Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., andCalvin Klein Fragrances, a division of Coty Inc., today revealed the new CK ONE underwear and jeans collection and CK EVERYONE, a clean fragrance, both inspired by the raw and rebel spirit of the original CK ONE. The collection and fragrance are unveiled in a global advertising campaign, proclaiming, “I am one, I am many. I love everyone of me.”
A tribute to individuality and the freedom of self-expression, the campaign shot by Glen Luchford stars a group of modern multi-hyphenates including musician and actor Eliot Sumner, skater and photographer Evan Mock, musician and makeup artist MLMA, rapper and dancer Priddy the Opp, and models Cara Taylor and Parker Van Noord. The energic, enigmatic visuals explore the many aspects of self, boldly embracing and proudly showcasing to the world a collective individuality and shattering of the status quo. It is a powerful celebration for those unconstrained by boundaries, gender norms and definitions. The advertising campaign will be featured globally and supported by digital, social, high impact outdoor locations, print and TV.
The new fashion collection and fragrance mark the next chapter of the iconic CK ONE story. Jeans and underwear include staple wardrobe pieces with genderless appeal. CK ONE underwear features graphic prints with bold all-over monogram logos, repeating roses and new colorwaves in key cotton and micro fiber styles. Camo prints, color-blocked styles with a ribbed, sock-inspired waistband and a Recycle capsule featuring underwear and t-shirts made from recycled plastic water bottles will also drop later this season. The CK ONE jeans collection includes logo tees, graphic hoodies and timeless denim silhouettes such as oversized trucker jackets, denim vests, and mom and dad jeans, as well as skirts and shorts with raw hem cuts.
Calvin Klein introduces its first clean, gender-free and environmentally conscious fragrance, CK EVERYONE. CK EVERYONE is formulated with naturally derived ingredients, naturally derived alcohol, is vegan, recyclable, and comes in a folding carton that contains 30% post-consumer recycled materials. CK EVERYONE is a bold new fragrance for every generation, inspired by the authentic and youthful-minded. Master perfumer and creator of the original CK ONE fragrance, Alberto Morillas crafted a clean and genderless fragrance exuding freshness using 79% of naturally derived ingredients and ignoring the traditional signifiers of gender, as reflected in the non-conformity of both the scent and campaign. A citrus fragrance that uplifts with zesty organic orange oil is paired with a blue tea accord and a vibrant cedarwood base creating the perfect combination of clean freshness, sweet sensuality and provocative edge. Combining two icons, CK EVERYONE pays homage to the iconic CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR waistband with a reusable signature elastic band on the bottle.
Coinciding with the launch in North America is the I LOVE EVERYONE OF ME POP-UP in New York City. Open to the public from Thursday, February 13 – Saturday, February 15, visitors will be able to explore and shop the new CK EVERYONE fragrance and CK ONE underwear and jeans. A dedicated fragrance room will allow visitors to discover the different fragrance notes while immersive photo moments play with the concept of individuality referenced in the ad campaign. At the experience, visitors will also have the opportunity to have their image projected on the brand’s famed Houston Street billboard during the duration of the activation.
See You Tomorrow will be available online and in the NYC Flagship store starting on Jan. 31
Nordstrom is proud to announce its latest creative projects initiative, See You Tomorrow, a new recommerce experience launching on January 31, 2020. Powered by Yerdle, See You Tomorrow offers customers both an online resale site and an in-store shopping experience in the NYC Flagship store.
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Curated by Olivia Kim, vice president of creative projects at Nordstrom, the resale shop will feature a thoughtfully edited, authenticated assortment of pre-loved apparel and accessories from highly coveted brands. The shop is another avenue for the retailer to encourage discovery and engagement with customers.
“We want to provide a unique and elevated resale shopping experience that encourages a sense of discovery and provides access to the brands our customers know and love, while giving them a convenient opportunity to participate in the circular fashion economy,” said Olivia Kim, “We want our customers to feel good not only about what they’re buying, but how they’re buying it.“
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At launch, the shop will be stocked with merchandise sourced from the Nordstrom Quality Center (NQC), the facility that receives and processes returned and damaged merchandise from Nordstrom’s full-price channels. All merchandise will be expertly cleaned, repaired and refurbished before it becomes available for sale at See You Tomorrow.
Customers can also participate by contributing their pre-loved items through a customer intake program in the Nordstrom NYC Flagship store in exchange for Nordstrom gift cards that can be spent at Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom Rack, NordstromRack.com, HauteLook and Trunk Club. Coming soon, Nordstrom will also launch an online intake program where customers will have the ability to mail in merchandise.
“In addition to providing customers more ways to engage with us, See You Tomorrow is another step we’re taking to actively support our commitment to sustainability,” said Pete Nordstrom, co-president at Nordstrom. “We’re excited to show our customers another way Nordstrom is striving to leave the world better than we found it and circular fashion is another piece to this puzzle.“
Nordstrom has partnered withYerdle, a technology and logistics startup company, to power the backend operations of the resale platform including cleaning and repairing of product, inventory processing and fulfillment, pricing and authentication of certain luxury designer items in partnership with Entrupy.
The merchandise assortment will include women’s apparel, women’s shoes, handbags, men’s apparel, accessories and shoes, children’s wear and a limited selection of jewelry and watches. Throughout the duration of the shop, See You Tomorrow will highlight special brand partnerships, starting with Ganni, a Coppenhagen-based contemporary fashion brand.
TheSee You Tomorrow shop at the NYC Nordstrom Flagship Store was designed and built in collaboration with artist and furniture designer Marc Hundley, who has previously collaborated with Kim on previous projects at the Nordstrom NYC Flagship store.
The shop will also feature a café space with food and beverage through an outpost of Bonberi Bodega. The offering will include sustainable market finds including fresh juices, salads, grain bowls, noodles and more.
Nordstrom NYC is located at 235 West 57th Street and open during store hours on Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Spring 2020 Global Advertising Campaign Starring New Face of Coach Jennifer Lopez and Global Face of Coach Mens Michael B. Jordan
Coach launches “Originals Go Their Own Way,” its campaign for Spring 2020. Starring award-winning actor, singer, producer and new face of Coach Jennifer Lopez in her first campaign for the house and global face of Coach menswear, actor and producer Michael B. Jordan, the campaign tells the story of authentic self-expression through the lens of its powerful cast.
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“I have a unique history with Coach that dates back to ‘All I Have,'” said Lopez. “It is a brand that embodies the essence of being born and bred in New York and I, of course, deeply relate to that. In all it creates, Coach promotes individuality and optimism in its style as well as a sense of authenticity and inclusion. Like me, we’re both New York originals, who create a unique mix of high-fashion with street edge. With Stuart’s designs and Juergen’s photography, we captured special and unique visual moments for this campaign with the iconic New York City skyline as the perfectly tailored backdrop.”
Coach Launches “Originals Go Their Own Way” with Jennifer Lopez. Image Courtesy of Coach
Set in New York City, Coach’s home since 1941, “Originals Go Their Own Way” communicates Creative Director Stuart Vevers‘ evolved vision for the house. Spontaneous, real and playful to reflect the inclusive and optimistic spirit of the house and New York City, it celebrates authenticity, individuality and those who forge their own unique way in life. Emphasized by the inspiring stories of Lopez and Jordan, both known as courageously independent individuals who have paved new paths while staying true to themselves, the campaign advocates for doing things your own way and expressing yourself through purpose and style.
Coach Launches “Originals Go Their Own Way” with Michael B. Jordan. Image Courtesy of Coach
“I’m proud to be part of the new spring campaign,” said Jordan. “The story of what makes an original is very meaningful to me for many reasons, and it was a great experience working with Stuart and Juergen to tell that story in a way that feels fresh and powerful.”
To bring the campaign to life, Vevers worked with photographer Juergen Teller, whose partnership with Coach began in the fall of 2019 and has continued through its holiday and spring campaigns. Shot in iconic locations around the city, including the Edge at Hudson Yards and the High Line, where Coach held its show for the Spring collection, the images also feature the sculpture “Brick House” by the artist Simone Leigh. The public artwork, a 16-foot tall bronze bust of a Black woman which references numerous architectural styles, is a symbol of inclusion, optimism and strength that sits beneath the house’s headquarters, and was featured in its recent show.
“At the start of a new decade, I felt instinctively that it was right to celebrate the color, energy and optimism of New York, our hometown and inspiration as a house,” said Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers. “I loved working with Juergen to bring my vision for Spring to life, and to tell the stories of Jennifer and Michael in a unique and authentic way.”
“Originals Go Their Own Way” spotlights the house’s new Spring bags, including the Hutton, the Rambler, and the men’s Pacer Backpack and Belt Bag—and a ready-to-wear collection featuring a bold new statement in leather, a reference to the house’s roots.
Coach is a Tapestry, Inc. brand. Tapestry is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TPR.
On October 24th, Nordstrom, Inc. opened the doors to its first-ever flagship store for women and children in New York City. Located at 225 West 57th Street, across from the Nordstrom Men’s Store which launched in April 2018, the new store occupies the base of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world. Customers can shop 320,000 square-feet of retail space across seven-levels in the heart of the city. Nordstrom NYC represents the biggest and best statement (as well as the biggest gamble) of what the brand has to offer.
Nordstrom NYC Level 3 – Designer Women’s Apparel (Connie Zhou) Nordstrom NYC – Comme des Garçons Shop (Connie Zhou)
As
diverse as New York City itself, merchandise includes a curated
offering across all categories. Customers can shop a comprehensive
selection of apparel brands across a broad range of accessible and
aspirational price points, including Dries Van Noten, Givenchy,
Saint Laurent, Vince, Ted Baker London, Madewell, Reformation and
Topshop, complemented by an extensive selection of accessory
brands like Longchamp, Chloe, Valentino, Fendi, Loewe, MCM, Coach
and more.
Honoring
its heritage in shoes dating back to 1901, Nordstrom NYC offers
customers three shoe departments, including one entire
floor dedicated to women’s shoes. The vast shoe selection will
include Gucci, Prada, Christian Louboutin, Golden Goose, Tory
Burch, Birkenstock, UGG, Steve Madden, Nike and more.
Nordstrom NYC Level 2 Christian Louboutin Pop-Up Shop featuring an exclusive 30-piece capsule of footwear, handbags and gift items for men & women (Connie Zhou)
A
testament to the ever-evolving nature of the New York City store, the
first level will be home to a rotating series of installations,
kicking off with a Christian Louboutin pop-up featuring an
exclusive 30-piece capsule of footwear, handbags and gift items
for men & women, inspired by the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Museum near Louboutin’s childhood home in Paris.
True
to its roots in shoes, Nordstrom is launching Perfect Pairs,
an exclusive collaboration with 14 customer favorite brands, and a
diverse group of NYC muses, bringing together the likes of Steve
Madden with model Winnie
Harlow; Cole Haan with
poet and activist Cleo Wade; Nike with
Tennis champion Maria Sharapova; Birkenstock
with celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar; UGG with costume
designer Patricia Field, and more.
Nordstrom NYC Level 5 – Atrium (Connie Zhou)
Olivia
Kim, Nordstrom Vice President of Creative Projects, also brings
the unique Nordstrom offering to life, curating concepts within the
flagship to create a sense of newness and discovery for customers.
Nordstrom NYC Level 3 – Burberry Shop Concept Shop will showcase products from the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection (Connie Zhou)
Beginning with British fashion house Burberry, the exclusive Nordstrom concept shop will showcase products from the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, housed within a giant, immersive installation spanning five rooms, accented with wood paneled walls and raised theatre style seating, windows for visitors to illustrate or tag with graffiti, and a café featuring Nick Knight‘s Portrait of a Rose print throughout with a menu of British classics available to order.
Kicking
off fall with Nordstrom x Nike (NxN), Nordstrom has developed
the ultimate women’s sneaker boutique with a distinctive view on
style and sport. NxN is the place to find coveted Nike product with a
curated selection of merchandise from the most compelling brands in
fashion. To celebrate the opening, the shop will exclusively launch a
Jordan Air Latitude 720 sneaker with Swarovski and the Nike by
Olivia Kim capsule collection of sneakers and apparel, inspired
by Kim’s NYC-experience during the 90s, launching in-store on October
31.
Nordstrom NYC Level 3 – SPACE featuring brands such as Cecille Bahnsen, Bode, Eckhaus Latta, Jacquemus, Martine Rose, Molly Goddard, and Simone Rocha, as well as exclusives from Tom Wood and Sandy Liang. (Connie Zhou)
The
opening of the New York City flagship brings the exciting in-store
curation of SPACE, a boutique featuring advanced and emerging
designer collections selected by Olivia Kim from brands such as
Cecille Bahnsen, Bode, Eckhaus Latta, Jacquemus, Martine Rose,
Molly Goddard, and Simone Rocha, as well as exclusives
from Tom Wood and Sandy Liang. Unique to the flagship,
SPACE includes the first branded in-store shop from Acne Studios,
and a one-of-a-kind Comme des Garçons shop designed with
artist and furniture designer Marc Hundley.
This New Location Marks The Company’s Second Connecticut Store and The First Of Two East Coast Openings This Fall
This
past week, leading
fashion retailer Nordstrom,
Inc. opened
the doors to Nordstrom
the SoNo Collection,
the company’s second full-line store in Connecticut. The three-level,
140,000 square-foot store features the latest store design, a
brand-new service concept, a new beauty and wellness experience, and
a comprehensive offering of clothing, shoes and accessories for the
entire family. The first Nordstrom store in Connecticut opened at
Westfarms
Mall in
Farmington in 1997.
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The SoNo Collection (100 N. Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854 +1-203-299-0701) is a new 83-store strong shopping, dining, art, and entertainment destination located near I-95 in South Norwalk, Connecticut , just one hour outside of New York City. The SoNo Collection has a lot to offer, including an expansive selection of your favorite fashion retailers and an abundance of one-of-a-kind art and entertainment experiences in Fairfield County.
Nortdstrom’s
newest store design concept includes lighter fixtures, more windows
and natural light that connect the shopping experience to the outside
world. The goal was to create spaces where customers want to spend
their leisure time, to encourage a sense of discovery for new brands
or styles they haven’t tried before.
Women’s
apparel features fashion in a variety of price points including
of-the-moment brands like rag
& bone, Veronica Beard, FRAME,
and Saloni;
designer brands including
Missoni, Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta;
and exclusive and limited distribution brands like Madewell,
Topshop
and more than 35
Nordstrom Made labels.
In shoes, customers can find everything from Nike
to
Doc Martens to
Christian
Louboutin,
including several Nordstrom Exclusive styles from Valentino,
Prada, Golden Goose
and Givenchy.
The store also has four specialty handbag boutiques including Chloe,
Longchamp, Givenchy
and Mansur
Gavriel.
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Customers
will also find the retailer’s latest beauty concept Nordstrom
Beauty Haven,
which highlights wellness, haircare and beauty tools with top
trending brands and services to pamper customers from head-to-toe –
whether they have 30-minutes or three hours. Services include:
Anastasia
Beverly Hills Brow Suite:
A boutique brow experience with experts trained to reshape and
sculpt using the Anastasia method.
Base
Coat Nail Salon:
Featuring manicures and pedicures using plant-based and mostly
chemical-free products.
Light
Salon:
This light bar service brings convenient and effective five to
sixty-minute treatments to customers using the latest LED
technology. The facial bar offers various treatments ranging from
spot treatments to peels.
Additional
beauty brands include dedicated boutiques by Chanel,
Atelier Cologne, Diptyque, Jo Malone,
and
Kiehl’s,
as well as Charlotte
Tilbury, Sulwhasoo, Arcona, Herbivore, Kopari
and La
Mer.
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Men’s
Shoes and clothing include designer brands like
Ksubi, Norse Projects,
and Christian
Louboutin,
as well as Madewell
Men, Patagonia and
Topman,
to name a few. The Kid’s Wear department features Tucker
+ Tate, Miles Baby
and Mini
Boden,
and the store also has an
At Home department,
a full-service bistro-style restaurant Bazille,
and Ebar,
for artisan coffee and snacks.
Selection of handbags at Nordstrom The SoNo Collection
“We’re
eager to welcome customers to showcase our latest store design and
some of the company’s most exciting new beauty and service concepts,
in addition to great fashion at a breadth of price points,”
said Molly Carmody, Nordstrom the SoNo Collection store manager. “We
can’t wait for customers to experience the best of what we have to
offer and look forward to welcoming them right here in Norwalk.”
As
the retail landscape continues to evolve, Nordstrom is looking to
make shopping in-store and online a seamless experience that’s easy,
convenient and serves customers on their terms. The answer? A new
service concept called Express
Services,
launching at Nordstrom the SoNo Collection for the first time. This
new department features a dedicated 2,700 sq. ft. area where
customers can pick-up online orders, try them on, issue express
returns and access in-store alterations and tailoring services all in
one place. Additional services include Curbside
Pickup,
complimentary Personal
Styling,
bra and prosthesis fitters,
and more.
Opening
Day kicked off at 8 a.m. with Beauty
Bash –
a high energy beauty party – just outside the store’s SoNo
Collection mall entrance. Customers enjoyed a preview of the store’s
exciting cosmetics selection as well as one-on-one time with
Nordstrom beauty experts who provided inside scoop on fall beauty
trends. More than 320 employees welcomed customers when the doors
officially opened at 10 a.m.
The
night before opening, Nordstrom hosted Nordstrom
Night Out –
an opening party that raised more than $80,000 for Fairfield County’s
Community
Foundation and Domestic Violence Crisis Center.
More than 1,000 guests were in attendance to experience an exclusive
preview of the new store while enjoying cocktails, gourmet delights
and desserts; entertainment from artists DJ
Alkimist,
Boutique
Jazz
and DJ
Ian Wallace;
fall fashion presentations and an opportunity to shop the season’s
best looks.
At
the end of the month, Nordstrom the SoNo Collection will be joined by
Nordstrom
NYC
– the company’s first flagship store in New York City, opening
October
24.
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Men’s Store NYC
opened in April of 2018.
Shop Brand-New Designer Goods Priced Up To 80% Off At Three-Day Fundraising Event
Tickets Available For VIP Reception, Early-Access + GA Shopping On Nov. 14; Free Public Sale Nov. 15 + 16
Housing
Works, a NYC non-profit organization that provides advocacy,
support and lifesaving services to those impacted by homelessness and
HIV/AIDS, will host its annual Fashion for Action fundraiser
November 14-16, 2019. The highly anticipated event, brings
together the best in entertainment and fashion for an exclusive
shopping experience at the Housing Works Thrift Shop flagship
location in Chelsea. The three-day event will kick off on November
14thwith a series of ticketed affairs
that include a VIP reception, early-access and general admission
shopping, culminating in a sale that is open to the public November
15th 16th.
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The
event is sponsored by Amida Care, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.,
BCM One, BMO Bank, Comserv, Synoptek, and Our/ New York Vodka.
Fashion
for Action began in 2004 with founding chair Andre Leon Talley
and the late Natasha Richardson at the helm. Past event chairs
have also included Thom Browne, Patricia Clarkson, Francisco
Costa, Dree Hemingway, Marc Jacobs, Natalie Joos, Derek Lam and
Rachel Roy. Together with the support of the fashion and
beauty community, the benefit has grown to raise over $5 million
towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in New York City.
Fashion
For Action 2019 will showcase a bounty of brand-new
merchandise, marked 50-80% off retail prices, donated by the biggest
names in fashion. The sale will feature Men’s and Women’s apparel,
shoes, handbags, accessories, and jewelry from brands that include:
Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Issey Miyake, Coach, Helmut Lang,
Theory, and more!
For
over 25 years, Housing Works has fueled the fight to end HIV
and Homelessness through fashion. The organization’s 13 Thrift
Shops and signature events directly benefit its trailblazing work in
grassroots activism, healthcare, and housing. Housing Works
led the way during the height of the AIDS crisis in New York City,
and continues to lead resistance efforts across the country in this
current political climate.
The
benefit will begin with a
VIP Cocktail Reception
gathering industry icons and leaders in fashion and entertainment at
the
Rubin Museum of Art.
The event will be co-hosted by award-winning actress
Patricia Clarkson
and Bevy
Smith,
TV/radio personality and host of Sirius/XM’s Bevelations on Radio
Andy. They will be joined by event chairs: Bethann
Hardison, Emmy,
Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy
Porter,
Cameron
Silver, Iman, Mickey Boardman, Patricia Field, Phillip Picardi,
and
Anna Sui.
Kevin
Harter,
Vice President of Fashion Direction, Bloomingdale’s and Michael
Carl,
VP of Press and Influence, Hermès are Founding Chairs. The reception
will be followed by two ticketed offerings that include early access
and GA providing an opportunity to shop in advance of the public sale
that will run November 15-16. Tickets
are now available for purchase with detailed pricing information
available here.
In
addition to the array of new designer merchandise, Fashion for
Action will include items from the personal wardrobe of a
selection of hand-picked style influencers, Closet Curators.
Showcasing a collection of clothing and accessories that reflect
their own individual style, this year’s Closet Curators include:
Visual Architect and Brand Consultant Kesha McLeod, Will
Taylor of Bright Bazaar, Style Monk’s Jerome LaMaar,
Patrice Farameh from The Curated Collection, Fashion Stylist
and Designer Dennis Kenney/NONDK, PR/Marketing consultant
Logan Horne, theCurvycon Co-founder and Blogger Cece Olisa
as well as the epic 70’s-era costume wardrobe donated by the
acclaimed HBO series The Deuce, now in its final season.
Proceeds
from Fashion for Action support Housing Works‘ ongoing
advocacy and integrated services including trailblazing work to
address the opioid epidemic and prevent overdose deaths.
What:
Fashion for Action 2019
When:
November 14, 2019
VIP
Reception 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th
Street
The nationally recognized women’s apparel brand has partnered with designer Christian Siriano on a series of capsule collections focused on age and size diversity
J.Jill, Inc. announced the brand’s first ever design collaboration with CFDA designer Christian Siriano on a series of capsule collections, the first launched on September 12 in stores and on JJill.com. A vocal advocate for body and age inclusivity in fashion, Siriano’s first capsule collection includes an array of elevated style essentials and extra-special pieces that are perfect for fall. Sharing J.Jill’s philosophy that style is for every size and shape, each piece in the collection is available in a wide range of sizing, including XS–4XL or 0–28 as well as Petite and Tall categories.
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“Christian Siriano is one of today’s most influential fashion designers and a celebrity red-carpet favorite,” said Linda Heasley, President and CEO of J.Jill. “Christian is known for his design inclusivity and, like J.Jill, believes that style is for everyone. He’s a natural collaborator for us.”
The September capsule drop includes a white shirt collection featuring the classic staple in various iterations available in-store and on JJill.com. Launching exclusively on JJill.com, the rest of the September collection includes dresses with elevated design elements such as flared sleeves, waist-conscious silhouettes, draping detail, as well as a chic, nature-inspired print. Other key pieces in the collection include a teal tie-waist puffer jacket, a faux-suede skirt and a shawl lapelled blazer with zipper detailing that can be taken from day to night.
Christian Siriano with Candice Huffine, Maye Musk and Marquita Pring wearing the first Christian Siriano for J.Jill Collection. (Photo: Business Wire)
“J.Jill is a brand that designs for all women, and that’s been a part of my ethos as a designer since the very beginning,” said Siriano. “I think fashion is something we all should have a piece of. It’s celebrating people and this idea of beauty. And what’s beautiful? For me, it’s all different types of women—shapes, sizes and ages.”
A key element of the brand’s values and a focus of Christian Siriano’s first collection is the J.Jill Compassion Fund Tee. Designed with a simple, yet powerful message: Kindness is strength, 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the tee shirt will benefit the J.Jill Compassion Fund. Since its inception, the J.Jill Compassion Fund has given more than $17 million in grants and in-kind donations to community-based organizations across the country that support and empower women to move forward faster and establish a better life for themselves, their children and their families.
Available November 6, the Christian Siriano for J.Jill Holiday Collection features model ambassadors Candice Huffine, Maye Musk and Marquita Pring, who were selected for their commitment to women’s empowerment as well as body and age positivity, which is core to the mission of the J.Jill brand. The holiday collection includes beautiful winter-inspired design elements and glamourous touches to make dressing for a special occasion feel easy, yet memorable. The multimedia holiday campaign will live on JJill.com, in the brand’s holiday catalog, in stores, as well as on social media platforms.
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, members of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, is celebrating the launch of exclusive collaborations with renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur, Rachel Zoe. The Rachel Zoe x Pottery Barn Kids and Rachel Zoe x Pottery Barn Teen collections draw inspiration from her signature style of timeless glamour and her life as a fashion entrepreneur and mother.
The
collaboration includes nursery, playroom and bedroom collections
designed in a serene blush and ivory color palette with metallic
accents and feature a variety of textiles including cozy faux fur,
animal prints and sequins for pops of glamour.
“Rachel
Zoe believes ‘glamour is in the details’ and together we have
created luxe collections that bring those details and her iconic
style into the home space while still being functional and meeting
the needs of children and teens,” said Jennifer Kellor,
President of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen.
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From the soft and whimsical cascading Rachel Zoe Trailing Butterfly Crib Fit and Rachel Zoe Velvet Stitch Quilt with hand-stitched gold detail, to the matte black Rachel Zoe Race Car Ride On and Rachel Zoe ‘Play All Day’ Neon Sign, the Rachel Zoe x Pottery Barn Kids collaboration offers a range of playful yet chic designs to elevate any child’s nursery, bedroom and playroom space. The collection also boasts an assortment of giftable pieces such as the luxe faux fur Rachel Zoe Leopard Baby Blanket, and the black and white Rachel Zoe Giraffe Nursery Rocker. The Rachel Zoe Doll, a replica of the designer, is styled in one of Zoe’s favorite red carpet looks complete with accessories.
Rachel Zoe x Pottery Barn Teen bedroom
The Pottery Barn Teen collection takes inspiration from Rachel Zoe’s fashion line and glamorous signature style. The gold Rachel Zoe Chain Fringe Table Lamp and Rachel Zoe Chain Fringe Chandelier, and the Rachel Zoe Glitter Leopard Sheet Set and Rachel Zoe Metallic Sunburst Quilt with embroidered stitching are the epitome of luxe decor. Highlighting her love of accessories and sunglasses, the collection also includes an assortment of jewelry organizers like the Rachel Zoe Jewelry Floor Tower, Rachel Zoe Sunglass Holder, Rachel Zoe Beaded Pouches and Rachel Zoe Beaded Jewelry Boxes that celebrate her passion for vintage design while capturing some of her own trademark phrases such as “Shut it Down” and “Hey Gorg”.
“I
have been a longtime fan of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen,”
said Zoe. “What an honor to collaborate on this iconic brand
that has been a part of my life for many years. These collections are
the perfect representation of effortless glamour which exemplifies my
approach to both styling women as well as the home. I wanted
everything to feel incredibly luxurious but still warm, inviting and
dream-like. I was so excited to create these beautiful pieces that
children and teens can bring to life every day.”
Check
out Macy’s Presents The Edit online to get inspired for fall with
fashion trends and advice from Macy’s Fashion Office
Shop
Newness In Store With thredUP, Mango Woman, the Watch Drop, Sam
Edelman and more
Each
fall, we get the opportunity to effect a fresh start and a chance to
reintroduce the world to our most remarkable selves. Macy’s
incredible assortment of fashion, accessories, home and beauty is
full of perfect pieces to make shoppers feel confident, while cooling
temperatures offer new ways to layer trends in a way that feels
totally personal.
Looking
to spark your personal style inspiration? Check out Macy’s Presents
The Edit, a digital destination for all the latest style advice,
curated by the experts at Macy’s Fashion Office. For some fresh
fall fashion, check out new additions to Macy’s including thredUP,
Mango Woman, the Watch Drop, Sam Edelman, Beatles product, and more.
“The
start of autumn truly sparks a renewed sense of creativity as it
relates to getting dressed,”
said Durand Guion, vice president, Macy’s Fashion Office. “We’ve
curated the season’s top trends including animal print power and
plaid mixing, highlighting the must-have patterns of the season, in
addition to a color spotlight on green and all of its rich and deep
variations. Our take on beauty this season celebrates a bold and
beautiful look. This fall, we’ll offer more style options than ever
to help her express a remarkable sense of individual style.”
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Every You
Macy’s
fall campaign, “For Every You,” features the power of
fashion as self-expression and follows women on the journey to the
ideal look to the soundtrack of Lizzo’s “Like a Girl.” Women
choose an outfit for more than outward appearance, as a look can also
express who they want to become while wearing it. Macy’s vast
fashion selection gives women freedom to express all parts of
themselves and bring their inner dreams and aspirations into the
world. Produced by Macy’s in collaboration with BBDO New York, the
30-second spot began airing across television and digital September
8, along with robust supportive content rolling out across digital
and social.
Social
Media
On
Instagram, Macy’s is launching Besties,
a first-to-market collaboration with Instagram and Bustle Digital
Group, featuring the time-honored tradition of shopping with your
best friend. No one can offer fashion advice quite like your BFF, so
follow along with three real-life sets of friends as they shop Macy’s
fall fashion collection and explore the season’s featured trends
with fully shoppable content. Want to show off your own style? Post a
selfie of your own Macy’s fall fashion look on Instagram, Twitter
or Facebook and hashtag #macyslove for a chance to be featured on
@macys Instagram or macys.com.
Fall
Fashion
This
autumn, shoppers can seek out remarkable style and engage with key
trends in a personal way. For women, greenery is the central hue for
fall. Deep shades of kelly and olive reference the natural world and
tones can be mixed and matched effortlessly. Varied textures add
interest and dimension, like a snake and crocodile I.N.C.
International Concepts pump. For a little more boldness, walk on the
wild side with animal prints of every variety. From natural leopard
on faux fur coats to neon hues of snake on Bar III dresses, pattern
is king of the jungle this season. Try a new twist on plaid with bold
color mixes and prints of all sizes, like a tweed Julia Jordan dress
or a Vince Camuto plaid top and skirt with just the right hint of
neon.
Midi
lengths are key in skirts and dresses, like those from Tommy
Hilfiger, especially when paired with oversized sweaters. Add some
drama to a casual look with a voluminous sleeve or make the ultimate
style statement with a Lauren Ralph Lauren head-to-toe plaid suit.
Animal prints make marks on everything from handbags to Calvin Klein
intimates, while statement earrings approach the trend with
tortoiseshell prints. Western accents adorn shoes, hats and saddle
bags with buckles, fringe and whipstitch details. Chunky sole
sneakers, like those from DKNY, keep any look feeling fresh and new
arrivals shoes from Sam Edelman offer something for every style.
Macy’s incredible fall assortment of fashion, accessories, home and beauty is full of perfect pieces to make shoppers feel remarkable. Club Room clothing, $30-$135 (Photo: Business Wire)
In
menswear, gray matters this fall. From sleek tailored suiting in
windowpane patterns by Tommy Hilfiger to streetwear sets by Ellesse,
the head-to-toe monochromatic look is sure to turn heads. For a
standout moment, try a silver metallic moto trucker jacket from
Michael Kors or an abstract printed trench from Alfani. The modern
utility trend also offers new twists on menswear favorites. A
military jacket from Levi’s is an effortlessly cool take on the
trend, while a head-to-toe wine-colored camo suit from I.N.C.
International Concepts is the ultimate statement.
Fall
Beauty
Embrace
your fearless self this fall and don’t be afraid to play with
color! Bold and bright eyes are the hottest beauty trend this season.
Pack on the pigment with Anastasia Beverly Hills x Jackie Aina
Palette or clean beauty brand PÜR’s Barbie Endless Possibilities
Pressed Pigments Palette. Use the same shade on the lower lash line
to amp up the wow factor! On days where you want to up the ante but
don’t have the time, try the season’s hottest lip trend, the
flame lip. It’s great to wear on its own and make a chic bold
statement. Channel your inner French girl with Dior Rouge Dior
Lipstick in 080 Red Smile or Chanel Rouge Allure Liquid Powder in 954
Radical. This modern twist on the classic red lip brings orange hues
out to play.
Macy’s incredible fall assortment of fashion, accessories, home and beauty is full of perfect pieces to make shoppers feel remarkable. Skincare by concern, $18-$229 (Photo: Business Wire)
The
transition into the colder months also brings on new skincare needs
and regimens. Macy’s has made the task of finding what works best
for all skin types easy by offering skincare solutions by concern.
Whether it’s dryness, dullness, anti-aging, oily skin, dark circles
or acne, find the right products to target and remedy issues and help
you put your best face forward. Go to a local store or visit our
online Beauty
Hub
to
get pro tips and curated product recommendations that’ll keep you
confident and radiant in your skin this fall.
Fall
Home and Entertaining
Macy’s incredible fall assortment of fashion, accessories, home and beauty is full of perfect pieces to make shoppers feel remarkable. Martha Stewart Collection quilt, $200 (Photo: Business Wire)
Live
La Dolce Vita this fall with pieces designed with the simplicity and
craftsmanship of the Italian lifestyle in mind. Tuscan tile-inspired
decals and olive branch embossing bring depth to plate settings,
quilts and serveware. Terracotta hues, rich blues and vibrant yellows
breathe life and authenticity into home decor. Martha Stewart
Collection serveware and textiles bring the richness and comfort of
the Old World countryside right to your home. Inspired by
family-style culture, highlight your hosting skills with an olivewood
Lazy Susan or marble wine and cheese pieces from Thirstystone. Set
out a cheese board, equipped with a built-in slicer for easy
self-serving, or keep guests’ wine at temperature all evening with a
sleek marbled wine chiller. Achieve the peak Italian lifestyle by
recreating the perfect espresso with coffee and espresso machines
from Brim and Nespresso. Made for countertop convenience, these
modern appliances will transport you to a café in Milan.
New
In-Store and on macys.com
Lots
of newness is in store this autumn, beginning with the recent launch
of Mango Woman in select Macy’s stores and on macys.com. The
chic assortment from the Spain-based label includes womenswear and
accessories, with inspiration reflecting the essence of Mediterranean
style with a contemporary twist.
Macy’s
has also partnered with thredUP, the world’s largest fashion
resale marketplace, on a pilot program to create a secondhand
shopping experience in select Macy’s stores. Millions of consumers
use thredUP to sell clothes they no longer wear and buy vetted
secondhand apparel; now Macy’s will add a selection of those high
quality secondhand products to 40 stores, allowing customers to
discover the thrill of the thrift with great deals on the new-to-you
brands and constant new arrivals.
Exciting
launches are also hitting the menswear floor in select stores and on
macys.com, like a created for Macy’s capsule of Beatles
apparel. These tees and fleeces celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the legendary “Abbey Road” album.
Macy’s
will also be commemorating another Hollywood icon with the exclusive
Barbour International Steve McQueen Collection. McQueen was
one of the British brand’s most famous fans since wearing their
designs in the 1964 ISDT (International Six Days Trial) in East
Germany, and the collection pays homage to his classic Americana
style.
Macy’s
Watch Drop program
is returning this fall, with 25 exclusive, limited-edition men’s,
women’s and unisex watches. These special timepieces will drop
online at macys.com/watchdrop
in three waves on September 10, September 24 and October 15.
Discover
School of Style
School
is back in session at STORY
at Macy’s,
the always changing “store to explore” inside 36 Macy’s
locations nationwide. This semester, expressing personal style is the
top major during STORY’s third experiential concept – School of
Style STORY. Opening September 12 and running through October 24, the
STORY at Macy’s campus is the place to discover and master your own
unique flair. The course catalogue features options like adding
timeless basics to your wardrobe in Trend Equations 101 to Studio Art
4U, where a blank canvas can be transformed into a masterpiece. The
fall class can also hit the stacks of the Style Library to learn how
to enhance their home and life on the go. With a host of electives
focused on styling sessions and customization workshops, the School
of Style class of 2019 will be prepped to conquer the fall fashion
scene and graduate with honors.
Campaign
Marks the Brand’s First-Ever 360 Global Campaign; Will First Air on
U.S. Broadcast Stations
Wrangler®, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, today announced the launch of its new global advertising campaign, ‘WEAR WITH ABANDON™.’ The campaign captures the adventurous optimism of the cowboy spirit, exemplifying the opportunities that arise when people take risks and choose to live with courage. The campaign launched with TV spots on U.S. broadcast and cable stations on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Image Credit: WEAR WITH ABANDON™ features a series of videos and still images with an inclusive range of cast members, from the iconic cowboy to bold women and adventurous young adults. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The
introduction of our first-ever global advertising campaign is a
significant milestone for our Wrangler brand,” said Tom
Waldron, global brand president at Wrangler. “The WEAR WITH
ABANDON™ campaign demonstrates the emotional reasons that rock
stars, riders, and everyday heroes around the world have identified
with this iconic brand for more than 70 years, and marks the
innovative rebirth of the cowboy spirit coming to life. Today’s
announcement is the beginning of an exciting new platform that will
help us reach millions of consumers around the world.”
Image Credit: WEAR WITH ABANDON™ captures the raw, honest emotions and experiences of the “moment before” that can define a lifetime – the second when an individual decides to jump in, or head home. (Photo: Business Wire)
The
WEAR WITH ABANDON™ campaign will be featured in U.S. print,
digital, radio and broadcast channels and will be introduced in other
regions of the world in the coming months. The campaign features a
series of videos and still images with an inclusive range of cast
members, from the iconic cowboy to bold women and adventurous young
adults. Shot by American filmmaker and screenwriter Michael Lawrence,
it captures the raw, honest emotions and experiences of the “moment
before” that can define a lifetime – the second when an
individual decides to jump in, or head home.
“We’re
excited to build on our rich heritage of authenticity as we launch
our new global advertising platform,” said Jenni Broyles,
Wrangler Vice President, General Manager North America. “As we
adapt the campaign to local and regional markets around the world, we
are also accelerating our focus on creating engaging, innovative
experiences coupled with best-in-class apparel products for our
consumers.”
The
WEAR WITH ABANDON™ campaign was developed with Mother New York,
Wrangler’s
global agency of record. The campaign can be viewed here.
Wrangler®
is available in retail stores worldwide, including brand flagship
stores in Denver and Dallas, department stores, mass-market
retailers, specialty shops, western outfitters, and at Wrangler.com.
Immersive
Wrangler Pop-Up Experience At Fred Segal La Will Explore Archival
Pieces From 1919, The 60s, 70s And 80s.
Wrangler®, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, took over the pop up at Fred Segal Sunset (California) to present a modern day, immersive interpretation of four of the brand’s pivotal points in history. The six-week long Wrangler Pop Up Experience at iconic, experiential retailer Fred Segal’s flagship location, located at 8500 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, opened to the public on Sept. 7.
The
limited-edition Wrangler collection for men and women celebrates the
legacy that defines the brand today, pulling straight from the
brand’s archives and taking cue from distinctive eras that testify
to its cultural influence as a whole. Further tapping into the
brand’s heritage, many of the products were handmade at the
Wrangler Service Supply Center incorporating denim from Cone Mills,
which is headquartered in its hometown of Greensboro, N.C.
This archive-inspired capsule, “Bluebell 1919,” celebrates the foundation of the Wrangler brand – from the laborers who wore its first coveralls to the talented tradespeople who made them. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Wrangler
and Fred Segal have both held significant roles in the history of
fashion for decades,” said Tom Waldron, global brand president
at Wrangler. “As Wrangler evolves in front of a global audience,
we embrace the opportunity to bring new experiences to consumers that
allow us to stay true to our heritage, but show an unexpected and
fresh twist.”
Every design in this collection, “War & Peace,” captures a monumental moment in time – one longing for change. Bold, rebellious pieces are complemented by fun and carefree tiedye for a juxtaposition of two attitudes. (Photo: Business Wire)
The
featured era will rotate every few weeks, highlighting one-of-a-kind
pieces inspired by each decade’s attitude. The three additional
eras, along with foundational product in vintage-inspired denim
washes and T-shirts, will also be featured in the space throughout
the duration of the pop-up.
1919:
Wrangler can trace its roots back to the emerging textile mills of
Greensboro, where the Blue Bell Overall Company was born. This
archive-inspired capsule, “Bluebell 1919,” celebrates the
foundation of the Wrangler brand – from the laborers who wore its
first coveralls to the talented tradespeople who made them.
Authentic Blue Bell patches can be seen on workwear-inspired jackets
and coveralls that have been updated as stylish wardrobe essentials.
1960s:
As one of the most culturally complex periods in recent past, the
Sixties were simultaneously unpredictable and pervaded by infectious
optimism. It was during this decade that Wrangler became the
definitive brand of youth culture, with garments worn by
revolutionaries, riders, and rock stars alike. Every design in this
collection, “War & Peace,” captures a monumental moment in
time – one longing for change. Bold, rebellious pieces are
complemented by fun and carefree tiedye for a juxtaposition of two
attitudes.
1970s:
Empowered by the appeal of protest and the promise of progress, the
Seventies was a decade defined by bold experimentation. This
psychedelic age introduced a new cultural landscape, which
frequently blurred the lines between art, fashion, and music. Flirty
flares, hypnotic patterns, and colorful prints from this capsule,
“Psychedelic,” highlight the exhilarating sound and style of the
extraordinary disco era.
1980s:
With an attitude impacted by the pulse of pop culture, the Eighties
ushered in an era where style reigned supreme. Wrangler answered the
call of this legendary decade in denim with front-row seats at top
racetracks, leading the racing craze with booty shorts, graphic
tees, and the Wrangler Jeans Machine. The “Racing” collection
pays tribute to Wrangler’s ties to racing and the fashions of this
time in history.
Fred
Segal opened its doors in 1961, debuting fashion denim as a
lifestyle concept that instantly secured the brand as an integral
part of the Los Angeles scene and celebrity culture. A unique
retailer that offers an effortless, lifestyle experience inspired by
the free-spirited style of Los Angeles, Fred Segal has discovered and
launched some of the most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands
throughout the decades.
“Fred
Segal is a place of invention and reinvention, for the best brands in
the world,” said John Frierson, president of Fred Segal. “We
love the references to Wrangler’s incredible heritage story in this
experiential pop up, but we’re also excited to launch these
exclusive new products that are highly relevant right now.”
Today,
Fred Segal, which is owned by
Global Icons, offers a curated and refreshing selection of new brands
together with food and pop culture experiences. In addition to its
flagship location on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA, the brand
has expanded to Los Angeles International Airport’s International
Terminal, Malibu Village and has opened stores in Europe & Asia
including Taipei, Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lausanne. FredSegal.com and
on Instagram @FredSegal.
To
complete the pop up experience, guests can grab a selfie next to a
custom Wrangler Indian Bobber Scout and pose in front of the large
Wrangler logo that changes with each decade.
The
Wrangler capsule collection apparel will be available in-store
exclusively at Fred Segal Sunset for a limited time, with select
pieces available online. An exclusive launch party will be held Sept.
19 for influencers and media to experience the first featured era –
the 70s.
Lands’ End has teamed up with the youthful, neo-prep brand Rowing Blazers on a limited-edition capsule collection launching this fall. Inspired by Lands’ End’s rich history, and Rowing Blazers’ irreverent, fashion-forward take on classic American style, the unisex capsule,Lands’ End x Rowing Blazers Collection, will feature rugby shirts in 100% cotton and a weekend bag in Lands’ End’s trademark Seagoing Duffle construction. The limited-edition rugby shirts are made in the USA.
(PRNewsfoto/Lands’ End, Inc.)
Lands’
End is no stranger to the rugby shirt, creating and designing the
official jerseys for the USA Eagles in the late 1980s. They passed
the field test and have been a beloved part of the brand’s offering
ever since. Rowing Blazers is the official blazer supplier to the USA
men’s and women’s rugby teams.
Lands’ End and Rowing Blazers Announces New Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
Rowing Blazers, largely credited with bringing the rugby shirt back to the forefront of menswear today, is a youthful, irreverent clothing brand dedicated to the classics. Known for its casual jackets, rugby shirts, and dad hats, Rowing Blazers has garnered industry praise for its thoughtful, inclusive, and slightly subversive take on traditional American style; and for its simultaneous dedication to authenticity, employing vintage construction techniques in many of its pieces, and outfitting many of the world’s top rowing and rugby clubs.
“We
have seen the Rowing Blazers brand emerge over the last couple of
years and love how they blend streetwear with classic prep,”
said Chieh Tsai, Chief
Product Officer at Lands’ End. “We felt a lot of
synergy between the brands and wanted to highlight a product that was
part of the original Lands’ End assortment back in the 80s. We put a
modern spin on the classic rugby and updated it with Rowing Blazers
flair. We are excited to bring to life this colorful collaboration
between two all-American brands.”
This limited-edition collection debuted on September 5th, with a new limited-edition rugby shirt ($95.00 US each for shirt and bag.) being released every month through November.
“Rowing
Blazers and Lands’ End might seem at first blush to be at opposite
ends of the spectrum,” said Rowing Blazers founder and
former U.S. team rower Jack
Carlson. “Rowing Blazers is a small, young, New
York-based fashion, borderline streetwear, brand. Lands’ End is a
legendary all-American brand based in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. But
there’s actually a lot of very meaningful shared DNA. Lands’ End
began as a sailing and yacht supply company; Rowing Blazers began as
a supplier and outfitter for rowing clubs. There’s a shared passion
of the stories behind products; a real love for color, simplicity,
and meaning. Perhaps most importantly, the rugby shirt has become a
key category for both brands. I think Lands’ End should be credited
in no small part with introducing the rugby shirt as a staple of the
American wardrobe; taking it from a niche or novelty item and making
it a true staple.”
This limited-edition collection debuted on September 5th, with a new limited-edition rugby shirt being released every month through November. The collection will be available for purchase at www.landsend.com, www.rowingblazers.com, and at the Rowing Blazers Clubhouse in New York. For more information about Lands’ End x Rowing Blazers Collection, visit www.landsend.com/rowingblazers.
Neighborhood Service Hub Opens Its Door On Upper East Side Today; West Village To Open Sept. 27th
Perhaps no one understands the luxury of speed and convenience more than New Yorkers. Therefore to help better serve its customers, Nordstrom will continue its expansion in New York City by adding two more service hubs. Nordstrom Local Upper East Side (1273 3rd Avenue between 73rd and 74th Street) opening today and Nordstrom Local West Village (13 7th Avenue between 11th and 12th Street), which will open on Sept. 27th.
Nordstrom Incorporated logo. (PRNewsFoto)
Nordstrom Local is a convenient service hub located in neighborhoods where Nordstrom customers live and work. With the opening of two more Nordstrom Local service hubs in the New York City market the company will have a total of six area locations that will enable it to better serve customers. All six locations, including the newest Flagship opening Oct. 24, will provide quick and easy returns, alterations, and more. In addition to the Nordstrom Locals in New York City, there are three other locations in California: Melrose, Brentwood and Downtown Los Angeles.
These
neighborhood service hubs offer customers the opportunity to access
more Nordstrom product and services in a location convenient to them,
combining the scale of its national capabilities with its
salespeople, product and physical locations to help reimagine the
shopping experience for customers.
“Nordstrom Local is about giving customers more access to brands and styles they love, to try on or take home in a fast and convenient way. We hope to make shopping easy by being closer to where our customers live and work,” said Jamie Nordstrom, president, Nordstrom stores. “Whether it is our Nordstrom Local locations on the Upper East Side and in the West Village, our new Flagship opening in October, or our Nordstrom Rack locations across the city, we want tobring the added convenience of services such as online order pick-up, fast and easy returns, alterations, styling and more as close to customers as possible.”
Nordstrom Local Services offered at Upper East Side and West Village locations
Customers at Nordstrom Local Upper East Side and West Village can access services like online order pick-up, fast and easy returns, and alterations. Additional services include:
Styling
offerings including consultations, appointments and other services
Shoe,
handbag and small leather goods repair
Elevated
gift wrapping with Paper
Source,
including a self-wrapping station
“We’ve learned a lot from our customers since opening our first Nordstrom Local on Melrose in Los Angeles in Fall of 2017,” said Shea Jensen, senior vice president of customer experience. “Customers who visit a Nordstrom Local spend 2.5 times more and account for 30 percent of online order pick-up in Los Angeles. We’re excited to introduce Nordstrom Local to our customers in New York City as we serve them in our two newest locations.“
In
addition, the approximately 1,800 square foot family-friendly Upper
East Side location offers regularly scheduled stroller cleanings
through Tot
Squad,
and the 2,200 square foot West Village location will offer a rotating
selection of products from Pop-In by Olivia Kim. Both hubs will serve
as a community meeting location for networking and family driven
events.
As
part of Nordstrom’s commitment to giving back to local communities,
the two new Nordstrom Local locations have partnered with Housing
Works to
be a drop-off donation destination for gently-used fashion.
Brand
Ushers In Seasonal Marketing Campaign With A Fresh Cast Including
Musician H.E.R. And Entrepreneur Luka Sabbat
The
iconic lifestyle brand continues to celebrate its uniqueness and
elevated position by featuring personalities who highlight the
diversity and spirit of UGG®.
Global lifestyle brand UGG® unveiled their sixth UGG® Collective global campaign for Autumn/Winter 2019, featuring a cast of real Californians including GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Gabi Wilson of H.E.R., plus entrepreneur and style influencer Luka Sabbat.
(PRNewsfoto/UGG)
From
majestic mountains and wild woodlands to buzzing cities and quiet
beach towns, California represents an eclectic paradise that brings
together people from all across the world. For the brand’s new
campaign, UGG® and the cast traveled across San Francisco finding
breathtaking locations in the Presidio and historic Battery
Chamberlain.
“The UGG Collective consists of Californian musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, photographers and professional athletes. Like UGG®, they are bold, provocative, free-spirited, optimistic and real,” said Andrea O’Donnell, President, Fashion & Lifestyle Brands. “Each season, we select new groups of unique individuals to represent the brand. In telling their stories, we tell ours.”
This
season the cast includes:
Gabi Wilson/H.E.R. dives into enigma to get listeners to focus on her sound rather than the person behind it. Writing and practicing music since the age of three, the California native’s soulful songs have garnered praise from the likes of Alicia Keys, Bryson Tiller, and Rihanna. Touted as one of R&B’s rising stars, she won her first GRAMMY Award in February 2019 and is part of a growing group of young creatives who are revising identity and art in the digital age.
Luka Sabbat does everything his own way. Growing up between New York and Paris with fashion-industry parents, he has an innate sense of style infused into everything he does—most notably, his self-made project “Hot Mess,” a collaborative collection of unapologetically raw photography, film, clothing, and furniture. Boldly unfiltered, he redefines what it means to be a young creative entrepreneur.
Crystal Moselle is intent on bringing more female perspectives to film, turning her lens on an all-girl cast in Skate Kitchen, which follows a group of unapologetically young, queer, and feminist skateboarders in NYC. Honest in her storytelling, Moselle’s tender curiosity allows her to create soft yet extraordinary moments on screen—uncovering beauty in pain, and truth in fiction.
Daniel Woods never cowers in the face of failure, embracing it as a ladder to greatness. Competitively climbing since age eight, he is currently at the top of his game, winning a gold medal at the IFSC World Cup in 2010 and dominating the American Boulder Series for the last decade. Passionate and daring, he pushes the limits of possibility on a daily basis.
Lola McDonnell is a free-spirited model whose wild heart and love for travel lead her to some of the world’s most beautiful places. Often accompanied by fiancé and fellow Collective member Zackery Michael, she leads an unconventional life of adventure.
Zackery Michael lives life on his own terms as a self-taught photographer who’s always on the road. From shooting fashion editorials in NYC and celebrities in L.A. to documenting the mountain tribes of Myanmar, his photography focuses on intimate shots of people and places, often featuring his girlfriend Lola McDonnell.
The
brand campaign was shot by photographer Frederic Auerbach and
produced by 3Star Productions. The cast was assembled by casting
director Shay Nielsen, and came to life with the help of wardrobe
stylist Kate Ruth, hair stylist Nikki Providence and makeup artist
Dana Delaney. The locations were given flair and detail with the
assistance of set designer Eli Metcalf.
The
leading sneaker marketplace and the iconic 5th Avenue retailer link
up to offer rare and highly coveted sneakers
GOAT, the global destination for authentic sneakers, has announced its partnership with iconic New York retailer, Bergdorf Goodman. The two brands will enter an exclusive partnership, which includes a curated shopping experience at Goodman’s Men’s Store on 5th Avenue.
“Sneakers
and athletic-driven sportswear have been a leading component of the
designer and luxury menswear world, and we see this influence
continuing to be very important,” said Bruce Pask, Men’s
Fashion Director at Bergdorf Goodman. “GOAT is an innovator
and leader in the resale space with an elevated aesthetic, peerless
expertise, and a focus on customer experience and service, aspects
that we absolutely share, making this a perfectly suited partnership
and an exciting new experience that our customers can only find at
BG.“
Rare sneakers, like the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Jasper, will be on display and for sale.
As part of the partnership, rare and highly coveted sneakers such as Chanel’s collaboration with Pharrell on the Adidas NMD Human Race Trail and the auto-lacing Air Mag ‘Back To The Future’ will be on display via a unique visual installation and available for purchase.
Founded
in 2015 to bring trust and safety to sneaker reselling, the GOAT
Group offers the greatest selection of sneakers ranging from general
releases to rare exclusives. Through its managed marketplace model,
authentication service and buyer protection, GOAT is the most trusted
option in the industry.
“Retail
and resale are just at the beginning of their convergence, and as the
global demand for streetwear increases, we will continue to see its
influence in the luxury market,” said Daishin Sugano,
co-founder and CPO of GOAT Group. “Collaborating with
Bergdorf Goodman, the iconic luxury retailer, exemplifies the endless
possibilities in the industry.”
The GOAT installation opens at Bergdorf Goodman’s Men’s Store (745 5th Ave, New York, NY 10151) on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, and will be open through New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 shows (September 6 – 11, 2019).
U.S./New York-based Condé Nast and London-based Condé Nast International Are Integrated as One Global Team. New Consumer Marketing Function to Bring Focus on Direct-to-Consumer Efforts With Unified Commercial Team to Better Serve Global Clients’ Holistic Needs
New Leadership Structure is Expected to Help Further Turn the Financial Ship Around As Company Moves Beyond Closing and Selling Off Magazine Titles, Layoffs and Consolidation of Workforce Across All Titles
Long expected, Condé Nast yesterday appointed a new global leadership team designed to accelerate the company’s evolution into a 21st-century media company. The new organizational structure, which combines Condé Nast and Condé Nast International into a unified global team, was created with several guiding principles in mind, including the preservation of local editorial voice and authority, an enhanced focus on the consumer, unification of the company’s ad and commercial sales functions to reflect clients’ local and global needs and the development of new ways to share capabilities and best practices across the company.
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair, and Wired, among many others. The company’s award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in London and New Yorkand operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K., and the U.S., with local license partners across the globe. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.
“One of my top priorities has been to define our organizational structure so that we can take full advantage of our unique growth opportunities and exceptional content around the world,” said the recently-appointed CEO of Condé Nast, RogerLynch “I’m confident that our new global structure will better enable us to collaborate across teams and markets and, ultimately, deliver unparalleled experiences for our consumers and clients.“
The
new structure is as follows:
Global Content Functions:: Anna Wintour, U.S. Artistic Director, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue U.S. and (newly-appointed) Global Content Advisor, will continue in her role as U.S. Artistic Director and Editor-in-Chief of Vogue U.S., and will add Global Content Advisor and oversight of Vogue International to her responsibilities. In her expanded role, Wintour will advise the executive leadership team on global content opportunities and act as a resource to editors-in-chief and editorial talent worldwide.
Oren Katzeff, President of Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE), will expand the company’s digital video, film and television operations to create best-in-class video content experiences for audiences worldwide. The company has been increasing its focus on video content and currently generates 1.1 billion video views per month. Under Oren’s leadership, CNE will now be the core of our global network of video teams, supporting the growth of our video businesses in all markets.
David Remnick, Editor-in-Chief of The New Yorker, will also continue to report directly to Lynch.
Global Operations Organization: Wolfgang Blau, President, International & Chief Operating Officer will oversee all non-U.S. markets, as well as selected global strategic functions, including Product & Technology, Data, Licensing, Global Editorial Operations, Business Development, and Delivery & Business Transformation. This organization will ensure day-to-day operational excellence and capability sharing across the business.
Global Commercial Organization: Pamela Drucker Mann, Global Chief Revenue Officer & President, U.S. Revenue, will lead a new global revenue organization that brings together the company’s U.S. and international ad sales, creative and agency, B2B marketing and client service capabilities. Jamie Jouning, promoted to Chief Client Officer, will report to Drucker Mann and oversee key global accounts, multi-market deals, and central digital ad operations. Drucker Mann will define ad sales and ad product strategies globally, and work closely with Jamie and the central team and commercial leads in the company’s worldwide markets to drive overall ad, agency, and B2B revenue and share best practices.
Consumer Marketing Organization: Condé Nast is creating a new consumer marketing organization that will be led by a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and will bring added focus to the company’s direct-to-consumer efforts. As the company expands its consumer offerings, this team will be charged with developing best-in-class capabilities and consistency across consumer experiences on every platform. The team will also be responsible for consumer revenue, with a core focus on subscriptions and memberships. In addition, the team will have responsibility for global brand management, consumer research, and insights and global audience development, ensuring a data-driven approach to the company’s efforts. The search for a CMO to lead this new organization will begin immediately.
Corporate Functions: The company is also globalizing its three corporate functions to leverage skills, expertise and standardize processes and best practices: People, Finance and Communications. The company will begin an immediate search and selection process for these and other open roles. Until new leaders are identified, teams will maintain their existing reporting lines and responsibilities.
“We’re
bringing added focus to our direct-to-consumer efforts and will build
a new consumer marketing function that will be charged with
developing best-in-class subscription and membership capabilities,
and maintaining the authenticity of our iconic global brands,”
Lynch continued. “And by transforming our sales organization
into a unified global team, Condé Nast will be better positioned to
serve the holistic needs of our clients around the world and make it
easier for them to do business with us.“
The
new structure and appointments take effect immediately.
Over seven decades of style will be displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now, a major exhibition (in the Dorrance Special Exhibition Galleries, first floor, October 16, 2018 – March 3, 2019) highlighting creativity and glamour. The haute couture and ready-to-wear garments and accessories on view range in date from 1947 – the year of the introduction of Christian Dior’s revolutionary “New Look” – to recent ensembles by audacious designer Bernhard Willhelm. Featuring some of the most significant and visually compelling works from the Museum’s renowned collection of costumes and textiles, Fabulous Fashion presents many new acquisitions and other outstanding works, exhibited rarely if ever before.
Woman’s Evening Dress and Flower Pin, Fall 2006, designed by Oscar de la Renta. Worn by Mrs. Martin Field. Light brown nylon tulle and silk gauze, burgundy synthetic velvet. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Martin Field. Light brown tulle and gauze strapless dress with train, burgundy velvet artificial flower brooch.
Woman’s Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt, 1989, designed by Pierre Cardin. Top: Silk faille, rayon stretch net lace, rhinestones; Skirt: Cellulose acetate velvet. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Mrs. Jack M. Friedland (Annette Y. Friedland). a) Black net tube top with 3 oversized black silk faille bows at center front with rhinestones; black silk faille bands encircle bust and wrap over left shoulder b) Black velvet full-length skirt with left side slit.
Woman’s ‘”Flying Saucer” Dress. Designer: Designed by Issey Miyake , Japanese, born 1938. Spring/Summer 1994. Made in Japan. Heat-set polyester plain weave. Height (Pink Band): 7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm). Gift of Issey Miyake, 1997.
Designed by Christian Lacroix Woman’s Catsuit Fall/Winter 1990 Multicolored printed synthetic knit Length: 54 1/2 inches (138.4 cm) Gift of Martin Field, 2014.
Timothy Rub, The George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Few museums have such extraordinary range and depth in their collection of costumes and textiles as the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As we continue to work on our Facilities Master Plan, which will result in much more gallery space to display the richness of our holdings in this field, Fabulous Fashion will serve as a reminder of the strength of our collection and all that we have to offer to those who value the extraordinary history of costumes and textiles as much as we do.”
Woman’s Suit (Jacket, Skirt, Belt, and Camisole) and Bag, Fall/Winter 1998, designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Martin Field.
Designed by Carolina Herrera Woman’s Wedding Dress Spring 2012 Striped silk satin Center Back Length: 8 feet 2 inches (248.9 cm) Center Front Length: 49 1/4 inches (125.1 cm) Waist: 26 inches (66 cm) Gift of Rachel Frishberg Press, 2013.
Dress, 1994, Designed by Pierre Cardin. Copyright Archives Pierre Cardin.
Woman’s “Mercury” Evening Dress “Mercury” Evening Dress Designed by Geoffrey Beene. Lamé velvet of metallic pile and acrylic twill ground. Gift of Geoffrey Beene, 1997
Woman’s Dress: Bodice and Skirt, Spring 1948, designed by Christian Dior. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Dora Donner Ide in memory of John Jay Ide.
Since its founding, as a result of Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition, the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Costume and Textile Collection has become one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Numbering some 30,000 objects, the collection is remarkable in depth and breadth, encompassing art of great quality from diverse eras and around the globe. Textiles holdings range from Middle Eastern and Asian archeological examples to American quilts and samplers to fiber art, while the extensive collection of garments and accessories includes particular strengths in late-nineteenth-century French couture and the iconic designs of famed twentieth-century designer Elsa Schiaparelli, as well as a growing collection of contemporary menswear.
Woman’s Dress, designed by Vicky Tiel, American (active Paris), born 1943. Worn by Mrs. Martin Field, 1989. Gold synthetic lamé, shirred. Length: 29 inches, Waist: 25 inches. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Martin Field, 2014.
Woman’s Two-Piece Dress: Top and Skirt, Spring/Summer 1988, designed by Christian Lacroix. Pink, red and green printed white cotton brocade; white cotton and acrylic ribbon; pink, red and green synthetic plain weave. 125th Anniversary Acquisition. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Kathleen P. Field. Pink, red, green and white cotton brocade strapless bustier top, sweetheart neckline and peplum at waist, pink and red fabric roses in a heart shape at bust b) Matching short tulip-shape pleated skirt
The 1956 wedding dress worn by Princess Grace of Monaco, the former Grace Kelly of Philadelphia, is another highlight (currently not on view). Since costume and textile objects can only be displayed for short periods of time due to light sensitivity and other conservation concerns, the Museum showcases diverse aspects of its encyclopedic collection through special exhibitions and rotating displays.
Woman’s Dress Silver and Black Dress. Designer: Designed by Paco Rabanne. 1966 Collection. Made in Paris, France. Rhodoid plastic and metal. Center Front Length: 36 inches (91.4 cm) Center Back Length: 55 inches (139.7 cm). Gift of Rubye Graham, 1969
Fabulous Fashion includes such iconic works as Adrian’s 1947 velvet “winged victory” gown, an understated black and white 1972 Chanel suit, and Geoffrey Beene’s 1994 silver lamé “Mercury” dress. Radical design is exemplified by Paco Rabanne’s dress made of plastic discs linked by metal rings (from his 1966 collection entitled “Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials”) and a punk-inspired ensemble by Zandra Rhodes from her 1977-78 “Conceptual Chic” collection.
Focusing on fashion as an art form, the exhibition is arranged thematically to explore designers’ creative use of color and pattern, shape and volume, draping, metallics, bridal traditions and innovations, and exquisite embellishments. Works will be grouped together to offer striking visual comparisons and demonstrate the relentlessly creative spirit of fashion.
A pair of ensembles from fifty years apart opens the exhibition, each embodying fashion-forward dressing for its time. Dior’s two-piece pale pink satin day dress from1948, with a nipped-in waist and full skirt that epitomizes the ultra-feminine “New Look,” contrasts with a flirtatious hot pink fur-collared wool suit designed in 1998 by John Galliano for the House of Dior.Continue reading →
Lord & Taylor to be Featured in Walmart.com’s New Fashion Destination
Walmart.com and Lord & Taylor today announced that the companies will begin to roll out the new Lord & Taylor flagship (0nline) store on Walmart.com in the coming weeks. The flagship, which will debut with more than 125 brands, including Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Miss Selfridge, La La Anthony, Lucky Brand, H Halston and Effy, will be part of Walmart.com‘s broader fashion destination. Customers can shop fashion on Walmart.com by visiting Walmart.com/fashion.
The Lord & Taylor flagship store features thousands of trend-right styles, including women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and jewelry, that will be updated regularly. Customers can shop by category, shop by brand, or draw inspiration from editorial stories. Orders over $35 will be eligible for free two-day shipping.
Lord & Taylor on Walmart.com Item Page
“As part of the Walmart.com redesign, and our commitment to establish Walmart.com as a destination for fashion, we recently relaunched our new fashion shopping experience. The new experience is aligned with how customers shop the category, with editorial elements that inspire customers to browse and buy, and has already generated positive customer response,” said Denise Incandela, Head of Fashion, Walmart U.S. eCommerce. “The next step is the launch of the Lord & Taylor flagship store, which introduces exciting new premium brands to our customers.“Continue reading →
Company was Founded by Henry Sands Brooks, Two Hundred Years Ago April 7, 1818
On April 7, 2018, Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest retailer, reached its milestone 200-year anniversary. Since opening its doors on April 7, 1818, in New York City, Brooks Brothers has grown from a small family haberdasher to become a global brand that has shaped and defined American style through its product innovations.
Brooks Brothers logo
“Our anniversary today marks a significant and historic milestone not only for Brooks Brothers but also for the retail industry,” said Claudio Del Vecchio, Chairman, and CEO of Brooks Brothers. “This is a moment to celebrate two hundred years steeped in both tradition and innovation.“
American fashion today is a result of years of groundbreaking innovations and revolutionary disruptions by Brooks Brothers. While perhaps best known today as a “classic” brand, it is important to note that the brand’s founder, Henry Sands Brooks (1772 – 1833), was no traditionalist at all. He was actually a dandy and an influencer among his peers, always on the lookout for the newest and most novel styles for his emporium in lower Manhattan selling “every new style of cloth, of the finest quality, made to order in the best and most fashionable mode.”
Brooks Brothers 346 Madison Avenue Flagship Store NYC Entrance
It is therefore ironic that some of Brooks Brothers’ most classic items today were the result of either invention and innovation — many radical for their time. In fact, Brooks Brothers is notably responsible for the introduction and popularization of some of fashion’s most iconic and enduring items, including the navy blazer, the reverse striped rep tie, the polo coat and the Number One Sack Suit. Even today’s athleisure trend has its origins in Brooks Brothers’ adaptations of sports clothes for daily life — most notably the 1900 invention of the Original Polo® Button-Down Oxford shirt. Finally, Brooks Brothers was responsible for the single most significant contribution to fashion — ready-to-wear tailored clothing, which was introduced to America in the mid-1800s as a consequence of the Gold Rush.
Brooks Brothers Recent Fashion Show — BROOKS BROTHERS Fall/Winter 2018 FIRENZE PALAZZO VECCHIO JANUARY 2018 — in Florence Italy – Jan 10, 2018 (Photo Credit: Dan Lecca)
This sartorial passion was passed down from Henry to his sons, Elisha, Daniel, Edward, and John: the actual Brooks Brothers. These were fashion’s earliest influencers. For the past two centuries — and straight through to today — Brooks Brothers has outfitted an ever-changing world and is consistently pursuing quality and innovation, always with a respect for the past and an eye toward the future.
A Selection of Brooks Brothers Milestones:
Before there was the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal, and the cities of Hollywood and Chicago, there was Brooks Brothers.
In 1818, Henry Sands Brooks opened clothing shop “H. & D. H. Brooks & Co” on the corner of Catherine and Cherry Streets. The first recorded transaction was actually a loan to a friend.
In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln wore a custom-made Brooks Brothers coat to his second inauguration. Sadly, he was also wearing it when he was assassinated a month later.
Brooks Brothers Original Polo Button Down Oxford
In 1900, Brooks Brothers invented the original button-down-collar shirt after noticing that polo players in England were pinning down their collars while playing.
In 1902, Brooks Brothers introduced the reverse-stripe rep tie, an adaptation of British regimental ties.
In 1915, Brooks Brothers opened its 346 Madison Avenue flagship store, where it remains today.
In 1953, Brooks Brothers invented the first ever non-iron shirt.
In 1957, Brooks Brothers introduced Argyle socks to America.
In 1961, Brooks Brothers designed the “#2 suit” — a favorite of longtime customer President John F. Kennedy.
In 1976, Brooks Brothers launched a full women’s collection.
In 1979, Brooks Brothers was one of the first international brands to expand to Japan.
In 2008, Brooks Brothers acquired Southwick in Massachusetts so that it could resume the manufacturing of tailored clothing in America.
In 2016, Brooks Brothers appointed Zac Posen as creative director for the Women’s Collection.
Throughout its history, Brooks Brothers have forged relationships with generations of customers: artists and politicians, working people and captains of industry, and Hollywood legends, as well as 40 out of 45 U.S. Presidents.
Today, Brooks Brothers currently have more than 280 stores in the United States and more than 700 locations internationally in 45 countries and continue to lead with a pioneering spirit, continually developing materials and designs that deliver performance, innovation and high-quality design.
Pieces featured in the long-form music video included selections from Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Fall/Winter 2017 Collection, formerly known as the Calvin Klein (Luxury Ready-to-Wear) Collection (and recently reconfigured under Simons), Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Platinum, and Calvin Klein Underwear.
Simons has had a longstanding appreciation of The xx – Jamie Smith, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim – and was drawn to the band’s work with McLellan on the music videos for “On Hold” and “Say Something Loving.” Seeing a connection between the videos and his own work at Calvin Klein, Simons was pleased to collaborate on the third video of the trilogy, lending his eye to the architectural and atmospheric elements and utilizing an eclectic cast of Calvin Klein collaborators.
In order to write and record their latest album, I See You, Sim says, the band made a concerted effort to stretch themselves beyond their hometown of London, to seek out the light. “We wanted to do something new,” he says, “so we had to go someplace new, which has spilled over into the artwork and visuals.” In looking for the proper aesthetic depiction of the band’s new, expansive outlook, they called on photographer-filmmaker Alasdair McLellan. “The way he captures skies and a certain light is beautiful,“ says Sim. “And exactly what we wanted.”Continue reading →
Pierre Cardin Visits the Newport Mansions This Summer to Host Runway Show Introducing a Retrospective Exhibition of His Work by The Preservation Society of Newport County
Legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin will personally host a fashion runway show at The Breakers this June, providing a spectacular introduction to a new fashion exhibition highlighting his most iconic work that will be on display at Rosecliff, another iconic Newport Mansion, through the end of 2017.
Pierre Cardin, 1983, the year he is made Knight of the Legion of Honour and and is decorated as “Chevalier des Arts and des Lettres” (courtesy Archives Pierre Cardin)
Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of The Preservation Society of Newport County, said, “We are honored by Mr. Cardin’s support of the Preservation Society in this amazing way, and especially that he will personally travel to Newport from Paris to be with us in June. As perhaps the world’s most iconic fashion designer, it is only appropriate that his fashions will be featured in two of the world’s most iconic historic properties, The Breakers and Rosecliff.”
Pierre Cardin: 70 Years of Innovation, will open in the exhibition gallery at Rosecliff on May 27, featuring 42 original pieces from Mr. Cardin’s private archives that document and celebrate his prolific career from the 1950s through his 2016 spring/summer collection.
Located at 548 Bellevue Avenue, this beautiful house was completed in 1902 for Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs. Architect Stanford White modeled the house after the Grand Trianon at Versailles. Rosecliff was the setting for many spectacular Newport parties. More recently it has been used as a setting for several Hollywood movies, including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Amistad, and 27 Dresses.
Pierre Cardin, 1990 (courtesy Archives Pierre Cardin)
Pierre Cardin (b. 1922) is a product of immediate post-WW II possibilities and his designs continue to reflect his engagement with a changing world. Beginning with his haute couture work with Christian Dior in 1946, he helped develop the ‘New Look’ that would forever change mid-twentieth-century fashions. Just four years later Cardin founded his own company, and in 1959, broke with tradition by presenting a ready-to-wear women’s collection. This was a tremendous feat given that custom-fitted clothing for wealthy patrons ruled the great Parisian fashion houses at this time. Cardin was a pioneer in making high fashion accessible to a larger audience.Continue reading →
The American Heart Association Go Red For Women™ Red Dress Collection 2017 Fashion Show Presented By Macy’s Merges Entertainment, Media And Fashion As Celebrities Raise Awareness Of Heart Disease And Stroke In Women
Celebrities on the runway include: Adrienne Bailon, Jessie James Decker, Diane Guerrero, Jazz Jennings, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Platten, and Laurie Hernandez
The American Heart Association announced that theGo Red For Women™ Red Dress Collection (Fashion Show) 2017 presented by Macy’s will return to New York Fashion Week at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The fashion show is slated to feature 19 celebrities in gowns by top fashion designers. Founded byNHLBI’s The Heart Truth®, the event reminds women of the need to protect their heart health. The show begins at 8 p.m. ET, along with a Facebook Live on Go Red For Women‘s Facebook page.
Cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. However, 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. The most important action:know your numbers. Knowing the most critical numbers for your heart health including Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Body Mass Index (BMI) could save your life.Go Red For Womenand Macy’s are encouraging all women to learn their personal health numbers. Your heart might depend on it.
Macy’s, the founding national sponsor of Go Red For Women, is the presenting sponsor of the annualGo Red For Women Red Dress Collection. To date, Macy’s has raised more than $60 million through the generosity and commitment of Macy’s associates and customers, which has helped to directly fund women’s heart health research and education.
Walking in this year’sGo Red For Women’s Red Dress Collection presented by Macy’s are: Adrienne Bailon (co-host, The Real); Bonnie Somerville (Code Black); CCH Pounder (NCIS: New Orleans, Sons of Anarchy); Diane Guerrero (Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin); Jazz Jennings (activist/I am Jazz); Jeannie Mai (co-host, The Real); Jessie James Decker (singer/designer/reality star); Juliette Lewis (Secrets and Lies); Lauren Holly (Motive); Laurie Hernandez (Olympic Gymnast); Lea Thompson (Switched at Birth, Back to the Future); Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black); Lucy Lawless (Zena: Warrior Princess, Parks & Recreation); Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf); Maureen McCormick (Dancing with the Stars); Peyton List (Jessie); Rachel Platten (singer); Stephanie March (Law & Order SVU); and Veronica Webb (model).
The Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2017 presented by Macy’s will feature three looks from designers in the not-for-profit, independently-run Fashion Incubator Programs housed at Macy’s: Masha Titievsky from the Chicago Fashion Incubator, Bethany Meuleners from Fashion Incubator San Francisco, and Amanda Casarez from the D.C. Fashion Incubator. Wearing these designs will be Lorraine Toussaint in VARYFORM by Masha Titievsky, CCH Pounder in Bethany Meuleners, and Veronica Webb in Amanda Casarez.
This year, for the first time ever, heart disease survivors will be walking alongside the celebrities. Last year, Macy’s took its commitment to women’s health to the next level by holding a nationwide employee associate casting call to identify five associates from Macy’s stores who’ve been personally impacted by heart disease. Odilia Cristabel Flores from New York City, a Senior Manager in Macy’s Social Compliance Department, and AHA Real Woman Nicole Hardyfrom Scarborough, Maine will be hitting the runway to raise awareness for a cause they know all too well.
During the month of February, Macy’s offers customers additional ways to support this worthy cause through merchandise that gives back, including this limited-edition red dress by Calvin Klein (above, $134.00).
“We are grateful to all of the celebrities and survivors walking in this year’s Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection for inspiring women world-wide to prioritize their heart health and make ‘Know Your Numbers’ actionable,” said Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association. “The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Womenmovement is honored to be a part of New York Fashion Week with Macy’s, to shine a bright light on women’s heart disease, both on and off the runway.”Continue reading →
Korean Fashion And Style Take Center Stage In The First Three Pop-In Shops of 2017
For the first time Nordstrom is unveiling a three-part shop in its series of pop-up shops, aptly titled KPOP-IN@Nordstrom, featuring the exciting and vibrant cultures of Korean fashion and beauty.
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster: Store Images – Downtown Seattle from Nordstrom PR
Launched in October 2013, Pop-In@Nordstrom is an ongoing series of themed pop-in shops that transitions every four to six weeks to offer a new shopping experience and batch of new, often exclusive merchandise.
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster: Store Images – Downtown Seattle from Nordstrom PR
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster: Store Images – Downtown Seattle from Nordstrom PR
Pop-In@Nordstrom was built on a monthly rotation to keep customers coming back to discover new brands, new merchandise and create a fun and compelling experience in stores and online. Each shop features a mix of hand-picked merchandise spanning the high/low price range, with price points often starting at $5.
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster: Store Images – Downtown Seattle from Nordstrom PR
Founded in Seoul, Korea in 2011, Gentle Monster is the most rapidly growing eyewear brand in Asia. Now a global business, the brand is distinguished by its superior quality and unrivaled retail experience, aiming to provide a completely original experience with both product and brand. A philosophy stemming from the brand’s core focuses: product, space, styling, technology, and culture redesign. Gentle Monster‘s experimental approach can be well observed through its unique showrooms, and through its unbound horizon of collaborative projects with Opening Ceremony, Tome, and Hood By Air. (For more information, please visit www.GentleMonster.com.)
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Gentle Monster launches the series on January 6, followed in February by a shop featuring the obsessively fun world of K-Beauty. March brings forward-thinking Korean fashion brands curated by Olivia Kim, Vice President of Creative Projects at Nordstrom.
Gentle Monster will offer a selection of 40 styles of men’s and women’s frames reflecting the brand’s unique design sensibility with angular and rounded styles fit for high fashion magazines and casual everyday wear. Included in the selection will be six styles exclusively available at Pop-In@Nordstrom.
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster from Nordstrom PR
“Gentle Monster is excited to be a part of Pop-In@Nordstrom,” said Taye Yun, VP Gentle Monster USA. “This amazing opportunity allows us to reach out to Nordstrom customers through space and design. Although we have been present in select Nordstrom stores, Pop-In provides us with the platform to creatively connect directly with customers and introduce our brand in a new and exciting way.”Continue reading →
Global luxury online retailersNET-A-PORTERand MR PORTERjoin creative forces for the second consecutive year to reveal this season’s holiday campaign, ‘Gifts All Wrapped Up’. The animated campaign reinforces the world-class service proposition for which both brands are globally renowned, offering a unique and thorough edit of the world’s most stylish gifts for him and her, with service across the globe that is second to none.
The “Gifts All Wrapped Up’ holiday campaign highlights and reinforces the mission of the company’s In-Season business: to deliver exceptional service and style to customers around the globe, making NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER the ultimate online destinations for luxury gifting each holiday season.
The campaign was illustrated by Simone Massoni through Dutch Uncle Agency with animation by Animade. The campaign launches in line with NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER‘s online gift shops across all mediums including desktop, tablet and mobile, and appears with existing media partners and through both brands’ online social media networks. The film will also live on bothNET-A-PORTER YouTube(https://youtu.be/rw83-rQ9Wdk)andMR PORTER YouTube(https://youtu.be/rw83-rQ9Wdk) channels throughout the holidays.
The campaign spans print and digital, with the lead medium of a fully animated short film featuring a variety of charming and playful characters that bring to life the NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER shopping experience during the holidays. The storyline takes the viewer on a ‘behind the scenes‘ journey of how gifts are prepared, packed and wrapped in our signature styling, through to how they are delivered to the homes of NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER shoppers. The campaign will also be executed via London taxis in which the dual creative will appear in a his and her motif on a fleet of London’s signature black cabs.
Alison Loehnis, President, NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER said: “We’re so excited to be launching our “Gifts All Wrapped Up” campaign. It’s the second year that NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER have collaborated to celebrate the holiday season in style. The campaign highlights everything we love about this time of year and supports the key tenets of our brand: to provide the most amazing product, brought to life by beautiful content and underpinned by world-class service. We hope this fun animated campaign will bring a smile to our customers’ faces this season.”
Along with the visual identity of the campaign, NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER have also produced their first ever printed gift guides this season which will be mailed to existing customers.
BEARPAW, a global leader in fashion footwear for men, women and children, will debut its first ever television campaign this month. On the heels of their recent apparel launch and additions to the executive team, the company is set to increase brand awareness through :30, :15, and :10 national commercial spots on popular networks for women with families including Bravo, E!, HGTV, Food, Lifetime, TLC, Hallmark and Freeform. The campaign is expected to significantly elevate the brand’s visibility, aid in long-term brand building and accumulate a larger core audience. The TV campaign will air during the holiday shopping timeframe and will enjoy additional support from national magazines such as Marie Claire, InStyle and Glamour.
“Over the last couple of years, the evolution of the brand has been nothing less than extraordinary. With the company’s recent growth in the footwear and apparel markets, now is the perfect time to bring the brand’s core messaging of comfort, style, and affordability to a wider audience through television,” says President, John Pierce.
To coincide with the media campaign, the brand will align with key women’s bloggers and influencers to establish an ongoing relationship with the target audience of women ages 25 to 49. The first national spot features BEARPAW ambassador Erika Frances as the quintessential modern mom, wife, photographer, and friend. With the tag line “Live Life Comfortably,” the commercial delivers the brand’s core message of comfort, sustainability, and feeling great on a budget.
“More and more customers buy based on recommendations from blogs. Through customized influencer activations, we can leverage trust with a highly engaged audience and organically increase overall brand awareness,” says Pierce.
In addition to the television commercial campaign, BEARPAW will also advertise with publications such as Marie Claire, InStyle, Popsugar, Refiney29, Footwear News and Earnshaw’s over the next year.
Without dwelling too deeply on the root cause (for the moment), it’s very rare to find black fashion designers represented in a great many of the recent costume exhibitions at museums great and small across the United States. At this moment, if you want to see a decent and wide-ranging look at black fashion designers, you would have to visit the recently opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C., where designs from Tracy Reese, other black fashion designers and other creative men and women are on permanent display. The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (The Museum at FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27 Street, New York City 10001-5992), since 1975, has continuously work to create exhibitions, programs, and publications that are both entertaining and educational. Black Fashion Designer is eye-opening, entertaining and above all else, quite educational. It’s a good start.
Mimi Plange, dress, Spring 2013, USA, Gift of Mimi Plange, 2016.49.1
Black Fashion Designers, opening December 6, 2016 (Fashion & Textile History Gallery, December 6 – May 16, 2017) at The Museum at FIT, examines the significant, but often unrecognized, impact that designers of African descent have had on fashion. The exhibition features approximately 75 fashions by more than 60 designers. Although there have been exhibitions (few and far between) on individual black designers, this is the first major exhibition in many years that highlights the global history of black fashion designers from the 1950s to the present. All of the objects on display are part of the permanent collection of The Museum at FIT.
Patrick Kelly, dress, Fall/Winter 1986, France, Museum purchase, 2016.48.1
Black Fashion Designers opens with a fall 1986 evening dress by Patrick Kelly, embellished with vintage buttons. Buttons were a recurring motif for Kelly, whose grandmother would mend the family’s clothing. Alongside it is a fall 2012 ensemble by Nigerian-born, British designer Duro Olowu, whose knowledge of international textiles and affinity for mixing prints is evident in an intricate lace cape.
The introductory section of the exhibition also includes a beautiful wedding gown by society dressmaker Ann Lowe, who is best known for designing Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress. Lawrence Steele, a Milan-based African-American designer, is represented by a stunning black evening dress accented with Swarovski crystals. Lagos-based designer Amaka Osakwe was inspired by the rich history of Nigerian story-telling when creating her contemporary, cut-fringe dress. Another highlight is Laura Smalls’s red-and-white floral print dress—famously worn by First Lady Michelle Obama when she sang with rapper Missy Elliot on James Corden’s carpool karaoke.
Ann Lowe, wedding dress, 1968, USA, Gift of Judith A. Tabler, 2009.70.2
Black Fashion Designers is organized into eight themes, beginning with “Breaking Into the Industry,” which examines black designers working in New York. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Arthur McGee and Wesley Tann challenged discrimination in the industry. Other designers followed in their footsteps, playing a major role in building New York as a fashion capital. During the 1970s and 1980s, for example, Willi Smith built a large, international fashion house from his quirky twists on classic sportswear, seen in a multicolored, striped ensemble. Today, Tracy Reese is an indispensable mainstay. Her multicolored striped gown shows her feminine and elegant style.
Lawrence Steele, dress, Spring 2002, Italy, Gift of Lawrence Steele, 2016.62.1
The next theme, “The Rise of the Black Designer,” focuses on the period from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, when disco music and dance clubs inspired fashion. Stephen Burrows’s gold evening pajamas and Scott Barrie’s black-and-red silk jersey wrap dress, defined the era’s glamorous, body-conscious style. The fashion and mainstream press of the 1970s celebrated black designers such as Burrows and Barrie, in contrast to today, when only one percent of the designers shown on VogueRunway.com are black.Continue reading →
This holiday season, Victoria’s Secret introduces the highly anticipated 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra. Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes will wear the Fantasy Bra for the first time on runway in the “Bright Night Angel” section at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which airs December 5th at 10/9 Central on the CBS Television Network.
The Bright Night Fantasy Bra was inspired by the Beautiful by Victoria’s Secret bra (available in-stores and online on www.victoriassecret.com), designed exclusively for Victoria’s Secret by celebrated jewelry designer Eddie Borgo and hand-crafted with jewels by AWMouzannar.
Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes Wears The $3 Million 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra (PRNewsFoto/Victoria’s Secret)
Valued at $3 million, the 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra is adorned with over 9,000 precious gems, handset with diamonds and emeralds in 18-karat gold on a custom Beautiful by Victoria’s Secret bra. The bra took over 700 hours to create and weighs more than 450 carats.
Eddie Borgo is an award-winning accessories designer based in New York City. By capturing different shapes, objects and symbols in adornment, art and architecture, Borgo strives to create iconic jewelry and handbags that challenge our ideas of luxury. A spirit of timelessness and an appreciation of modern sculpture are captured in his work, and, as each collection evolves, so does his unique ability to redefine our notions of modernity, which served him well when designing the 2016 Bright Night Fantasy Bra.
AWMouzannar Jewelershas generations of expertise in fine jewelry and is known for creations inspired by Middle Eastern tradition and antiquity with a contemporary feel.
Costume Institute Benefit on May 1 with Co-Chairs Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour; and Honorary Chair Rei Kawakubo
Exhibition Dates: May 4–September 4, 2017
Member Previews: May 2–May 3, 2017
Exhibition Location: The Met Fifth Avenue, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall, Floor 2
As expected (and the most gossiped-about morsel of news during the European leg of the Spring/Summer 2017 womenswear fashion shows), The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that The Costume Institute’s Spring 2017 exhibition will be Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons, on view from May 4 through September 4, 2017 (preceded on May 1 by The Costume Institute Benefit). Presented in the Museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall on the second floor, the exhibition will examine Kawakubo’s fascination with interstitiality, or the space between boundaries. Existing within and between entities—self/other, object/subject, fashion/anti-fashion—Kawakubo’s work challenges conventional notions of beauty, good taste, and, ultimately, fashionability. Not a traditional retrospective, the thematic exhibition will be The Costume Institute’s first monographic show on a living designer since the Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in 1983.
“In blurring the art/fashion divide, Kawakubo asks us to think differently about clothing,” said Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of The Met. “Curator Andrew Bolton will explore work that often looks like sculpture in an exhibition that will challenge our ideas about fashion’s role in contemporary culture.”
Rei Kawakubo said, “I have always pursued a new way of thinking about design…by denying established values, conventions, and what is generally accepted as the norm. And the modes of expression that have always been most important to me are fusion…imbalance… unfinished… elimination…and absence of intent.”
The exhibition will be curated by Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, who will collaborate on the exhibition design with Rei Kawakubo. Nathan Crowley will serve as exhibition production designer for the fifth time, working in collaboration with The Met’s Design Department.
The exhibition will feature approximately 120 examples of Kawakubo’s womenswear designs for Comme des Garçons, dating from her first Paris runway show in 1981 to her most recent collection. Organized thematically rather than chronologically, the examples will examine Kawakubo’s revolutionary experiments in interstitiality or “in-betweenness”. By situating her designs within and between dualities such as East/West, male/female, and past/present, Kawakubo not only challenges the rigidity and artificiality of such binaries, but also resolves and dissolves them. To reflect this, mannequins will be arranged at eye level with no physical barriers, thereby dissolving the usual distance between objects on display and museum visitors.
“Rei Kawakubo is one of the most important and influential designers of the past 40 years,” said Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute. “By inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, recreation, and hybridity, she has defined the aesthetics of our time.”
In celebration of the opening, The Met‘s Costume Institute Benefit, also known as The Met Gala, will take place on Monday, May 1, 2017. The evening’s co-chairs will be Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour. Rei Kawakubo will serve as Honorary Chair. Raul Avila will produce the gala décor, which he has done since 2007. The event is The Costume Institute’s main source of annual funding for exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, and capital improvements.
Special support for the exhibition and gala will come from Apple, Condé Nast, Farfetch, H&M, and Maison Valentino.
A publication, authored by Bolton and designed by Fabien Baron, will accompany the exhibition. It will be published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press.
A special feature on the Museum’s website, www.metmuseum.org/ReiKawakubo, provides information about the exhibition. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to join the conversation about the exhibition and gala. Use #MetKawakubo, #CostumeInstitute, and #MetGala on Instagram and Twitter.
Delta Air Lines and New York fashion designer Zac Posen together unveiled an exclusive uniform collection today, which will be worn by more than 60,000 of the airline’s frontline employees including customer service agents, flight attendants, ramp agents and technicians. The contemporary line fuses together bold color palettes and classic styles, while paying homage to the heritage and iconic design from decades past to elevate the look and brand of Delta employees.
Delta Air Lines and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 370 destinations on six continents. For more information visit news.delta.com. (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)
Delta Air Lines serves nearly 180 million customers each year. In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune‘s Top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fifth time in six years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented five consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 319 destinations in 57 countries on six continents.
Delta unveils Zac Posen-designed, inspired employee uniforms (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)
Zac Posen with Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO.
Delta last updated its uniform collection for above wing employees including flight attendants and airport customer service agents, in 2006 with designs by Richard Tyler. The airline last updated its uniform collection for below wing employee employees, including technical operations employees and ramp agents, in 2000.
Delta Runway Reveal In-Flight Service vignette (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)
Delta Runway Reveal Above Wing Airport Customer Service vignette (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)
Delta Runway Reveal Below Wing Airport Customer Service vignette (PRNewsFoto/Delta Air Lines)
Uniforms for Delta’s non-customer facing employees were developed by clothing retailer Land’s End with design inspiration and color consultation from Posen. Delta announced the production and design partnership with Land’s End last week.
“The world’s best employees deserve the best uniforms and this new collection is classically influenced, yet modern,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. “Zac and the Delta team worked closely with our people to create timeless and fashionable pieces that reflect the thoughtful and innovative spirit of Delta.“
Posen partnered directly with Delta employees from nearly every work group to design the collection, developing a functional wardrobe fit for Delta’s diverse employee group and the environments where they work. Employees influenced the design and final selection of each uniform piece.
“We wanted Delta employees to look glamorous on the job without sacrificing functionality and style,” said Posen. “I worked alongside employees to understand how they interact with the clothes they wear and developed a look that empowers and excites, because we want Delta’s global workforce to exude the confidence and thoughtfulness that reflects the airline’s brand.”
Posen’s designs drape employees in a wholly-reimagined mix of colors dubbed Passport Plum,Cruising Cardinal and Groundspeed Graphite, with accents of Skyline Slate and Traveling Thistle to bring a cohesive look across customer-facing and technical job functions.
There are a number of subtle details including a signature winged collar on the women’s Traveling Thistle blouse, the Delta logo, also known as the widget, accented throughout the collection and for non-customer-facing employees, reflective Delta widgets on high-visibility outerwear.
At the Delta Hub Runway Unveiling, some of the items in the lineup for the flight attendants and customer service agents include a feminine Passport Plum V-neck dress, peplum sweater, wrap dress, ottoman skirt suit and swing jacket. For men, a Groundspeed Graphite three-piece suit, Passport Plum crew neck sweater and widget-printed tie, among other pieces. For technical employees working on the airport ramp or in Delta’s TechOps division, a mid-layer sweater,three-in-one ANSI jacket and rapid-dry polo shirt are among the lineup.Continue reading →
Lord & Taylor will spread holiday cheer with the launch of an exclusive sweater collection designed by Whoopi Goldberg. The limited-edition capsule collection arrives at Lord & Taylor on November 1st just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Goldberg, who loves the holidays, has a family tradition of donning kitschy or ‘ugly’ holiday sweaters each year. The sweaters incorporate her whimsical, humorous take on the holidays and are crafted with luxe fabrications not commonly seen in a novelty sweater, such as alpaca, wool and cashmere.
“All Together Now” (PRNewsFoto/Lord & Taylor)
“I wanted my love of the holidays to come to life with this ‘ugly’ sweater collection,” stated Goldberg. “There’s no better way to celebrate the season than by wearing or giving an ‘ugly’ holiday sweater and spending time with family and friends, which is really what it’s all about.”
“Santa Love” (PRNewsFoto/Lord & Taylor)
“Lord & Taylor celebrates the holiday season unlike any other retailer – from our iconic windows to the ever-growing gifting shops,” stated Liz Rodbell, President of Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor. “The collection fit seamlessly into our plans for this year’s ‘Happy Christmas’ gifting shop, which will feature a variety of novelty items. We are thrilled to include Whoopi in our holiday traditions; we know it will surprise and delight our customers during this special time of year.“
To celebrate the launch of the Whoopi Goldberg sweater collection, Lord & Taylor‘s Fifth Avenue flagship will dedicate one of its iconic windows to the collection with a special installation. Goldberg will join Lord & Taylor on Tuesday, November 15 to unveil the window for New Yorkers and tourists alike to enjoy through the Thanksgiving holiday.
The eight limited-edition styles will be available for purchase at 37 Lord & Taylor stores as well as on www.lordandtaylor.com; all sweaters retail for $139.
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