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Tuesday March 26th, 2013

The Biggest Designer Comebacks
Designers

The Biggest Designer Comebacks

It’s been a season of second, third, and even fourth chances. After stints at Perry Ellis, Paco Rabanne, and Gap, designer Patrick Robinson is once again staging a comeback–this time, as creative director of Armani Exchange.

Currently waiting in the wings is former Dior designer John Galliano, who has been assisting in Oscar de la Renta’s atelier and is purportedly in talks to teach at Parsons.

We can’t say for sure whether either of these comebacks will take, but we can tell you about the returns other designers have staged in the past. Here are fashion’s greatest comeback stories:

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Published at 6:22 PM

Thursday March 21st, 2013

Breaking: Patrick Robinson Is Now the Creative Director of Armani Exchange

Breaking: Patrick Robinson Is Now the Creative Director of Armani Exchange

When we interviewed Patrick Robinson about Paskho, the oddly-named sportswear line he just launched on Kickstarter, we asked if he’d ever consider designing for a big brand again (his last gig was creative director at Gap). His response? “Never say never.”

Oh, Patrick. Considering he told us that exactly one week ago, he likely already knew that he would be joining Armani Exchange as creative director, as WWD just announced.

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Monday February 7th, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: Edon Manor, Armani Exchange, Skinstore and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Edon Manor, Armani Exchange, Skinstore and More

Edon Manor
Deal: 60% off shoes and accessories from labels like Alaia, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, and Joseph Altuzarra.
When: Ongoing. Mon—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 391 Greenwich St between Beach and N. Moore Sts (212-431-3890)
link: edonmanor.com

Armani Exchange
Deal: Enter code GETLOVE at checkout to save $10 off any online purchase
When: Ongoing through Feburary 14th.
link: ArmaniExchange.com

Skinstore
Deal: Save 25% to 60% off a selection of shoes and accessories from Marni, Rodarte, Pierre Hardy, more
When: Monday – Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday, noon to 5pm. 1112 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
link: Skinstore.com

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Thursday April 15th, 2010

Taylor Jacobson’s Collection for Kasil

Taylor Jacobson’s Collection for Kasil

Taylor Jacobson left Rachel Zoe’s side last fall. Since then, she’s popped up on E!, curated a pop up shop for Armani Exchange in LA, and landed an Everyday Minerals campaign. In February, it was announced she’d be designing a capsule collection for LA based denim brand, Kasil, called “Workshop by Kasil” with its Creative Read more →

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Friday November 6th, 2009

Fashion Is Fun

Kate’s Tee Party

The best part about holiday shopping, aside from apple cider, is the overflow of shopping events (especially in the wake of such financial disarray). Next week, Elle and Armani Exchange are teaming up to make you shop. And by Elle we mean Style Director Kate Lanphear. The party’s next week, Tuesday, November 10 from 6pm-8pm Read more →

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Wednesday September 30th, 2009

Thursday January 17th, 2008

Streetwalker

Streetwalker: Blue Moves

Natalia, student of The Institute of Audio Research. Got Her: Heading south on Mott Street just below Prince. Stalked Her: Because her (literally) head to toe blue look was just oh so Pantone 2008. Shot Her: Because upon closer inspection, we realized she was wearing one of those puffy jackets we’ve always hated, but in Read more →

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Published at 4:33 PM