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Ones to Watch: Perfect Number Collection Launches With Los Angeles Arts District Aesthetic

Williamsburg, Dalston, the Marais…L.A.'s Arts District. The neighborhood that's attracted Dover Street Market, Warner Music Group, and soon a Soho House has a street fashion aesthetic all its own, at least according to the designer of a new label to watch, Perfect Number, headquartered on Traction Avenue not far from Amiri, Fear of God and other rising, made-in-L.A. brands. “There is an easiness to the way people dress, they are not trying to fit into the social norms like in other parts of L.A…it's slightly utilitarian and functional but making an effort,” said designer Nicola Morgan, previously at Givenchy, Lanvin, and Mugler in Paris, of her inspiration for the women's direct-to-consumer brand. Downtown grit mixed with L.A. glam, Perfect Number is comprised of functional pieces with feminine polish, sport and military touches. Available now, a relaxed-fit blazer has utility strap details and removable patch pockets inspired by tactical vests. Boxer shorts, slip dresses and turtlenecks with open sleeves are rendered in lipstick red or blush sequins. A nude deconstructed tulle sweatshirt is cinched at the waist with a toggle cord lock, and styled over a matching Lycra unitard for an elevated sport look. An oversize parka in glossy red PVC adds aFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Andrea Incontri to Exit Tod’s

MILAN — After five years, Andrea Incontri is exiting Tod's and leaving his role as men's wear creative director of the brand. His last day is June 30. Incontri said Tod's had been “a school and an important experience in [his] development,” thanking chairman and chief executive officer Diego Della Valle and his brother Andrea for their “support and enthusiasm.” In turn, Diego Della Valle emphasized Incontri's contribution over the years. An architecture graduate from the Politecnico di Milano, Incontri, who launched his namesake brand in 2009, won the men's edition of the “Who Is on Next?” talent search in 2010 in the accessories category. The designer quickly extended his label to men's wear, delivering collections with a strong attention to detail and use of high-end materials.  In 2012, Incontri added a women's collection, which made its debut as part of the Italian Fashion Chamber's official fashion week schedule in February 2013. Tod's last Sunday presented its men's spring 2020 collection at Milan's Villa Necchi Campiglio developed around the theme of driving, which is also part of the brand's heritage. Sources speculated then an exit could be imminent because Incontri was not as actively present during the presentation as he had been inFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Christian Louboutin Plots Paris Exhibition

When Christian Louboutin was growing up in Paris, heels were not allowed at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, an Art Deco gem dedicated to African and Asian arts. Sweet revenge comes in February 2020, when the museum, whose partial restoration was funded by the luxury shoemaker, will house an exhibition devoted to Louboutin's creativity and his diverse aesthetic passions. “It's an open window to my brain,” was how Louboutin summed up the vast showcase, where more than 200 pairs of shoes will be sprinkled among an eclectic mix of art works, furnishings, installations, performance pieces and some fashion items, including crosses and crowns. “The heel is back in the museum in full force, only it's not only an exhibition of high heels. We have flat shoes, too.” The delicate mosaics and parquet floors are what compelled the museum to ban spindly footwear back in the day. And its ornamental splendor is what sparked Louboutin's passion for decorative arts, which would become a key source of inspiration for the future designer. In an interview on Thursday, Louboutin recalled being awed by the tall doors sheltering one of the museum's sumptuous salons, its door handles made of jutting horns that evoked the wonder of Africa.Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Kim Jones Taps Daniel Arsham to Design Dior Show Set

PARIS — Time waits for no man — especially not guests at the Dior men's show. A teaser image on Instagram for Friday's display by Kim Jones, to be held at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, features an eroded wall clock with rapidly spinning hands, dropping a major hint about the artist he has chosen to collaborate with this season: Daniel Arsham. Known for his immersive exhibitions featuring objects that look like they have been salvaged from the past — a concept he has dubbed “fictional archeology” — and for his collaborations with brands like Adidas, Arsham designed the set for the show and also worked on the collection itself. Guests arriving at the venue will walk through a room inspired by founder Christian Dior's office, dotted with the kind of petrified objects that Arsham refers to as future relics. “It's not based on any one particular space. It's kind of an amalgamation of the studio in Paris, his house in the south of France, and then detailed photos of a particular image of him on the phone, making drawings or writing notes at his desk,” the artist told WWD. “We kind of pulled out these different elements, and a couple of theFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Spotlighting Vintage Denim: Elleti Group Unveils Museum, Opens Archive

SAN BONIFACIO, Verona — Around 100 rare pieces of vintage denim were showcased inside a minimal space adjacent to the premises of garment-maker and laundry company Elleti Group in San Bonifacio, a small town on the outskirts of Verona. On Wednesday night, the company founded in 1982 unveiled M.O.D.E., or Museum of Denim Elleti Group, gathering a range of denim industry heavyweights to celebrate the opening. Dating as far back as the mid-18th century, denim garments on show were distressed, worn-out and damaged while retaining their silhouettes and bearing the signs of time, as well as the history of their wearer. For instance, a Forties baggy style was splashed with the “PW” lettering, which stood for “prisoner of war,” as the pants once belonged to a World War II prisoner. In addition to a number of styles from Levi's, Lee and Wrangler, which make up the majority of Elleti Group's collection, smaller brands — some of which are no longer in business — were also represented. They include Los Angeles' Stronghold, J.C. Penney-owned Big Mac, San Francisco-based Boss of the Road, as well as Japanese firms. “The museum is a tribute to jeans through a hundred garments we collected over the years with theFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

WSM Looks Beyond Streetwear, to Sustainability and Sportswear

MILAN — Street, sportswear and — most importantly — sustainability. These were the topics that the three-day White Milano trade show organizers aimed to spotlight during the June edition of the WSM contemporary ready-to-wear and accessories fair, which closed June 17 here. In a functional marketing move, the “s” in the revamped moniker, previously White Street Market, applies to all three topics. The subjects were showcased in different ways. “Our challenge is to inject culture in what we do, we're not aiming to necessarily expand the number of exhibiting brands,” said Massimiliano Bizzi, White Milano's founder and president. Bizzi reiterated that his aim is to “give fashion the same traction that Milan's Design Week has achieved.” WSM hosted around 60 brands, in line with the January edition. The fair's mandate is reflected in the changed format, teased in June last year and officially debuted last January, which combines the business-to-business and business-to-consumer platforms, allowing final customers to attend the trade show and buy fashion pieces, while also offering experiences and events. This season White Milano didn't disclose figures on the number of visitors, but was pleased with the attendance of premium stores, including Barneys New York Japan; Tokyo-based Isetan; Hong Kong's The Swank Shop; CntrbndFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Emporio Armani Junior Debuts at Pitti Bimbo

GIORGIO'S KIDS: The Giorgio Armani Group has made its debut at Pitti Bimbo, Florence's three-day international trade show kicking off today, dedicated to children's wear, with its Emporio Armani Junior line. Established in 1982, the label, formerly known as Armani Junior, went through a re-branding phase following the reorganization of the group's portfolio, which comprises the Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange lines. Armani Junior was never showcased at Pitti Bimbo. In keeping with the re-branding strategy, Emporio Armani Junior, which dresses boys and girls aged 0-16, debuted at Pitti Bimbo a collection that reflects the same contemporary, urban and effortless chic aesthetic of the Emporio Amani main line. Channeling the “mini-me” trend, the brand's iconic blazers, suits and dresses, as well as the graphic prints, were reproportioned and revamped to meet the needs of the youngest generations of Emporio Armani's fans. Along with a range of more daily pieces, the collection also includes formal attire for special occasions, as well colorful swimwear. Earlier this month, the Giorgio Armani Group chose another fair organized by Pitti Immagine, men's wear trade show Pitti Uomo, to celebrate the relaunch of its A|X Armani Exchange contemporary brand. Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Moore From L.A.: Could San Francisco Become a Fashion Capital?

Could San Francisco become a fashion capital? It's not a media hub like New York or a manufacturing center like L.A., but it is a hotbed of fashion disruptors following historic blue jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. and casual Friday pioneer Gap in changing the way people dress and shop. What sets many of San Francisco's fashion brands apart is that they are direct-to-consumer, mission-driven and digitally enabled from inception to tackle industry challenges, including sizing and transparency. Many are also led by female chief executive officers or creative directors designing into a polished, functional aesthetic that's resonating in this new feminist era. Now that these start-ups are coming of age (and setting $1 billion-plus public offerings), they are attracting more talent, including designers, stylists and editorial directors, and a new creative class is starting to emerge in San Francisco. Everlane has ambitions to be the next Gap, only with a transparent supply chain. ThirdLove, the size-inclusive, female-first lingerie maker, is taking on Victoria's Secret. Cuyana is selling attainable luxury ready-to-wear and leather goods with the mantra “fewer, better things.” Meanwhile, fashion-tech brands Stitch Fix and online resale giant The RealReal are reshaping the shopping experience. “We're not a fashion-forward city, but that's OK.Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Rothy’s Creative Director on Feeling the Pull to Design Sustainably in San Francisco

A retail veteran with more than a decade's experience in merchandising at the Gap, Erin Lowenberg, like many working in fashion in San Francisco, felt the pull of start-up culture, and the value of sustainability when she joined Rothy's shoes three years ago. “I started when they turned the lights on,” Lowenberg said during a visit to her creative den in the basement of the footwear brand's 60-person headquarters in the Jackson Square design district. “I come from Gap Inc., I cut my teeth there in the mid-Nineties. The leadership I was able to be around, and what I was able to listen and learn…but big retail is painful, I still think about all the T-shirts I bought. But knowing what we know now, it's been fascinating to watch Roth and Stephen and to bring what I know about the mass market together with the joy of sorting colors,” she said of her job, directing design for the brand launched in 2015, which has used more than 30 million recycled plastic bottles to date to make its machine-knit, washable footwear, crossing the $140 million sales mark with five new stores planned this fall. “When I first took a job as a merchantFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Scary Chic: Jeremy Scott Shows Monster Moschino Collection at Universal Studios Hollywood

In the era of fashion-as-entertainment, it's amazing it took this long for a designer to stage a full-fledged runway extravaganza at an actual Hollywood studio. Jeremy Scott did just that Friday night in Los Angeles, bringing a monster of a Moschino Resort collection to the Universal Studios backlot's eerily blissful suburban Americana stand-in for “Leave it To Beaver,” “The Munsters” and “Desperate Housewives.” It was the culmination of a lifelong dream for the designer, who has ambitions to make a film of his own one day a la Tom Ford, and remembered the first time he visited Universal Studios from Kansas City at age 13 in typical aw-shucks fashion: “We stayed at the Sheraton. I was with my family, and I told the other people in the hot tub I was going to be a famous star one day…I didn't really think I was going to be a fashion star.” The show was scripted from the moment guests entered the gate of the studio, hallowed ground for Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg – and for Hollywood's most prolific costume designer, Edith Head. With a short video of Scott as tour guide, guests took the backlot tour trams, rolling past sets for “Psycho” and “Jaws”Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Scary Chic: Jeremy Scott Shows Monster Moschino Collection at Universal Studios Hollywood

In the era of fashion-as-entertainment, it's amazing it took this long for a designer to stage a full-fledged runway extravaganza at an actual Hollywood studio. Jeremy Scott did just that Friday night in Los Angeles, bringing a monster of a Moschino Resort collection to the Universal Studios backlot's eerily blissful suburban Americana stand-in for “Leave it To Beaver,” “The Munsters” and “Desperate Housewives.” It was the culmination of a lifelong dream for the designer, who has ambitions to make a film of his own one day a la Tom Ford, and remembered the first time he visited Universal Studios from Kansas City at age 13 in typical aw-shucks fashion: “We stayed at the Sheraton. I was with my family, and I told the other people in the hot tub I was going to be a famous star one day…I didn't really think I was going to be a fashion star.” The show was scripted from the moment guests entered the gate of the studio, hallowed ground for Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg – and for Hollywood's most prolific costume designer, Edith Head. With a short video of Scott as tour guide, guests took the backlot tour trams, rolling past sets for “Psycho” and “Jaws”Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Diamond Supply’s Nick Tershay, Rob Kardashian Link for Halfway Dead

LOS ANGELES — A collective comprised of Diamond Supply Co. founder Nick Tershay, along with Rob Kardashian and industry friends, unveiled new brand, Halfway Dead, on Friday. If social is any measure, the brand's already gotten clout due to posts from the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner at launch. Halfway Dead tapped Marcos Montoya to front the collection's campaign imagery for this initial drop and will also build out a Halfway Dead skate team. “It's definitely a skateboard brand but I would say more streetwear than Diamond is because Diamond's pretty core skate,” Tershay said. “Halfway Dead is a little more expensive because we're doing some higher end cut-and-sew pieces and it's online only. We're not selling to any retailers.” Tershay said the project had been in the works for some three years now and also involves anonymous designer friends within the industry. From Halfway Dead's launch collection. Seu Trinh The direct-to-consumer unisex brand will begin to ramp its visibility with pop-up shops coming in the next couple months once the founding team identifies where demand is coming from. “Most of the items are really limited so we're not going to make enough for retail partners to order,” Tershay said of the direct-to-consumer strategy. “It's reallyFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Diamond Supply’s Nick Tershay, Rob Kardashian Link for Halfway Dead

LOS ANGELES — A collective comprised of Diamond Supply Co. founder Nick Tershay, along with Rob Kardashian and industry friends, unveiled new brand, Halfway Dead, on Friday. If social is any measure, the brand's already gotten clout due to posts from the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner at launch. Halfway Dead tapped Marcos Montoya to front the collection's campaign imagery for this initial drop and will also build out a Halfway Dead skate team. “It's definitely a skateboard brand but I would say more streetwear than Diamond is because Diamond's pretty core skate,” Tershay said. “Halfway Dead is a little more expensive because we're doing some higher end cut-and-sew pieces and it's online only. We're not selling to any retailers.” Tershay said the project had been in the works for some three years now and also involves anonymous designer friends within the industry. From Halfway Dead's launch collection. Seu Trinh The direct-to-consumer unisex brand will begin to ramp its visibility with pop-up shops coming in the next couple months once the founding team identifies where demand is coming from. “Most of the items are really limited so we're not going to make enough for retail partners to order,” Tershay said of the direct-to-consumer strategy. “It's reallyFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Diamond Supply’s Nick Tershay, Rob Kardashian Link for Halfway Dead

LOS ANGELES — A collective comprised of Diamond Supply Co. founder Nick Tershay, along with Rob Kardashian and industry friends, unveiled new brand, Halfway Dead, on Friday. If social is any measure, the brand's already gotten clout due to posts from the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner at launch. Halfway Dead tapped Marcos Montoya to front the collection's campaign imagery for this initial drop and will also build out a Halfway Dead skate team. “It's definitely a skateboard brand but I would say more streetwear than Diamond is because Diamond's pretty core skate,” Tershay said. “Halfway Dead is a little more expensive because we're doing some higher end cut-and-sew pieces and it's online only. We're not selling to any retailers.” Tershay said the project had been in the works for some three years now and also involves anonymous designer friends within the industry. From Halfway Dead's launch collection. Seu Trinh The direct-to-consumer unisex brand will begin to ramp its visibility with pop-up shops coming in the next couple months once the founding team identifies where demand is coming from. “Most of the items are really limited so we're not going to make enough for retail partners to order,” Tershay said of the direct-to-consumer strategy. “It's reallyFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Dundas Talks Panthers, New Projects During Opening at Selfridges

LONDON — Dundas, the seasonless women's wear collection founded by Peter Dundas and Evangelo Bousis, has brought its traveling flagship concept to London, debuting the D6 collection at Selfridges, where Peter launched the brand in 2016. The pop up is running until the end of July, and the collection will roll out simultaneously to the brand's 29 retail partners worldwide. The D6 collection was inspired by the animals and nature of Africa, especially big cats such as black panthers and cheetahs. “When I was launching the brand, I didn't know what to put, so I put elements of a black panther into it. Now, every collection has a bit of black panther in it,” said Dundas as he sipped a glass of Champagne at Selfridges to mark the opening. Dundas later rolled up the sleeves of his silver sequin jacket — one of the few men's wear pieces ever produced by the brand — to display the black panther tattoo on his lower left arm. The traveling flagship concept is an alternative to the current seasonal show system. “There are different ways of communicating with the media nowadays. It's not checking in with fashion weeks for years and years anymore,” said Dundas. “There are designers whoFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Delpozo Seeks Investment in Midst of Revamp

LONDON — After the Spanish label Delpozo returned to the market six years ago under Josep Font it built a name for its whimsical, colorful collections and otherworldly gowns, crafted using couture techniques. With a new creative director at the helm, Lutz Huelle, who replaced Font last year, the brand is ready to mark its next chapter with an added dose of reality. A new perfume, clothes that are more relevant to the demands of everyday life, more affordable price points — and the color black — will all be part of the journey under Huelle. The idea isn't to become “a brand for everybody,” said president Pedro Trolez, but to refine the label's positioning. As well as perfume, new categories such as sunglasses are also in the works, with fashion remaining at the heart of the brand and informing the development of all other categories. That's also why Trolez has been looking for outside investment from a partner with a strong fashion background: “Someone who is an expert in fashion and devoted to the category would be the right partner for us, because at the end of the day we are perfumers,” he said in an interview. The house is owned by Grupo PerfumesFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Delpozo Seeks Investment in Midst of Revamp

LONDON — After the Spanish label Delpozo returned to the market six years ago under Josep Font it built a name for its whimsical, colorful collections and otherworldly gowns, crafted using couture techniques. With a new creative director at the helm, Lutz Huelle, who replaced Font last year, the brand is ready to mark its next chapter with an added dose of reality. A new perfume, clothes that are more relevant to the demands of everyday life, more affordable price points — and the color black — will all be part of the journey under Huelle. The idea isn't to become “a brand for everybody,” said president Pedro Trolez, but to refine the label's positioning. As well as perfume, new categories such as sunglasses are also in the works, with fashion remaining at the heart of the brand and informing the development of all other categories. That's also why Trolez has been looking for outside investment from a partner with a strong fashion background: “Someone who is an expert in fashion and devoted to the category would be the right partner for us, because at the end of the day we are perfumers,” he said in an interview. The house is owned by Grupo PerfumesFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Delpozo Seeks Investment in Midst of Revamp

LONDON — After the Spanish label Delpozo returned to the market six years ago under Josep Font it built a name for its whimsical, colorful collections and otherworldly gowns, crafted using couture techniques. With a new creative director at the helm, Lutz Huelle, who replaced Font last year, the brand is ready to mark its next chapter with an added dose of reality. A new perfume, clothes that are more relevant to the demands of everyday life, more affordable price points — and the color black — will all be part of the journey under Huelle. The idea isn't to become “a brand for everybody,” said president Pedro Trolez, but to refine the label's positioning. As well as perfume, new categories such as sunglasses are also in the works, with fashion remaining at the heart of the brand and informing the development of all other categories. That's also why Trolez has been looking for outside investment from a partner with a strong fashion background: “Someone who is an expert in fashion and devoted to the category would be the right partner for us, because at the end of the day we are perfumers,” he said in an interview. The house is owned by Grupo PerfumesFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Linda Farrow, Hourglass and Shopify Plus on the Direct-to-Consumer Mentality

LONDON — That old adage about the customer always being right rings true for many digital companies that are putting the customer at the center of all that they do — and getting results. Direct-to-consumer sales were the focus of a Shopify conference, Commerce+, in London this week as brands took to the stage to speak about the importance of putting the customer first and finding personalized marketing solutions. “Commerce is changing faster than we've ever seen before, the growth of direct-to-consumer particularly has been incredible to watch. We're seeing brands that are very young actually growing at incredible rates and in many cases past more of the traditional retailers,” said Shimona Mehta, head of EMEA at Shopify Plus, the online commerce platform. Jennifer Heath, e-commerce manager at Linda Farrow, said that putting the customer first has helped the eyewear brand to grow. “We've tried affiliate marketing, and that hasn't worked the way we hoped, what did work was direct mail and understanding that our customer, who will pay a premium price for our products, appreciates getting look books,” she said. Candice Chan, director of e-commerce and digital at Hourglass Cosmetics, said listening to the consumer has helped the company find the right marketing approach. “We'veFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Linda Farrow, Hourglass and Shopify Plus on the Direct-to-Consumer Mentality

LONDON — That old adage about the customer always being right rings true for many digital companies that are putting the customer at the center of all that they do — and getting results. Direct-to-consumer sales were the focus of a Shopify conference, Commerce+, in London this week as brands took to the stage to speak about the importance of putting the customer first and finding personalized marketing solutions. “Commerce is changing faster than we've ever seen before, the growth of direct-to-consumer particularly has been incredible to watch. We're seeing brands that are very young actually growing at incredible rates and in many cases past more of the traditional retailers,” said Shimona Mehta, head of EMEA at Shopify Plus, the online commerce platform. Jennifer Heath, e-commerce manager at Linda Farrow, said that putting the customer first has helped the eyewear brand to grow. “We've tried affiliate marketing, and that hasn't worked the way we hoped, what did work was direct mail and understanding that our customer, who will pay a premium price for our products, appreciates getting look books,” she said. Candice Chan, director of e-commerce and digital at Hourglass Cosmetics, said listening to the consumer has helped the company find the right marketing approach. “We'veFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Kanye West Yeezy Designer Debuts Solo Collection

Could Kanye West be fashion's next star-maker? On Wednesday night at the Night Gallery in L.A.'s uber-cool Arts District, he looked at ease in the role during the debut presentation of Maisie Wilen, an artful-yet-wearable collection by his former Yeezy women's wear designer. Created by Parsons grad and Chicago native Maisie Schloss, it's the first project that West is supporting as part of a new plan to incubate young fashion talent. And while he declined interviews, he spent nearly two hours at the low-key, friends-and-family event, stopping to shake hands and chat. Schloss' promising debut exhibited Yeezy DNA in its body-conscious silhouettes, including leggings and leotards the designer said were inspired by rhythmic gymnastics. But the vivid colors, warped prints and unusual materials (embossed vinyl upholstery fabric, being one) were all Schloss' vision. “I told her that's my favorite thing,” West said when asked about the materials, which extended to over-the-knee slime boots dipped in goo-green Latex. Maisie Schloss and models in her designs. Chelsea Lauren/WWD/Shutterstock The static presentation had models standing in front of the “futuristic goth fantasy” paintings of Chicago artist Paul Heyer, which were the perfect foil for the designer's techno-feminine clothes, including a slip-dress in a dynamic-looking orange and teal flameFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Kanye West Yeezy Designer Debuts Solo Collection

Could Kanye West be fashion's next star-maker? On Wednesday night at the Night Gallery in L.A.'s uber-cool Arts District, he looked at ease in the role during the debut presentation of Maisie Wilen, an artful-yet-wearable collection by his former Yeezy women's wear designer. Created by Parsons grad and Chicago native Maisie Schloss, it's the first project that West is supporting as part of a new plan to incubate young fashion talent. And while he declined interviews, he spent nearly two hours at the low-key, friends-and-family event, stopping to shake hands and chat. Schloss' promising debut exhibited Yeezy DNA in its body-conscious silhouettes, including leggings and leotards the designer said were inspired by rhythmic gymnastics. But the vivid colors, warped prints and unusual materials (embossed vinyl upholstery fabric, being one) were all Schloss' vision. “I told her that's my favorite thing,” West said when asked about the materials, which extended to over-the-knee slime boots dipped in goo-green Latex. Maisie Schloss and models in her designs. Chelsea Lauren/WWD/Shutterstock The static presentation had models standing in front of the “futuristic goth fantasy” paintings of Chicago artist Paul Heyer, which were the perfect foil for the designer's techno-feminine clothes, including a slip-dress in a dynamic-looking orange and teal flameFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Kanye West Yeezy Designer Debuts Solo Collection

Could Kanye West be fashion's next star-maker? On Wednesday night at the Night Gallery in L.A.'s uber-cool Arts District, he looked at ease in the role during the debut presentation of Maisie Wilen, an artful-yet-wearable collection by his former Yeezy women's wear designer. Created by Parsons grad and Chicago native Maisie Schloss, it's the first project that West is supporting as part of a new plan to incubate young fashion talent. And while he declined interviews, he spent nearly two hours at the low-key, friends-and-family event, stopping to shake hands and chat. Schloss' promising debut exhibited Yeezy DNA in its body-conscious silhouettes, including leggings and leotards the designer said were inspired by rhythmic gymnastics. But the vivid colors, warped prints and unusual materials (embossed vinyl upholstery fabric, being one) were all Schloss' vision. “I told her that's my favorite thing,” West said when asked about the materials, which extended to over-the-knee slime boots dipped in goo-green Latex. Maisie Schloss and models in her designs. Chelsea Lauren/WWD/Shutterstock The static presentation had models standing in front of the “futuristic goth fantasy” paintings of Chicago artist Paul Heyer, which were the perfect foil for the designer's techno-feminine clothes, including a slip-dress in a dynamic-looking orange and teal flameFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Gucci Pledges to Contribute 1.6M Euros to Restoration Project

ROCK ON: Gucci on Thursday provided details on its most recent restoration project, revealed in March. The Italian luxury goods company will contribute 1.6 million euros over two years to the restoration and conservation of Rome's Belvedere Garden at Villa Tarpea, and reorganization of the green area landscape located on the tufa rock of the Capitoline Hill. The project is called “Rupe Tarpea, Between Legend and Future,” aimed at the restoration, preservation and improvement of the Tarpeian Rock in Rome, a steep cliff of the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum. Up to the first century A.D., traitors were sentenced to death and thrown off the cliff. Today the cliff, made mainly of tufa, is a unique natural space. Gucci's resort show was held nearby, at the Capitoline Museums, on May 28. “Being able to make a civil contribution to the eternal city, the birthplace of our creative director [Alessandro Michele] and which also houses our design office is an immense honor for me,” said Marco Bizzarri, president and chief executive officer of Gucci. “Alessandro and the contemporaneity of Gucci are in constant daily dialogue with the ancient world. It is an endless conversation because every day weFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Gucci Pledges to Contribute 1.6M Euros to Restoration Project

ROCK ON: Gucci on Thursday provided details on its most recent restoration project, revealed in March. The Italian luxury goods company will contribute 1.6 million euros over two years to the restoration and conservation of Rome's Belvedere Garden at Villa Tarpea, and reorganization of the green area landscape located on the tufa rock of the Capitoline Hill. The project is called “Rupe Tarpea, Between Legend and Future,” aimed at the restoration, preservation and improvement of the Tarpeian Rock in Rome, a steep cliff of the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum. Up to the first century A.D., traitors were sentenced to death and thrown off the cliff. Today the cliff, made mainly of tufa, is a unique natural space. Gucci's resort show was held nearby, at the Capitoline Museums, on May 28. “Being able to make a civil contribution to the eternal city, the birthplace of our creative director [Alessandro Michele] and which also houses our design office is an immense honor for me,” said Marco Bizzarri, president and chief executive officer of Gucci. “Alessandro and the contemporaneity of Gucci are in constant daily dialogue with the ancient world. It is an endless conversation because every day weFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Gucci Pledges to Contribute 1.6M Euros to Restoration Project

ROCK ON: Gucci on Thursday provided details on its most recent restoration project, revealed in March. The Italian luxury goods company will contribute 1.6 million euros over two years to the restoration and conservation of Rome's Belvedere Garden at Villa Tarpea, and reorganization of the green area landscape located on the tufa rock of the Capitoline Hill. The project is called “Rupe Tarpea, Between Legend and Future,” aimed at the restoration, preservation and improvement of the Tarpeian Rock in Rome, a steep cliff of the southern summit of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum. Up to the first century A.D., traitors were sentenced to death and thrown off the cliff. Today the cliff, made mainly of tufa, is a unique natural space. Gucci's resort show was held nearby, at the Capitoline Museums, on May 28. “Being able to make a civil contribution to the eternal city, the birthplace of our creative director [Alessandro Michele] and which also houses our design office is an immense honor for me,” said Marco Bizzarri, president and chief executive officer of Gucci. “Alessandro and the contemporaneity of Gucci are in constant daily dialogue with the ancient world. It is an endless conversation because every day weFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Petites Label Amy Sport Nabs Investment

Amy Sport, a petite sportswear label, said it has received a capital injection. The investment by Patricia Grundhofer was for an undisclosed sum and also places Grundhofer in the position of executive vice president of business development for the Palm Desert, Calif.-based brand. Amy Lipton, president, chief executive officer and founder of the business and its parent company Spitfire Petite Inc., remains the company's sole owner. Lipton said the new money will be funneled into several business objectives, including online advertising, more hiring in the company's sales force in a bid to expand into new markets and product development. Amy Sport is targeted to women 5'6″ or under and is currently sold through its online shop and select retailers, such as pro shops and high-end boutiques online and off. The line is currently in about 35 doors. The company, a little over two years old, notched gains from its first to second year with the new investment expected to continue that momentum, Lipton said. The ceo, who is a former marketing executive at IBM, said she started the business in an effort to offer athletic golfers like herself petite options. “I could never find stylish, well-made clothing to fit my athletic lifestyle,” Lipton said. “Everything requiredFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Petites Label Amy Sport Nabs Investment

Amy Sport, a petite sportswear label, said it has received a capital injection. The investment by Patricia Grundhofer was for an undisclosed sum and also places Grundhofer in the position of executive vice president of business development for the Palm Desert, Calif.-based brand. Amy Lipton, president, chief executive officer and founder of the business and its parent company Spitfire Petite Inc., remains the company's sole owner. Lipton said the new money will be funneled into several business objectives, including online advertising, more hiring in the company's sales force in a bid to expand into new markets and product development. Amy Sport is targeted to women 5'6″ or under and is currently sold through its online shop and select retailers, such as pro shops and high-end boutiques online and off. The line is currently in about 35 doors. The company, a little over two years old, notched gains from its first to second year with the new investment expected to continue that momentum, Lipton said. The ceo, who is a former marketing executive at IBM, said she started the business in an effort to offer athletic golfers like herself petite options. “I could never find stylish, well-made clothing to fit my athletic lifestyle,” Lipton said. “Everything requiredFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

Barry and Sheryl Schwartz Feted at FIT for Donation and Scholarship Fund

It was a Calvin Klein reunion of sorts Thursday night, when Barry Schwartz, co-founder and former chairman of Calvin Klein Inc., and his wife Sheryl were honored at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The Schwartzes donated to the Museum at FIT three sample coats that launched the Calvin Klein Inc. business in 1968. In addition, the Schwartzes have established a scholarship fund at FIT in their name, which will provide full tuition support to a student in financial need through all four years of their undergraduate studies at FIT. Two of the original wool coats (a pale teal double-breasted version and a brown single-breasted) were launched for fall 1968, and one (a black-belted coat) was launched for the holiday season a few months later. The items, which were on display, had been in the Schwartzes' cedar closet at their farm in Granite Springs, N.Y., where Sheryl has amassed a vast collection of Calvin Klein clothing over the years. The inspiration behind the display came from the facade of the York Hotel, where Klein and Schwartz started the brand in room 613. After months of putting the line together, the label took off after Donald O'Brien, vice president of Bonwit Teller, saw a coatFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

North Sails Supports Plastic-Free Nightlife Initiative

North Sails is taking its fight against disposable plastics a step further by engaging Milan's night owls. The sailmaking specialist is partnering with Worldrise, the nonprofit set up by the brand's ambassador and marine biologist Mariasole Bianco, to enroll a number of the city's nightclubs to go plastic free by the end of 2019. By adhering to the project, called “No Plastic More Fun,” the nightclubs have all pledged to replace disposable plastics with eco-friendly alternatives, including bio-plastic glasses, which are both biodegradable and compostable, and aluminum water bottles, as well as avoiding the use of straws. The initiative will officially kick off on the evening of May 4, renamed “Blue Night: The Sea Stars From Here.” “Plastics don't have to be demonized, instead its use and abuse are critical,” said Elisa Riva, marketing director of North Sails, while unveiling the partnership at Milan's City Aquarium on Friday. “Our roots have been always connected to the sea. We believe it's important to keep networking with public and private institutions and nonprofits to obtain positive results,” she added, recalling how the company has been implementing different initiatives to reach all ages and targets, in this case young adults. “The audience of such a project is made ofFollow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Read More... [...]

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