, We are off traveling – or visiting family – or having family visit us – so we are taking a break! Happy Thanksgiving and we will see you again with a new posting – Tuesday December 1st! Enjoy your turkey! The New York Retail Report Team!

. The precision tailored velvet blazer – the ‘boyfriend’ blazer in velvet – the velvet tuxedo jacket – or a velvet jacket that is ‘military’ inspired – adds a luxe moment to Holiday dressing. In silk, viscose and cotton qualities plush velvet works a charm in classic black, shades of gray and beautiful berry hues. [...]

. Plaids are the winning statement in menswear – and if you are wondering exactly which plaid will work for the widest audience possible – I would strongly suggest graphic ‘buffalo’ plaid. New updates include not just a wide range of brushed cotton flannel shirts, but terrific jacquard sweater knits – and cut and sew [...]

. At nearly 5 times the size of their previous space, Victoria’s Secret has opened a brand new store on Broadway between Houston and Prince Streets, in Soho. It’s a more playful, fun and feminine take on their current prototype and should have wide appeal for not just Soho’s residents but for the thousands of [...]

. American Eagle’s four-floor, 25,000-square-foot flagship opened today at 1551 Broadway at 46th Street. In addition to a new concept that will blow the minds of any typical American Eagle customer — the store will have a 25-story inactive LED sign which adds up to 15,000-square-feet of outdoor electronic signage. Anyone who had any doubts [...]

. A vintage Versace moment is at hand as slinky metallic mesh qualities in silver, gold and black makes a strong comeback – in a range of fabulous accessories – perfect to dress up any sexy outfit this party season! From dramatic ‘statement’ making necklaces to small ‘cross body’ bags and clutches – metallic mesh [...]

. With heavy metal denim at Current/Elliot and dark clean skinny jeans from JBrand hot – as I walk the denim floors – not much else stands out. Have we now done everything possible to denim jeans? Do women have closets full of denim and are looking for something else? I feel strongly that the [...]

. Digitally enhanced and digital photographic prints on lustrous smooth surface fabrics proves that technology adds new dimensions when talking prints. After seasons of artistic prints that appear to be hand rendered, this new trend is just the opposite – yet has equal appeal. Landscapes, streetscapes, butterfly wings, portraits and digitally enhanced multi colored cut [...]

. The Gap — who have been missing from television advertising over the past couple of years-are back-with a new Holiday campaign! And it’s really good! With a compelling message in  color and key items- Gap’s Holiday assortment is worth promoting and getting the message out. Under the direction of Creative Director-Patrick Robinson-Gap is not [...]