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Fall fashion looks to church

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Besen Retail| Leave a comment

While fall is usually a time to bundle up and add some extra layers, who would have thought the hottest fall trends could be found in a church? According to Refinery 29, Nun style is popular on the runways. Designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Jeremy Scott are adopting religion-inspired wear in their collections. What do you think of these ultra-conservative looks?  
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Pop-Up Shop Stays Popped

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Besen Retail| Leave a comment

Retail specialist Elliott Dweck, fashion designer Kai D, and me after Kai D's lease signing.  
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"Paws for Autism" Event Thursday!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Besen Retail| Leave a comment

Paws_for_Autism-final_posterCancel any plans you have Thursday night, and attend one of the biggest charity fashion events of the year at 1Oak. “Paws for Autism,” a fashion show and celebrity auction kicks off at 8:30pm (doors open at 7pm) with tickets sold right at the door. New prizes are being accumulated every day, including dinners at top restaurants, sporting event tickets (The Yankees and Knicks!) and jewelry. Auction items range from a $1000 dollar Barney’s gift certificate, tickets to the Mercedes Fashion Show, and a two night stay at the Montage Hotel in your choice of Laguna Beach or LA.  
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It's Whom You Know

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Besen Retail| Leave a comment
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Waiting in line with Peachy Deegan (far right) the Editor-In-Chief of WhomYouKnow.com

While waiting in line at the Thomas Pink/White Collar event, I met a fellow blogger who was as ambitious as I was about beating the crowds. At 8am we were ready to form a line for the 10am opening. Peachy Deegan, the Editor-In-Chief at WhomYouKnow.com, writes about fashion, movers and shakers, culture, business, restaurants, and gadgets in Manhattan. The site includes weekly columns, like the travel section “Take a Trip,” and ”Champagne Wishes,” an alcohol review.  
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Fashion's Night Out 2010: Bigger and Better

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Besen Retail| Leave a comment

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Fashion’s Night Out will be back in 2010, and it will be even bigger than the first. Today Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and NYC & Co. came together to announce their plan for next year’s city-wide fashion extravaganza. For those of you who don’t remember, last month 700 retailers in the city remained open until 11pm, holding parties, celerbrity events, and designer appearances to boost the retail and fashion industries. A portion of proceeds was donated to the Sptember 11th Memorial and Museum.  
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