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Garment District Alliance launches fifth year of business development collaborative program

The Garment District Alliance (GDA), a nonprofit organization, has launched the fifth year of its Business Development Collaborative (BDC), a program created to help strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses, encourage creativity, attract new audiences, and showcase the diverse industries that shape the district. In support of this...

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Gymshark to open debut US flagship store in downtown NYC

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has shared more details on its first-ever US flagship store. Set to open its doors to the public on December 13, the flagship store is located at 11 Bond Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Set to span three floors, the new flagship store will measure 13,000 square feet and feature a concept...

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Lululemon opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Canadian athletic wear brand Lululemon has opened its newest flagship store in New York City. Located in the heart of SoHo, at the corner of Broadway and Spring Street, the new store marks Lululemon’s introduction of its new creative concept in North America. Among the brand’s largest stores worldwide, measuring more than 17,000 square feet...

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New Balance opens new store in SoHo, NYC

Sportswear brand New Balance is opening a new store in Soho, New York City. Opening its doors on October 23, the store launch comes a month after the brand reopened its flagship store in Flatiron. Interior of New Balance SoHo store Credits: New Balance The new 1,800-square-foot Soho store is said to reflect New Balance’s core principles of “...

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Dior unveils four-storey New York flagship featuring a Dior Spa

Dior has unveiled its new flagship in New York City, steps away from the historic site where Christian Dior first established his presence in the US in 1948, at the corner of 57th Street and Madison Avenue. The four-storey flagship store, named the ‘House of Dior New York,’ has been designed by renowned architect Peter Marino, to offer a “...

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Vivaia opens debut US store in SoHo, New York City

Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first store in New York City, United States. The largest market globally for Vivaia, the debut flagship store opening comes as the five-year-old brand continues to strengthen its presence in the US. Located in the center of the SoHo district at 68 Prince Street, the physical store builds on...

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Marina B opens debut flagship store on Madison Avenue, NYC

Fine jewelry brand Marina B has opened its first flagship store on Madison Avenue, highlighting a pivotal moment in the brand's history. Located at 673 Madison Avenue, the new flagship sees the brand founded by Marina Bulgari return to its roots, with the first Marina B boutique opening on Madison 68th in 1986. The new flagship store, designed...

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Unsubscribed opens pop-up in Flatiron, downtown NYC

Unsubscribed, the slow-fashion concept from American Eagle, has opened a pop-up in Flatiron, New York City. Officially opening on March 19, the limited-time pop-up features a range of elevated essentials from Unsubscribed next to a unique archive room, in-store activations, and exclusive online sneak peeks. Unsubscribed's pop-up store interior...

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The Accessories Council names recipients for 2025 ACE Awards

The Accessories Council (Ac) has shared the name of its honorees for the 2025 Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards). The annual ACE Awards gala, set to take place on May 6, 2025, at the historic Pierre Hotel in New York City, honors individuals and companies that aid the growth of the accessories industry. This year’s event will see...

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In Pictures: Saint Laurent opens new store in New York's Meatpacking District

French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has expanded its retail footprint in the city of New York with the opening of a new store in the iconic Meatpacking District. Interior of Saint Laurent's new store in NYC Meatpacking District Credits: Saint Laurent The new two-level store, now Saint Laurent’s largest store in the city, features the...

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Velvet by Graham & Spencer opens new boutique in NYC

Lifestyle brand Velvet by Graham & Spencer has announced the opening of a new store in Nolita, New York City. Officially opening its doors to the public on November 2, the store sees the brand relocate from the intersection of Prince and Elizabeth to 282 Lafayette Street, in one of Manhattan’s most fashionable areas. Located alongside other...

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Princess Polly confirms debut store in New York City

Australian fashion brand Princess Polly has announced it is expanding to the East Coast of the US with its debut brick-and-mortar location in Manhattan, New York City. The Gen Z-loved brand, owned by a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., has secured an 8,000-square-foot location at 514 Broadway in New York City’s SoHo neighbourhood, which will open in...