A typical investment to launch a designer line is about $500,000.

The virus has spread to all levels, hitting designer lines and bridge companies alike.

A handful of designer lines did show some short lengths for spring and summer.

Before that he had his own designer line.

Mr. Owens said he and his staff look at 1,000 designer lines a year.

It's not just about taking a designer line and watering it down the following season anymore.

The negotiations over the hottest designer lines have been rough.

The same combination from her designer line would run up to $1,000.

It will carry his designer lines for men and women.

But in buying any given designer line, what portion of the budget did she devote to suits?