Donald Fisher, the famed creator of the popular clothing retailer, The Gap, has died of cancer at age 81. Despite the fact that he was the creator of one of the most well-known clothing retailers in the world, Don Fisher was not known as a merchant or fashion designer, but rather as a talented business leader.
 
Fisher was responsible for spreading the San-Francisco-based retailer to malls and urban centers across the United States by hiring a group of talented businesspeople and creating an iconic brand. As the most profitable brand clothier in the U.S. during the 1990s, Gap would also acquire …read more

Amazon has made the decision to extend its online retailing empire into the realm of apparel by purchasing Zappos.com. This acquisition marks the largest move of its kind for Amazon in its 14-year history and the company plans to spend $847 million in cash and stocks to buy out its rival.
Although it has historically not had much success trying to sell apparel in the past, Amazon appears to be throwing its hat into the market once again. Online apparel shopping is the most popular form of internet retail, giving Amazon, which is mostly associated with books and electronics, a chance …read more

Let’s face it: There are some HIDEOUS maternity clothes out there. But you, your boss, your coworkers, and your customers all have certain expectations for what’s appropriate dress in the office. Fortunately, it’s possible to look professional while you’re preggers.For fantastic fashions and accessories, pay a visit to these totally hip maternity retailers:

A Pea in the Pod
Destination Maternity
imaternity
Maternity Mall
Mimi Maternity
Motherhood
Stylish Maternity

Perusing the selection, I loved these pieces. (Click the image for product info.) Don’t forget to look after the jump for more of my favorite picks!