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Exciting Retail News: Century 21 is Coming to Market East
[UPDATE 1:45pm] A group of a dozen or so people gathered outside of City Hall this afternoon to hear the mayor and PREIT CEO Joseph Coradino […]
Market Report: Are Handcuffs the Next Biggest Accessories Trend?
The fashion world is moving past mere bracelets now, and straight into handcuffs. And, no, it’s not what you think. [Elle] And here is how […]
BREAKING: Plage Tahiti is Closing at the End of June
Plage Tahiti has long been regarded as Knit Wit‘s younger, trendier sister. Today, owner Ann Gitter confirmed that the store, located at 128 South 17th […]
A New Handmade-Gift Store is Opening in Old City
Even more retail news coming out of Old City: On May 2nd, Philadelphia Independents will open at 35 North 3rd Street. The gift store will […]
Market Report: Why Diaper Cream is Amazing for Your Face
Diaper cream: It’s not just for bums. Think about it: If it soothes skin down there, it works just as well to soothe winter-ravaged facial […]
VIDEO: This Interactive Fashion Film Lets You Shop While You Watch
This is pretty awesome: Nowness.com, a luxury lifestyle web magazine, launched its first ‘shoppable’ video today. It features a troupe of contemporary dancers from a […]
Shopping Confession: I Want Everything in the New Sophia Grace and Rosie Jewelry Collection
Confession: Sometimes when I’m having a bad day, I watch videos of Sophia Grace and Rosie on Ellen. They’re two of my favorite people ever, which […]
Would You Monogram Your … Jeans?
About six years ago, I went through a period I call my Monogram Years. It was around the time of my wedding, and my husband […]
Walnut Street News: Burberry And Juicy Out; Michael Kors and (Maybe) J.Crew Men’s In
Our friends over at Racked Philly have just broken news that once Burberry closes its doors this Saturday, Michael Kors will be taking its place […]
Market Report: Michael Kors’ 10 Fashion Rules For Winter
Rule number 1: If you’re going to wear a down coat, never ever buy one in pastels or white. “You’re looking for sophistication, not a […]
Main Line, Rejoice: Uniqlo Is Coming To KOP!
Let’s just call today the day of Major Retail Announcements: Word on the street is that Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo is opening up a location […]
Retail News: Erdon To Open A Second Location In Old City
Proof that when one door closes, another one opens: Just after Three Sirens announced they’d be closing after eight years on North 3rd Street, Marlton’s […]
Will Anthropologie Leave Rittenhouse Square? [UPDATED]
UPDATE: A reliable source tells us that Anthropologie just re-signed, and will, in fact, be staying on. The circa-1897 Fell-Van Rensselaer building — or as […]
Era Atomica To Move Into Larger Space, Sell More Vintage Clothes
I adore Era Atomica, the mid-century store that’s as endlessly shoppable as it is wildly cramped. In news that will delight all who ever felt […]
Market Report: According To Spring 2014 Runways, You Will Be Wearing Wigs Come April
Wigs are the next big thing. [Style.com] Retailers now look to “super-shoppers” for fashion influences. Start shopping! [Fashionista] Buy these now: Ray-Ban‘s latest foldable sunnies give Steve McQueen’s Persols […]