Susan Sokol's New Consultancy
Susan Sokol has opened her own consultancy called Susan Sokol Consultancy LLC. For Sokol this is the next chapter of her career working in the past with names such as Calvin Klein Inc., Donna Karan International, Michael Kors, etc. The focus of her business will be on line planning, product merchandising, wholesale business direction, retail …
Rachel Roy Designer Business Closes
The Jones Group, currently being sold to Sycamore Partners, has brought the Rachel Roy collection to an end. Last week the division closed the pattern and sample rooms and also let their designers go. The Rachel Roy collection was sold to retailers Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. The reason behind the shut down …
Cole Haan’s New Ambassador: Dree Hemingway
Dree Hemingway is Cole Haan’s new global ambassador. The multiyear partnership is planned later this year and will include a fall advertising campaign. This partnership comes right after Hemingway’s trip to Paris for the Chloé runway show and as the ambassador she will co-create a collection of women’s footwear and handbags for the brand. There …
Lady GODIVA: The Famous Chocolatier Honors 3 Inspirational Women
Earlier this week GODIVA Chocolatier announced it’s 2014 Lady GODIVA Honorees: Erin Dinan, Molly Rockamann, and Stephanie Bowman, who will each receive a $10,000 grant for their exemplary philanthropic work and embodiment of the Lady GODIVA spirit through selflessness, generosity, leadership and giving back to their community. GODIVA created the Lady GODIVA program to celebrate …
