If you're already tired of hearing that rhetorical question, "What recession?" surfacing in your conversations about that little thing called the economic crisis, you'd better buy some fancy earplugs. During the international Fashion's Night Out event, L.A. fashionistas came out of hiding to boost the economy in their Louboutins and Manolos. more ›

The new Neiman Marcus slated to officially open this Friday in Canoga Park is expected to be a big one. It's the "centerpiece of the final phase of a $500 million renovation of Westfield Topanga," it will have "couture salons" (something not even the the NM in Beverly Hills has) and more than 100 pieces from the "The Art of John Lennon" will be on display this weekend at the store. "I'm proud of every work that's there," Yoko Ono told the Daily News. "I hand-picked them for good reason. They had to be artistically good and reflect his spirit." In Pasadena, Ono's Wish Tree project at One Colorado continues through November. more ›

If you've wondered to yourself, "What the hell does Posh do besides blowing Becks?" It may or may not come as a surprise that Posh likes to blow his money too. Victoria Beckham was just given a $5 million dollar credit limit at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills. more ›

The LA-based consultant, called Directives West, works with more than 70 retailers, including Nordstrom, Federated Department Stores Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch and Tootsie’s. more ›