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 …
Trying on swimwear can be a nightmare. You try on suit after suit and the whole experience can make you want to cry. You hope that you can find a suit that will flatter you, but you are worried about covering your flaws. Well no body is perfect and we all need help to find …
Betsey Johnson and Chantal Bacon Designer Betsey Johnson will be losing her ceo and longtime business partner Chantal Bacon, after almost 30 years with the company. The news was made official on Monday, WWD reported, just a month after Steve Madden Ltd. revealed it had taken over a $48.8 million defaulted loan to Betsey Johnson …
Summary: At a Betsey Johnson runway show, you can always expect a party. This year was no exception. Models danced and skated down the street painted runway in six inch lucite heels while celebrities clamored for the next pieces they would be able to wear on the …
“Everybody loves a winner.” Doris Day certainly sang the lyrics, but that doesn’t necessarily make the statement true, especially for Project Runway. The designers seem to hate the winners, particularly when the same person wins two weeks in a row. This week’s episode, along with its “It’s a Party” theme, centered on Gretchen and everyone’s …
