Shopping and Retail

September 26, 2024

Steven Alan Opens New Store in Chelsea

With a new store, Steven Alan is trying to reconjure the magic of the boutique that put him on the fashion map. Before Steven Alan became […]
September 14, 2024

Ella Emhoff Had a Busy New York Fashion Week

As Kamala Harris prepared for a big debate, her stepdaughter graced runways and front rows. Plus: purple hiking boots, the LVMH Prize and browsing for moisturizers. […]
July 26, 2024

Watch Buyers Are on the Road Again

Swiss brands from Omega to Bulgari are expanding their travel retail offerings to match the resurgence in tourism. The Swiss watchmaker Breitling is planning to open […]
May 2, 2024

Patagonia’s Documentary Wants Consumers to Think About Buying Less

Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach. Here is an inconvenient truth. For all […]
April 12, 2024

The Hunt for a Retirement Keepsake

On a family trip to Switzerland, Joseph Barreto fell in love with an Omega Constellation. In 2022, several months after Joseph Barreto retired as a high […]
April 12, 2024

Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand

Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none. […]
March 15, 2024

Sturbridge Show Is a Gold Mine for Vintage Clothing Buffs

Laverne Cox, Anna Sui and other enthusiasts shop at the Sturbridge Show, a gold mine for people who buy and wear exquisite old things. Few people […]
February 14, 2024

Miami Steps Up in the Watch World

While the city has long attracted both brands and buyers, some recent changes are turning it into a shopping destination. Year-round sunshine and advantageous tax policies […]
February 14, 2024

A Tokyo Repair Shop Creates Its Own Watch

Masa’s Pastime hasn’t named its timepiece yet, but intends to introduce the wristwatch in April. The popular district of Kichijoji, in western Tokyo, is the place […]
January 30, 2024

Craftsmanship Moves to the Fore in a Jewelry Shop Renovation

The London designer Jessica McCormack devised a way for clients to see how their jewelry is made. In November, just as she was about to open […]