Richie Rich and Pamela Anderson are like not unkinetic as Richie Skates down the runway out of his mind, presumably on Resveratol. While not our favorite designer, Oscar, always BY FAR, the best show….If You are a New Yorker my friend, dig those Mohawked punks bombing down the runway in Richie’s Beautiful Crap to the sound of “This Is New York” in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria. Um, no seriously. Photos C. Rhodes
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Glamwire’s The Partial Truth
Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. has poached Missoni heiress Margherita Missoni as chief executive officer of the company. Ms. Missoni agreed to change her named To “Jill Granoff” as part of the deal.
This allows Ms Missoni to appropriate the real Jill Granooff’s CMV (“A dream of mine for years” Missoni remarked through a spokeperson in Milan), and Cole is hoping, experience and street smarts. Missoni, now “Granoff, ” who has, as Granoff, been Liz Claiborne’s executive vice president of direct brands, will take over the day-to-day responsibilities for the 25-year-old Kenneth Cole brand, which has been trying to elevate itself for the last few years, from Kenneth Cole, who will give up his career-long title as ceo but continue as chairman and chief creative officer.
Niether the real Ms. Granoff nor Ms. Missoni were availiable for comment. Though Kenneth Cole shouted “Do the Right Thing” at our reporter outside of his Manhatten offices, and then offered the reporter a 1.5 liter bottle of Fiji Water, mumbled something about “Alkaline Balance” and went back inside.
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Fierce Fashion DATELINE: March 20, 2008
Hermes Profits Up for Year, Dillard’s Net Falls in Q4 French luxury group net rises 7 percent in 2007; Dillard’s profits down 69.5 percent in year’s final quarter as more store closings are contemplated. In More Irish Fashion News: Holiday Romance, Totally Dublin, Dickie Rock, Waveriders, Los Campesinos, Dublin Film Festival, Shahar Hotnight, Weeping Willows, […]
Four Fashion Headlines: March 19, 2008
Calling Amy
Could Amy Winehouse, who couldn’t make it to the Grammy Awards last month due to visa issues, be crossing the pond for the Costume Institute gala on May 5? The Mirror of London reported on Monday that Winehouse has been offered 500,000 pounds ? or about $1 million ? to perform at the benefit and, according to the tabloid, gala host Giorgio Armani asked co-chairs George Clooney and Julia Roberts to sign her on. Winehouse’s London rep declined comment, but a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Museum of Art said, “Amy Winehouse is one of a number of artists who have been considered for the entertainment portion for the Costume Institute gala. It’s incorrect that she was offered payment. It’s a benefit, so no one is being paid.”
Despite Stock Market’s Jump, Few Mega M&A Deals Seen in ’08
Retail rode Wall Street’s roller coaster on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve Board’s interest rate cut sent the market zooming. But daily thrill rides aside, the lack of credit could dry up any major deals in the industry for the foreseeable future.
Print Dresses, Colored Trenches Top Spring Sales
Retailers may be worried about the economy and Wall Street’s woes, but the arrival of spring fashions should offer some hope.
In the Trenches: The GLAMWIRE Trench Coat Report
Reed Krakoff and Phillip Lim are out to reinvent the trenchcoat. The two met through the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. In 2007 Lim won the CFDA Swarovski women’s wear award for his two-year-old contemporary label, 3.1 Phillip Lim. Krakoff is vice president of the CFDA. “He’s not only amazingly talented, but has a great personality,” said Krakoff. “He really understands great American design and the trench is an iconic piece of American outerwear.” The two concocted a long belted suede trench that will retail for $1,798 and a short leather one that will sell for $1,298. Outerwear is a growing category for Coach, which has also partnered with designers such as Lutz & Patmos for knits and Eugenia Kim for hats. “It’s part of our moving forward and staying fresh,” added Krakoff of the burgeoning categories. “We’re starting to add more clothing.” The coats will be available in Coach stores starting in August.
Other headliners today: Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Channel, Louis Vuitton, Clavin Klein, Calvin Klein, prada, Hermes, Dior, Tod’s, In Full bloom, Lisa Perry,David Yurman, General Petreus, Dolce And Gabbana. Hilfiger,Cole Haan, Genevieve Collection. Burberry,Donna KAran, Kate Moss, Botetga Veneta, Miu Miu, Lord & Taylor AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine
Four Fashion Headlines: March 11, 2008
All Change at Chloe: MacGibbon Tapped As Creative Director
A young, female designer is back in the driver’s seat at Chloe. Hannah MacGibbon – who worked under Phoebe Philo for five years and helped set the brand’s winning hip-yet-girlish template – will succeed Paulo Melim Andersson as creative director.
CFDA Reveals Nominees
Marc Jacobs, Francisco Costa of Calvin Klein, and Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler have been nominated for the 2008 Womenswear Designer of the Year award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Dolce & Gabbana Faces Tax Probe
Italian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the Dolce & Gabbana fashion empire following allegations of tax evasion.
Anna Sui President To Retire
Michael Pellegrino, president of Anna Sui Corp. since 1999, will retire from the fashion industry, effective June 30.
Pellegrino has worked in the fashion industry for over four decades. Prior to joining Sui, he ran his own fashion retailing consulting firm, Pellwood Inc., advising small designer companies on financial planning and merchandising.
He was managing director of Carolina Herrera from 1984 to 1996, and then went on to Halston International, where, as general manager, he helped launch that company?s first Halston signature collection.
BONUS: Glamwire Goes Irish in Preparation for St. Paddys Day with : Paddy Power, Tom Dunne, Kitty Gale, Frank Murray, Shane McGowan, PArtick McMullen, Rogues MArche, The Pogues, Trudy Hayes AND Richie From Totally Cool Shannon Magazine
Four Fashion Headlines: March 10, 2008
Heading to the Desert? Bloomingdale’s Store In Dubai Said in Works
Bloomingdale’s appears ready to take its expansion overseas and join the rush of high-end retail and designer brands headed to the Middle East.
U.S. Designers Covet Bigger Bag Business
Another whirl of fashion shows has come and gone, and once again the runways from New York to Paris were as much about the handbags and other accessories as they were about the clothes.
Former Hilfiger Exec Tapped for Kmart Post
Former Tommy Hilfiger executive Stephen Donnelly is joining Kmart on March 24 as vice president and general merchandise manager overseeing women’s apparel.
Jewelers Sparkle at Milan’s About J Show About J, the new upscale jewelry fair that launched here last week, earned positive marks from exhibitors, who praised the timing and the location’s intimacy and exclusivity.
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Roumanian Model Watch: <BR>A New GLAMWIRE Feature With Our Friends At Chic TV
Stay Tuned For Zac Time’ Great 15 -20 second interview with Chic.tv’s wonderful Joanne Prishwalko, who looks totally delighted to be interviewing this Roumanina gal. Diane Molodvan, Jessica Stam, Chic tv, Richie From Totally Cool Magazine.
Pant Suit Watch: A Journey Into Knitwear Vol 2.
MARCH 7- 2008, Hillary Clinton’s most aggressive Pant Suit, the flaming red one she wore after winning Ohio, is on the offensive yet again, claiming that Barack Obama’s attacks on it are “Kenneth Star” like. “Hey…all I’m saying is this guy doesn’t look good in red, okay? I’m not asking him for his Tax Returns,” […]
Four Fashion Headlines: March 7, 2008
Expanding Its Lifestyle: Urban Outfitters Eyes New Brands, Concepts
Urban Outfitters Inc. is back to its old self – and aggressive expansion is in the cards.
H&M Buys Stake in Fabric Scandinavien
Hennes & Mauritz is entering the acquisition game.
Shares Slump as February Comps Disappoint
Sluggish February same-store sales turned investors’ fears into a reality.
L’Oreal’s Owen-Jones Honored… L’Oreal chairman Lindsay Owen-Jones has won a Lifetime Achievement Award from CNBC Europe in this year’s European Business Leaders of the Year Awards.
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Four Fashion Headlines: March 4, 2008
Images: Kors By Michael Kors, Jessica Simpson with the designer. Kors Names Wilmotte to European Post Michael Kors said Monday that it has hired Cedric Wilmotte for the newly created post of senior vice president of European operations. Arnold Orlick Out at Fortunoff Fortunoff, which is being purchased by NRDC Equity Partners, has ousted chief […]
One from the Vault: Der Kommissar, Spring ’07
The game, seduction and escapism are part of the story behind the lingerie and lingerie accessories of Der Kommissar: inspiration for every woman in search of something more. In the new collection designer Annelies Nuy has been inspired by the four magical P’s of Der Kommissar: Please, Play, Power, Passion. The new pieces are high […]
Zang Toi Fall ’08
What a great show: with a feeling of Chinese lacquer made into THE ultra sexy and luxurious pure style of Zang Toi. This was the last show in the tent, a show usually held by the amazing Ralph Rucci,who moved to Paris to show couture, the first Amercian invited to do so since Mainbacher (Main […]