My friend Diane Van Parys loves to accessorize. With her collection of bangles and baubles, scarves, pashminas, shoes and handbags, she gives new meaning to the expression “sartorial splendor.” At ...

Genuine silk scarves can retail for as much as $100 each, yet can be purchased in bulk and on a wholesale basis for as little as $10 each from foreign manufacturers. Herein lies the business ...