Fashion category, Page 8

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has landed on the cover of the February issue of Vogue magazine, but her team says there’s a problem: the shot of the country’s soon-to-be No. 2 leader isn’t what both sides had agreed upon, her team says. Instead of the powder blue power suit Harris...

In late October, Crocs, the Colorado-based brand known for its lightweight and bulbous clogs, reported its quarterly earnings. It was a stark contrast to other fashion brands hobbled by the ongoing pandemic — think J. Crew and Brooks Brothers, two gentlemen’s clothiers from another era that both filed for bankruptcy...

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is adding a twist to holiday window displays with a contest this season. “As a retail store, your window displays are one of the most important marketing tools you have,” said Suzanne Mauro, a Pittsburgh-based retail consultant. “They can make someone passing by, enter your store...

Forget the ugly Christmas sweater — the holiday-themed mask is the hot, new look this year. “We can’t even keep them stocked,” said Beth DeNillo, manager of Bella Unique Boutique in downtown Greensburg. “They’re very popular,” she added. “Our customers are saying, ‘If we have to wear them, we might...

Designer Days will celebrate its 50th anniversary with less fanfare, but not without style. The five decades-long shopping event will be held Thursday through Monday at Thriftique in Lawrenceville. The pandemic has caused the event to be scaled back. “This is our 50th year, so we had to do something,”...

Steelers Cornerback Joe Haden has all the moves — off the field too. Just ask his teammates. “In the locker room, we all joke that Haden is always styling,” said linebacker Bud Dupree. “He is on another level. We watch and emulate him.” “Joe is Mr. Fashion,” said wide receiver...

Pittsburgh Fashion Week will have a signature look this year. Because of the pandemic, the event is being held virtually Sept. 21-25. There won’t be an in-person runway show, but there will be plenty of style, said John Valentine, executive director of the Downtown Community Development Corp., which is hosting...

Fashionistas can check out the latest in affordable fall fashion from the comfort of their homes, as the annual YWCA Westmoreland County Girls in Pearls Fashion Show goes virtual. Set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, the 15th annual show will feature clients, customers and friends of the YWCA modeling clothing...

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s latest promotion is a Golden Triangle take on an iconic board game. “Monopoly” has become “Shopopoly.” Customers who visit stores from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and get a color-coded game card (available at the shops or in Market Square) stamped to be entered into...

Carnegie Mellon University student designers planned to host a sale of their Lunar Gala collections at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland. The coronavirus pandemic prevented that. They found a way to sell the one-of-a-kind garments from the student-run annual fashion show. The Lunar Gala Digital Pop-Up Shop will...

Ross Park Mall welcomed two stores and unveiled a third newly expanded shop. Fabletics and Evereve are the new stores. H&M expanded its footprint to 21,000 square feet. H&M is known for its on trend merchandise at affordable prices. Fabletics was launched in 2013 by co-founder Kate Hudson....

Buy something sparkly and help other women shine. Dress for Success Pittsburgh has teamed with jewelry and accessories brand Kendra Scott to help raise money for women who are entering or re-entering the workforce. Twenty percent of purchases made at the Kendra Scott store in Shadyside or online July 28-29...

Warrendale-based rue21 found a way to make it through a trying time for retailers during the coronavirus pandemic. While some specialty stores filed for bankruptcy or closed, rue21 will open brick-and-mortar stores in South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas this month, according to a press release. The company sells casual apparel...

Zappos is trying out new ways to sell shoes: allow shoppers to buy a single shoe at a time or purchase a pair in two different sizes. The tests, which started Tuesday, are aimed at amputees, those with differing foot sizes and others who have been left out by the...

Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap. The rap superstar will design adult and kids’ clothing that will be sold at Gap next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly. But Yeezy footwear, made with sneaker company Adidas, won’t be sold at...

Pittsburgh-area shoppers will have more options on Thursday, when Nordstrom Ross Park Mall and Nordstrom Rack Northway Collection reopen to customers. “We’re taking a phased, market-by-market approach to reopening our stores. The health and well-being of our employees, customers and communities is our priority,” Nordstrom says. Nationwide, the chain is...