Apparel

"Are you ready to be the next American Idol?" It's not a question you'd think would preoccupy Miuccia Prada. But instant fame was on her mind at Miu Miu, where the designer sent out some of the flashiest looks of Spring '11

The Thanksgiving hangover—you know it well. That bloated state of lethargy one experiences after the celebratory feasting has ceased. And with all the yams, stuffing, and pumpkin pie available, how can you resist the urge to gorge?

Li & Fung Ltd., the biggest supplier to retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., agreed to buy Oxford Industries Inc.’s apparel division for $121.7 million.

The first lady wears a Stephen Burrows pant suit and Prova “Sandinista” silk scarf as she and the president tour the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on Nov. 10, 2010.

Hanesbrands Inc. today announced that it has completed a senior notes offering and debt refinancing that gives the company a significant percentage of fixed-rate debt at longer maturities with approximately the same amount of overall annual interest expense. The company’s level of total debt remains unchanged.

After almost two years of play-it-safe collections, designers really let it rip this season. One thing's for certain—you won't find anything in plain old camel on this highlights list.

For Forbes' coverage of the world's most powerful people, we reached out to a group of experts, innovators and luminaries to select the most influential people in their fields. Arianna Huffington picked the seven most powerful media moguls, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla chose the most powerful cleantech innovators, Deadline Hollywood editor Nikki Finke picked the most powerful people in the movie biz and Gilt Groupe's Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson picked the most powerful people in fashion.

PORTLAND, Ore. Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:COLM - News), a leading innovator in the global outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industries, today announced the company’s board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share

Avenel, New Jersey-based Vantage Apparel, a leading manufacturer and decorator of logo apparel, has promoted Brett Garran to regional sales manager for the Northeast region including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and all of New England. Garran has been with Vantage for two years and most recently held the position of sales representative.

Burnaby, British Columbia supplier of high performance technical apparel and accessories Stormtech Performance Apparel announced the opening of its refurbished showroom and office facility on Boundary Road.