Everyone is tightening their wallets these days and that’s forcing fashion designers and retailers to adjust to the rapidly changing economy!
Clothing retail store owner Alan Au states what I’ve been suspecting for a while:
While some people will be innovative and put creativity to the test by working with what they have, most people will conform [...]

In case you haven’t noticed, the hit show Project Runway has moved over to Lifetime after a long stint on Bravo.
The first episode of the new season starts tonight!
Are excited about it?
We’re definitely looking forward to it!
Project Runway has to be one of the best reality shows on television. Sure there’s the usual manufactured drama [...]

Did everyone catch Mad Men last Sunday?
The show is such a fantastic peak into Madison Avenue in the 1960s.
In fact, it’s just a fantastic look into the ’60s in general! Mad Men has been so influential in creating a lot more interest in ’60s fashion and style.
And, of course, one of my favorite parts of [...]

There’s no question that the economy is hitting everyone hard and it’s hitting luxury items in the stomach.
The chart from the New York Times shows that luxury apparel sales are expected to fall by 15%. Ouch!
But top fashion designers like Diane von Furstenberg are rolling with the economic punches and have prepared themselves well to [...]

Wow. You have to admire the dedication of this woman in England!
She lost one of her treasured Christian Louboutin heels and has now made an appeal to the public to find it!
Read all about the Shoe Hunt here!
You can’t blame a girl for trying! Imagine how frustrating it is to lose just ONE shoe.
I just [...]

Okay, who likes the Earth? I should see everyone’s hand WAY up in the air!
I know everyone is doing their part by changing their light bulbs, using their cars less, buying more recycled products, picking up all-natural cleaning products, separating those bottles and cans and so much more but here’s another thing you can do: [...]

Have you heard of the 3/50 project?
I think this is such a fantastic concept to help local, independently owned businesses (like Great Labels!) and save your local economy! Basically, the idea is that if you spend money at your local business then you’re going to ultimately help your schools, parks, roads and more!
And you don’t [...]

There are so many ways to get connected with Great Labels!
You know our web site, of course, but be sure to bookmark this blog and follow our updates on Twitter! Check out our Facebook page too!
And did you know we have all sorts of fantastic deals on our Great Labels online store?
So, keep your eyes [...]

When do retailers offer the best deals of the season? For consignment stores on a 60-90 day cycle, it usually means right now. Sure the summer has hardly begun yet mainstream retailers are bringing in new Fall merchandise.  July is the absolute end of warmer weather goods and that’s when the biggest clearance takes place.  [...]

We have added a new catagory to Great Labels,  Plus Sizes!  These brand new items are not just any Plus Sizes, they are the best of the best! We have Eskandar, Marina Rinaldi and Persona, all which are carried at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman where sweaters and tops range from $250-$1100. Our prices are [...]