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J. Mendel fighting to keep luxury relevant in an athleisure market

Gilles Mendel, creative director of J. Mendel, has accomplished quite a successful feat by turning what was primarily a fur brand into a multi-million dollar evening wear empire. Although the retail market has moved more toward athleisure and sportswear, there is still a market for evening wear and true luxury pieces. This was evidenced by this...

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J. Mendel keeps it garden bright for NYFW

Two things were abound at J. Mendel's New York Fashion Week presentation, color and furs. Designer Gilles Mendel was inspired by the "Jardin A Giverny" painting by Claude Monet, as he loved the painting's exuberant tints and the poetic nature of the women depicted who embraces this fable and puts energy into her presence. However, Mendel's...

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J. Mendel in court over unpaid bills

J. Mendel seems to have more trouble paying its bills than a father who keeps missing his child support payments. Last year, the company found itself in hot water over its unpaid retainer fees to Karla Otto for press, now they are in court again over unpaid expenses regarding a lease it cancelled about a year ago. WWD reported that in a standard...

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J. Mendel does Art Deco for resort season

Art Deco has long brought inspiration to the fashion crowd, and this resort season was no exception. For Resort 19, Gilles Mendel, creative director of J. Mendel, combined the disciplines of the art deco period with modernist styles to encapsulate the luxury that J. Mendel is known for. The usual red carpet ready pieces and fine mink furs were...

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J. Mendel confirmed owing thousands of dollars to Karla Otto

Public relations company Karla Otto recently just put J. Mendel under fire for thousands of dollars owed under their settlement agreement. The two were previously in an agreement where Karla Otto was set to represent the luxury label at a monthly rate of 12,000 dollars. As reported by WWD, the two ended terms due to J. Mendel not paying its...

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J. Mendel to focus more on fur for Paris Couture Show

New York - Apparently, Karl Lagerfeld's love of fur has sparked a trend with other couture designers. J. Mendel, who will be making their debut at Paris Couture Week on July 5, has announced they will be focusing on furs for their collection. The brand plans to send 35 looks down the runway at a 17th century mansion on Rue de l'Universite....

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Vetements, Iris Van Herpen and J.Mendel to show during Paris Couture Week

London - French luxury-streetwear brand Vetements have been granted a guest membership to show on the couture calendar in July by the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, the country's governing body for industry. Together with other acclaimed international designer labels, J.Mendel, Iris...

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Stallion purchases stake in J. Mendel

New York - Stallion Inc. has become a new majority investor in luxury brand J. Mendel. They acquired the stake from Gores Group, the L.A. private equity firm. Stallion Inc. will be joining existing shareholders Gilles Mendel, CEO, Creative Director, and fifth-generation family member, who will retain a significant stake in the fashion house....

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New York kicks off 2015 Spring/Summer fashion season

The first 2015 spring/summer fashion week of the season opens in New York Thursday with designers pushing the boat out like never before and Ralph Lauren unveiling his collection in Central Park. The week-long fest of glamor, style and celebrity endorsement will see frenzied fashionistas high-tail it across the city, squeezing in more than 270...

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J. Mendel names new president and CEO

Luxury fashion house J. Mendel has named Marc Durie from Louis Vuitton as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, following a five-month search. Durie, who was formerly Louis Vuitton’s Vice President of Merchandising for the Asia Pacific region, will take up his new role from August 27, and will report directly to the label’s Creative...

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J. Mendel president and COO to depart

Luxury fashion house J. Mendel has announced that Susan Sokol will step down as president and chief operating officer of the company, and will transition her duties over the coming weeks. Sokol has been president and COO since joining J. Mendel in 2008, and during her five year tenure she has helped to expand the fashion label’s ready-to-wear...

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J. Mendel teams up with Hunter

Luxury fashion brand J.Mendel, known for its red carpet gowns, has collaborated with wellington boot brand Hunter to create a capsule collection of rubber rain boots. Hunter Boot, which has previous teamed up with Jimmy Choo, has gone high-end again with a limited-edition capsule line of three styles of wellington boots designed by J.Mendel that...