SpeakingOfFashion

The status of luxury retail abroad. The CFDA 2012 finalists have been announced, and fashion goes B2B!

Retailers are working with other retailers, some big fashion houses are rebranding, and we discuss the USA Olympics uniforms debacle.

JC Penney's president steps down, digital actions are being taken by retail stores, and a short news update on Plus Size fashion brings on a strong stance on its role it should play in fashion.

As part of this month's review series, I sit down (aka Skype) with the amazing team behind the website, Sherlockology.com! We discuss the website, the hit TV show Sherlock, and (of course), their wardrobes! Listen up!

Is fashion going backwards? How do fashion and politics mix? All this and other fashion news of the week!

We have a new format! Listen up while we discuss a topic amongst retailers on people buying up shoes and handbags...but not the clothes. What does that mean for Fashion Week and the industry as a whole? Also, is there a savior for F-Commerce? We round up the CDFA winners, share news, highlight this week's student fashion publication, and share upcoming events that may be in your area!

A van crashed into the Chicago MaxMara store! Don't worry, no one was hurt. Gentlemen are also taking a step toward the Mad Men concept of good grooming (and we thank you for it). Finally - ladies there is a magazine for those of us who just don't want to grow up.

Facebook's IPO isn't its only drama. Also there's even more reason for Tenisha to love J. Crew (if that were even possible). Rachel swoons over an international magazine's use of virtual reality. Ryan shares big news with Chicago fashion. And we debate about the casting of Great Gatsby - except for one thing: The clothes will be fabulous.

Coco Chanel an Intimate Life written by Lisa Chaney. As part of our review series, Brandie McCallum and I share our thoughts, our opinions, and we try not to offend anyone. Listen up!

The Target "Shops" are unveiled tomorrow! Also, have you checked out the new Club Monaco website? And with the premier of the 2nd season of Sherlock, Rachel shares her discovery of Sherlockology. Ryan has some exciting event announcements, Rachel recaps an FIT lecture with Franca Sozzani, and SpeakingOfFashion is doing a book review! Listen up!