Exclusive Limited Edition Prada at Saks

Introducing the Saks-exclusive, limited-edition dress capsule collection.

This limited edition Prada dress collection is only available online until 4/17/17. Find out about in-store availability as well.

Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Learn more about Prada.

Katie Lowes Tyler Ellis at PaleyFest Los Angeles

Katie Lowes was photographed carrying Tyler Ellis at PaleyFest Los Angeles over the weekend. The Scandal star looked chic in a black and white dress accented with her Tyler Ellis Aimee Satin Clutch (price available upon request, www.tylerellis.com). 

Katie Quinn Lowes is an American actress and theater director. She is best known for her role as Quinn Perkins in the ABC political drama series Scandal. 

Carrie Underwood in Randi Rahm Cocktail Dress

Carrie Underwood wore Randi Rahm Saturday night as she performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The country singer celebrated her 100th appearance in a Randi Rahm blue and white printed cocktail dress (www.randirahm.com).

Below is another look at the dress worn by a fashion model.

Payless Filing Chapter 11

Update: On April 4, 2017, Payless’ North American entities, as well as two foreign Hong Kong-based entities involved in logistics (CBL) and supply chain (DAL), filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to facilitate the financial and operational restructuring necessary to strengthen its balance sheet and position the Company for long-term success. Payless is also filing for recognition of the U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings under Part IV of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

The following was posted on March 27th, 2017:

Is Payless filling Chapter 11?

Back in January, Reuters reported that Payless was trying to manage $665 million in debt and was "considering several options."  More recently, according to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter have suggested that the struggling retailer could possibly pull the trigger on bankruptcy filing soon.  Earlier this month, a source familiar with the matter told Footwear News that Payless was expected to file for Chapter 11 protection in April.

According to their website as of today, "Payless ShoeSource is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, offering a trend-right and comprehensive range of everyday and special occasion shoes and accessory items at affordable prices for every member of the family."

Payless was founded in 1956, in Topeka, Kan. on a revolutionary idea – selling quality shoes at affordable prices in a self-select environment. More than 60 years later, Payless continues the self-select model combined with leading customer service to provide a fun and engaging shopping experience for its customers. 

Today, Payless employs nearly 22,000 associates worldwide and is a privately held company owned by Golden Gate Capital and Blum Capital Partners.

What will tomorrow bring?

Learn more at the Payless website.

Jeff Gennette New CEO of Macy's

Congratulations to Jeff Gennette.

Jeff Gennette was elected president and chief executive officer on March 23, 2017. 

Prior to CEO, Gennette was president of Macy’s, Inc. since March 2014. Previously, he was chief merchandising officer of Macy’s, Inc. (formerly known as Federated Department Stores, Inc.), a position to which he was appointed in February 2009.

Gennette began his retail career in 1983 as an executive trainee at Macy’s West in San Francisco. He held positions of increased responsibilities, including vice president and division merchandise manager for men’s collections, and senior vice president and general merchandise manager for men’s and children’s. In 2004, Gennette was appointed executive vice president and director of stores at Macy’s Central in Atlanta. During his career, he also served as a store manager for FAO Schwarz and director of stores for Broadway Stores, Inc. From February 2006 to February 2008, Gennette served as chairman and chief executive officer of Seattle-based Macy’s Northwest. February 2008 to February 2009 brought him back to San Francisco as chairman and CEO of Macy’s West.

Macy's G-III Agreement for DKNY Women's Apparel and Accessories

Macy's and G-III Sign Exclusive Agreement for DKNY Women's Apparel and Accessories

Macy's, Inc., one of the nation's premier retailers, and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed brands, owned brands and private label brands, today announced an agreement under which Macy's will serve, beginning February 2018, as the exclusive U.S. department store for sales of DKNY women's apparel and accessories.

Under the agreement, Macy's exclusivity covers DKNY women's apparel, handbags and shoes, in addition to women's and men's outerwear and swim, which will be available at Macy's locations nationwide and on macys.com. Macy's and G-III will work closely on brand extensions and exclusive products that build upon the founding principles of the iconic New York-based brand. The agreement also plans for increased and enhanced DKNY shop-in-shops in Macy's stores.

"We want to create partnerships that offer our customers products and experiences that they can find only at Macy's, and DKNY is a fashion-first brand we know our customers love," said Jeff Gennette, president and chief executive officer of Macy's, Inc. "By offering exclusive access in key categories, we are confident that DKNY will quickly become one of our top brands. 
Their remarkable global recognition combined with our expansive footprint make Macy's and DKNY a perfect partnership."

"We believe that Macy's is the ideal partner as we implement our strategy for DKNY to be the premier brand in the world for women's apparel and accessories," said Morris Goldfarb, chairman and chief executive officer of G-III. "We have worked well with Macy's in the past with respect to our portfolio of brands and we are confident that this partnership with Macy's will help DKNY flourish and capture market share."

G-III will continue to operate the freestanding global DKNY stores and DKNY.com. G-III also will maintain DKNY's agreements with international license partners and distributors outside of the United States. Products outside the exclusive categories and products distributed by DKNY's various licensees under other categories in the DKNY family will continue to be sold to a broad range of department stores, including Macy's.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.


G-III is a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed brands, owned brands and private label brands. G-III's owned brands include Donna Karan, DKNY, Vilebrequin, Eliza J., Andrew Marc, Marc New York, Bass, and Jessica Howard. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Vince Camuto, Ivanka Trump, Kensie, Jessica Simpson, Levi's and Dockers brands. Through its team sports business, G-III has licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Hands High, Touch by Alyssa Milano and more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. G-III also operates retail stores under the DKNY, Wilsons Leather, Bass, Vilebrequin and Calvin Klein Performance names. 

About DKNY

DKNY is one of the world's leading fashion brands. From the house founded by Donna Karan in 1984, DKNY emerged in 1989. The company designs, markets and distributes collections of apparel, accessories, footwear and select licensed product with distribution in free standing stores and select department and specialty stores globally. The label continues to merge modern tailoring with sophisticated ease, celebrating the aspirational and practical spirit of New York. Acquired by G-III Apparel Group in December 2016, the company continues to be recognized as one of the most heralded names in American fashion.

About Macy's, Inc.


Macy's, Inc. is one of the nation's premier retailers. With fiscal 2016 sales of $25.778 billion and approximately 140,000 employees, the company operates more than 700 department stores under the nameplates Macy's and Bloomingdale's, and approximately 125 specialty stores that include Bloomingdale's The Outlet, Bluemercury and Macy's Backstage. Macy's, Inc. operates stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com. Bloomingdale's stores in Dubai and Kuwait are operated by Al Tayer Group LLC under license agreements. Macy's, Inc. has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and New York, New York. 

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Sneakers Sustainable or Unsustainable

Learn how athletic shoes are made.  Well, at least one example.

Fabric, leather, plastic, resin, rubber, foam, reflective material, adhesives and more.  Is their a better way to make sneakers?  Can all the components be made with recycled or recyclable components?

You can view the article Are Sneakers Unsustainable? When you see how they're made, you'll wonder why they don't cost $2,000 by Rain Noe at the Core77 website.

Learn more about New Balance.

SURPLUS by BRAVADO with Sami Miro

Bravado announces the launch of their collaboration with Sami Miro at SURPLUS by BRAVADO at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) from March 15- March 17.  SURPLUS by BRAVADO will take over the front space of the Music is Universal Showcase at iconic nightclub, Antone's. The retail space will offer SXSW consumers a customizable patch/army jacket shop as well as the first look at limited-edition collections and merchandise.

Bravado, UMG's industry-leading merchandise and brand-management tapped vintage fashion designer/curator Sami Miro to design a curated collection of elevated and deconstructed apparel, inspired by their artists.  A rising designer among music and fashion insiders, her designs have been seen on everyone from Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Hailee Steinfeld to Gigi Hadid. Bravado sought out Sami to bring her unique sensibility and vision to the collection, re-imagining the aesthetic for artist apparel for fans of both music and fashion and will celebrate this collaboration Thursday March 16 at an exclusive Bravado X Sami Miro Cocktail party.

The Sami Miro collaboration is limited-edition collection comprised of 3 styles of army jackets Sami customized for Bravado artists. It will retail for $300 and be available exclusively at SURPLUS by BRAVADO at the Music is Universal Showcase until it launches on Bravado.com for $400 on March 20.

ADDRESS:

Antones Night Club

305 E 5th St,

Austin, TX 78701

HOURS:

Wednesday, March 15 11:30am-5pm

Wednesday March 15 8pm-2am

Thursday March 16 12pm-5pm

Thursday March 16 8-10

Friday March 17: 12p-4p

Learn more about about Sami Miro at Sami Miro and Sami Miro Vintage.

Siro Miro Vintage

Esska and Relance Spring Footwear Collection

The long awaited delivery of Esska Spring footwear collection has just landed and is every bit as gorgeous as ever.

Relance shoes are also now at Black Truffle - unique and wearable with their signature super soft leather and popping colour ways selected exclusively for Black Truffle. 

Black Truffle is an award-winning London based independent fashion boutique featuring designer shoes, accessories and clothing.  They also run Shoemaking classes from our store and Tutu making classes from a nearby studio.

Learn about Esska and Relance brand footwear.

TRANOÏ PARIS: WOMEN'S March 2017 Trends

The Parisian sky was low and grey, but your eyes were sparkling, your smiles were shining bright and the mood was positive at the Tranoi International Fashion Trade Show.  The fashion industry shared this moment of joy, it was an intense professional experience together.  TRANOÏ PARIS: WOMEN'S was from March 3 to 6, 2017.  If you missed it, don't worry, you can attend the next show.  The industry can meet again under the June sun at Palais de la Bourse and Carreau du temple for the Men’s collections and Women’s pre-collections.

Below are a few stylish trend spotting photographs.

Photos by Bleu Mode (Julien Boudet).  Following personal aesthetics over trends, Julien Boudet has been documenting the evolution of fashion since January 2013. Inspired by the minimalist and surrealist movements, architecture as well as the photographic process, Boudet believes that the foundation of his artistic practice derives from the philosophical ideas of the father of photojournalism, Henri Cartier-Bresson. As Bresson states in his revolutionary novel, The Decisive Moment, “the camera performs the action of documentation, yet it is the responsibility of the human eye to capture this specific moment before it is gone forever.” Through his heightened sense of time and space in collaboration with his immaculate attention to detail, Julien Boudet is capturing what he likes to call the Decisive Fashion Moment.

Learn more about TRANOÏ PARIS: WOMEN'S March 2017 here on the Fashion Blog.