Posts Tagged ‘Venus’

Glamwire Fall ‘08 Sketches

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

First off, we missed spring ‘09….took a break and shot a musical film in San Francisco and Sonoma and were glad of it, frankly…So our fall 08 collection comes this Spring… but its a special collection for GW…its the “Obama got elected” collection and its shot at both conventions. You wont see this from fucking Dan Lecca any time soon. But, we are relieved to report, both C. Rhodes and Lecca shot the Canon Eos 50d….which every other photographer in the pit except C. Rhodes and Lecca absolutely hate….but hey….not not be rude or anything but “what becomes a legend most?” well baby…tonight its you…..you and the Canon EOS 50d. Hmmm…..diggin that ultra sweet, dripping 6fps action.Commercial showrooms NYC; 0039 Italy, A detacher, Akiki ogawa, Alexander wang, Allude, Allyssa Norton, anna asui , arizd Bross, au-750-IOS, a Common Thread, A detcher, Antonio Azzuolo, Andy & dee, anneclaire,

Barbie Frenzy in NYC

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

In what amounted to a wildy popular fashion show, something like 50 designers gave their take on Barbie, who is now 50….and one, Kenneth Cole…gave his take on Barbie and Ken (continue reading)….Above 60s Barbie, Betsey Johnson….and below Stewardess Barbie, Rag and Bones. (C. Rhodes)

Playing Exclusives Game: Results Can Be Win-Win But Brands Face Pitfalls

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Image: Tommy Hilfiger is becoming exclusive to Macy’s.

Putting all your eggs in one basket ? or, in apparel, your entire collection in one retailer ? is a high-stakes game that is being played more and more.

As stores rush to differentiate themselves, particularly in this difficult economy, they’re increasingly looking for product no one else has. But as often as both parties describe exclusives as a win-win, it just as often results in one side losing.

Vendors must take heed of the dangers to committing exclusively to a single store ? take the fate of O Oscar, which lasted only three seasons at Macy’s before being closed, or Liz Claiborne, which saw its space at Macy’s shrink after it created Liz & Co. for J.C. Penney.

But the rewards can be great. Macy’s Inc. chairman, chief executive officer and president Terry Lundgren pointed to Tommy Hilfiger, which will become exclusive to the retailer come August, as “a home run idea” and “the best example now” of the growing exclusive business at the largest department store in the U.S. This is a far cry from the role Hilfiger had played at Macy’s in the last few years, when the line’s space had been consistently shrinking.

“When the product is exclusive to us ? which makes it one of the most important products we carry in the store because it’s only in our stores ? we want to make sure we can do everything we can do to find success,” Lundgren said. “If we are the only customer, we have a responsibility to make sure this brand is highly successful, so we will want to give it primary space and location, and make sure the advertising is prominent.”

More than 35 percent of the $26.3 billion in sales Macy’s did last year is in brands that are exclusive to Macy’s or in limited distribution, including its private label INC line, Martha Stewart Collection, Donald Trump’s line and diffusion lines such as T Tahari.

Macy’s is not alone. Half of J.C. Penney Co. Inc.’s sales come from its private label offerings, including the new American Living launch by Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.’s Global Brand Concepts, plus exclusive diffusion lines such as Nicole by Nicole Miller, Liz & Co. and the upcoming Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons. Its competitor, Kohl’s Corp., has been bulking up its exclusive offerings as well with Simply Vera Vera Wang, Dana Buchman, Abbey Dawn (a new collaboration with Avril Lavigne) and Fila Sport, in addition to its Ralph Lauren diffusion line, Chaps.

Glamwire’s The Partial Truth

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

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.

More fashion legends we at Glamwire admire: 0339 Italy, Fashionhaus, 39 sixtyone, Marty Allen, Findings New York, A&G Cashmere, Showroom Seven, Alexandra Lunn, Talulah, Abaete, Poull Brien, Abigal Glaum LathBury, Afshin Feiz, Bijon Notash, Riot Showroom, Aimee G., Akiko Ogawa, Alexander Mcqueen, Libby Estabrook, Mort Sahl, Alexander Wang, The News, Allisa Norton, Mell Ott, Allude, Frank Macgannon, Tom Sachs, Allure Blues, American Retro, And I, Bud Collins, Yanick Noah, Luc Besson, Ani Alvarez Calderon, Dan Lecca, Jeff Beacher, Randy Weiner, Diane Paulus, Beacher’s Comedy madhouse, Victoria Leetsi, Anotonio Berardi, Antonio Marras, The Eden Roc Hotel, Arthur Mendonca, Juju the showroom, Gibo Iris, The Venetian Hotel, AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine.

Four Fashion Headlines: March 3, 2008

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Image: Ring From David Yurman’s Silver Ice Collection.

David Yurman’s Big Push: Jeweler Heads Overseas Starting With Far East

Opened store in Hong Kong on Saturday and is looking at Maccau and Tokyo.

Vera Wang Inks Lavender Handbag License

Teaming with Accessory Network Group in a three year deal to produce and distrubute handbags and leather goods starting Spring 2009.

Europe’s Department Store Arena Shifting

A recent round of cross-border deals and international expansion promises to radically redraw the department store landscape in Europe.

Piaget Boosts Store Count, Jewelry Quotient

The 134-year-old fine jewelry and watch firm, which is owned by Compagnie Financi? Richemont, plans to boost its store count to 80 from 48 around the globe within five years and is increasing its focus on fine jewelry.

Europe’s Department Store Arena Shifting (More)

A recent round of cross-border deals and international expansion promises to radically redraw the department store landscape in Europe.

KarstadtQuelle parent Arcandor of Germany in December sealed a deal with Italy’s La Rinascente and France’s Printemps to create a premium pan-European department store alliance.

The December agreement marked the second time La Rinascente, along with investors, had moved to leverage synergies across continental borders with the view to boost profits. In 2006, Italian entrepreneur Maurizio Borletti, who runs La Rinascente, led the pool of investors that purchased France’s Printemps chain from French luxury and retail group PPR.

David Yurman’s Big Push: Jeweler Heads Overseas Starting With Far East

The 28-year-old fine jewelry and watch firm is scooping up key sites in Asia, as well as in New York, to expand its retail network. Yurman opened its first international store in the IFC mall in Hong Kong on Saturday and has created an Asian subsidiary with headquarters nearby.

The New York-based company has signed a lease in Macau and is planning to open a store in Tokyo. This year, the brand also will move into Europe and Russia, and in 2009 it will delve into the Middle East, likely through wholesale distribution.

Yurman also has locked in a space for its Manhattan flagship at 712 Madison Avenue. The 6,000-square-foot, five-story landmark building is now occupied by Lalique. For the past decade, Yurman has had a store at 729 Madison Avenue and its fate is undetermined.

David Yurman has a network of 15 stores across the U.S. in cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Costa Mesa, Calif., and also has a large wholesale business with such specialty stores as Neiman Marcus. Industry sources estimate sales of all Yurman products at retail to be about $720 million a year. Revenues have been growing at a rate of 20 percent annually.

One From The Vault: Billie Jean King in Gustavo Cadille, Fall ‘07

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Zang Toi Fall ‘08

Friday, February 15th, 2008

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 Rousseau Bocher-1892-1976) 50 years before, but Zang Toi lived up to filling that spot with striking knit ensembles–accented by black velvet touches and leather gloves–that could kill 5 competetive Swiss businessmen. Ultra Tastefull, Ultra Sexy, Ultra Zang Toi.

More fashion legends we at Glamwire admire: 0339 Italy, Fashionhaus, 39 sixtyone, Marty Allen, Findings New York, A&G Cashmere, Showroom Seven, Alexandra Lunn, Talulah, Abaete, Poull Brien, Abigal Glaum LathBury, Afshin Feiz, Bijon Notash, Riot Showroom, Aimee G., Akiko Ogawa, Alexander Mcqueen, Libby Estabrook, Mort Sahl, Alexander Wang, The News, Allisa Norton, Mell Ott, Allude, Frank Macgannon, Tom Sachs, Allure Blues, American Retro, And I, Bud Collins, Yanick Noah, Luc Besson, Ani Alvarez Calderon, Dan Lecca, Jeff Beacher, Randy Weiner, Diane Paulus, Beacher’s Comedy madhouse, Victoria Leetsi, Anotonio Berardi, Antonio Marras, The Eden Roc Hotel (pure fashion star), Arthur Mendonca, Juju the showroom, Gibo Iris, The Venetian Hotel, AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine. 0339 Italy, Fashionhaus, 39 sixtyone, Marty Allen, Findings New York, A&G Cashmere, Showroom Seven, Alexandra Lunn, Talulah, Abaete, Poull Brien, Abigal Glaum LathBury, Afshin Feiz, Bijon Notash, Riot Showroom, Aimee G., Akiko Ogawa, Alexander Mcqueen, Libby Estabrook, Mort Sahl, Alexander Wang, The News, Allisa Norton, Mell Ott, Allude, Frank Macgannon, Tom Sachs, Allure Blues, American Retro, And I, Bud Collins, Yanick Noah, Luc Besson, Ani Alvarez Calderon, Dan Lecca, Jeff Beacher, Randy Weiner, Diane Paulus, Beacher’s Comedy madhouse, Victoria Leetsi, Anotonio Berardi, Antonio Marras, The Eden Roc Hotel (pure fashion star), Arthur Mendonca, Juju the showroom, Gibo Iris, The Venetian Hotel, AND Richie From Totally Cool Magazine.