Threadless 10th Anniversary Sale at Gilt Man on Tuesday, May 4th
DALLAS, May 3, 2010 / FW/ — Gilt Groupe and Threadless are excited to announce their first collaboration, available only on Giltman.com. To celebrate 10 years in business, Threadless is reprinting its most popular T-shirt designs for men and boys in limited editions specific for Gilt MAN. And, or the first time EVER, Threadless will sell t-shirts beyond its community. Unlike...
Jantzen Kicks off Its Centennial Celebration with a Swimsuit Fit Clinic
DALLAS, May 2, 2010 / FW/ — Celebrating its centennial last January, Jantzen has partnered with Harper’s Bazaar and Dillards for a year-long series of commemorative events. One of these celebratory events is taking place on May 8, 2010 at the Park Plaza Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, Dillard’s location. Celebrating both Jantzen’s anniversary and the 140-year...
Japan Fashion Now Exhibition at The Museum at FIT
JAPAN FASHION NOW On View at The Museum at FIT in New York City September 17, 2010-January 8, 2011 NEW YORK, May 1, 2010 / — The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT) presents Japan Fashion Now, the first exhibition to explore contemporary Japanese fashion in all its radical creativity, from avant-garde high fashion to street and subcultural styles,...
Calendar: Alfani Re-Launch, Clothes for Kids at H&M
ALFANI Women’s Ready-to-Wear Re-Launches Today NEW YORK, Apr 27, 2010 / FW/ — Alfani Women’s Ready-to-Wear is back after being in hiatus for some time. Today, at The Glass Houses, during a power lunch, a live model presentation of the new Alfani collection will be unveiled to the press, retail buyers and fashion insiders. RE-LAUNCH of ALFANI WOMEN’S READY-TO-WEAR Tuesday...
The Bicycle: Sustainable Mobility
MILAN, Apr 27, 2010 / FW/ — Invented in 1817 by German Baron Karl von Drais, the bicycle is nearing its 200-year anniversary. It might be an old form of transportation, yet it is also of today as bicycle manufacturers and enthusiasts continue to make it more ergonomic. Powered by humans, the bicycle almost has a zero carbon footprint as a mode of transportation....
News Briefs: Brunello Cucinelli, Zang Toi, Erin Fetherston, Estrella Archs
Brunello Cucinelli Opens new Madison Avenue Boutique NEW YORK, Apr 21, 2010 / FW/ — Renowned for “redefining menswear for his bold blend of casual and corporate styles,” Brunello Cucinelli brings his inimitable approach to fashion at Madison Avenue with the opening of a second outpost in New York. To be joined by Donya Bommer, Charmaine Burden, Diana DiMenna,...
New York Junior League Hosts 11th Annual Spring Auction
St Nicholas Park in Harlem NEW YORK, Apr 20, 2010 / — On Friday, April 23 the New York Junior League (NYJL) will host one of its largest fundraisers, the 11th Annual Spring Auction, at Capitale in New York City. This special evening, one of the NYJL’s largest fundraisers, includes a live and a silent auction and cocktail reception. The event is expected to...
Future of Fashion in 3-D
NEW YORK, Apr 20, 2010 / — The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is once again positioning itself as the nexus between creativity and technology by presenting this year’s annual graduating students runway show in three formats: live, webcast—and in a fully immersive, stereoscopic 3D simulcast. This will be the first time that a New York runway show has been...
Parsons 2010 BFA Fashion Thesis Show
NEW YORK, Apr 19, 2010 / FW/ — Parsons The New School for Design will present the top collection of the Class of 2010, including Designer of the Year on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 12:00 NN at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Presented by Julie Gilhart, Fashion Director of Barneys New York and one of the most influential people in fashion the Parsons 2010 BFA Fashion Thesis...
Calendar: “Classy” Launch in Dallas; Nixxi is Coming to New York
DALLAS, Apr 17, 2010 / FW/ — If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”), then Derek Blasberg’s “Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady ” is a must read! On April...
Gilt Groupe Celebrates Earth Day with Eco-Chic Sale
Alex&Ani Pui Wood Bangle : Original Retail: $108, Gilt: $55 DALLAS, Apr 17, 2010 / FW/ — Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Gilt Groupe is holding an “Eco-Chic” Sale on Thursday, April 22, 2010 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the National Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy. These “Eco Chic” sales will include designs from...
