Fashion Brands O-Z

Weatherproof vs. Waterproof Boots

Those sexy new boots you snagged on sale look absolutely fantastic, but even the smallest amount of moisture may ruin your sweet outfit. If you live in an area prone to soggy weather, buying the right type of boots is essential to avoid fashion...

The Difference Between a Fake & a Real Purple Label Dress Shirt

Did designer Ralph Lauren name his signature men’s collections after his favorite colors? Maybe. While his Green Label is licensed to another firm, his Black Label, known for slim, fashion-forward Italian styling, is 100 percent Lauren, as...

About See by Chloé

Legendary fashion house Chloé brings frilly feminine fun with its diffusion line, See by Chloé. Launched in 2001, See gives budding and broke fashion plates a taste of luxury with lower prices, brighter colors and funkier...

About Russell Athletic

If you've ever admired a linebacker's butt in a tight pair of football pants, there's a good chance you've got Russell Athletic to thank. The company has been around for more than a century and is the top outfitter of the MLB and NFL, plus plenty...

About Rachel Pally

Since 2002, fans of soft and sexy sportswear have turned to Rachel Pally's eponymous clothing line. Featuring a distinctive jersey fabric blend, the Rachel Pally clothing line is known for fabrics draped in figure-flattering shapes. Featuring...

About Sanctuary

When's the last time you let your inner gypsetter fly? Gypsetter style happens when travel chic meets a certain West-coast-style BOHO. If you didn't know what a gypsetter is, then chances are you haven't heard of Sanctuary. And no, Sanctuary isn't...

About Perry Ellis

A man in a linen suit sipping wine on the terrace. A woman looking feminine and slightly bohemian in a white eyelet cover-up over a floral bandeau bikini top. A black tunic in a floral burnout pattern cut down to there, allowing a sneak peak of...

About White Stag

When comfort and cost top your clothing concerns, White Stag offers inexpensive, comfortable fashions. From classic cardigans to flirty capri pants, the Walmart-exclusive brand offers a variety of seasonal clothing choices both online and...

About Olian

Ready or not, pregnant women soon arrive at the intersection of Frumpy Mama and Pregalicious. Don't panic. Just because you're expecting doesn't mean you have to sacrifice one smidgen of style. Each spring and fall, Olian launches a new collection...

About Ted Baker

Don't hold your breath waiting to meet Ted Baker, because the dude doesn't exist. He emerged from the brain of Raymond S. Kelvin, who named his company for a figment of his imagination. Kelvin is nothing if not entertaining. On the Ted Baker...

About Puma

Puma is a sportswear and "sports lifestyle" brand based in Germany. Its mascot and symbol is the silhouette of a leaping mountain lion. Its other famous logo is the "Formstripe," a three-sectioned wave pattern that is definitely not to be confused...

About XOXO

The folks at XOXO know sex sells: In 2009, to grab some publicity, XOXO models at the Fifth Avenue boutique dressed and undressed in front of gawking New Yorkers. It's anybody's guess whether the Kellwood Company's CEO and president Michael W....

About Rebecca Taylor

With an eye for pretty wares that also are infinitely cool, Rebecca Taylor has captured the imaginations of fashion-following city chicks for more than 15 years. Season after season, she turns out covet-worthy clothing that is feminine but never...

About Xhilaration

Tops and pants shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Following Target's motto, "Expect more, pay less," Xhilaration is a discount fashion line without the discount look. Xhilaration is trendy and cute, offering women's clothes and accessories to get...

About Zoo York

A fitting way to describe the menagerie that is the Big Apple, the term "Zoo York" was coined by graffiti artist and musician ALI in 1971. Two decades later, skateboard guru Rodney Smith used the term to name his board and accessories company,...

About Roxy

Back in the dark ages of the 1980s, before Facebook and Brangelina, designers marketed surf clothes to guys, and guys alone. If you possessed two X chromosomes and a love for riding the waves, you were left out to dry when it came to fashion. That...

About Oonagh by Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore is best known for her eponymous fashion line, which reliably trots out girly-girl dresses and sexy-sweet suits for women in the mood for something unabashedly feminine. Nanette Lepore frocks typically have ruffles, beading,...

About Pamela McCoy

Pamela McCoy got her start in the home shopping industry more than two decades ago selling jewelry on ShopNBC with her husband, Wes. It wasn't long before customers began calling into the show for McCoy's fashion advice. Soon after the network...

About Teri Jon

Strutting your stuff on the red carpet or at a club -- Teri Jon has it covered. Rickie Freeman, Teri Jon founder and designer, offers pieces ranging from evening gowns worthy of an award to tank tops ready for the dance floor. She also heads the...

About Outer Banks

If you prefer sun and surf to bar-hopping and clubbing, the Outer Banks clothing collection suits your lifestyle. The brand features comfortable pieces that look preppy and fresh. Breezy separates you can mix and match stir up visions of the 200...

About Trina Turk Fashion

Trina Turk's eponymous fashion label is all about indulging your California dreams, no matter how far you live from the beach. Fun prints mix with classic American sportswear for an effortlessly chic look. The fashionably fierce Trina Turk works a...

About Woolrich

The world of outdoor clothing has a sporty yet design-conscious contender in the Woolrich brand. For nearly two centuries, the mill-cum-fashion house has spun wool into fashion gold, creating durable pieces that also manage to look good. The...

About Taylor

The big office cocktail party is T minus two weeks away and you're in a fret: you need that perfect dress, the one that'll be classy enough to impress the boss but sexy enough to catch your hot co-worker's attention. You need to check out Taylor...

About St. John Yellow Label

Gone are the days when St. John was seen only as a stately fashion house. Stately conjures images of women in sensible shoes wearing sensible dresses, with their hair styled in sensible football helmet shapes. Sensible has its place in the world...

About Polo Ralph Lauren

Who doesn't love a man in Polo? Classic and refined, yet easy, Polo represents the best of American men's fashion, and can make any guy look polished and put together. Thanks to the singular vision and determination of Ralph Lauren, Polo has...

About Piazza Sempione

Sophia Loren, "La Dolce Vita" and Milan--if you love Italian style, you might be a fan of Piazza Sempione. Since 1990, the label has been crafting high-quality fashions with Italian tailoring and style. In addition to its high-end Piazza Sempione...

About Southpole

Since 1991, the Southpole clothing brand has outfitted teen house parties, skate punks, surf bums, ski bunnies, street corner rappers and urban warriors, with its affordable denim, outerwear, sportswear, shoes and accessories. Southpole clothing...

About 3.1 Phillip Lim

Designer Phillip Lim makes success in the fashion industry seem as effortless as his slouchy knit sweaters. His line, 3.1 Phillip Lim, was met with critical success soon after its launch in 2005 and is now sold in 250 stores in the U.S. and 26...

About Tory Burch

If you're a ripped-jeans, leather-cuff, punk rocker type of girl, Tory Burch probably isn't for you. However, if you love classic looks, tailored fits and beach-ready tunics, you have come to the right place. Since its launch in 2004, Tory Burch...

About Weatherproof

Weatherproof Garment Company's winter coats are so popular, they've even garnered the attention of President Obama. In 2010, Weatherproof put up a billboard in New York City featuring a shot of Obama wearing a Weatherproof jacket on a trip to...

About Rag & Bone

In 2002, dissatisfied in their personal pursuit of the perfect jean, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville created the brand, Rag & Bone. The snag? The men had no formal training in apparel design or fashion. Wainwright and Neville just knew what...

About Robbi & Nikki

Former Dior designer Robert Rodriguez combines romantic ruffles and ultra-feminine details in his contemporary line, Robbi & Nikki. Designed for women of all ages and backgrounds, the collection uses body-conscious silhouettes and floaty fabrics....

About Tommy Bahama

Whether you're a beach dweller or a land-locked cutie, Tommy Bahama offers flirty island-inspired leisurewear suitable for warm weather. Prepare to soak up the sun! Long flowing dresses, airy tunics, comfortable Bermuda shorts and other get-away...

About Olivia Moon

Frilly, feminine and soft, the Olive Moon label offers basics with a bohemian slant. Details such as pleats, empire waists, tiers, draped necklines, chiffon insets, lace, ruffles and tightly woven knits create a refined profile--and at a price...

About Spyder

Maybe you don't have the skiing chops to be the next Lindsey Vonn or Julia Mancuso, but you can look the part with high-fashion ski wear from Spyder. The official designer for the U.S. Ski Team makes a variety of jackets, pants and tops that will...

About Op

OP's motto, "Grab your beach gear and head to the West Coast!," describes the focus of Ocean Pacific Apparel Corporation. It's all beach, all the time. If you're into flip-flop foot gear and a sunhat, OP is in your style wheelhouse. From a home...

About Shoshanna

The 1998 Christmas shopping season was just kicking in. A new designer had hit the scene, and she had scored some prime retail real estate in Bloomingdale's display windows the day after Thanksgiving. Shoshanna Lonstein, a native New Yorker, was...

About Vince

If your clothes must appeal to your tactile side as well as your visual eye, the Vince clothing brand is for you. Soft cashmere sweaters, velvet dresses and shirts, and just-brushed corduroys complement the sportswear line that has been in...

About Rampage

Ladies who aspire to be catwalk-chic but can't fly off to Paris or Milan to shop can find fashion-forward yet affordable looks in suburbia when they seek out the Rampage label. It's designed for women who want to express their individuality both...

About Weston Wear

Julie Weston loves movement. The designer has spent her life dancing, be it onstage or at Stanford University, where she received her master's degree in dance. As dancer, she enjoyed and appreciated the way her dance clothing moved with her. She...

About Ripe

Just because you've got a rapidly growing baby bump, don't think this means you need to swap out your cute, carefully chosen wardrobe for your man's oversized T-shirts and the kind of shapeless salmon-pink tunic dresses with daisies embroidered on...

About Patagonia

Even the most fashion-conscious divas need gear to keep them warm when they're fighting weather on the street and on the slopes. But warm doesn't have to mean frumpy -- Patagonia has been in the outerwear business for 40 years and knows how to...

About Ports 1961

Ports 1961 was launched under the umbrella of a large Canadian sportswear company, but founder Tia Cibani's designs are definitely not mistaken for sportswear, though -- Ports 1961 designs are classic, structured and sexy with an ethnic edge. That...

About Roberto Cavalli

You like metallic more than mauve. You don't mind a little snakeskin on your boots or a lot of baubles on your belt buckle. Boots and platforms edge out ballerina flats in your closet. That's the Roberto Cavalli woman--funky, splashy and with a...

What Is the Origin of Prada Brand?

Prada is an internationally recognized symbol of status and luxury. Women (and men) love the shoes, clothes and bags created by Prada. There's a whole market devoted to making knock-off Pradas, and there are even some illegal sellers that try to...

About Ocean Pacfiic

If you remember the 1980s, you remember Ocean Pacific. Known for its brightly colored and surf-inspired clothing, the brand celebrated its name with a telltale "Op" logo stitched onto polo shirts, board shorts and swimsuits. Unless you're a...

About O'Neill

A scraggly white beard. A mop of dark hair. A black eye patch. No, we're not talking about Johnny Depp's role as an aging Jack Sparrow in the umpteenth "Pirates" movie. We're talking about the face behind the O'Neill brand. Jack O'Neill didn't set...

About Winter Kate

Nicole Richie transitioned from singer Lionel Richie's misfit rebel daughter to one of Hollywood's best-dressed A-listers after she starred opposite former BFF Paris Hilton on their reality show "The Simple Life." These days, Richie focuses her...

About TSE

When it's time to break out the cashmere, the truly fabulous go for the best of the bunch. TSE, a New York-based luxury knitwear brand, makes the most of yarn and fiber in its featured designer collections and core pieces. Like First Lady Michelle...

About Versace

Born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy, Gianni Versace practically started the rag trade from the crib, helping his dressmaker mother place beads and braids on fabric. As a young man, he ventured to the international design capital of Milan, where he...