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New York Wants a Higher Heel

New York goes higher at Le Monde Béryl, Bieber goes back to the barre, and Paravel, the DTC luggage brand, is back.

Oct 15 • Sarah Shapiro

The Rundown

Do Women’s Sweaters Cost More and Use Cheaper Wool?

How a merchant sees Abercrombie’s Sweatergate. Plus: Jonathan Anderson’s Good-Better-Best strategy and a Style Out for barrel leg pants.

Oct 13 • Sarah Shapiro

Protecting Your Assets: Nike, Quince, and Coco's Own 2.55

How brands hold on to what made them famous. Plus: a former buyer's edit of shearling-lined shoes.

Oct 6 • Sarah Shapiro

Shop Poshmark Like a Bergdorf Goodman Buyer

Poshmark's Elizabeth von der Goltz and Jamie Hunter on merchandising 200 million listings and the misspelling trick that is a goldmine. Plus, my…

Oct 2 • Sarah Shapiro

Deep Dive

New York Wants a Higher Heel

New York goes higher at Le Monde Béryl, Bieber goes back to the barre, and Paravel, the DTC luggage brand, is back.

Oct 15 • Sarah Shapiro

Danielle Bernstein Reveals Her Inspiration

The Row, Khaite and a $148 "interpretation." Plus: the math on Victoria Beckham's $75 lipstick.

Oct 8 • Sarah Shapiro

What’s Selling at Sézane in Paris?

Good, better, best: the suede tote at $198, $520 and $1,250. Plus, Poshmark's merchants on selling inventory they don't own.

Oct 1 • Sarah Shapiro

Open to Buy

Studs Isn’t All Ears Anymore

The piercing studio breaks its own rule, plus my one-night business trip packing list, shoes with socks attached, and Danielle Bernstein’s apology.

Oct 10 • Sarah Shapiro

What a Stylist Actually Buys in Paris

Charvet shirts, a vintage Rolex, and the €22K necklace that didn't come home. Plus: 3 generations read WYouth, and Rainbow Flip Flops on the dance…

Oct 3 • Sarah Shapiro

Even the Cardboard Chanel Has a Stockroom

Tom Sachs's handmade boutique, the SoHo shop that will wash and press your cashmere, and why crowdsourcing a concealer name is smart.

Sep 26 • Sarah Shapiro

Private Label by Sarah Shapiro

Private Label by Sarah Shapiro

Retail and fashion, from the inside out for merchants, shoppers, and everyone who wants in.

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