Apparel News Daily Reader

The editors at ApparelNews.net are always looking for a good story—and we’ve decided to share.

Every day we’ll be combing the Internet for stories about the apparel industry, fashion—and anything else we find interesting or entertaining—and posting links here for you.'

If you have any suggestions of stories to add and sites to visit, feel free to comment. We’ll check it out.

Here is today’s Daily Reader:

Fashion:
Valentino: A Stylish Career Laid Bare (NPR)
On The Street, Then And Now
A photo essay featuring the 1980s-era images Amy Arbus, daughter of Diane Arbus, shot for the Village Voice (NPR)
Spring Flinds: NYC Fashion Experts Share Their Warm-Weather Wish Lists (New York Post)
Pop Ups: Decadestwo Checks in Above Kiki (Racked NY)
What the kids were wearing at Coachella (WhoWhatWear)
The Dutch Bicycle in NYC (We Are the Market)
Coachella 2009: Anthem Pool Party (All the Rage)
Sneak Peak! Forever 21's Irresistible Intimates Collection (FabSugar)
Nicole Richie Discusses House of Harlow Jewerly Line (FabSugar)
Costume Dept.'s Fall/Winter Collection (Style Bubble)
Fred Segal store set for reality series (Hollywood Reporter)
Storecasting: Cups Runneth Over at Jenette Bras in East Hollywood (Racked LA)
Pair of San Francisco-based designers turn out wicked and awesome accessories to dress up shoes for a night out or a street fight. Your choice. (via Fashion Toast)
Chloe opens store on Melrose Place (Fashion Week Daily)
BCBG Opens an Outlet in Melrose Space (Blackburn + Sweetzer)


Industry/Business:
Store location helps, but there are other ways to draw customers (Los Angeles Times)
Do Discount Designer Duds Make The Grade? (Wall Street Journal)
Zumiez, Tetra Help Push Up Small Caps a Sixth Week (Wall Street Journal)
Industry Makes Another Attempt to Invoke China Product-Specific Safeguard (World Trade Interactive)
Despite rumors, Saks unlikely to go bankrupt (Crain's)