The past couple of years have not been very kind to designer, Betsey Johnson. In 2010, Steve Madden came to her rescue by taking control of her £31 million bank loan (about $48 million) which he absolved in exchange for full ownership of the brand (although Johnson remained creative director). Then, in May 2012 …
It’s been a long time coming but Donna Karan is returning to the fragrance arena with her latest statement scent, Woman. Slated for an August launch, Woman is the latest project that, “represents Donna’s supportive messages to women,” said Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, global brand president Karan’s fragrance licensee. “She has always tried to enhance every woman’s …
Nordstrom to Hit NYC – The Update! For quite some time, people have been wondering if Nordstrom could make it in New York City. According the WWD, they believe the beloved department store can. NYC shoppers tend to be fickle and do not seem to show loyalty to many stores, and customers (and Second City Style …
The Financial Times confirmed yesterday that the mass of recent rumors are indeed true: Italian luxury label Dolce & Gabbana will create a small couture collection for the first time, to be shown July 9th to a group of clients in Taormina, Sicily. Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana chose to stage their premiere far …
Yes, you read that headline correctly. One of the most iconic fashion brands in the world is facing a major change. In one of probably the biggest mistakes (and possible future regrettable instances) to ever come from taking over an iconic fashion house, Hedi Slimane will be changing the name from Yves Saint Laurent to …
