1.   Boitano admitted the store had some problems with the Isaac bridge line, but the signature collection has done well.

2.   A bridge line?

3.   Bridge lines, which are the less expensive labels from high-end design houses, as well as designer merchandise also were hard hit.

4.   Contemporary lines fit the bill, retailers say, because they offer distinction from the bloated racks of bridge lines.

5.   Gutmann says the bridge lines were extremely important in the days when his stores were building a fashion image.

6.   If the name sounds familiar, it is because Ralph by Ralph Lauren existed until last year as a hip bridge line.

7.   Its year-old ICB bridge line is designed by Kors.

8.   Jean-style clothing and active wear will still be available as part of the bridge line, said John Idol, chief executive of Donna Karan International.

9.   Karan, in her new D bridge line, and Klein do this by layering asymmetrical and tube tops or T-shirts with skirts.

10.   Ms. Natori, known for her lingerie, has created a designer collection and a new bridge line.