states that several designers including Mother of Pearl designer Amy Powney and designer Donna Karan introduced nude hose in fashion shows and fashion lines and discusses the "Skintones" line from Australian hosiery company Wolford. The article also states that celebrities such as singers Katy Perry and Ariana Grande and actress AnnaSophia Robb often wear nude-colored hose.

The article discusses opulent fashion shows hosted by luxury clothing brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Christian Dior in locations including the Bob Hope and Dolores Hope estate in Palm Springs, California, Paris, France, and the Los Angeles, California, Griffith Park Observatory. The article discusses the advertising concept of earned media in the fashion industry, cruise collections of various designers, and presents comments from advertising agency 72andSunny chief strategy officer Matt Jarvis.

The article discusses the establishment of suites catering to what are termed very important clients (VICs) by luxury clothing company retail stores including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Burberry. The article discusses such suites in clothing stores in Beverly Hills, California, London, England, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article reviews the 2015 fall Paris Fashion Week fashion show in Paris. France, offering information on clothe style trends, the designers and fashion houses represented, and forecasts of consumer reception of various trends.

The article discusses the popularity of slit skirts among designers of women's clothing who exhibited their wares during the New York Fashion Week event in February 2015. Information is presented about the offerings of several designers including Peter Copping of fashion house Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez, and Jason Wu.

The article previews the New York Fashion Week event scheduled for February 2015. Among the 360 fashion labels to exhibit fall attire will be Oscar de la Renta, whose new designer Peter Copping will show his debut collection for the company. Sketches from the clothing lines of several designers accompany the text including Jenny Packham, Nanette Lepore, and Monique Lhuillier.

The article considers gowns worn by actresses at the Academy Awards presentations and other formal events. Although they may bear the names of famous fashion labels, the dresses often represent variations on a designer's original work, which is sometimes considered too eccentric or offbeat. Consuelo Castiglioni and Vivienne Westwood are among designers who have had their fashions altered to fit the preferences of entertainment celebrities.

The article discusses products made in Minnesota that seek to promote and exploit an image of the state characterized by innovation and strong character. Particular attention is given to Askov Finlayson, a retail store started by Eric and Andrew Dayton that has seen strong demand for hats bearing the word "North."

The article considers why many women's dresses don't have sleeves. Designer Trina Turk says consumers have little tolerance for sleeves that may be uncomfortably constricting. A trim-fitting trend in office clothing can make it challenging for designers to include sleeves. Boutique owner Kim Kassel says some designers may be willing to add custom sleeves to their clothes if asked.

The article discusses notable events and developments in the world of fashion during 2014. Singer Rihanna wore a dress containing 216,000 Swarovski crystals to an awards event in June. A hat designed by Vivienne Westwood and worn by singer Pharrell Williams to the Grammy Awards ceremony attracted much attention. Designer L'Wren Scott committed suicide at age 50.

The article discusses the work of the Pantone Color Institute, the color consulting subsidiary of color science firm X-Rite Inc. Each year Pantone forecasts what the color of the year will be for the following year, and for 2015 it says a reddish color it calls marsala will be popular among makers of apparel and other consumer goods. Commentary is presented from Pantone executive director Leatrice Eisman.

The article discusses a movement in the U.S. fashion industry for "Made in the USA" products with U.S. supply and distribution chains, focusing on the startup fashion company Zady. Topics include the U.S. wool-knit industry, including sheep farms, carding, dyeing, spinning and knitting factories; interest in locally-sourced products; and the way Zady documents and advertises its supply chain.

The author observes that fashion shows featuring women's apparel for the spring of 2015 were marked by expressions of youthful protest, and describes what she says were the ten most notable highlights from the shows. Commentary is presented on shoes from designer Marc Jacobs, exercise clothes from Viktor & Rolf, and a play written by Spike Jonze for fashion label Opening Ceremony.

The article discusses the theatrical nature of some events during New York Fashion Week in September 2014. A show by designer Gareth Pugh featured a performance of modern dance. Fashion house Opening Ceremony put on a one-act play written by Spike Jonze and Jonah Hill. Additional commentary is presented about clothes introduced by various designers including Ralph Rucci and Diane von Furstenberg.

The article previews the New York Fashion Week fashion event scheduled to take place in New York City beginning September 4, 2014, with a particular emphasis on promotional efforts by apparel brands to introduce their collections. Opening Ceremony will use a play written by Jonah Hill and Spike Jonz to unveil its wares. Other designers noted include Gareth Pugh, Reed Krakoff, and Bibhu Mohapatra.

The article discusses designer Hedi Slimane's efforts to infuse clothier Saint Laurent with a fashion sense informed by trendy popular culture in Los Angeles, California. In September of 2014 Saint Laurent will open a 10,000-square-foot retail store in the city. Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini hails Los Angeles as an important, Asian-influenced center for culture, music, entertainment, and technology.

The article discusses fashion designer Jason Wu's role re-designing the womenswear line of luxury fashion house Hugo Boss. Topics include details on Wu's role managing his own fashion label, details on what Wu is learning from working at Hugo Boss with items such as corporate structure operations and brand images, and details on Wu's focus on clothing for businesswomen.

The article discusses fur-covered handbags for women that several designers are introducing for the autumn of 2014. Designer Jason Wu observes that the season's handbags were designed during the winter of 2013-2014, a particularly cold one. A tote bag from J. Mendel that is made from the pelt of a young lamb retails for $6,500. A bag from Stella McCartney with fake fur costs $1,395.

The article reviews the Alta Moda fashion show for the luxury fashion label Dolce & Gabbana from designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana which took place in Capri, Italy and included pieces such as hand painted antique fabrics, fox, lynx, and mink fur, and solid gold sandals.

The article presents information on haute couture fashion shows in Paris, France as of July 14, 2014. Topics include details on fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's couture collection for fashion house Chanel, details on designers' who created couture wedding gowns for their collections, and details on fashion designer Giorgio Armani's line.

The article presents information on fashion designer Nina McLemore, who designs clothing for female leaders and businesswomen. Topics include images of U.S. officials and chief executive officers (CEOs) wearing the label such as U.S. Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen and Indra Nooyi of beverage company PepsiCo., details on the professional clothing industry, and a brief history of McLemore's career.

The article discusses women's evening wear that is less formal than traditional formalwear. Frida Gianini and Albert Kriemler are among designers who have introduced a measure of casualness to their evening clothes. Footwear has also become less formal, with designers Christian Louboutin and Stuart Weitzman both having added formal flat shoes to their collections.

The article discusses the "Petit h" line of goods conceived of by Pascale Mussard, a member of the founding family of the Hermès luxury-goods retailer. Petit h features items crafted from goods discarded by Hermès. Products in the Petit h line are sold at the Hermès store in the St. Germain neighborhood of Paris, France.

The article discusses handbags known as bucket bags, and their abundance in stores during the spring of 2014. Designer Tory Burch says bucket bags are a versatile combination of utility and style. Additional information is presented on bags from designers Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, as well as the author's opinion on why the bags have become popular.

The article discusses circumstances leading to strong consumer demand in Asia and elsewhere for the "Abel" women's pump from manufacturer Jimmy Choo. In December of 2013 actress Jun Ji-hyun wore the shoe on an episode of the popular South Korean television soap opera "My Love From the Star." The following month the shoe was completely sold out in Asia, forcing Jimmy Choo chief executive Pierre Denis to place more orders for the by-then discontinued model.

The article discusses miniskirts in the collections of several fashion designers for 2014. Hedi Slimane, Giambattista Valli, and Raf Simons are among designers exploring the trend. Fashion director Brooke Jaffe of retailer Bloomingdale's says her company will be cautious about stocking the new designs. Additional information is provided about the history of miniskirts, and how the new versions can be worn.

The article discusses changes being implemented at apparel retailer Saks Fifth Ave Inc. under company president Marigay McKee. She is urging the store's buyers to seek out new, emerging designers as the stores strives to become more adventurous in the styles it carries. Eric Jennings, Saks' fashion director for men's clothing, says Givenchy is among designers whose wares Saks is buying more of.

The article discusses notable fashions for the fall of 2014 that were on display at Fashion Week events in New York City, Paris, France, Milan, Italy, and London, England in 2014. Accompanying the text are several annotated photographs of models wearing fashions from various designers including Nicolas Ghesquière, Junya Watanabe, and Dries Van Noten.

The article discusses innovative fashions from various designers based in London, England that were on display during the London Fashion Week event in February 2014. Designer Mary Katrantzou exhibited a dress featuring traffic symbols and scouting badges made of lace. Other designers whose works are cited include Christopher Kane and Tom Ford.

The article discusses the design process for the clothing collection designer Thakoon Panichgul will exhibit at the New York Fashion Week fashion event in February 2014. Information is presented about different prints he began to consider in the fall of 2014, his use of photographs and computer software in the design process, his selection of fabrics, and the logistics involved in shipping fabrics and finished goods.

The article discusses the women's fashion label Delpozo. Headed by fashion designer Josep Font, Delposo has retail stores in Miami, Florida and Madrid, Spain, and is planning several more. Font finds inspiration from various sources including books by J. D. Salinger. A fashion show the company held in September 2013 in New York City drew strong press coverage.

The article discusses fashion designers who create clothes for well-known fashion labels. Notable designers such as Karl Lagerfeld cannot possibly design all the offerings in their collections, so they hire help. Designer Matteo Gottardi has created clothes for several high-profile designers including Vince Camuto and Rogan Gregory.

The article discusses the work of tailors by describing duties performed at the Perfect Fit, a tailoring shop in southern California owned by Jill Aghassi. During the course of a day Aghassi along with her firm's tailors including Youn Choi and Hengameh Tirgar were called upon to remove fabric protrusions in a dress, lengthen the crotch in a pair of pants, and meet other tasks. INSET: THE FIT DIFFERENCE.