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By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 12th, 2008
While most of us are just shopping the Target Go International Jovovich-Hawk collection, Target is announcing its next designer phenom: Richard Chai.
Seen at left with a look from his Fall 2008 runway show, Chai is an Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation winner.
He joins fellow GO designers Jovovich-Hawk and Rogan Gregory, Target’s latest recruits, in offering new ranges this year.
Jovovich-Hawk’s collection is selling quickly, while Rogan Gregory’s collection, which could be limited to swimwear, is due around May. Chai will launch a limited-edition womenswear collection in early August.
[Images: Getty; Source]
Tags: Jovovich-Hawk, Richard Chai, Richard Chai for Target Go International, Rogan Gregory, Target, Target Go International
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By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 10th, 2008
For the first time since 2005, Gucci will not be showing its cruise collection in New York.
Creative director Frida Giannini will show her Cruise 2009 collection in Rome this July. The show will be staged during Rome Fashion Week though it’s not likely to be on the official schedule.
It is hoped that the move will help publicize the 70th anniversary the newly redesigned Via Condotti Rome store.
The upgraded store held a grand reopening on February 5, the same day Gucci opened their new Fifth Avenue store here in New York – the largest Gucci store in the world.
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Tags: Cruise 2008, cruise collection, gucci, Gucci Cruise 2009, Gucci cruise collection, Rome Via Condotti Gucci store
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By Andrea Thatcher on March 7th, 2008
While most retailers are struggling right now, Urban Outfitters seems to be coming up roses. Could it be that consumers are embracing unfinished hems, sloppy construction and faded fabrics to represent their economic troubles? I kid, I kid…
One of the store’s new pursuits is Space 1520. The new concept will include a large Urban Outfitters store, which will act as landlord to other boutiques. At the shopping mecca food, entertainment and beauty will be complimentary, and the building will open out into a farmers’ market.
While this concept may be expanded to other cities, something everyone can expect at their local UO is new designers. Miss Sixty, Fred Perry, and Insight were all recently introduced, and collaborations with Steven Alan, Charlotte Ronson, Corpus, Geren Ford, Paul & Joe Sister and Bing Bang are impending.
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Tags: new designers at Urband Outfitters, Space 1520, Urban Outfitters
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By Andrea Thatcher on March 5th, 2008
WWD reports that Kohl’s Corp. has signed Avril Lavigne for the creation of a lifestyle brand for juniors called Abbey Dawn.
New Abbey Dawn fashion collections will rotate every 90 days beginning in July, if everything goes according to plan.
The collections are expected to blend punk and feminine styles for price points from $24 to $48. Clothing and jewelry will be in store first, with other product categories to follow.
It seems strange to go to the trouble of signing a celebrity and then not use their name, so it will be interesting to see how involved in Abbey Dawn Lavigne ends up being.
[Image: Getty; Source]
Tags: Abbey Dawn clothing, Avril Lavigne, Avril Lavigne clothing line, Kohl's, Kohl's Corp.
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By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 4th, 2008
Boutiques like Intermix can often provide a barometer for what the rest of us will be wearing that season. So what will the stylish store be stocking for fall?
Sari Sloane, the VP of merchandising for Intermix let New York Magazine in on what she loved from the Paris shows. Included were organza dresses at Chloe and chunky knits at Stella McCartney.
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Tags: Chloe, Chloe fall 2008, Chloe fashion show, Intermix, merchandizing, New York Magazine, Sari Sloane, Stella McCartney, Stella McCartney fall 2008, Stella McCartney fashion show, styling
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By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 3rd, 2008
If you browse around the Botkier site this week, you might notice a few changes.
Not only a new cleaner layout, but all the company’s new product categories – like footwear, belts, small leather goods and jewelry.
The shopping selection is much improved, with items ranging from $125 to $795.
There’s also a major sale going on right now, like the Harley tote that’s down to $290 from $725.
For pics of some of designer Monica Botkier’s new shoes, keep reading.
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Tags: Botkier, Botkier 5th anniversary, Botkier bag, Botkier shoes, Monica Botkier
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By Andrea Thatcher on March 3rd, 2008
The Jovovich-Hawk collection for Target’s GO International initiative hit stores over the weekend, and it’s definitely worth a trip to the hip mass retailer.
There has got to be a dress for everyone in this collection, in store I counted at least 10, five of which I tried on and one of which I purchased. Thirteen of them are online. If you’re looking for your first spring dress or something for Easter this would be an excellent place to start.
There are a ton of trapeze dresses which hide a multitude of sins, but if you’re curvy, they may end up looking a little tent-like. A couple, like the crosshatch apron dress and corset front dress were a little too costumey. But perhaps this was because I’d just come from seeing The Other Boleyn Girl.
The dress prices range from $24.99 to $39.99. For more on the frock I chose, keep reading.
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Tags: black lace dress, dresses, Jovovich-Hawk, Jovovich-Hawk dresses, Jovovich-Hawk for Target, Jovovich-Hawk Go International, summer dresses, Target, Target dresses, Target Go International
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By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on March 3rd, 2008
When it comes around to be time for tights next year, there will be another option for customers looking for fun, funky hosiery.
Steve Madden, the trendy shoe designer, will be debuting a range of tights, socks, and leggings in stores in July.
As you can see, the brand has already forayed into the world of leggings as well as a few socks.
It must have been successful since the new range will provide many more choices.
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Tags: Accessories, hosiery, leggings, legwear, socks, Steve Madden, Steve Madden leggings, Steve Madden legwear, Steve Madden tights, tights
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 25th, 2008
Oscar de la Renta has announced that he’ll be adding handbags to his lower priced O Oscar line available at department stores like Macys.
This comes after a few evening shoes were added to the collection this year, so it makes sense that the line would explore a full line of accessories like this.
“Handbags are an important accessory for the modern woman who is constantly on the go, adding both style and function to her look,” de la Renta told WWD.
We’ve been rather underwhelmed by the O Oscar clothing line, so lets hope the bags resemble those on the Oscar de la Renta fall runway, at left. Judging by the wholesale prices, the bags will probably retail from around $150 up.
If you’re interested in Oscar de la Renta’s main line, check out Coutorture’s exclusive look at some pieces from his fall 2008 collection.
[Image: Getty; Source]
Tags: Handbags, handbags at Macy's, Macy's, O Oscar, O Oscar handbags, oscar de la renta, Oscar de la Renta handbags
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 21st, 2008
The J.Crew group’s first Madewell store in New York City’s Soho section was feted by a private reception last night, and three more stores are to follow this year.
That’s great news to those of us who have been intrigued by the internet catalog of sorts, where you have to place orders by phone.
Now New Yorkers can see the styles in person, as will shoppers in Annapolis Mall in Maryland, Lenox Square in Atlanta and Tysons Corner in McLean, Va. this spring and summer.
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Tags: J.Crew Group, Madewell, Madewell store, New Fashions, new Madewell store, new stores
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 20th, 2008
Piperlime, which has become a favorite online shoe source for many, is currently building quite a handbag collection. If you’re looking for something in a mid-range department store like Macy’s or Nordstrom and can’t find it, Piperlime is always a good bet.
This Orla Kiely classic shoulder bag, $170, seems to be following a counter trend to all the brights of spring. We’ve seen these more subdued colored, graphic prints at J.Crew as well, and they’re very tempting for the warmer months.
Tags: department store handbags, Handbags, Macy's, Nordstrom, Orla Kiely, Orla Kiely classic shoulder bag, Orla Kiely handbag, Piperlime, shoes
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 19th, 2008
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When Lela Rose sent her “sporty cocktail” fall 2008 collection down the runway at New York Fashion Week, she wasn’t just showing off the clothes. On the models feet were designs from Lela Rose’s fall 08 shoe collection for Payless, her fifth exclusive line for the mass retailer.
A tote bag given out at the show read “I Heart Shoes,” and Rose says she loves shoes “because even one new pair can bring life to any wardrobe.”
Most of the shoes in this collection should be under $45 and will be available in Payless stores in August.
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Tags: cheap shoes, designer shoes, Lela Rose, Lela Rose fall 2008 fashion show, Lela Rose fashion show, Lela Rose for Payless shoes, Lela Rose shoes, Payless, Payless shoes, shoes
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 19th, 2008
Looks like HSN has found its answer to the popularity of Heidi Klum on QVC with Iman Global Chic.
Everything in the collection is under $130 and some pieces sold out in the first five minutes on air, so if you’re into the accessories inspired by Iman’s world travels you should act fast.
Looks like the two home shopping giants are going head to head. While Heidi Klum is clearly the higher-profile model right now, with her Project Runway hosting gig, she did run into that little trouble with Van Cleef and Arpels about her signature clover design. Let’s see if Iman can stay out of the hot seat.
[Images: HSN; Coburn Communication]
Tags: Heidi Klum, Heidi Klum jewelry, Heidi Klum QVC, Home Shopping Network, HSN, Iman, Iman accessories, Iman accessories on HSN, Iman Global Chic, QVC
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 12th, 2008
This Victoria’s Secret 7-in-1 curvy jersey dress could be the answer to many a “nothing to wear!” dilemma. If you can figure out how to fashion it, that is. There are instructions on the site, but kind of like all the articles telling us we could wear the same sarong every day of our vacation without anyone knowing, it might be easier read than done. It might take an evening at home practicing before you can master the seven different styles, but in great bright colors for spring, this dress might be worth the trouble. The best thing is that while it’s always sexy, you can make it appropriate for work, for a date, or the beach. That’s versatile.
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By Andrea Thatcher on February 7th, 2008
The Halston runway items available on Net-a-Porter after the much-hyped show sold out in just 45 minutes after going live. It seems that eager customers couldn’t be deterred from getting their hands on two key dresses, despite what many, including our UK blogging buddies at Catwalk Queen, believed to be a rather lacklustre comeback collection. Around 25,000 shoppers logged onto the website to view the collection and other exclusive tidbits from the show. CQ bets some of those are headed for Ebay.
Tags: Halston, Halston exclusives on Net-a-Porter, Net-a-Porter
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