Meanwhile, the American Folk Art Museum union ratified its inaugural contract after nearly two years of bargaining. The Whitney Museum union, however, faces a looming strike date of October 5.
For much of the past century, Saks Fifth Avenue set the standard for luxury in the United States. Then came the billions in debt, the empty racks, and a bankruptcy that left designers unpaid and shoppers confused.
Menswear designers are catching up to what interior decorators have known for years: A little rust, crimson, or burgundy adds unexpected punch to whatever you wear it with.
The iconic Massachusetts house where "The French Chef" was born just hit the market, but you'll have to go to the Smithsonian to see her famous kitchen.