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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 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 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 younger fashion designers who will exhibit clothing during the spring, 2012 Fashion Week in New York City who are regarded as being especially influential within the clothing industry and fashion merchandising. Designers discussed include Thakoon Panichgul, Prabal Gurung and the team of Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis.

The article discusses designs expected to be on display during Fashion Week in New York City beginning September 8, 2011. Designer Tommy Hilfiger says his collection will be bright and spirited, while designer Diane von Furstenberg notes her clothes on display are inspired by modern Africa and will convey hope.

The article discusses personal shopper Fay Ricotta of the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship retail store in New York City. Ricotta caters to an elite clientele who on average spend up to $200,000 per year on clothes. Ricotta is able to obtain apparel brands that the Saks store itself does not carry. She takes particular care to ensure no two clients dress alike.

The article discusses six fashion trends and events likely to be in evidence at New York Fashion Week, which begins February 10, 2011 in New York City. Designers such as Michael Kors and Tracy Reese will exhibit garments reminiscent of the 1970s. Transparent looks and lace will be featured in offerings from designer Rebecca Taylor.

The article discusses fashion week in New York City, during which dozens of designers will display their clothes for the spring of 2011. Designer Peter Som will introduce boldy-colored fashions including a turquoise dress, while designer William Tempest will use color in an effort to distinguish himself from the larger fashion labels. Pants and suit separates will be prominent in some collections.

The article discusses fashions on display at New York Fashion Week. Designers such as Derek lam, Vera Wang, and Marc Jacobs are exhibiting clothes less flamboyant than in previous years, some of which may be suitable to wear to the office. Chief executive Steve Sadove of Saks Fifth Avenue noted that flashy apparel doesn't sell as well as it used to.

The article discusses designs and trends in fashion expected to be on display during New York Fashion Week in New York City beginning February 11, 2010. Rebecca Taylor, Jason Wu, and Nanette Lepore are among designers whose wares will be on exhibit. Some of Wu's work finds inspiration in the photography of Irving Penn.

The article discusses the styles of fashion designer Jeremy Scott for Italian luxury fashion label Moschino SpA, which is opening a store in New York City's Soho neighborhood on August 3, 2015.

The article looks at the 2012 New York Fashion Week event, scheduled to begin on September 6, 2012, and presents comments from designers about the collections they will be showing, including Nanette Lepore, Behnaz Sarafpour, and Michelle Smith.

The article discusses New York Fashion week beginning Thursday, February 9, 2012 which will feature fall collections at fashion runway shows held throughout New York City from designers of men's and women's clothing including Levi's, the Theia line of gowns and dresses, and designer Diane von Furstenberg.

This section evaluates the fashion shows held during the New York Fashion Week in New York in September 2009. Clothing items at the Marc Jacobs fashion show are described as girly and surreal. Some of the celebrities who attended the Rodarte fashion show include Kirsten Dunst, Courtney Love, and Elijah Wood. The highlight of the Oscar de la Renta show was the attendance of Zac Posen, a young, influential designer who had never attended any fashion show other than his own.

The article reports on the attendance of designer Zac Posen at Oscar de la Renta's Park Avenue runway show on September 16, 2009. Posen related that de la Renta invited him in the first fashion show he has attended in New York. De la Renta's collection includes sheath and sandals that were made from materials like water-snake and python skin.

The article explores how Rochelle Rachelson, a 58-year-old unemployed woman from New York City, is adjusting to the changes brought about by job loss. It details the transition of Rachelson's life of luxury to a life living on unemployment benefits. It relates how Rachelson gets the cheapest price for haircuts and beauty products. Rachelson shares how losing her job changed the way she thinks about shopping.

The article focuses on the efforts of luxury designers to avoid being too luxurious in shows in New York City in the fall of 2009. It states that designer Rebecca Taylor is focusing on a mix of practical day-into-night looks and others that play on the emotions of consumers. Designers Chad Crawford and Andrew Tessier said that it is the neutral timeless colors and styles that are selling best. Luxury manufacturer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA is launching an advertising campaign that refers to the company's long heritage.

The article features several couture dry cleaners in the New York City area. Pamper Cleaners in Locust Valley, New York clean the dresses in its own premises rather than shipping it to a factory-like facility. Rare Vintage owner Juliana Cairone said that for more difficult stains, she turns to Madame Pailette, a well known couture cleaner in New York who has manage to remove red wine from a white Azzedine Alaia dress. However, Hallak Dry Cleaners carries an insurance and offers a guarantee that if the garment is damaged, they will buy it.

The article focuses on Yuta Powell Salon, a boutique in New York City that offers clothing and dress accessories to women who shuns heavily logoed fashion brands. Its founder, Yuta Powell once managed Givenchy and Carolina Herrera shops in New York. Some of the designers whose works are being sold in the salon include Boudicca, Jean Louis Scherrer and Charles Chang Lima. Information is presented on its clientele.

Reports on the efforts of established luxury hotels to update their image. Redesigning efforts at Le Parker Meridien hotel in New York City; Plans of Marriott International Inc. to give its Renaissance chain a more trendy look; Changes made to hotel restaurants including different names, lighting, and menus; Perception that many hotels are decorated to appeal to older customers.

Reports on the trend among hospitals to offer wealthier patients a chance to stay in a luxury section of the hospital. How sections include fine furniture and chefs; Reaction of patient advocates who complain that such hospitals should spend the money on improving overall services for all patients; Descriptions of luxury wings in hospitals such as Mount Sinai in New York City and Massachusetts General in Boston.

Deals with the renovation of the St. Moritz Hotel in New York City. Participation of NorthStar Capital Investment Corp. and CS First Boston; Comments from Ian Schrager, chairman and chief executive of Ian Schrager Hotels LLC; Cost of the construction; Design of the hotel rooms; Designer of the hotel.