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Guess Inc. on Monday reported slightly higher third quarter earnings and forecast a holiday shopping season that was better than Wall Street expected.

Instead, the Gulf city-state seemed to wash its hands of the financial woes that have rattled world markets.

Monday, November 30, 2009 9:25 AM Chelsea is engaged to her longtime sweetheart.

Struggling to hide the love handles or muffin top for that holiday party? Underwear makers are finding the desire for a snap svelte silhouette has created a booming line for women, and now men, in shapewear.

With the holiday shopping season just under way, analysts are mixed as to whether retailers will fare better this season than last year.

Police say a 45-year-old Stratford woman viciously beat a girls' clothing store manager in February after her daughter, an employee at the store, had been disciplined on the job several times, court papers show.

Blenders and sweaters may rise in popularity this holiday season as consumers seek to replenish kitchens and wardrobes rather than spend money on luxury gifts.

Zacks.com releases the latest Industry Outlook. Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the Retail Industry, including Gap Inc.

DSW earned $26.6 million, or 60 cents a share, up from $13.2 million, or 30 cents a share, a year ago.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has made personal phone calls to Democratic state senators undecided about the marriage equality bill, which leaders have promised will see a vote before the end of the year.

A U.S. District Court judge in Buffalo, N.Y., last week denied an attempt by Kenneth Yaw and Rita Starceski to regain custody of the four girls they are alleged to have abused for months in Las Cruces, according to federal court documents.

Sheikh Zayed highway towers are seen at the skyline of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Tampa Police say a University of Tampa student critically injured in a weekend hit-and-run crash was taken off life support on Monday and has died.

Maidenform Brands Inc., a seller of bras and underwear, said Tuesday its board has elected the CEO of beauty products maker Coty Inc., Bernd Beetz, as a director.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation: To commemorate World AIDS Day 2009, AIDS Healthcare Foundation , together with local partners, will offer free, confidential HIV testing at all five of its popular Bay Area "Out of the Closet" Thrift Stores on Tuesday, December 1 st , from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. The events are part of AHF's World AIDS Day 2009 "Testing ...

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Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack at Arrowhead Crossing shopping center in Peoria, Ariz.

Kenneth Feinberg , the Obama administrationa s special master for executive pay, has taken the blame for Bank of America Corp.a s protracted search for a new leader and for putting at risk Wall Streeta s ability to lure top talent, helping the White House deflect the same criticism.

Can science explain what makes Stilton stinky and goat cheese gooey? Liz Thorpe, vice president of Murray's Cheese in New York and author of the book The Cheese Chronicles, talks about the science and business of making cheese in America.

Following the successful launch of its most powerful full-featured security suite, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010 , CA Inc.'s Internet Security Business Unit today announced a new retail promotion program offering consumers CA Internet Security Suite 2010 at no additional charge for one year with select new technology purchases.

Roman Polanksi not to be released until Monday; Tommy Hilfiger sells mansion; New York Thanksgiving parade attracts thousands.

CA today announced the integration of CA Endevor Software Change Manager , CA's change management solution, and IBM's Rational Developer for System z V7.6, the IBM Rational mainframe development environment.

Some retailers are already open as they try to lure holiday shoppers with expanded hours and deep discounts.

Pop-culture mall retailer Hot Topic Inc. reported a same-store-sales decrease of 5.8 percent for its third fiscal quarter of 2009.

Shop 'till you drop it's not, but U.S. women are finally starting to buy clothes again.

Designer Tommy Hillfiger attends the launch of the new Tommy Hillfiger 'Favorite Things' collection at Corte Ingles Store on November 20, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.

Last week, Overstock.com took the bizarre step of firing its accounting firm and filing a quarterly SEC document that had not been reviewed .

Two women, described by police as "professional shoplifters," were caught with merchandise stolen from the Burlington Coat Factory and other area stores.

Brown Shoe Co. reported a higher third-quarter profit on Tuesday, citing cost controls and rising sales at its Famous Footwear locations open more than one year.

Actor Zac Efron attends a screening of 'Me And Orson Welles' hosted by the Cinema Society, Screenvision and Brooks Brothers at Clearview Chelsea Cinemas on November 23, 2009 in New York City.

Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn completed its $412.7 million acquisition of Tween and its 905 Justice stores Wednesday.

Snapshot Report ), a leading fashion specialty retailer, has recently announced plans to open a 33,000 square feet Nordstrom Rack in North Carolina, making its debut in the city.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:04 a.m. - Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. slumped Wednesday after the women's apparel retailer posted a third-quarter loss that missed Wall Street's expectations.

The recession has been disastrous for the fashion business. But one man has weathered the storm and kept his tan.

Deal allows Billabong to manage its brands in online market Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 23 November, 2009 : - - Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the United States-based online boardsports retailer Swell.com . Swell, founded in 1999, is a leading online retailer in the US ...

J. Crew Group Inc., seller of clothes, shoes and accessories, said Tuesday its profit more than doubled in the third quarter as sales rose by a double-digit percentage.

Genesco Inc.'s third-quarter profit rose on improved gross margin and lower costs, the footwear and accessories retailer said Tuesday.

The post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend will be important for American Eagle Outfitters, which this morning reported sales in established stores fell 5 percent in the first three weeks of November.

Nordstrom Inc. will locate its first North Carolina Nordstrom Rack store at the Renaissance Center in Durham, the Seattle-based retail giant announced Monday.

When top-tier clothiers align with mass-market retailers, there's a potential bonanza for everyone.

In Soho, a pop-up shop of jewelry designed by Alicia Keys will open Monday through Thursday next week at 26 Clinton Street.

Fort Myers, Fla. Chico's FAS reported on Wednesday that its profit grew in the third quarter, helped by strong sales at both its White House Black Market and Chico's/Soma stores The company earned $22.7 million up sharply from $2 million in the same period a year earlier, while sales rose 13% to $446.9 million from $394.2 million.

There are now three defendants left in the main Jane Creba trial after manslaughter charges were dismissed Monday morning against four other accused.

France may well be the world's fashion capital, but when it comes to suiting up pooches, America does it best.

CA, Inc. today announced that it has completed its $200 million acquisition of NetQoSA Inc., a leading provider of network performance management and service delivery management solutions.

Twilight stars Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed and Jackson Rathbone attend a fan event in Oct.

WHEN Kate Smith decided she was going to get her hands on some prized designer shoes, she wasn't going to let anything stand in her way.

Philadelphia-based clothing and housewares retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. announced that it will consider acquiring brands sold at department stores, specialty stores or at standalone locations in the next few years, according to Bloomberg.com. The retailer said it would only consider brands that do no compete with its current concepts, and would ...

Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed Friday, a day after the company raised its yearly profit estimate above analysts' forecasts.

Nike Inc. on Thursday raised its quarterly dividend by 8 percent to 27 cents per share from 25 cents per share.

Women's clothing retailer Dress Barn Inc. said its profit rose 10 percent in the fiscal first quarter on higher sales and issued an improved outlook for the full year.

Clothing maker Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. on Wednesday posted a jump in third-quarter earnings, boosted by a $30.4 million tax benefit, and raised its full-year 2009 profit outlook citing factors including higher expected royalties.

Portland, Ore.: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michelle Lantow as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2010.

Officials with Sara Lee Corp. says 200 workers in South Carolina will lose their jobs when the company closes its bread factory in Greenville.

Shares of teen-oriented Hot Topic Inc. fell Thursday after it reported that its third-quarter revenue declined and it missed Wall Street expectations during the weak economy.

The Gymboree Corp. reported its fiscal third quarter results after the closing bell on Wednesday.

Secaucus-based kids clothing retailer, The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc., performed slightly better than expected in the third quarter, saying it beat Wall Street's profit estimates by one cent.

Cato Corp., which sells low-priced women's clothes at stores in the southern U.S., said Thursday its profit more than tripled in the third quarter as its sales rose.

Women's clothing retailer AnnTaylor Stores Corp. on Friday reported a third-quarter profit as it cut costs and booked lower restructuring charges than it did a year ago.

A federal judge is ordering a meeting between Cintas Corp. and the widow of a former employee who is suing the company to try to settle her 2007 wrongful death lawsuit.

New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris.

Despite a continued drop in sales, Stein Mart Inc. on Thursday reported a profit for the third quarter ended Oct.

Casual Male Retail Group Inc., which sells men's clothing under the brand names Casual Male XL and Rochester Big & Tall, said Tuesday it posted a smaller third-quarter loss by trimming expenses and improving merchandise margins to offset weak sales.

Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter this year, helping Gap Inc.'s profit climb 25 percent compared with last year, the retailer said Thursday.

Athletic shoes seller Foot Locker Inc. on Thursday reported a loss for the third quarter as consumers spent less at its stores and it wrote down the value of its assets by $22 million.

New Era Cap Co., Major League Baseball's supplier, is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing operations from three plants into one.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 8 a.m. ST. LOUIS - Brown Shoe Co. said it expects its third-quarter profit to top analysts' estimates on an improvement in a key sales figure.

Gap Inc. reports its results for the third quarter on Thursday afternoon. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

The British luxury group Burberry is planning to further boost its presence in China by expanding the number of franchised stores to 100 in the country in the next couple years, said Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts in London on Tuesday.

A shy customer hides behind her Victoria's Secret bag outside the store in Flowood, Miss., Tuesday, Nov.

At the grand opening of the American Eagle Outfitters store in New York's Times Square Tuesday night, 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester talked ab ...

TOURISTS flocking to London to buy Burberry handbags and scarves have failed to prevent its profits slumping.

Citigroup Inc. said its chief financial officer and co-head of global markets are getting raises, while CEO Vikram Pandit will continue to collect a salary of $1 per year.

Actress/director Penny Marshall arrives at the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS event themed 'Rock To Erase MS' co-chaired by Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 8, 2009 in Century City, California.

It's not quite the warm and fuzzy crowd one imagines around most Christmas trees, but Barneys New York is celebrating the holidays with a motley crew that includes Roseanne Roseannadanna, the Church Lady, Father Guido Sarducci and Wayne and Garth.

Sy Syms, founder and chairman of the SYMS Corp. discount clothing chain, died of heart failure Tuesday in New York, according to a statement issued by the company.

Luxury goods firm Burberry today posted a 19% profits fall but said its performance was "solid", helped by strong demand for handbags and scarves.

Lazard Ltd. is naming Kenneth M. Jacobs as CEO and chairman, choosing a longtime executive at the investment advisory firm to fill vacancies from last month's sudden death of Chairman and CEO Bruce Wasserstein.

Shares of Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. plunged after-hours Monday as the teen clothing retailer reported a larger third-quarter loss and predicted a weak fourth quarter.

A former Sacramento employee of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers has filed a federal class-action lawsuit charging that managers for the mens' clothier's western region discriminate against African American employees and job applicants.

A Sacramento man arrested in a Ponzi scheme took millions from investors and spent it on cars, homes and luxury items, according to California Attorney General Jerry Brown.

Omaha police have arrested two men in connection with the shoplifting of jewelry from two stores this month.

NEW YORK - A camel-colored coat may sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe.

A federal judge has denied a request by Cintas Corp. for summary judgment in a 2007 wrongful death lawsuit in Tulsa.

London, Tess Daly flaunts post-baby figure for sexy lingerie campaign Tess Daly has flaunted a figure that will be the envy of other mums as part of a new La Senza lingerie campaign.

The American Family Association is calling on consumers to boycott Gap Inc. and its brands, which include Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic, this holiday season.

The union representing workers at Liz Claiborne Inc.'s warehouse in Lincoln say they've been informed the company is shutting down the facility this spring and moving operations elsewhere.

Department store chain JCPenney reported a 78 percent drop in its third-quarter earnings because of a big expense for its pension plan, and its revenue slipped from a year earlier.

Local families who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks had mixed reactions to the news that the self-proclaimed auteur of those attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, would stand trial in a civilian court just a few blocks from the site that is still little more than a giant crater.

Fashion fever hit the high street today when dedicated shoppers flocked to snap up Jimmy Choo shoes at H&M. The designer footwear is more usually associated with red carpet glamour so trendy bargain hunters jumped at the chance to add the luxury brand to their collections for a fraction of the price.

After months of declining web sales, e-commerce revenue ticked upward for specialty apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

The relationship between AIG and some of its US government paymasters has come close to breaking point after a heated exchange between the insurer's board and the Obama administration "pay tsar" over compensation at the stricken company.

The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: J.C. Penney Co., up $1.82 at $31.21 The department store retailer posted a 78 percent drop in its third-quarter earnings because of a big expense for its pension plan.

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for U.S. shares on Friday after snapping a six-day winning streak in the previous session, with investors awaiting earnings from JC Penney and Abercrombie & Fitch .

Ohio's death chamber is set to resume executions next month using a single drug that has been used in the U.S. to euthanize pets but never to put condemned prisoners to death.

A shopping frenzy is predicted as cash-strapped fashionistas flock to get their hands on Jimmy Choo shoes from high-street chain H&M. The designer range has gone on sale in 19 stores in the UK and Ireland.

In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, a Nordstrom shopper is shown Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in... FILE - In this Nov.

J.C. Penney Co. reported a 78 percent drop in its third-quarter earnings because of a big expense for its pension plan.

Investors pushed back into the stock market a day after a slide as earnings reports boosted confidence about the pace of a recovery in the economy.

Preppy clothing seller Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s third-quarter profit fell 39 percent as sales continued to be weak and the company worked to close its higher-priced Ruehl line, the company said Friday.

Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, Nov. 12, from AP Financial News: VANCOUVER, Wash.

Shoppers' focus on staples such as socks and underwear is driving murky holiday outlooks at Wal-Mart and Kohl's, even as both posted higher third-quarter earnings Thursday.

Department store operator Nordstrom Inc. said Thursday that its profit rose 17 percent in its fiscal third quarter as affluent shoppers started spending again.

Dooney & Bourke co-founder and chairman Frederic Bourke has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in bribing officials in Azerbaijan, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Web surfing is becoming more like channel surfing as television shows, movies and music videos pour onto the Internet.

Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. said Thursday profit rose 5 percent, as higher sales at its Anthropologie chain helped offset weaker results at its Urban Outfitters and Free People stores.

THE chief executive of bailed-out insurance giant AIG is considering stepping down due to government compensation limits, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Department-store operator J.C. Penney Co. reports earnings for the third quarter on Friday before the market opens.

Nov. 11 -- Lori Wachs, a fund manager at Delaware Investments, talks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Jon Erlichman and Adam Johnson about the outlook for U.S. retailers.

Department store operator Macy's Inc forecast earnings for the fourth quarter, which includes the crucial holiday shopping season, far below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, sending shares down 7 percent.

Athletic shoe and apparel company K-Swiss Inc. on Wednesday said its board authorized a new program to buy back up to $70 million in stock.

Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning.

Nordstrom Inc., which operates its namesake department stores and the Nordstrom Rack discount chain, reports its earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Thursday.

Intimate apparel company Maidenform Brands Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit almost doubled, boosted by a tax benefit and solid sales of bras and shapewear.

Shares of children's clothing maker Carter's Inc. fell on Tuesday after the company said it would have to restate some financial results following a review of its accounting for margin payments to wholesale customers.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. says it will move a distribution center from West Virginia to North Carolina, affecting about 100 jobs.

Angela Ahrendts still remembers when she bought her first Burberry trench coat. She was 21 years old, had just finished her studies in Indiana and was looking for a smart but warm coat to wear for her first job at a small men's wear firm in New York.

American Eagle Outfitters reported October sales started off well and then slowed significantly the second half of the month, contributing to a 5 percent drop in sales at established stores.

An analyst raised his price target on shares of department store operator Nordstrom Inc.

The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: NYSE: RadioShack Corp., up $2.53 at $20.27 The electronics retailer said it would sell Apple Inc.'s popular iPhone, and an analyst said that could boost customer traffic.

Analyst Paul Lejuez said the teen retailer will likely exceed Wall Street's average third-quarter profit estimate when it reports on Friday.

Stephen Milstein majored in finance at Boston University, but it was his 30-plus years in the family business that made him a whiz at coat markup math.

American Eagle Outfitters has announced plans to open its flagship store in Times Square.

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Some of fashion's best-known names are playing musical chairs.Faced with a consolidating department store industry and eroding sales, some labels are cutting ties with retailers that sold their clothing and betting their future with one chain.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. said Tuesday that it has upgraded its Web site just in time for the busy holiday season.

Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez has endorsed state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias for President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.

So I guess Jimmy Choo is doing a line for H&M. So of course they need to do a big Hollywood launch party for it.

The Gymboree Corp. on Thursday said its third-quarter sales at stores open at least a year fell 4 percent, but the children's retailer nevertheless raised its profit forecast for the period.

More than half of U.S. retail chains posted October sales that fell short of Wall Street's heightened expectations, raising doubts about a widespread recovery for the holiday season.

Posted Nov 5th 2009 at 7:10PM by Lisa Marsh Liz Claiborne designing in 1982. Photo: Bernard Gotfryd, Getty Images Liz Claiborne Inc.

U.S. apparel retailers reported October sales that rebounded from the lows of a year ago, but many failed to surpass Wall Street's boosted expectations as consumers continue to spend selectively as the holiday season approaches.

CITY of INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Hot Topic Inc. said Wednesday that sales at stores open at least a year fell 2.6 percent in October, beating a consensus forecast from Wall Street.

The following recalls have been announced: About 275,000 Adventure Playsets wooden playsets, manufactured in the United States and distributed by Adventure Playsets of Amarillo, Texas, because the materials in the horizontal ladder that forms the monkey bars and swing beam can weaken over time.

Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge has become the new Miss England after Rachel Christie stepped down following her arrest over an alleged nightclub brawl.

It's amazing what you can learn on Twitter on a Friday afternoon, namely that United Airlines is all in a tizzy today over the announcement that a new look is coming for their flight attendants: uniforms by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley .

American shoppers spent a little more in October, handing the nation's stores their second consecutive monthly sales gain after more than a year of declines.

Recent mass shootings in the U.S. - Nov. 5, 2009: The Army says 12 people were killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage at its Fort Hood base in Texas.

Shares of clothing retailer Bebe Stores Inc. tumbled 8 percent Friday, after it posted a quarterly loss on sharply lower sales.

The nation's retailers had their best month in more than a year in October as shoppers turned to discounters and high-end stores alike.

In this product image provided by Victoria's Secret, a "Miraculous" bra is shown.

Nov. 5 -- Ken Perkins, president of research firm Retail Metrics, talks with Bloomberg's Julie Hyman and Mark Crumpton about sales at U.S. teen retailers and other stores.

Limited Brands Inc. said Thursday its October sales at stores open at least a year dropped 4 percent, falling short of Wall Street predictions.

Shares of Aeropostale Inc. dropped Thursday, after the company reported surprisingly weak sales in stores open at least one year in October and an analyst downgraded the stock.

Food maker Sara Lee Corp. said Thursday cost-cutting, solid sales of new products and a decline in commodity costs drove its fiscal first-quarter profit up 23 percent.

Consumers, enticed by cooler weather, early holiday discounts and an improving economy, offered some relief to the retail industry in October.

This season's running plotline on " 30 Rock " centers on the search for a new "TGS" cast member and executive Jack Donaghy is determined to find a comic from outside New York to appeal to a wider audience.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation today announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's Common Stock, an increase of $0.05 per share or 100% more than the Company's previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.

Liz Claiborne Inc. said Wednesday that its third-quarter loss widened to $90.5 million, or 96 cents a share, from $68.7 million, or 73 cents a share, a year earlier.

Permit delays, lack of funds and security intimidation are obstructing international and local observers from monitoring registration for Sudan's first ever nationwide elections, former President Jimmy Carter's foundation said on Tuesday.

A federal judge is giving the widow of a Cintas worker from Tulsa a week to prove why certain evidence filed in her 2007 lawsuit should be unsealed for public viewing.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp posted a quarterly profit far above Wall Street estimates and strengthened its full-year revenue outlook, as demand for its fashions picked up as the quarter progressed.

Jeans maker True Religion Apparel Inc. said Tuesday profit fell in the third quarter even as sales rose, in part because year-earlier results were boosted by tax gains.

Overstock.com Inc. said on Tuesday that it lost $787,000 in the third quarter, about half the size of its loss during the same period a year earlier.

Last night Hollywood rolled out the red carpet as Paris & Nicky Hilton, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Walsh, Olivia Wilde, Sheryl Crow, Cat Deeley, Angela Lindvall, Maggie Grace, Mini Anden, among others came out to celebrate the collaboration and the launch of the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection.

Some of fashion's best-known names are playing musical chairs. Faced with a consolidating department store industry and eroding sales, some labels are cutting ties with retailers that sold their clothing and betting their future with one chain.

NEW YORK - So, you admire the fashions of popular TV characters. Do you want to dress just like them? This fall, you can if you favor the slim suits worn by one smartly dressed 1960s ad man, the sexy looks of those real-life housewives or necklaces dripping with "blood" - make that rubies - inspired by modern vampires.

Pictured: A beautiful and seldom seen photo of Amelia from a poster for her lecture tour.

Lorne Cardinal of Corner Gas is currently starring in Thunderstick, a play by Saskatoon-based writer Kenneth T. Williams.

The recipients will accept their awards during the Annual Retail Industry Luncheon at NRF's Annual Convention and Expo on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

Members of the Israeli Gay Youth Organization will meet with activists in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York over the next two weeks.

Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it closed on its acquisition of online apparel and footwear company Zappos.com Inc.

Sydney, 2 November, 2009 - " CA, Inc. has selected Phil Cameron as Vice President of Sales to lead the Company's Internet Security Business Unit for Asia Pacific.

Four recalls were sent out today from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office 1) The first product recalled is by Belkin International Inc.

Ethics probes target House lawmakers A A Oct. 31: According to a document obtained by the Washington Post, ethics investigators are examining the activities of more than 30 members of Congress.

So, you admire the fashions of popular TV characters. Do you want to dress just like them? This fall, you can if you favor the slim suits worn by one smartly dressed 1960s ad man, the sexy looks of those real-life housewives or necklaces dripping with "blood" a ' make that rubies a ' inspired by modern vampires.

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 140,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS , the Fool's free investing community, clothing retailer Liz Claiborne has received a distressing two-star ranking .

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Apparel maker VF Corp. posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings and issued a better yearly forecast than analysts had expected, but investors took the shares lower during Monday's late-trading session.