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Peter Som cancels New York Fashion Week show

By Kimberley Foster on January 8th, 2009

petersom_billblassresign.jpgDeary me things don’t appear to be improving for Peter Som. He has just announced the cancellation of his New York Fashion Week show next month, following a split from Creative Design Studios, a division of Lord & Taylor LLC.

“We have realized that our strategic interests are no longer aligned and feel that this is the best direction for our company at this time,” said Elana Posner, co-owner and CEO of Peter Som Inc.

The news comes hot on the heels of Peter’s departure from Bill Blass, which has since closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy of its couture division.

The fashion week schedule is whittling away. Not good.



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New York Fashion Week Spring 2009 Trendwatch: Sea-inspired colors

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on September 24th, 2008

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As the international fashion weeks roll out, we’re still processing everything we saw in New York – especially as a lot of it has shown up in London and Milan.

From bluemarine to seafoam, colors inspired by the sea are big for spring 2009. While blue and white are often used in combo, it’s anything but nautical – much more chic and streamlined.

Above are some of the more innovative blues we saw on the runways – from Jonathan Saunders, Tuleh and Peter Som. Tuleh took the colors of a seaside sunset straight from the landscape for his skirt suit and Som’s design captures all the colors of the ocean.

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New York Fashion Week S/S 2009: Peter Som

By Gemma on September 9th, 2008

Peter Som’s collection was everything I expected from the New York shows this season. Pretty, safe and wearable…if a little forgettable with it. There was nothing wrong with the show, which featured a gorgeous little safari suit, a silver sequin sheath and a great black and white coat-dress, but it won’t go down in history as a memorable fashion moment. Still, these clothes will sell, which in the current economic climate is more important than ever.



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Look out for Kate Mara in Teen Vogue

By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on August 11th, 2008

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New York Fashion Week: Bill Blass

By admin on February 8th, 2008

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Bill Blass has never been an edgy label but with Peter Som taking over from Michael Vollbracht for the first time I was eagerly anticipating this show. Som managed to work within the confines of classcism and wearability and come up with something that stayed true to the label’s origins.

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