A powerful Napa Valley wine dynasty is over after the owner sold her sprawling vineyard to Chanel. The luxury retailer bought the Rudd Estate for an undisclosed amount as it expands its Rutherford’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand across the region. The estate, which was being run by Samantha Rudd after her winery … Read more
It’s hard not to be clothes-minded when it comes to artificial intelligence. The sophisticated science is sneaking into every aspect of our everyday lives, from job hunting to finding a date — and now, the fitting room. No need to set foot outside your home to shop for new duds — and no need to wonder if everything … Read more
It might be time to toss that Hidden Valley Ranch bottle on your fridge’s shelf. The popular salad dressing is just one of thousands that have been recalled across 27 states due to “foreign objects” being found in some of the batches. Although the recall from Ventura Foods was originally put into place on Nov. … Read more
As shoppers flood stores across the country during the year’s biggest shopping season, retail workers are bracing for what many describe as the most demanding — and often demoralizing — stretch of the job. “It magnifies everything,” said Nick Leighton, host of the podcast “Were You Raised by Wolves?,” which he co-hosts with comedian Leah Bonnema. … Read more
Too fast (fashion). Too furious. Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein is opening its first physical store in Paris on Nov. 1 — but French fashionistas are fuming about the impending arrival that is far from très chic. The store is set to occupy the sixth floor of the iconic BHV Marais department store, which France 24 … Read more
One woman’s online shopping spree turned into a fashion fiasco — with a hefty price tag. Amanda Ivanelli, a Florida-based family vlogger, was floored when she opened her mail and found a $1,243 FedEx bill associated with a recent ASOS order. She originally ordered “a bunch of dresses” from the British fast fashion side but … Read more
An Australian fashion brand has been called out for holding a lavish influencer trip to Coachella as customers have allegedly been left in limbo with their orders. Peppermayo, a Sydney-based e-tailer, recently hosted a VIP experience for a group of social media stars. But videos from the annual American music festival Palm Spring, a city in … Read more
The highly-anticipated opening of famed French luxury retailer Printemps in the Financial District will not only offer the latest haute couture – but also haute cuisine from a Queens-born top chef. Gregory Gourdet returns to New York after spending the past 17 years on the West Coast, winning three James Beard awards for French-inspired fare … Read more
A married couple with a mutual love of Costco have written a book about the retailer – and they have also discovered many tips about navigating shopping there over the years. David and Susan Schwartz wrote “The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z” together, with Susan describing it in a joint … Read more
Kim K. keeps rolling in the Kash. The curvy reality TV star-turned-business mogul’s shape-wear brand Skims raked in $270 million in its most recent funding round to lift the company’s valuation to $4 billion, Kardashian said Wednesday. Kardashian is Skims’ largest individual shareholder, with an approximate 35% stake in the company, according to Forbes. That … Read more
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering. The filing this week claims that Shein is in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, a law originally crafted to prosecute organized crime. “Shein has … Read more
It was the most gorgeous of gifts. Not long ago, a thoughtful British husband decided to pamper his busy wife with a wardrobe reinvention. He booked a personal stylist at Bicester Village, the luxury outlet and dining destination in leafy Oxfordshire, less than an hour outside of London. Following a preliminary video consultation, the stylist … Read more