G-Star Opens First US E-commerce Site

Edited by McArthur Joseph

Yesterday international denim brand G-Star launched their first online shopping portal for the states; Shop.G-Star.com. 

Elle.com Gets H&M into the e-Commerce Groove

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

H&M may have postponed its e-commerce site until spring of next year, but starting today at noon, you can buy select items from their fall collection through Elle.com.

Balenciaga to Enter the Online Future This Week

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Although Balenciaga is ahead of the game when it comes to the art of fashion design, the luxury brand’s website dates back to the Paleolithic period. But that all changes this week when the French fashion house launches its brand new e-commerce website that boasts light text and heavy imagery.

Shopping Online Could Soon Get Very Taxing

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Online retailers may soon be required to collect sales tax, following pressure from state governments and an upcoming bill in Congress.

Boutique Critique:: Début: Look 4

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a Début, where each brand is in its early stages of formation, is it possible for storeowner Lisa Weiss to have a designer wish list? “We always have a long list but in order to stay true to the concept and keep our installation as is ends up limiting us. The rotation helps by freeing up space and offering more space for new designers to gain exposure.” When they first opened, they had to scour the world for the best fresh collections; now new designers flock to Début. In such a transient place, one might begin to yearn for a place where we can follow these selected designers beyond the first few seasons. Enter e-commerce. Weiss is looking to launch a web store to bring back some of the alumni designers. I’ll sit tight for that grand Début.

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Google FREAKS OUT the Fashion World

Edited by Josh Linam

Google scares the crap out of retailers with rumors they might enter the fashion world.

Inside: A very scary tweet.

Rad Hourani Launches E-Commerce

Edited by Saynt

Following the unveiling of Rad Hourani’s new line last July in New York City, the designer is now releasing the RAD by Rad Hourani collection on his newly inaugurated webstore, including online only exclusives as well as monthly additions.

Anna Sui Launches E-Commerce Website

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Just in time for the holidays, Anna Sui has launched a new, e-commerce website: www.annasui.com.  Anna Sui customers can now shop online and order items such as illustrated t-shirts,  fragrances, as well as miscellaneous gift items such as the collectible Be@rbrick and Anna Sui tote bags.