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Steffe is on board as is designer Charles Nolan, who will re-energize the store's proprietary Kate Hill brand. Bryan Bradley of Tuleh, who is creating an exclusive Lord & Taylor line, will play up the chain's history. His collection will feature $30 rock-concert-style T shirts with sayings and imagery lifted from the store's archives (think Lord & Taylor's red rose and an art director's wit circa 1954). Upscale chiffon dresses, sweaters and blouses in the $70 to $280 range are also part of the classic yet sexy and modern line. "Lord & Taylor is what...
Regardless of the changes, the brand has a long way to go. The diminished chain that Baker inherited is a far cry from the powerhouse it was in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. The originator of the Christmas window and the first to hire a woman president and personal shoppers was once a showcase for high-end American designers?a tradition Baker hopes to revive. But when Lord & Taylor was bought by Associated Dry Goods in the late '70s, it lost its edge as a fashion leader. May Co.'s 1986 acquisition only contributed to their downward spiral. "Lord & Taylor...
...retail is getting back control of the brand, which is what they've tried to do," says Chen. "The Starbucks theory [of always expanding] doesn't work for fashion." Since 2003 Lord & Taylor has replaced 85% of its merchandise and reduced its style count 45%. The current 47-store chain is more akin to a specialty store: manageable, edited and easier to shop. "I think there will be a rallying cry for regional nameplates that bring charm and the service people are looking for," says Elfers. The plan is showing results. In 2006 the chain's sales and earnings performance...
...Latest timepiece trend to entice luxury watchmakers and their avid clientele is sport watches. One of this year's stylish, not-to-be-missed introductions is the RPM collection from Canadian jeweler Birks. Available this fall at Birks in Canada and at Mayors, the company's sister chain in the U.S., the Swiss-made line?Birks' first new sport collection in five years?boasts four different adventure-ready versions, all for less than $1,300 each...