Shopping and Retail

September 6, 2016

The Hunt for Asia Watch Sales

Even as Swiss watch exports continue to decline, watchmakers are sharply focused on trying to find just the right combination of marketing and retail strategies in […]
September 5, 2016

Luxury in Myanmar: ‘A Long-Term Investment’

YANGON, Myanmar — “Every man has a crazy hobby,” said U Thiri Thein Than, an automotive engineer from Yangon who also has a home in Tokyo. […]
September 3, 2016

Renovation Restores the Luster to Cartier Flagship

Enlightened urbanism is not the first thing that comes to mind when a prestigious jeweler owned by a multinational luxury goods conglomerate throws open its doors. […]
September 2, 2016

Summer Places: A Popular Vacation Stop? This New Hampshire Liquor Store Beckons

HAMPTON, N.H. — Over Independence Day weekend, a million vehicles cruised the Maine Turnpike, as Interstate 95 is known north of the Piscataqua River. It is […]
July 21, 2016

Critical Shopper: ‘Oh, Thanks, These Are Just My Gym Clothes.’

Critical Shopper By KATHERINE BERNARD Athleisure is a usefully proportioned portmanteau: It uses all of the word “leisure” but less than half of the word “athletic.” […]
July 7, 2016

Critical Shopper: Domenico Vacca: Committing to the Life of Leisure

Critical Shopper By JON CARAMANICA I was in the dressing room at Domenico Vacca, wearing linen. White linen. A white linen shirt with blood-red trim ($550). […]
June 9, 2016

Scouting Report: Kendall & Kylie Selfie-Ready Swimsuits at Topshop

Scouting Report By ALISON S. COHN June 8, 2016 Openings and Events On Thursday, the Anglo-Swedish watch brand Larsson & Jennings will open a New York store. Pop into […]
May 26, 2016

Summer in the Hamptons

By CAITLIN KEATING May 25, 2016 With Memorial Day finally here, the forecast for the Hamptons this summer looks sunny, with plenty of bright new restaurants, cheery cocktail […]
May 21, 2016

Cultural Studies: The Age of Consignment

Cultural Studies By PENELOPE GREEN May 21, 2016 “Your happy envelope is on its way!” This was the title of an email that appeared not long after I’d […]
April 7, 2016

Scouting Report: Zola Holds a Party for Brides-to-Be

Scouting Report WANT Les Essentiels and Garrett Leight California Optical have reworked the eyewear company’s signature Wilson frame. By ALISON S. COHN April 6, 2016 Events On Thursday, from […]