This outerwear piece from our spring fashion preview projects an air of intelligence and sophistication that will serve you for years to come. The Banana Republic Trench features all of the detailing of a traditional trench coat, including its double-breasted closure , shoulder tabs and flap shoulder panel.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Recently, a Fashion District merchant walked into the lobby of the Central Division police station on Sixth Street. In limited English, he demanded that something be done about some illegal vendors selling counterfeit DVDs near Santee Alley.

From Hobbes’s Leviathan to urban graffiti, artists have attempted to map Britain’s complicated class system. Linda Colley on an exhibition that illustrates why, despite what politicians say, social divisions and inequalities remain

Initially thinking they wanted to do a T-shirt line, designers Stacy Rogers and Tammy Jones (S&T Clothing) have greater ambitions now. The women have been working together for about two years designing clothes that combine urban style and high fashion for an edgy, classy look.

Excellent JCVD You might not be thinking of watching the latest Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle but, really, consider it: This is not an action film but a very smart and grimly funny movie about the price of fame and being a celebrity, featuring a…

Ed Hardy/Christian Audigier, a retail chain born of the collaboration between a tattoo artist and a fashion trendsetter, will open its first New Jersey store today at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.

Urban Outfitters takes over the former Hardware Store with bright lights and bare mannequins. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE GARCIA Charlottesville may not be “urban” or in need of “outfitting”– just look at the plethora of boutiques and specialty shops serving the downtown community. Yet despite grumbles about the potential for chain stores to dominate the local economy , Philadelphia-based Urban …

Luxury timepiece and jewelry powerhouse Giantto debuts in feature film “Next Day Air” and saves mans life. Also, Presents annual JCK party in Las Vegas XS nightclub May 31st diamonds, exotic cars, and models, The Giantto Group up to its usual antics. Sports, celebrities, fashion, charities, and living the life of reckless luxury, luxury without consequenses, anywhere everywhere, all the time. …

Natalia Vodianova is best known as the supermodel who has graced the cover of Vogue, walked the catwalk for the likes of Chanel and Versace.

Jim DeRogatis: Ask anyone who regularly writes about Chicago bands, and they’ll tell you it often seems as if two out of three groups here have some connection to Columbia College. There’s AEMMP Records, of course, the student-run label that’s part of the school’s Arts, Entertainment & Media Management Program (hence the acronym), designed to prepare people for a career as a performer, manager, …