Bling News. Gianfranco Ferré to Launch Jewelry Line
Finally some good news for embattled IT Holding SpA. Gianfranco Ferré, one of the labels it owns, is set to launch a jewelry line in partnership with Damiani. The women’s jewelry collection in gold or silver, with diamonds and other gemstones, will premiere on the runway in September as part of the spring women’s ready-to-wear …
Closing Arguments Made in Forever 21 vs. Trovata Case
Some of the disputed items in the lawsuit-the top row is Forever 21, the bottom row is Trovata The closing arguments were made late last week to the federal jury involved in the suit between uber-cheap retailer Forever 21 and California-based clothing line Trovata. The District Court case has been unfolding since early May and …
The Fashion Resource Center at the SIAC. A Ton of Fashion in a Single Place
My absolute favorite class (ever!) was Accessory Design at the The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). It was because of that class taught by Gillion Skellenger (now Gillion Carrara) that I can say I achieved success in creating and selling my own apparel line to boutiques in the 90s. It was through …
Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence Gives Back More Each Year
The Winners Circle: Miriam Cecilia Carlson (second from Left), Danielle Wyman, (third from right) and Hector-Javier MonArrez pose with models wearing items from their prize winning collections at the Eighth Annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence. Photo: Allen Bourgeois This is the fourth year I have attended the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence and it …
