3. DAY ONE
Lead Articles
New Format Sephora Bows
in Meatpacking will be the first
-new meatpacking store
to feature complete mobile checkout
-the mobile checkout system works with
wifi and a scanner that looks like a
mobile phone
-it will allow for more product space,
since cash wraps will no longer be
present
-mobile checkout will be added to the
remaining manhattan sephora boutiques
Topshop Opens Flagship in 20 Years for 10 Corso Como Guilty Verdict, Small Fine for
- carla sozzani’s 10 corso como
Chicago store celebrates its 20th Galliano
- topshop opens 2nd u.s. flagship anniversary - john galliano found guilty of
store in chicago, il - what started off as a photo uttering racial slurs in paris
- $12 million investment for the gallery, is now an eclectic - sentenced to fines of 6,000
new 49,000 square foot space fashion boutique euros
- topshop plans to continue - plans on continuing expansion - galliano is currently in
expansion within the u.s. over into china in 2012 treatment
the next 2 years
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4. In Today’s Top 3 shows...
Issue...
-beauty -fashion DAY ONE - bcbg max azria
Issue Content & Top 3 Shows
-legal -people - kimberly ovitz
-policy -fno - cushnie et ochs
-retail
bcbg max azria cushnie et ochs
kimberly ovitz
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5. DAY ONE
TOP 3 SHOWS - REVIEWS
BCBG MAX AZRIA KIMBERLY OVITZ CUSHNIE ET OCHS
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- pretty silhouettes, but - subtly chic with a savvy shot of
needlessly complicated - overall, a focused collection
sex appeal - very strong & charming looks
- mixture of already established - moody minimalism
trends - fine balance between very sexy &
- looks were very interesting, yet very chic
- focused trend will not promise wearable
success
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- sporty, but still sexy & flirty - the mood was dreamy & somber - doll theme was a nice change
- finale looks were a little too busy - repetitive, yet graceful - very different color scheme than
- not as tightly focused as most - hints of utilitarianism, rather than previous palettes
recent resort collection structured essentials - sexy space-age wear
K.K. K.K. K.K.
-bcbg has come back, yet again -clever draping added a sensitive -extremely playful silhouettes
with looks that you’ve already touch brought nostalgia to every ex-
seen before -no prints. this made the palette barbie loving viewer
-unoriginal, and it seems almost stark and straight forward. -bright colors added excitement and
copied from somewhere however, spring is supposed to be thrill, which is something that is not
-they seem to have taken the exciting and experimental, and i typical of cushnie et ochs
trend forecasters too literally felt the absence of prints bring -while the dresses were enticingly
down the spring flair playful, they also had a mature
-flattering silhouettes, bringing out underlay of radiating sexiness
an underlying sex appeal
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6. DAY TWO
Lead Articles
Jacobs/Dior Talks Go On,
Says Proving marc jacobs from
Difficult
-actions of moving
louis vuitton to dior are moving slow
-the switch will force jacobs to spend
more time in paris
-dior has said that they will take all the
time they need to find a new designer
and will continue to consider all
options
-marc jacobs will be replacing john
galiano if the switch takes place
Shamask: Back on the The Olsens’ Latest Gig: Party Parsing
Runway
-followed celebrities and
Creative Heads of Superga fashion icons around new york
-ronaldus shamask will be -olsons’ expand experience into city for pre-fashion week
returning to the runway 100 year old tennis show festivities
-show lineup will feature a company superga -valentino was seen
“desert zen spa” group -goal is to get brand performing
-next september, his collection into large, high-end kareoke at the
will be feature as an department stores Westway
exhibit -upscale spring -lindsay lohan
collection will showed up at
launch in 2012 the hambleton
after party
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7. In Today’s Top 3 shows...
Issue...
-people -fashion DAY TWO - charlotte ronson
Issue Content & Top 3 Shows
-legal -finance - cynthia rowley
-retail -accessory - helmut lang
helmut lang cynthia rowley
charlotte ronson
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8. DAY TWO
TOP 3 SHOWS - REVIEWS
charlotte ronson cynthia rowley helmut lang
WWD WWD WWD
-fun vibe given off by fluid dresses -successfully playfulness with
-flirtation was key to collection contrasts
& the final looks of deep orange -too-stiff bonded pieces left one
chiffon -draping was playful
wishing for rowley’s lighter touch -layering of textures added softness
-western look with cool denim -silk dresses and mixed florals
patching which is not typical of the brand,
kept femininity alive but still reflected helmut lang
-sweet slip-dresses & floral prints
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-tied together by the collections -combination of athletic -giant brush strokes adder the only
easy silhouette & soft palette elements & feminine silhouettes color to the collection: yellow
-the addition to adorned dresses -animated elements from resort -very wearable
felt busy, but femininity felt new -sequin came to life on mirrored -closing looks were crafty, a new
-hope to see more extras next time runway approach for the couple
K.K. K.K. K.K.
-extremely feminine & wonderful -a little more rough than what one -first runway show panned out
choice of fabrics -- the denim & would expect from a cynthia wonderfully as it upheld the image
chiffon married perfectly rowley spring collection of the brand
-exciting but expected, ronson -however, the stark, harsh prints -this collection added new
didn’t shock viewers with each bring on a sense of appropriate embellishments, respectively
new look emotion approaching lang’s style
-the beautiful finale of deep -the effect that the lighting had -the lingerie added sex appeal,
oranges were romantic and added on the embellishments was which is something the customer
a stunning captivating will appreciate
contrast to -the seldom palette of blacks and
the blue whites only made the audience
denim appreciate the sporadic additions
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9. DAY THREE
Lead Articles
War of the Watches: Tiffany
Versus Swatch
-3-year partnership between swatch
group,ltd. & tiffany & co. came to an end
-swatch plans on pursuing a claim
against tiffany’s, claiming they
systematically delayed business for
the couple
-what once was a “historic agreement”
will soon be a thing of the past
Ralph Lauren Names Hooks Richemont Gets $37.4M in Economic Malaise Clouds
New President, Europe Fakes Case Première Vision Forecast
-ralph lauren corp. appoints john -richemont won $37.4m from -european economic crisis takes
hooks as new president concept designs unlimited, inc. on the textile industry
-hooks previously worked at for selling fakes at original -the industry is expected to
armani, where he successfully price return, but at a much weaker
expanded the branch -cdu racked in up to $30,000 per pace than others
internationally product at times -however, amongst
all of the
chaos,
europeans
remain
hopeful
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10. In Today’s Top 3 shows...
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-beauty -fashion DAY THREE - donna karan
Issue Content & Top 3 Shows
-legal -finance - carolina herrera
-trade -accessory - thakoon
shows -textiles
-media
donna karan carolina herrera
thakoon
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11. DAY THREE
TOP 3 SHOWS - REVIEWS
donna karan carolina herrera thakoon
WWD WWD WWD
-two disparate worlds collided in a
-not beautiful. dull black with -spot-on. at most chic, au courant magical way
white & muddy brown -geometric approach was a winner -accomplished goal of “sportif &
-relentless collection for herrera’s spring collection more american”
-personal passions trumped -wonderfully incorporated her -the most traditional elements
professional judgement classics became modernizezd
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-new tribal influenced collection -relaxed italian feel brought on a -multicultural versailles rococo
-while some appeared costumey, romantic touch meets kenya’s masai tribe
her famous ease remained -herrera tried to accomplish too -plausibly fearless, but also camp
-one of her most vibrant shows in much at once -floral shirtdress captured the
a while -random trims were not fitting collection’s verve
K.K. K.K. K.K.
-collection consisted of tribal-like -new approach to sharp geo- -oriental flares on traditional
ethnic prints that reflected metrics in soft, contrasting colors western looks made it a worldly
karan’s recent travels to haiti successfully reflected the & united collection
-cool, earth-like palette made it brand’s image -flirty skirts & textured layers
appropriate for a spring collection -the sparrow print added a dainty, added taste & an innocent sex
-her sexy silhouettes that scream soft touch appeal
donna karan remained present -the collection explicated -basic pieces became vibrant as the
herrera’s femininity with a touch western & eastern world collided
of playful boyishness in thakoon’s latest masterpiece
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12. DAY FOUR
Lead Articles
Madonna, Tory in Talks,
Marni-Lauder In Deal designer
-there is talk that madonna and
tory burch are in talks of signing each of
their own fragrance deals with estée
lauder cos. inc.
-meanwhile, marni’s deal with estée
lauder is official
-goal is to create a collection of classic
fragrances, rather than a promotional
business
-marni’s fragrance is rumored to release
as early as fall 2012
Charges, Web Margins Weigh Earnest Sewn Seeks Return Hudson
on Neiman’s to Growth Launches
-360-degree marketing plan will -earnest sewn is bringing back
broadly improve customer
service
previous designer, benjamin
talley smith, as creative
Sportswear
-Hudson will
-new campaign to launch director introduce
celebrity stylist, rachel zoe, -expects to generate $15-18m sportswear
reflects new process by making in wholesale sales this year by at next
sure ads are available to every expanding retail coterie show
market -in nov, hudson
will launch a
line of
women’s
denim with
equinox gyms 12
13. Top 3 shows...
In Today’s
Issue... DAY FOUR - vera wang
Issue Content & Top 3 Shows
-legal -fashion - badgley mischka
-fragrance -media - hervé léger
-denim -people
vera wang badgley mischka
hervé léger
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14. DAY FOUR
TOP 3 SHOWS - REVIEWS
vera wang badgley mischka hervé léger
WWD WWD WWD
-intricate layering of airy fabrics cut -southern-belle feel with yards of -polished metal embroidery gave it
& crafted with incredible attention tiers & peplums a sexy vixen look
to detail -woven, braided, macramé touches
-mixing lovely with leathers & added a crafty, navajo feel
-delicate, ethereal & wonderful sequin called for a disjointed
-beautiful, but not entirely -effort for newness looked forced &
presentation their best tricky
wearable
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-very different than her usual -edgy collaboration with mark + -armor theme with tribal motifs read
-trippy colors inspired by 18th james collection into main line dystopian warrior princess
century wallpaper -more shape left swish appeal -things were fierce enough, but knee
-too much fairy-tale for real world absent high gladiator boots underscored it
wear -eye catching bows & bright palette -strung with bits of danger & power
K.K. K.K. K.K.
-psychedelic prints were far from -this season, badgley mischka -the collection resembled a
wang’s usual traditional approach took a more structured approach concoction of navajo meets
-the collection was bold and to it’s feminine silhouette egyptian princess meets gladiator
beautifully cohesive -the brilliant colors made one -this collection seduced the
-however, it lacked a real sense of thirst for spring audience with teasing cut-outs on
wearability -ruffled skirts & pleated gathers their well-known form fitting
made it flirty, bouncy & wearable silhouette
-however, the colors seemed a bit
grim for a spring collection
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15. DAY FIVE
Lead Articles
Constans to Succeed
Carcelle at Vuitton
-new chief executive officer & a new
artistic director will be added to louis
vuitton next year
-jodi constans will succeed yves carcelle
-however, carcelle will still remain on
the executive committee & will take
“strategic roles” when needed
Kellwood Sets New Mall JustFab Links with Kimora Mitchells Family to Renovate
Chain Lee Simmons Wilkes Bashvord
-kellwood co. is launching a new -simmons will take hold of -wilkes bashford will undergo
mall-based retail store called online fashion retailer renovations next month that
lamb & flag justfab.com will increase selling space by
-serving 18-25 year olds with rock -well aware of e-commerce, 35%
& roll tinged aesthetic simmons has almost 1 million -renovations are being done by
twitter followers gensler, a san francisco-based
design firm that is a part of the
mitchell gold + bob williams
family
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16. In Today’s Top 3 shows...
Issue...
-luxury -men’s fashion
DAY FIVE -michael kors
Issue Content & Top 3 Shows
-retail -men’s footwear -narcisco rodriguez
-media -men’s retail -3.1 phillip lim
-fashion -internet
michael kors narcisco rodriguez
3.1 phillip lim
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17. DAY FIVE
TOP 3 SHOWS - REVIEWS
michael kors narcisco rodriguez 3.1 phillip lim
WWD WWD WWD
-deep connection to nature, but -sorbet colors created a chill
-impressive collection that pulsed palette cleanser
also comfort & modernity with variety
-artisanal sensibility that rugged -message seemed to be sporty
-some looks crossed from minimalism
off refined confusing to complicated
-palette looked drab, tempering -lim seemed to complicate looks
-dramatic & fascinatingly strange by adorning models as streamers
with the joy & sex appeal
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-inspiration came from africa this -wasn’t complex for complexity’s -color palette was refreshingly airy
season sake and minimal
-cohesive without misstep -results were elegant & crisp -guiding principal of “sophisticated
-demonstrated exotic prints in an -finale dress is contender for dress youth”
easy-american manner of the week -different approach of ny designer
K.K. K.K. K.K.
-safari look added an exotic touch -bold, contrasting geometrics -soft pastel-like sorbet palette
to the typical michael kors show created a striking pop and was a deliciously surprise coming
-feathers and life-like animal edginess from phillip lim
prints created a consistent and -minimal-like silhouettes took -while minimal, each look was
cohesive collection away from the femininity of the unique & posessed its own
-this time, kors maintained a sexy, show personality
feminine silhouette throughout -began harsh, but ended quietly -it looked very comfortable &
the entire with lovely white dresses casually wearable
show
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18. TOP 3 FAVORITE SHOWS
tory burch
-boho-chic with a twenties flare
-tory managed to uphold her
name as she put on her first
ever runway show at fashion
week
-bright colors & feminine
silhouettes add a subtle
nostalgic & romantic appeal
rebecca taylor
-soft geometric prints create a
romantic & feminine feel
-flowy fabrics & whimsical
touches make the collection
playful
-suits are tailored in a way that is
flattering to the rebecca taylor
woman
ralph lauren
-this is yet again another romantic
love story of feminine
silhouettes & flirty accessories
-soft floral prints created a sense
of ease & comfort & appeared
effortless
-feathery boas
enhanced the
“paris in the 20’s”
emotion 18
19. SPRING 2012 TRENDS
secret garden
-vibrant florals with a
bold, hawaiian kick
-spicy oriental flowers
added pizazz
-soft florals brought
diane von furtsenberg
on
an incredibly feminine
badgley mischka
oscar de la renta
touch
isaac mizrahi
karen walker
tadashi shoji
-1970’s wallpaper
florals
managed to appear on
suno
the runway in a quite
tasteful way
roaring twenties
-as we look forward to
spring 2012, we take a look
back at the 1920’s
-”the great gatsby” inspired
oscar de la renta
attitude
-loose-fit flapper-inspired
ralph lauren
marc jacobs
dresses with charming
tory burch
marchesa
derek lam
embellishments dripped
with romance and
glamour
lesson learned
-coloring books? geometry?
these vibrant crayola-like
colors flaunted the runway
marc by marc jacobs
-these looks were strikingly
victoria beckham
crisp with sharp geometric
carolina herrera
edges, adding a sense of neat
yigal azrouel
professionalism & sophistication
reed karoff
ohne titel
-contrasting
colors at
flawlessly
striking
angles
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