An Esprit Grows in Manhattan; L.L. Bean Signature Launches

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Local
· A look inside the developing Esprit space in Herald Square [Fashion Herald]
· Brokers don't think FCUK will close any NYC stores [Crain's]

National
· L.L. Bean's collab with Rogue's Gallery out now [The Shophound]
· Kotex stops being coy in new tampon ads [NYT]

International
· Shiseido pioneers "digital makeup mirrors" in Japan [Springwise]
· Milan Fashion Week wasn't as good for sales as NYFW [WSJ]