2005 Oprah Winfrey announces she'll never buy Hermès products again after she says she was refused entry to the brand's flagship store in Paris near closing time.
|  The iconic men's retailer turned to hipster designer Thom Browne to refresh its brand with his modern takes on classic designs. (more)  These days carrying a Gucci bag doesn't mean you're special, but retailers hope that one-of-a-kind items can recapture exclusivity. (more) |
