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Wednesday August 10th, 2011

Hello Kitty X Liberty London Will be Available Next Month!
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Hello Kitty X Liberty London Will be Available Next Month!

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If there’s anything we love more than when a storied heritage brand teams up with a fun, modern brand, it’s when fashion teams up with cats. In the case of Liberty of London‘s latest collab with none other than Hello Kitty, we get both and the result is pretty amazing.

Now that Liberty’s London department store has a new spa and beauty hall, they’ve chosen Hello Kitty’s adorable face to inject some cuteness into a range of cosmetics pouches and cases.

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Published at 11:00 AM

Friday April 1st, 2011

Last Night’s Party: Nike for Liberty of London Launch Party
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Last Night’s Party: Nike for Liberty of London Launch Party

by Modesta Dziautaite

LONDON–We showed you the styles, now it was time to toast their anticipated arrival.

Last night, Liberty designated their 2nd floor to an elaborate installation space, marking Nike’s third collaboration with its signature house prints. The soirée kicked off with cocktails and a nineties hip-hop soundtrack, as industry sportswear enthusiasts and the like gathered around a gigantic basketball hoop chandelier in the store’s central atrium. Displaying the three styles–Air Force 1, Blazers and Dunks–in five different print stories derived from Liberty of London’s extensive print archives, some also hung in golden orbits above decadent purple carpets.

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Published at 11:15 AM

Wednesday March 23rd, 2011

Friday January 7th, 2011

Five Reasons We’re Stoked for Pitti
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Five Reasons We’re Stoked for Pitti

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I’m heading off to Pitti Uomo and Pitti W next week, Florence’s men’s and women’s fairs. Other than eating authentic Neapolitan pizza, which I’m clearly most excited about, there are a ton of great events and shows going on during the week that are sure to make it a memorable few days:

1. Trussardi dal 1911. The Italian house will celebrate its 100th birthday at Pitti with a Fall 2011 runway show. The show will be live-streamed on www.trussardi.com, and brand devotees will be able to buy certain items immediately following the event on www.thecorner.com. There will also be a ton of great pieces from Trussardi’s archives on hand–including gloves from the original Dante Trussardi glove factory–for attendees to view.

2. Liberty’s Men’s Club Cocktail Party. When I lived in London I attended many Liberty of London cocktail parties. I remember one in particular, for jeweler Shaun Leane, where Elton John, Isabella Blow, and Sam Taylor Wood all showed up. Add some canapes, fancy decor, Champagne, and what you have equals magic. So yes, despite my old lady disposition, I’m am thrilled to clink glasses with the Liberty crew yet again. This time around, we’ll be celebrating the launch of their menswear collection, produced by Slowear.

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Published at 2:39 PM

Thursday August 19th, 2010

Fashion’s Night Out: Under the Radar Events We’re Excited About

Fashion’s Night Out: Under the Radar Events We’re Excited About

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The FNO buzz is out of control, with retailers worldwide throwing lavish parties and bringing out the big guns to attract shoppers. While Bergdorf’s and Barneys’ bashes are the most elaborate, not everyone wants to stand in crowded rooms shuffling for fun.

Here are some of the best smaller events that are sure to be a blast. There’s everything from DVF’s high tech bash to Kiki de Montparnasse’s kinky party to yoga at Adidas for those who just want to relax.

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Published at 4:57 PM

Monday June 28th, 2010

Liberty of London: Sold for £32 Million
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Liberty of London: Sold for £32 Million

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Private equity firm BlueGem Capital has bought British company Liberty for £32 million, or $48 million (at the current exchange rate). The public company will now delist from the London Stock Exchange.

Over the last few years, the famed retailer has aimed to re-invigorate a once-staid image with gazillions of fantastic collaborations, including those with Manolo Blahnik, Nike, and most prominently, Target.

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Published at 12:51 PM

Tuesday March 30th, 2010

Liberty of London is Doing Just Fine
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Liberty of London is Doing Just Fine

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Everyone’s mad for Liberty of London these days, from Target shoppers to Nike collectors. While 2008 was a rough year–the company lost about $5 million, it actually earned around $150,000 in 2009. That’s according to the Brit department store’s annual report, which was released today. That might sound like a measley sum, but remember, that’s Read more →

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Published at 1:05 PM

Wednesday March 10th, 2010

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Monday June 15th, 2009

Like a Rolling Stone

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There has been much discussion here on the site about the role that celebrities play or should play in fashion collaborations. Sometimes they seem obvious plays for press, and other times they seem interesting, if odd or unexpected. Which is kind of how we feel about Ronnie Wood, fashion designer. The Rolling Stone is teaming Read more →

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Published at 9:04 AM