LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Comme des Garcons has opened one of its so-called guerrilla stores in Los Angeles, attracting hip shoppers to its hit-and-run style of merchandising.

TOKYO, May 31 (UPI) -- Japan's fashion industry will stage a "Japan fashion week" in Tokyo this autumn to promote Japanese brands to the world. The event, which is scheduled to run from the end of October to the beginning of November, will be promoted as "a Paris collection wit

PARIS, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Tailoring and fresh proportions highlight the men's fashion scene in Paris this year, innovation that women's clothing lacks, the New York Times reported.

BERLIN, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A Japanese company has launched a line of "guerrilla" boutiques with a store in Berlin that has almost no overhead and will close in 12 months.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Extend the bosom! Diminish the waist! Widen the hips and derriere!