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Dressing for History
Photos: Interest in the First Ladies' inauguration gown goes back to the Washington administration.

Popping Up Your Collar
There's nothing foppish about turning up the collar on leather jackets, coats and some shirts, writes Teri Agins.
A Stylist Dresses Skinny
A celebrity stylist and designer offers tips for hiding those extra pounds.
Keeping Your Hands Warm and Texting, Too
Consumers who want to stay warm and still use their Apple hand-held gadgets might want to try iPod- and iPhone-compatible gloves.
Fashion Pair Fined in Alleged Tax Evasion
Italian authorities have fined former fashion designer Valentino Garavani and his longtime business partner $44 million on allegations of tax evasion.
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Neiman Sets 375 Layoffs Amid Slump
Neiman Marcus will cut 3% of its work force and make interest payments on some notes by issuing debt instead of paying cash.
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Liz Claiborne Warns of Loss
Liz Claiborne warned that it will likely post a fourth-quarter loss due to heavy discounting, but said it amended and extended its revolving credit facility.
At Style-Safe Golden Globes, Fashion Deviants Stand Out
In a year of homogenous glamour on the red carpet, thank goodness for bold fashion choices.
- Photos: The Winners
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Retail Bankruptcy Wave Expected
U.S. retailers are expected to begin a wave of post-holiday bankruptcy filings, and tight credit may make it harder for them to reorganize.
Elements of a Well-Made Shirt
How do you identify a great white shirt? Style is a matter of personal taste, but there are elements of quality that are universal.
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Retailers See Tough Months Ahead
Retailers led by Wal-Mart warned of lower sales and profits in months to come as grim declines in December store sales emphasized the toll the plunge in consumer spending is having on the economy.
Chico's Taps New CEO
Chico's FAS Inc. announced Chairman and Chief Executive Scott Edmonds stepped down after months of pressure from an activist investor to resign.
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Retailers Keep Cutting Prices
Some retailers are cutting prices on early spring merchandise as soon as it hits store shelves.
A Quest for the Perfect White Shirt
Christina Binkley has embarked on a mission to discover the ingredients of a distinguished dress shirt.
- Photos: The Men's Classic White Shirt Test
- More: What to Look For in a Well-Made Shirt
How to Keep an Outfit Looking Fresh
Fashionable dressers are no longer concerned about repeating an outfit numerous times. To keep the outfit fresh, try wearing different-colored shoes or accessories.
Florsheim Line Steps Into Posh Stores
Some upscale fashion stores will start carrying Florsheim shoes -- specifically, a new line designed by Duckie Brown, the avant-garde menswear label.
More Designers Opt Against Runway Shows
Two more designers, Monique Lhuillier and Naeem Khan, have decided against staging runway shows at New York's fashion week in February.
Sale of Bill Blass Label Paves Way for Revival
NexCen Brands sold its Bill Blass licensing business for about $10 million in a deal that could lead to the revival of the iconic couture fashion line.
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Retailers Brace for Major Change
Fallout from the dismal holiday sales season promises to have a lasting impact on how the retail industry operates, with some prepared for a large number of bankruptcies and store closures.
Retail Sales Plummet
Price-slashing failed to rescue a bleak holiday season for beleaguered retailers, as sales plunged across most categories.
Holiday Dressing
Retailers are hoping shoppers will indulge in one or two key pieces this holiday season. Here are some of the items getting second looks.

Heard on the Runway

Retailing News

Sanyo Warns of Break-Even Year
Target Chairman Ulrich to Retire
Happiness Is a Warm Snowblower
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Barnes & Noble Cuts 100 Jobs
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Tiffany Posts Weak Holiday Sales
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Gottschalks Files for Bankruptcy

The Year in Fashion
From 'Sex and the City' to the final farewell of Yves Saint Laurent, a look back at 2008's most memorable fashion moments.
A Toast to 2008 Fashions
From slouchy boyfriend jackets to blousey harem pants, a look at the highs and lows of 2008's fashion trends.
Tapping Star Power
In a gloomy retail climate, department stores like Macy's are turning to celebrities to generate consumer excitement and drive foot traffic inside.
Boucheron's 'Beyond-Luxury' Sales Pitch
Video: French luxury jeweler Boucheron is hoping its bespoke jewelry will thrive despite the decline in luxury goods sales.
First Lady Style
Photos: The sartorial choices of First Ladies have launched many fashion careers. Read more on Heard on the Runway
Spring 2009 Fashion
For the Spring 2009 runway collections, designers in New York, Paris and Milan looked both forward and backward in time for inspiration.

Columns

Ask teri
By Teri Agins
Popping Up Your Collar

On style
By Christina Binkley
Inside the Mania for Fashion as Art

Books

Poe at 200 -- Eerie After All These Years
Publishers, historic sites and the U.S. Postal Service line up to commemorate America's first master of horror.
Latest e-Books on Your Cellphone
Graphic: Inaugural Bibles

Food

Grocer to Flag Healthful Foods
Supervalu is labeling which products meet government health recommendations.
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Coffee Steeps in Value Marketing
Assessing the Benefits of Probiotics

Travel

While Fliers Fume, Fewer Fines for Airlines
The enforcement of airline rules dropped sharply last year with fines levied against airlines and travel companies falling to the lowest level since 2001.
Plane Crashes in Hudson River
FAA Seeks to Improve Training

Autos

The Hot New Car Is Your Old Car
Cars used to be trendy accessories, but the scarcity of attractive terms for financing and leasing means that more people are keeping their cars longer.
Detroit Auto Show Photos
Gas Engines Get Upgrade, Challenge Hybrids

Arts & Entertainment

'Hotel for Dogs' Is Puppy Chow
'Hotel for Dogs" is a mixed breed of sweet fantasy and rabid commerce, a film that grabs its audience like a chew toy and doesn't know when to let go.
Europe's Films About Terrorism
Inside the Mania for Fashion as Art

Sports

The Top Fantasy Sports Sites of 2008
A look at who deserves to win the industry's top honors, including the "Tom Hanks" of commissioner products.
Questions for: Greg Miller
When Sports Collectibles Become Collateral

On Style

Inside the Mania for Fashion as Art
How a sedate museum created a home for a sumptuous costume collection.
- Photos: Historic Collection
'The September Issue' Director on Fashion's Glamour, Toil
A new documentary follows Anna Wintour as the editor produces September 2007's Vogue, which remains the largest magazine ever published.
Dumpster Couture Gets Boost at Ball
Designer Nancy Judd's dumpster couture has caught the eye of environmental activists, who plan to showcase the clothing at Saturday's Green Inaugural Ball honoring Obama.
- Photos: From the Garbage to the Runway
Designers Lobby for Red-Carpet Presence
As sales of designer goods have plummeted over the past several months, Hollywood's awards season has become all the more important to fashion designers and accessories labels.

Fashion Video

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