Christian Siriano’s girl got a whole lot more grown up over the course of one season. Gone were the pastel twinsets, polka dots, and ballerina buns of last spring, replaced by sophisticated pencil skirts, intricate gold hardware detailing and rich (though faux) furs for a collection the designer says was inspired by “the golden age of the Russian Opera.”
Has being the only successful Project Runway winner made Christian Siriano greedy?
He may be making bank with his successful Payless collaboration, but apparently not enough. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Siriano’s talent agency Designer’s Management Agency is suing the designer for not paying them an agreed upon commission of 20% on profits from the partnership with Payless.
As you’re probably aware, a fairly absurd amount of media attention has been focused on Versace’s H&M collaboration over the past few weeks, which is set to hit stores this Saturday. As it turns out, media attention, rather than profits, is often the chief benefit for H&M and other mass retailers who choose to collaborate with designers. In today’s Times, Eric Wilson takes an in-depth look at what exactly designers and retailers get out of these collaborations–from Alexander McQueen’s Target collab to Christian Siriano’s line for Payless.
In theory, and as this article tries to show, designer collaborations are mutually beneficial for the designer and the retailer. The designer gets a hefty amount of money to put towards his or her own collection, as well as increased publicity and awareness among consumers; the retailer gets publicity, profits and raises its cool factor by attaching itself to names like Rodarte and Proenza Schouler.
Name: Bethany Terry
Age: 17
Occupation: Model
Agency: NEXT
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Fashion’s Night Out is a little more than a month away and more details are being revealed around the world as the night gets closer.
For one, Hamish Bowles and Lauren Santo-Domingo will not be the only Vogue editors to appear on the September 20 FNO-themed Gossip Girl episode. Vogue market editor Meredith Melling-Burke will also make an appearance and we hear she’s wearing Chloe.
In other news, Payless is offering Facebook fans a chance to win a 5-day trip to NYC for Fashion’s Night Out. The “All Fashion Pass” will include access to the Vogue fashion show and a meet and greet with Payless designers Christian Siriano, Patricia Field, Lela Rose and Isabel Toledo. This actually sounds really cool.
From NYC to Australia, Chanel to Billy Reid, we’ve got the scoop on even more major FNO events you won’t want to miss.
Steff and I took the subway one stop downtown to check out Lela Rose’s Resort 2011 collection, which she was showing in her newly renovated, gallery-like apartment. We walked into a huge open space with floor to ceiling windows and were greeted by models who were, yes, lounging and standing on tables.
Not just any tables, mind you. The glass tables were suspended from the ceiling and are actually stored up there when they don’t need them for models to sit on. The wooden tables in the middle sink into the floor. This then allows enough room for dancing to music supplied by a DJ, who has his own booth–with ladder access–near the kitchen.
First, it was Tracy Feith. Then, Lyell. Now, Daily Front Row reports that Abaeté, the dress label best-known for its shoe collaboration with Payless, has closed. Production of designer Laura Poretzky’s collection ceased in October 2009. While the other two brands mentioned had somewhat of a cult following, we were never really sure who actually Read more →
Claw Money: If you can’t make Christina Hendricks look fantastic, you probably shouldn’t attempt to knock off McQueen and Nicholas Kirkwood in one shoe, or else you’ll end up with this disastrous looking creation. {Racked} Welcome to Beckham Island: Rumor has it that Victoria Beckham’s designing a hotel on the island Karl Lagerfeld’s developing in Read more →
Fashion’s Night Out just released their prolific schedule for September 10th. Seven hundred stores across all five boroughs will stay open until 11pm, but Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, a surprise celebrity guest and the cast of Hair will kick everything off at Macy’s six hours earlier. At Barneys, Wool & the Gang will teach knitting Read more →
Sneak a Peek: Here’s a peek at Christian Siriano’s actual shoes for Payless. Lots of crinkled patent and some chain details, considerably less dramatic than what hit his runway earlier this year. {Racked} Mario & Maillots: Just in case it’s not hot enough for you, here’s a look at Mario Testino’s newest editorial for V’s Read more →
A puzzle: Christian Siriano, arguably better known for structured jackets and layered ruffles than for popularizing the word “fierce” as an acceptable adjective, has just signed a deal with Payless to do a line of bags and shoes for Fall 09. Apparently, the tired economy has gotten to his customers (and potential buyers), too, and Read more →
Sadly, Target didn’t ask Proenza Schouler to launch another diffusion line, but there’s another high-low collaboration that’s going in for seconds: Today Lela Rose revealed that Payless renewed her shoe contract, meaning another round of Lela’s heels and flats will be on sale at the store next Fall – and they’ll also appear on Lela’s Read more →
