BOSS Going Fur Free Hugo Boss has decided to team up with the Humane Society and the Fur Free Alliance, and refrain from using any fur in their designs as of Fall 2016. The Fur Free Alliance (FFA) is currently made up of 40 animal protection organizations in 28 countries worldwide working together to stop …
Trina Turk Signs Jewelry Deal California-based designer Trina Turk has just signed on with licensing corporation Carolee to produce a line of Trina Turk jewelry. The first collection (fall and holiday) will be available in September and will include vibrant colors and faceted stones ranging from $38 to $298. Turk said, “[Carolee] understands our unique brand …
Martone Cycling Co. Celebrates Second Birthday To celebrate their second anniversary, Martone Cycling Co. founders Lorenzo Martone and David Thomas held a cocktail party on Thursday in their new Paris showroom. Hanging on a wall were two brightly hued bicycles – launched during resort season – in aqua and purple. On display, too, was the …
Net-a-Porter Partners with Tom Ford Come this July, Tom Ford will be partnering with Net-a-Porter as the first online retailer to sell his men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections. “Net-a-Porter is extremely strong in selling designer merchandise online and obviously Tom Ford ready-to-wear online, bags and shoes is a massive draw for our customer,” said Net-a-Porter’s vice president of …
Rag & Bone Planning Global Expansion Rag & Bone is investing in key people to allow for international growth. The brand has appointed Johanna Murphy as global chief marketing officer. She previously worked at Kate Spade & Co and Ivanka Trump. Tim Briggs, previously at Burberry, joined the company last month as vice president for merchandising. …
