Aspen, Colo.

New York-based designer women's clothing company Nina McLemore Inc. has opened its first-ever New York retail store. "There is a serious gap in the apparel industry for women who want chic, understated, elegant clothing for day through evening," said Nina McLemore, founder and CEO of Nina McLemore Inc. "My collections are based on quality fabrics and tailoring, a sense of style and a strong feminine image, not provocative fashion trends." Located at 1023 Lexington Ave. at 73rd Street in New York's Upper East Side neighborhood, the new store offers a range of women's fashions. Currently, the company operates a

The Frye Co. has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in New York's SoHo neighborhood. Additionally, the company plans to roll out several more stores in North America and Europe over the next five years, including potential flagship locations in Los Angeles, Boston, Dallas, Aspen, Colo., and London.