Tom Ford Recruiting Womenswear Designers
Tom Ford has confirmed he’ll launch womenswear under his namesake label. In October he announced he was looking for financing, and everyone in fashion who’s been positively shvitzing over his return to the ladies’ market wondered and hoped he’d come back for fall 2010. Seeing as the fall 2010 shows are almost over, that’s evidently not happening. But WWD has heard Ford is quietly recruiting womenswear designers, and may have an accessories specialist onboard.
Designer Tracy Reese Debuts Women’s RTW 2010
Tracy Reese, one of the few African-American designers who showed at this year’s Fashion Week, makes clothes that make us smile. She’s not afraid to be a girlie girl, and goes over the top in doing so. Floral prints, flowy skirts, and feminine silhouettes have been front runners in her fashion collections for years, but for her Fall 2010 Ready-To-Wear line, Reese attempted to make “an eclectic mix of urban and rural style.” To be concise, she succeeded.
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DKNY Delicious Candy Apples & Juicy Berry
Next month DKNY will debut its newest addition to the best-selling DKNY family of his and her fragrances. The limited edition Delicious Candy Apples Collection comprises three new fragrances that pair the sweetness of candy with a ripe, juicy apple.
The fragrances will be available in Sephora, department stores, and perfumeries nationwide, as well as at DKNY.com, for $55 each.
Eva Mendes X Calvin Klein
Eva Mendes continues to be the face “and body” of Calvin Klein for 2010.
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Mark Ronson Designs Gucci Sneaks
Another newly created venture between a Grammy-winning artist/DJ and sneaker guru and luxury fashion powerhouse. Mark Ronson has partnered with Gucci to bring the freshest kicks since Kanye’s Louies! Read More
Marc Jacobs Fall ’09: Flavorful Kicks
At first glance they remind you of some type of spaceboot or something but if you consider the designs and craftiness by Marc Jacobs you realize that his Men’s 2009 Fall Shoe Collection is very trendy. Next stop, the women’s collection.
Justify The Price Tag?
Well, some brands don’t have to..WHY? Simple, when you have a loyal client and consumer base willing to pay anything for your products you pretty much have all the flexibility when it comes to setting a price.
Clive Christian Luxury Perfume
Oh, not to forget the importance of offering an exclusive never seen/done/heard of before type of product which always seems to do the trick. That’s why Clive Christian can offer his luxury fragrance at a whooping $215,000. The main thing is as consumers we love exclusivity and items that are one-of-a-kind. Make sense?
