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beautiful robes

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As an ex-robe merchant, this category holds a particularly sanguine space in my holiday merchandising soul.  Did you know that 75% of robe business at retail is generated in the 4th quarter?  It’s the perfect gift, not too personal, but personal enough.  A couple of Curve shows ago, I happened across Karen Luu and her exquisite home couture collection.  When it comes to pure unadulterated luxury, there are not … Read More


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Once in awhile I discover a new product that I just think is really cool, so I break my “wait and see” rules, because as per Katharine Hepburn, why miss all the fun.  I met entrepreneur Maureen Shara when I walked by her booth at Curve and was blindsided by her beautiful robes. They are so artfully conceived, a juxtaposition of color and print that combines to make a very … Read More


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