Speakingoffashion

The status of luxury retail abroad. The CFDA 2012 finalists have been announced, and fashion goes B2B!

Retailers are working with other retailers, some big fashion houses are rebranding, and we discuss the USA Olympics uniforms debacle.

JC Penney's president steps down, digital actions are being taken by retail stores, and a short news update on Plus Size fashion brings on a strong stance on its role it should play in fashion.

As part of this month's review series, I sit down (aka Skype) with the amazing team behind the website, Sherlockology.com! We discuss the website, the hit TV show Sherlock, and (of course), their wardrobes! Listen up!

Is fashion going backwards? How do fashion and politics mix? All this and other fashion news of the week!

We have a new format! Listen up while we discuss a topic amongst retailers on people buying up shoes and handbags...but not the clothes. What does that mean for Fashion Week and the industry as a whole? Also, is there a savior for F-Commerce? We round up the CDFA winners, share news, highlight this week's student fashion publication, and share upcoming events that may be in your area!

A van crashed into the Chicago MaxMara store! Don't worry, no one was hurt. Gentlemen are also taking a step toward the Mad Men concept of good grooming (and we thank you for it). Finally - ladies there is a magazine for those of us who just don't want to grow up.

Facebook's IPO isn't its only drama. Also there's even more reason for Tenisha to love J. Crew (if that were even possible). Rachel swoons over an international magazine's use of virtual reality. Ryan shares big news with Chicago fashion. And we debate about the casting of Great Gatsby - except for one thing: The clothes will be fabulous.

Coco Chanel an Intimate Life written by Lisa Chaney. As part of our review series, Brandie McCallum and I share our thoughts, our opinions, and we try not to offend anyone. Listen up!

The Target "Shops" are unveiled tomorrow! Also, have you checked out the new Club Monaco website? And with the premier of the 2nd season of Sherlock, Rachel shares her discovery of Sherlockology. Ryan has some exciting event announcements, Rachel recaps an FIT lecture with Franca Sozzani, and SpeakingOfFashion is doing a book review! Listen up!

Sense of Fashion has a new brand! We review their new look and feel (now as 76 Hudson). We also discuss some fabulous new student fashion magazines. Also there's an article in Crain's Chicago Business that gets our goat. This is Speaking Of Fashion - listen up!

Tyra Banks fired three judges on America's Next Top Model. The controversy ensues (and our opinions are shared)! Nordstroms partners with hot e-commerce site Bonobos. And some questions have been made on Raf Simons replacing John Galliano at Dior. We say shush! (Oh yeah, and there's some Kanye "Power" thrown in.)

We respond to a listener's question on the "Meet the Hilfigers" campaign (both of them). We also discuss student fashion publications and other niche endeavors by other publishers. And we review the Motorola Elite Silver Bluetooth headset. All this and more from Speaking Of Fashion. Listen up!

We adore the new Kenneth Cole Collection! We also discuss a new fashion app about to grace the app store, the concept of Shoptiques and why you should shop there, some exciting magazine news, and a new store with virtual in-store shopping! All this and more from Tenisha Anderson of Qlix Magazine and Rachel Yeomans of TheWorkingWardrobe. Listen up!

Pinterest updates its terms & conditions. Adam Levine goes back on his tweet and launches a fragrance (and so did a few others apparently). Also some news on athletic apparel in China, Britain and beyond! This is Speaking Of Fashion; listen up!

Check out the CFDA nominees (and hear our thoughts on the Media category). Toronto Fashion Week takes a stand in a great way. Also, did you know Gaultier's involvement in Diet Coke? Oh yes, it's scandalous! It's SpeakingOfFashion, listen up!

In this week's podcast we discuss upcoming events, the Cole Haan NYC subway campaign, UK fashion bloggers, and much more! Listen up!

Is the Dior Magazine a magazine...a self-advertising platform...a blog...all of the above? We also ponder the Instagram contest. But most importantly, we celebrate the return of Reading Rainbow! Listen up!

We say farewell to the legend, Whitney Houston during the streaming of her funeral. We also wrap up coverage of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York, dish about what's coming up in London, and other fashion news and events. Listen up!

Our thoughts so far on Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York - lace, suits and even some color! Tenisha mentions a doggie fashion shoot...oh boy. Ryan brings up some fun Chicago events not to miss. And hear about a new London-based reality TV series...for journalists! This is SpeakingOfFashion...listen up!