Articles by Jackie Mallon
Outerwear brand Bogner says “US customer extremely important” with bi-coastal store openings in same month
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Bogner, the German “Ath-Luxury” brand synonymous with Alpine inspired outerwear celebrated the opening of flagship stores anchoring both coasts in November, with locations on LA’s Sunset Blvd and NYC’s Madison Avenue. A few days later it opened its very first standalone UK concept store in the heart of London’s Mayfair. The brand clearly has its...
Istituto Marangoni Miami launches exclusive program of events to time with Art Basel Miami
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The Miami design school has created a robust program of initiatives timed to this week's Art Basel Miami that includes panels, receptions, a design competition with an international furniture company and a buzzy pop-up in collaboration with a rap star and luxury retailer The Webster. Istituto Marangoni's programs launch with a talk and reception...
Retail experts predict a record-breaking holiday sales season
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Forecasts by the National Retail Federation for this holiday season is that spending will reach record levels, with growth of between 3 and 4 percent over 2022, for a final result of between 957.3 and 966.6 billion dollars. According to NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, sales will more than match pre-pandemic levels due to the economic...
Calypso St Barth returns for spring 24 under new leadership
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Calypso St Barth is making a comeback, embracing its iconic bohemian chic with a fresh perspective courtesy of a leadership reshuffle. The resort lifestyle brand, founded in 1992 on the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, was particularly ubiquitous during the 00s when haute hippie chic was the sartorial choice for it-girls like Nicole Ritchie...
Mercado Global founder discusses 20 years of bringing artisan skills to fashion industry
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For nearly 20 years Ruth Álvarez-DeGolia, founder and executive director of Mercado Global, has helped indigenous women in rural central American build their own community businesses, using their heritage weaving traditions to create accessories for the international fashion market. Mercado Global products can be found in Shopbop, Bloomingdales,...
Fashion and travel; a love story for the ages
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The eye has to travel,” said the former Vogue editor and empress of fashion, Diana Vreeland. In 1966 she famously flew her team to a snowy Japanese mountain range along with fifteen trunks of clothes for five weeks to shoot model Veruschka dressed in fur for the magazine at a rumored cost of 1 million dollars. It was an unprecedented gesture...
Detroit retailer offers 10,000 dollar award to sustainable local designer
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Eugenie, an elevated boutique for sustainable fashion located in the West Village neighborhood of Detroit, was founded in 2020 by wife-husband duo Gretchen R Valade and Kevin Steen, the latter also a founder of Rathaus Production company. This month the couple announced that they are combining their fashion and film powers to award Detroit-based...
Behind Entrupy, official AI authenticator for luxury handbags on TikTok Shop
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Following on the heels of the launch of the TikTok Shop in the US, Entrupy, an AI-powered luxury authenticator, has partnered with the social media giant as an official authentication provider of pre-owned luxury handbags on the platform. Founded in 2012, Entrupy’s aim is to protect businesses, consumers and borders from transacting in...
Meet the designer behind the buzziest brand of New York Bridal Fashion Week
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Rime Arodaky, a luxury bridal brand launched in 2011 in Paris, France, staged a runway show last week and opened a Manhattan store with a blowout party that same evening, thereby becoming the buzziest brand of New York Bridal Fashion Week. Known for daring but effortless glamour, craftsmanship and a fashion-forward aesthetic, Arodaky is inspired...
6 bridal trends from NYBFW to withstand a volatile financial climate
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A rise in informal weddings and an interest in vintage and repurposed gowns by the sustainably-minded younger bride has caused consternation in the sector, together with the unsettled financial climate. News that LVMH shares fell up to 8 percent in its third quarter after a 3 year growth period has prompted experts to predict a luxury buying...