Birds of a feather flock together, so why not fans of birds, too? CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist Waris Ahluwalia has taken inspiration for his forthcoming Omnia Vincit Amor (”Love Conquers All”) collection (see a making-of video here) from the photographs of birds in his friend Andrew Zuckerman’s forthcoming book, BIRD, and for Fashion’s Night Out, [...]

Calling all retailers: The last day to register to participate in Fashion’s Night Out is August 1. As we’ve previously reported, on September 10, stores across New York’s five boroughs and around the world will be staying open late, and many of them will be hosting special events to reel in the customers. And by [...]

To celebrate the launch of Andrea Lieberman’s label A.L.C., a dozen of the power stylist’s closest friends gathered for a luncheon at Barneys in Beverly Hills. “Obviously, I am her number one fan,” said longtime collaborator and client Gwen Stefani, with baby Zuma in tow. Clad in an A.L.C. jacket, Stefani added praise for Lieberman’s [...]

Is Barneys for sale? Reports are of the he-said-she-said variety for now, but a new investor and CEO may be in town.
And across the pond, venerable U.K. outfitter Harrods CEO James McArthur (who previously punched in at Gucci and Balenciaga) is out the door after less than a year at the helm. Might he [...]

Whether or not Mother Nature chooses to comply, Alexander Wang fans can look forward to a white Christmas. A dirty white Christmas, that is. The newly minted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner has remixed two of his most popular Resort handbag styles, and this week, the classic hobo, $795, and chain bag, $725, make their dirty [...]

It looks as young as ever, but this year the peace sign turns the big 5-0. To mark the occasion, Barneys New York not only chose a Hippie Holiday theme but along with Earth Pledge asked 30 designers, including Maison Martin Margiela, Stella McCartney, Rodarte, and Giambattista Valli, to
create sustainable outfits incorporating the symbol of [...]

Step aside, Anderson Cooper. Simon Doonan’s unlikely muse for this month’s holiday windows at Barneys is none other than the original silver fox of broadcast news, Tom Brokaw. “I wanted someone with a little bit of gravitas to cut the ribbon,” Doonan says of the anchorman, who will do the honors at this Sunday’s window [...]

The Swedish denim label Cheap Monday has put a new spin on that old question by sewing “Increase the Peace” patches onto its beloved skinny jeans. Available in two colors, very stretch black and very stretch one wash (blue), they’ll be sold exclusively at Barneys New York stores beginning on Election Day, November 4. No, [...]

The current climate is testing the resolve of even the most dedicated shopper (Sarah Palin excepted, of course). Credit then to the following designers and retailers for coming up with enterprising ways to lure us back. Click for ten great deals, steals, and shopping experiences with one-of-a-kind appeal.
—Alison Baenen

If you found yourself on the fourth floor of Barneys last night and the people surrounding you looked a little less fashion-y than usual, you can thank Reed Krakoff. Coach hosted a party amid the Armani shearlings and Burberry sweaters to celebrate the launch of Krakoff’s new book, Fighter: The Fighters of the UFC, some [...]