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Original at LiveJournal posts
• Fri, Jun 19
reason. I cruised through Davis's two clothing-oriented thrift stores, where I tried on ... realized that maybe people bring new-looking clothing to thrift stores because there's something ... the mall to look for a backup top. There was a huge Forever 21, so I headed in on an impulse and was s...
Fashion First, Whatever the Size
Original at New York Times
• Wed, Jun 17
United States Forever 21, a purveyor of cheap chic, introduced its plus-size line, Faith 21, this spring. Target recently began offering Pure Energy, exuberantly patterned dresses and tops for young women. Those follow hip niche labels like Karen Kane and Kiyonna, ...
New stores fill some vacancies at Cape Cod Mall
Original at Cape Cod Times
• Tue, Jun 16
MA The stores, which include cheap-chic teen clothier Forever 21 and kids' footwear retailer Stride Rite, now occupy "approximately 8 percent" of the mall spaces, said Leo Fein, general manager of Cape Cod Mall. The other stores are Perfumania, ...
PacSun closes 'underperforming' Country Club Plaza store
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Tue, Jun 16
USA Forever 21, another youth-based clothing store, had made a bid to take over the two-store Gottschalks lease, but owners of the mall rejected that bid last week and Forever 21 withdrew its application. Representatives from Laeroc Partners Inc., ...
Trend report: Summer fashion 101
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Jun 14
Super chic and ever-so-versatile, maxi dresses . Net-A-Porter and Shopbop have lots of cute options to choose from! 2. Big earrings. Whether you like hoops, studs, or dangly ones, big earring are… well, big right now. Forever 21 and H&M have so many ...
Q&A: How Do I Dress for My 30s?
Original at Single Minded Women
• Fri, Jun 12
Arizona The 20-something girl tends to favor flavor-of-the-month trends, usually purchased on the cheap at fast fashion boutiques like Forever 21 or H&M. Bold colors, prints, and cutesy details like ruffles are popular. More skin is shown because, well, ...
Forever 21 and Macy's Moving Into Gottschalks' Stores
Original at Apparel
• Fri, Jun 12
CA Forever 21 was founded by Don Chang, who started his company in 1984 with a small store in Los Angeles and branched out to mall-based boutiques that were modest in size. But in recent years, Chang has been beefing up his retail empire by opening larger ...
Macy's, Forever 21 get 15 Gottschalks
Original at Fresno Business Journal
• Thu, Jun 11
CA Forever 21, a Los Angeles-based clothing store geared toward younger women, will assume the leases on 13 other properties, which includes the Fresno Fashion Fair mall location, the Hanford Mall and various other stores throughout Central and Northern ...
Macy's adds two in California
Original at MSN Money
• Thu, Jun 11
Macy's and Forever 21, a specialty women's clothing chain, were the lead bidders on 15 Gottschalks' locations during a May 28 auction in California. Macy's is investing more than $2 million in the sites, according to published reports. ...
Macy's adds two in California
Original at Cincinnati Business Courier
• Thu, Jun 11
OH Macy's and Forever 21, a specialty women's clothing chain, were the lead bidders on 15 Gottschalks' locations during a May 28 auction in California. Macy's is investing more than $2 million in the sites, according to published reports. ...
Purchases of Gottschalks sites approved
Original at Fresno Bee
• Wed, Jun 10
CA Forever 21, a growing company whose clothing stores cater primarily to younger women, is paying about $2.3 million to buy Gottschalks' 85500-square-foot location in the Hanford Mall, one of four anchor positions in the mall. The value of Forever 21's ...
Ride the bus to Macy's
Original at Visalia Times-Delta
• Thu, Jun 4
CA Macy's and clothing retailer Forever 21 submitted bids to acquire former Gottschalks properties and Macy's came out on top for the Visalia location on May 28. The US Bankruptcy Court is expected to review the bids and finalize the deal next week.
reuseable tote bags
Original at domesticgeek (WordPress)
• Tue, May 26
By mrstetris 3. you’ll get a HOOT out of this one! lol! Forever 21 has a super cheap tote that knock your socks off! omg! only $1.50 a piece! that’s a steal! ARE YOU TOTES OVERBOARD??? DO YOU HAVE TOO MANY TOTES? Notcot.com came up with this ingenious idea to recycle your old totes:
you changed your hair but you look the same
Original at lovelydisco (WordPress)
• Sun, May 24
By Lyndsay Two weeks ago I picked up an almost identical jacket in Forever 21 (sadly, there is no boat) and it’s fast becoming my new favorite thing – I’ve managed to wear it every single day since I bought it. When I was three years old, my favorite thing was a faded blue denim jacket. It had flowered linin
Forever 21 chain: New store would open quickly
Original at Visalia Times-Delta
• Sat, May 23
CA BY VALERIE GIBBONS • vgibbons@visalia.gannett.com • May 23, 2009 Officials at Forever 21, the clothing store angling to take over Visalia's Gottschalks store, say they hope to open about 15 days after the Fresno-based chain closes its doors. ...
Forever 21 ready for assault on UK market
Original at Drapers online
• Fri, May 22
UK The retailers it is likely to hit will be core competitors New Look and H&M, while the price points will be close to H&M. Forever 21 has its own design team and like H&M it relies a lot on driving design and sourcing in lower-cost markets. ...
Trovata, Forever 21 Lawyers Give Closing Arguments
Original at Women's Wear Daily
• Thu, May 21
Lawyers for Trovata and Forever 21 gave impassioned closing arguments Thursday to a federal jury that will determine whether the cheap chic retailer knowingly... Subscribe now to WWD.COM, for complete access to breaking Business news and events that ...
Big Problems Arise With Plus-Size Clothing For Teens
Original at Jezebel
• Wed, Apr 29
By Dodai Related: Faith 21 [Forever 21] Earlier: How Do We Solve The Plus-Sized Clothing Crisis? Alloy: The Secret Weapon Of The Broke & Plus-Sized Designers Refuse To Cater To The Average American Woman
Forever 21
Original at tokyo5 (WordPress)
• Wed, Apr 29
By tokyo5 Anyways, the reason that the American clothing store chain “Forever 21” was on the news in Japan today isn’t because of their “Shibuya Mon Amour” line…it’s because they opened their first store in Japan today. It’s in the 原宿 (Harajuku) section of Tokyo.
Anthropologie Takes Forever 21 To Court
Original at collegecandy.com
• Mon, Apr 27
By CC Staff Just ask the peeps over at Anthropologie who are suing the homies over at Forever 21 for flattering…. er…. imitating 9 of their designs. They are angry that not only did Forever 21 copy their dresses, but they also sold them at a much lower price, thus stealing some of Anthro’s profits.
Kate Moss Officially "Fat"; Anthropologie Upset With Forever 21
Original at Jezebel
• Mon, Apr 27
By TatianaTheAnonymousModel Robin Givhan has a report on the lobbying trip made last week by Maria Cornejo, Jason Wu, and Narciso Rodriguez. The designers went to Washington, D.C., to argue for a law that would offer stricter protections against design piracy. "There's a lot of misconception thanks to movies like Sex an...
Forever 21 Founders Deposed in Case
Original at Women's Wear Daily
• Sun, Apr 26
by David Lipke In a legal coup for Anthropologie during its lawsuit against Forever 21, the fast-fashion chain's founders, Do Won Chang and Jin Sook Chang, faced depositions this month. The husband-and-wife... Subscribe now to WWD. ...
FOREVER 21 PLUS SIZE LINE
Original at weeklyworldnews.com
• Tue, Apr 21
By Samuel T. Westbrook NEW YORK, NY - Fashion retailer Forever 21 debuted a new line of clothing for plus-sized women, along with the lines’ special consultant: Tonya, the World’s Fattest Cat! NEW YORK, NY - Fashion retailer Forever 21 debuted a new line of clothing for plus-sized women, alo
Fab Flash: Trovata Sues Forever 21 For Copying Its Designs
Original at FabSugar
• Mon, Apr 13
CA Trovota is suing Forever 21 for copying its designs. The company has been boiling in hot water 50 times over by numerous brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, and Anthropologie for copyright violations in the past, but this is the first time ...
Bargaining for chic, cheap couture - Arkansas Traveler
Original at Arkansas Traveler
• Tue, Apr 7
Bargaining for chic, cheap couture My favorite places to shop during these hard times include Forever 21, Target and Old Navy," said Bonnie Barton, a UA sophomore apparel studies major. "These places provide a great variety of fashionable clothing and, at the same time, ...
From Mervyns to Forever...
Original at Pasadena Star-News
• Tue, Apr 7
CA Mervyns' lease to Forever 21, Millsap said. The Montebello Mervyns was among the chain's top sellers, in a building that was just the right size for the firm's expanded offerings of inexpensive, but trendy men's, women's and children's clothing. ...
Rock the Look: Tribal Influence
Original at collegecandy.com
• Wed, Apr 1
By Anna R - Northeastern University Top left to bottom right: shoes - Sam Edelman at Endless.com, necklace - Forever 21, shoes - Bebe, scarf - Forever 21, bracelet - Forever 21, neklace - Ettika at CoutureCandy, bracelete - Forever 21, necklace - Forever 21. Designers like Christian Dior, Rachel Roy, Junya Watanabe and Louis...
Forever 21 opening double-decker store
Original at AZ Central.com
• Fri, Mar 20
AZ Within days, a new Forever 21 banner is expected to rise, scratching out the last relic from Mervyns at the Glendale mall. Forever 21, a fast-growing retailer of trendy, moderately priced clothing and accessories, will open its first double-decker ...
Charlotte Russe now up for sale
Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Fri, Mar 13
CA It is also battling increased competition from rivals such as Forever 21 and H&M that offer imitation designer wear at low prices. In recent months, key shareholders have pressured the company to find a buyer. In November, Charlotte Russe received a ...
Love It or Hate It: Leopard (Rarrr)
Original at collegecandy.com
• Thu, Mar 12
By Lauren - University of Michigan But while Forever was going a little leopard overboard, I noticed that familiar print popping up all over the mall. Yes, even in Nordstrom. View Poll So I was in Forever 21 yesterday (because, let’s face it, I’m there weekly) and I notice
'Never Forever'
Original at Pasadena Weekly
• Thu, Feb 26
CA that was bulldozed for development in 2006 despite massive community outcry — held a rally Saturday in Old Pasadena to call for a boycott of clothing retailer Forever 21, which plans to operate a warehouse and distribution center at the site. ...
The Gospel According to Forever 21
Original at http
• Mon, Jan 26
By kellirussell I absolutely love that Forever 21 prints scripture on the bottom of every signature yellow bag they sell. Don and Jin Chang, founders of Forever 21, are devout Christians. What are you thoughts about Forever 21 printing scripture on every bag?
Fun Finds
Original at http
• Sat, Jan 24
By Meesh Metallic Zebra Pumps, Forever 21, $24.80 Piper Boots, $39.80 Piper Boots, Forever 21, $39.80 Fold Over Bootie, $28.50 Fold Over Bootie, Wet Seal, $28.50 Sleek Patent Pump, $22.50 Sleek Patent Pump, $22.50 Patent Ribbon-Trim Mary Janes, $19.99 Patent Ribbon-Trim Mary Janes, Old Navy, $19.99
Fabulous Fashion Advice: I love head scarfs!
Original at http
• Fri, Jan 23
By thefabulousbrittany I went to Forever 21 the other day and found this great bright colored paisley print headscarf for…get this…2 BUCKS! It’s awesome!!! The funny part about this is that about 8 months ago I was shopping with one of my best friends and I found this long yellow scarf and tried to put it on my head...
Kristina Maile, 27, arrested for Grand Theft from employer
Original at http
• Wed, Jan 21
By naplespolice 09-00111; GRAND THEFT; Forever 21, 1704 9th St North. Kristina Maile, 27, of Naples, was arrested by a detective investigating the theft of funds from the store. CLOSED/ARREST 09-00111; GRAND THEFT; Forever 21, 1704 9th St North. Kristina Maile, 27, of Naples, was arrested
Never Ever [again] 21!
Original at http
• Sat, Dec 20
• 2 related articles
By Staff I definitely endorse Forever 21. I’d never turn down a cheaper alternative to trendy impulse buys that will fall off their hanger and find a home on my closet floor in a few months. Still, I’m a faceless Internet lurker. I pretty much wont touch a Forever 21 store with a twenty foot pole. It’s an un...
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Forever 21 will move into Anaheim Mervyns site
Original at Orange County Retail
• Mon, Dec 15
By J. GALLEGO Taking over the Mervyns store — larger than the typical Forever 21 mall stores — is part of a strategy the retailer started nearly three years ago. The fragile economy is not derailing those plans, Lee said. ” We are confident in our merchandise, ” Lee said.
Kohl’s to move into 3 O.C. Mervyns
Original at Orange County Retail
• Mon, Dec 15
By Jan Norman, small-business columnist This move is part of a joint bid with Forever 21 Inc. to take over 46 Mervyns leases. Mervyns, which is in bankruptcy, is closing all 149 stores in three states. In case you’re interested, here are the other California stores that Kohl’s will move into:
Kohl’s, Forever 21 take over Mervyn’s sites
Original at Orange County Retail
• Fri, Dec 12
By J. GALLEGO According to Women’s Wear Daily, the leaseholders — shopping center owner, operator Macerich — said 12 of 41 Mervyn’s sites it owns will be leased to Kohl’s and 10 to Forever 21. So far no reports on who owns the leaseholds for the remaining leases bought by Kohl’s and Forever 21.
Fab Forever 21 coats
Original at thehijablog (WordPress)
• Sun, Nov 23
By basbousa I love Forever 21. It’s probably my favorite store. I can walk into this store any time of the year and always find tons of clothes that I like. They always have some stuff that’s good for us hijabis, even in the middle of the summer. Here are this season’s best Forever 21 coats:
The Shitty Camera
Original at That's Chic
• Thu, Nov 13
By Raych(noreply@blogger.com) I haven't posted a Wearing Today in a while, but it's not like you're missing out. The California weather is still stuck in summer, so I'm still stuck on what to wear. Hence, I'm still sporting denim cutoffs ever so often. I just want it to cool down already!
Lindsey Skinny Jeans, $12.50 at Forever 21
Original at fashionpulse (WordPress)
• Wed, Oct 15
By fashionpulse As I perused Forever 21 in Soho last night, I was quite surprised to discover a table covered with uber-dark, uber-soft, uber-well-cut – Julia DiNardo As I perused Forever 21 in Soho last night, I was quite surprised to discover a table covered with
Shop chic but cheap
Original at News & Observer
• Sun, Jun 15
News & Observer, NC - All of them compete on some level with the area's biggest cheap chic retailer, Forever 21, which opened late last year selling fashion-forward pieces (many ...
Opinion: Forever 21: Hypocritical?
Original at prvision (WordPress)
• Sat, Jun 7
By Alisha Levin Looking at their web site, I see that Forever 21 has since added some organic tees to their line but I wouldn't consider that a big step towards becoming an eco-friendly company. They have a long way to go but I'm sure Forever 21 isn't the only company guilty of not practicing what they preach.
Maine Mall halts expansion - KeepMEcurrent.com
Original at KeepMEcurrent.com
• Thu, Apr 3
Maine Mall halts expansion ME - Apr 3, 2008 A national clothing chain called Forever 21 recently signed a lease to occupy a second Filene’s store at the mall, which had sold home furnishings and ...
The Secretive Culty Christians Behind Forever 21 [Jesus Spends]
Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Feb 12
By Moe Surely sometime in the past few years you have found yourself at a Forever 21 purchasing a $5 tunic or a $24 winter coat and thinking, "Where the hell did Forever 21 come from that I now buy half my clothes there, anyway?" (and also: "Fuck, is the sweatshop business actually cutting wages?) A...
Marc Jacobs: Brilliant? Or A Bomb? The Critics "Speak" [Runway Report]
Original at Jezebel
• Wed, Sep 12
By Amelia We shop at Forever 21, so maybe we're not the best judges of what's new, fresh, of-the-moment (and other 'Lucky'-isms) in fashion. We have a few Marc Jacobs items, but they were on clearance at Century 21 and probably from five years ago, so that's why we've let the critics speak about the fas...
Does Gwen Deserve Copyright Protection for Her Duds?Original at Wall Street Journal
• Thu, Jul 19
By Peter Lattman Stefani filed a copyright infringement lawsuit this week against Forever 21, claiming that the popular retailer has improperly copied designs from her Harajuku Lovers clothing line. She’s the second clothing designer to sue Forever 21, a so-called “fast-fashion” retailer. In March,...
Giulia Rozzi: Forever Foolish
Original at Huffington Post
• Tue, Jul 10
By Giulia Rozzi With pride I can say that it has been 10 days since my last Forever 21 purchase and so far so good. I would have preferred to have quit financing Forever 21 during that labor boycott or because of their bible bags, instead I waited until this store personally pissed me off. I didn't think globall...
Do You Really Want That Forever 21 Pretty Necklace??
Original at BlogHer
• Fri, Jul 6
World of Good Development Organization posted a report from it's intern, Emily, working in India this summer. She posted a devastating article about visiting a child sweatshop where they make embellished items for export. Emily was taken to see these sweatshops by Tara Projects guide na...