Fashion & Style

The End of Polaroid Instant Film

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:32:00 -0700

Fashion insiders react to the upcoming end of Polaroid's instant film. Polaroid film is used daily across the industry among publicists, model agencies, casting directors and designers. WSJ's Elva Ramirez reports. (Sept. 11)

Web Retailer Runs With Halston

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:15:00 -0800

The newly revived Halston brand, backed by investor and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, has teamed with online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter to sell outfits the day after the runway show, as Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 6)

Young Fashion Designer Makes U.S. Debut

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Teri Agins speaks with New York fashion industry consultant Marvin Traub about his youngest client, 15-year-old Russian fashion designer Kira Plastinina. (May 20)

Runway Strut Secrets Shared

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0700

Jessica Stam, one of the fashion world's top models, shares her tips and tricks to a comfortable and confident runway walk. She speaks with WSJ's Vanessa O'Connell. (March 19)

Leave Looking Lovely

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:55:00 -0800

Beth Buccini and Sarah Easley of boutique Kirna Zabete show how to put together some of the latest looks in fashion. WSJ's Cheryl Tan reports. (March 8)

Successor Follows Fashion's 'Big Maestro'

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:11:00 -0800

WSJ's Teri Agins speaks with Valentino's new designer, Alessandra Facchinetti. (Feb. 29)

A Rise in Seasonless Dressing

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:41:00 -0800

WSJ's Teri Agins talks to retailers and designers about seasonless fashions that can be worn year-round. (Feb. 11)

Rise of the French?

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:03:00 -0800

Jean-Paul Gaultier designed Best Actress Oscar winner Marion Cotillard's gown this year. WSJ senior fashion writer Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 28)

Fashion Icon Lagerfeld Still Hot

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:36:00 -0800

Karl Lagerfeld talks about fashion globalization and how he stays hot by not adjusting to different markets. WSJ's Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 28)

Fashion Week Preview

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:41:00 -0800

WSJ senior fashion writer Teri Agins gives a preview of New York Fashion week. (Feb. 1)

Eco-Friendly Fashion

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:46:00 -0800

Designers are showing off clothes that are as environmentally friendly as they are luxurious. WSJ's Elva Ramirez reports. (Feb. 4)

Designers Worry About Copycats

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:26:00 -0800

Even as designers debut their newest looks, some worry that their work will be copied when runway photos hit the Internet. At New York Fashion Week, Teri Agins speaks to designers and executives about copyright legislation. (Feb. 7)

Marc Jacobs's New Line

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:26:00 -0800

Designer Marc Jacobs speaks to senior fashion writer Teri Agins about the inspiration for his new collection. (Feb. 6)

Old Navy's New Look

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:39:00 -0800

In an attempt to attract younger customers, Old Navy has stepped up its fashion to compete with chains like H&M and Forever 21. They introduced the new look during fashion week. WSJ's Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 6)

Gucci Supersizes its Flagship Store

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:13:00 -0800

Gucci's new flagship on Fifth Avenue will be the luxury group's biggest store in the world. Senior fashion writer Teri Agins speaks to Gucci Group CEO Robert Polet about maintaining a strong brand. (Feb. 5)

Tory Burch Sneak Peak

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:21:00 -0800

Designer Tory Burch gives fashion columnist Teri Agins a sneak peak of her fall collection. The line incorporates quilting, corduroy and motorcycle jackets. (Feb. 4)

'Project Runway' Cast-Off Debuts Line

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:37:00 -0800

Victorya Hong may have been eliminated from "Project Runway" before fellow contestants, but she beat them to the runway with the debut of her line at New York Fashion Week. WSJ.com's Elva Ramirez reports. (Feb. 8)

Luxury Retailers Bet on Recession Style

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:40:00 -0800

Senior Fashion Reporter Teri Agins talks to fashion executives about how the luxury goods sector would be effected by a recession. (Feb. 8)

A Shift to Young American Designers

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:16:00 -0800

A new generation of American fashion designers are going head to head with Europe's top names. Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 8)

Building the Bulgari Brand

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:10:00 -0800

Francesco Trapani, CEO of Bulgari, speaks to WSJ fashion reporter Teri Agins about brand marketing via hotels and other venues. (Feb. 20)

Fashion on Milan's Streets

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:22:00 -0800

To get a sense of what's in fashion, WSJ's senior fashion writer Teri Agins does some people watching on the streets of Milan. (Feb. 21)

Versace Targets Businessmen

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:21:00 -0800

Donatella Versace speaks about Patrick Dempsey's ad campaign for the fashion house and why men on Wall Street should don Versace suits. WSJ's Teri Agins reports from Milan. (Feb. 22)

Small Italian Designers Reach Global Market

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800

WSJ's Rosamaria Mancini visits the Giovanna Sbiroli design room in Southern Italy that specializes in hand-crafted wedding dresses. It's one of over 40 small companies in the region catering to foreign clientele. (Feb. 25)

Fashion Brands to Launch IPOs

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:28:00 -0800

Ferragamo CEO Michele Norsa speaks about the company's plans once it launches its IPO later this year. WSJ's Teri Agins reports. (Feb. 21)

Marc Jacobs Displays Theatrical Flair

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:35:35 -0700

Marc Jacobs's show in New York had a twist. After the designer took his bows, the show ran backward, beginning with evening dress and then daytime wear. Here's a preview of the collection. (Sept. 11)

Alice Cooper, the Face of Varvatos

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:10:00 -0700

MarketWatch's Andria Cheng speaks with Alice Cooper, the new face for designer John Varvatos's fall line. (Sept. 11)

Tim Robbins on Varvatos

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:22:04 -0700

Andria Cheng speaks with actor Tim Robbins, backstage at the John Varvatos show. (Sept. 12)

A Turnabout for Narciso Rodriguez

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:34:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Elva Ramirez reviews Narciso Rodriguez's Spring 2008 collection, which highlights sporty dresses and party frocks that move with the body. (Sept. 10)

Proenza Schouler Plays with Gender Details

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:37:00 -0700

Proenza Schouler's spring 2008 collection contrasts masculine details with feminine silhouettes. See highlights from the show. Video courtesy of B Productions. (Sept. 10)

'Project Runway' Judge on Fame

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:34:00 -0700

WSJ's Teri Agins talks with fashion designer Michael Kors about how appearing on "Project Runway" has expanded his customer demographic. (Sept. 8)

Luxury Line Expands

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:22:00 -0700

See a selection of looks from Vera Wang's 2008 Spring-Summer collection. (Sept. 7)

Trading Preppie for Romance

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:11:00 -0700

Tia Cibani, designer for the fashion label Ports 1961, discusses her influences and the difference between her product and standard American sportswear. MarketWatch's Andria Cheng reports. (Sept. 7)

Finding the Right Model

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:10:00 -0700

Douglas Perrett, a casting director, blogger and burgeoning fashion-industry star, speaks to WSJ's Elva Ramirez about casting spring collection shows for top designers. (Sept. 5)

Perry Ellis Preps

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:54:00 -0700

The new Perry Ellis men¿s line, shown at New York fashion week, features details designed to distinguish the clothes from department stores¿ private-label clothes. (Sept. 5)

Nautica Sets a New Course

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:55:00 -0700

With middle-market brands like Nautica seeing slow sales growth, VF Corp. must make a decision about whether to shift to the up or down market. WSJ's Ray Smith talks to Nautica's creative director Mirian Lamberth. (Sept. 5)