Name: Carrie
Age: 26
Occupation: Architect
What is your favorite city in the world? Paris.
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Fashion News Roundup
Fashion News Roundup
Fashion News Roundup: Condé Nast Gets Scholastic, Stella Turns 40, and Madge’s Perfume Plans
Condé Nast UK’s London Fashion School for Fall ’12: The Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design will offer students a year-long Vogue fashion foundation course and 10-week intensive courses. Susie Forbes, editor of Easy Living, will serve as principal at the fashion forward uni. {WWD}
Stella McCartney Turns 40: London’s Fash Pack was out full-force for the designer’s 40th last night. Gwyneth, Kate and Kate Hudson got glam (and a bit tipsy) with Kate Moss and Tom Ford in the historic Apsley House by Hyde Park. {Telegraph}
Michelle Obama Honors Top US Designers at White House: The First Lady hosted a lunch for winners of the National Design Awards, with designer J. Mendel honored for his exceptional work in fashion. Obama faves Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung were amongst the honorable mentions. {Telegraph}
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The Business
The Business
The Deal is Finally Done: Theory’s Andrew Rosen Buys Large Stake in Proenza Schouler
Permira’s stake in the Proenza Schouler company has officially been sold to a group of investors led by Andrew Rosen and his business associate John Howard. The deal was finalized today, WWD reports.
Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez and Proenza Schouler CEO Shirley Cook said in a joint statement, “We are thankful to VFG [Valentino Fashion Group] for giving us a start, and allowing us to get where we are today. There’s so much we’d like to accomplish and have found the perfect complement in John and Andrew to help us realize our dreams.”
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Theory, Helmut Lang
Deal: At least 60% off samples and irregulars for both sexes from Theory, and for women from Helmut Lang
When/Where: Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. Mon 11am—8pm, Tues—Thurs 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (no phone)
Links: www.theory.com, helmutlangjournal.com
Ends: Thursday, 28 Jul 2011
Resurrection Vintage
Deal: Up to 70% off vintage designer clothing and accessories
When/Where: Through Saturday, July 30. Daily 11am—7pm. 217 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts
Link: www.resurrectionvintage.com
Ends: Saturday, 30 Jul 2011
Looks like Proenza Schouler and Andrew Rosen are finally teaming up.
It’s been over a year since we first learned that Theory ceo Rosen was interested in buying Proenza Schouler. The label is part-owned by Permira Group, a London investment firm that also owns Valentino. Permira put its 45% stake in Proenza on the block in February of 2010.
At the beginning of 2011, we heard that the deal had been penned for months but that Permira wasn’t happy with the terms, resulting in severe delays.
Then Mark Holgate pretty much confirmed on the pages of Vogue that it was all happening!
Now WWD reports that it is indeed happening, probably by the end of this month. The partnership will be structured similarly to the agreements Rosen has with Rag & Bone and Alice and Olivia, which are also personal investments. Rosen runs Theory and Helmut Lang, but they’re owned by Uniqlo.
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Usually, it’s editorial shakeups that get us all confused and inspire us to create befuddling charts and guides to recap and (at least attempt to) make sense of movement within the fashion industry. Lately, however, it seems that most of the movement is taking place at big fashion houses. Whether it’s the economy or designers getting burnt-out, it seems like a top level position opens (or gets filled) every week.
From Galliano’s exit from Dior to Marios Schwab’s from Halston (which happened so recently we didn’t have a chance to include it), here’s our little visual guide to the recent ins and outs at major fashion houses.
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Lela Rose
Deal: 50% to 80% off dresses, tops, pants, belts, and costume jewelry
When/Where: Wednesday, May 18 through Friday, May 20. Weds 9am—7pm, Thurs—Fri 9am—6pm. 224 W. 30th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 14th floor (212-947-9204 x14)
Link: www.lelarose.com
Ends: Friday, 20 May 2011
Theory Women
Deal: Up to 65% off work-friendly basics. There’s a slim chance some Theyskens might appear. (Men’s sale this way.)
When/Where: Tuesday, May 17 through Sunday, May 22. Tues—Fri 10am—7pm, Sat—Sun 10am—4pm. Clothingline, 261 West 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-947-8748)
Link: www.theory.com/womens
Ends: Sunday, 22 May 2011
Name: Stephanie
Age: 24
Occupation: Business Student
Where are you from originally? France.
How would you describe your style? Trendy, casual, chic. I like to feel comfortable in my clothes.
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1. Sometimes, Tumblr tumbles. Despite the awesome access the Tumblrs received, including a private party at Donna Karan, breakfast with Nina Garcia, and more, the week’s events were reportedly badly organized.
2. Strippers are the new new thing. From go go girls at Rag & Bone‘s after party to casino hostesses at Karen Walker, topless dancers haven’t been this big since Striptease.
3. If you are under 21, you can still DJ an over-21 party. Thanks for the lesson in NY State law, Tavi.
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Fashionista 50: The Slideshow
Click through to see who made our list–and why.
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How do you measure influence?
Is it through website hits? Or sales? Through ad dollars? Or the number of mass retailers who’ve knocked off your work?
The answer is all of the above and none of the above. Influence is an intangible thing that just happens when you know your craft and you work hard at it.
To determine who belongs in the Fashionista 50–our list of the most influential people working in New York fashion–we used our own knowledge of the industry, combined with advice from industry sources. We also considered each candidate’s consumer reach–through sales, media, etc.
To be considered, candidates had to live and work in New York for most of the year.
What’s Fashionista’s definition of influential? It describes people who are shaping the direction of the New York fashion industry, both aesthetically and in terms of how the business works.
You’ll find the entire Fashionista 50 list after the jump. Click on the person’s name to read a full bio. And if you really want to click through the whole slideshow, you can do so here.
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Sales
Sales
Racked Dealfeed: Theory & Helmut Lang, MoMA Design Store, Kisan Store, Paul Frank and More
Kisan
Deal: 50% to 70% off Vanessa Bruno, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Ports 1961, and more at Kisan’s seasonal sale.
When: Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, February 6. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun 12pm—6pm. 125 Greene St between W. Houston and Prince Sts (212-475-2470)
link: www.kisanstore.com
Theory and Helmut Lang
Deal: Markdowns on both brands, including Helmut Lang jeans for $69 and Theory dresses for $109
When: Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, February 6. Mon—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 93 Mercer St between Spring and Broome Sts (no phone)
link: www.theory.com, www.helmutlang.com
The MoMA Design Store
Deal: At least 50% off art and design books, including many hard-to-find and out-of-print titles.
When: Tuesday, January 25 through Tuesday, February 15. Midtown: Sat—Thurs 9:30am—6:30pm, Fri 9:30pm—9pm, open till 9:30pm the first Thursday of every month. 11 W. 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-708-9700.) Soho: Mon—Sat 10am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm. 81 Spring St between Crosby St and Broadway (646-613-1367.)
link: www.momastore.org
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