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American Fans pay double for Kate Moss Fashions!

May 11th, 2007 Fashionista

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News keep coming, and we were hoping to move on. There is this news bit from DailyIndia.com. Barney’s costumers were angry at the high price tag for the clothes, with some items reportedly as high as a $100 (so much for affordable fashion)

Topshop Spokeswoman said that the prices reflect the transportation cost from the UK, (however, the garments are made in India, China and Mauritius, there may be some kinks in their supply chain management)

Despite the increase in price the spokesperson said that the garments were still an “amazingly” good value for Barneys.

Our bet is that US costumers are more apt to pay with credit card than shoppers across the pond. Also, the demand in the US clearly supported the price point. Almost all of the 11,000 items ordered were sold.

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Meet the Business behind the Beauty, Sir Philip Green

May 10th, 2007 Fashionista

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We have been covering Kate Moss new fashion launch with particular interest, not only for the line itself, but also for the business strategy behind it. So I think it’s fitting to do a small piece on Sir Philip Green.

Mr. Green successfully runs Topshop, England’s affordable high street retailer, and is the owner of the Arcadia Group and Bhs (British Home Stores), Arcadia is the parent company of Topshop.

Green, Britain’s 4th richest man, started in business as a small time trader. He later bought a failing retail operation and successfully turned it around selling it for a profit. He became the CEO of a public men’s wear company called “Ambers Day” that after declining profit, was forced to resign. Mr. Green ran other retail operations including Debenhams and Allders, JJB Sports, and led the acquisition of Sears Retail Chain (different than Sears, Roebuck and Company) (more…)

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Kate Moss Street Cred!

May 9th, 2007 Fashionista

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Vogue Magazine published an article about Kate Moss’ American Launch of her clothing line. The article is pretty much a description of the party and her famous friends, including Moss infamous transparent dress (which is on sale for $470, including the belt). However, there was a quotation from Barneys’ Cult Creative Director, Simon Doonan that caught my attention:

“It’s very simple – celebs try to do fashion but it doesn’t mean much, whereas Kate has fashion cred in bucketfuls. Basically I’m in heaven – as a Brit I understand the majesty of TopShop. It’s edgy and it’s democratic.”

What is interesting about this collection is that unlike Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani and other celebrities who are known as singers or actresses; Moss, has an established reputation as model and direct exposure to the industry (she was discovered at the age of 14). Making her more of a fashion authority than other celebrity designers. (more…)

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Kate Moss Clothing Line only for Skinny, Perfect Girls, says Lily Allen

May 9th, 2007 Fashionista

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Outspoken British Rocker Lily Allen, who is releasing her own fashion line, has told Gracia Magazine “Kate’s clothes are just for skinny, perfect girls. I won’t be buying any.”

“I couldn’t get into those tiny hotpants if I tried, and if I did I’d look ridiculous. The hard thing is to get everybody of every size to look fantastic. That’s the real deal. Fashion should be a laugh and be for everybody. My dresses will suit anyone, whether they’re tall or small, or fat or thin.”

For fashion conscious shoppers, describing your clothing as good for the “common man” rather “woman” might not be the best way to sell your products. Clearly Kate will do a better job selling the idea of Fashion and Glamour at affordable prices than Lilly.

But given that Lily’s market is the “quirky independent girl” she may be reaching her market after all, she elaborates “The best thing about dresses is the fact they hide a lot of things you don’t want exposed and flatter the good bits. My bum and legs are revolting, which is why I wear dresses all the time. And I put in wider straps to hide the arm bits we all hate. (more…)

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Kate Moss Fashion Line, Meets Fans

May 9th, 2007 Fashionista

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As you probably guessed by now, Kate Moss new fashion line is getting plenty of attention from the media.

The supermodel’s line has been getting great reviews from critics, and other industry insiders.

Fashion expert Maria Ioannou, who attended the NY release party said: “We have always been fascinated by the seemingly effortless British sense of style.

“And when it comes to Kate Moss, what’s not to love about a woman who seems to party all night and come out the other end looking fabulous?”

This is the great allure of the line. Kate Moss is a gorgeous woman who personifies the Rock and Roll lifestyle (particularly with the engagement to rocker Pete Doherty), and manages to look perfect at the end of the day.

Shoppers Reviews, (more…)

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British Designer Luella Bartley returns to London Fashion Week

May 3rd, 2007 Fashionista

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Luella Bartley, a famous British designer whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller and Amy Winehouse, announced that she will show her new collection at the London Fashion Week in September.

Bartley has spent the last 6 years promoting her collections in New York. Her decision coincides with the opening of her first store in Mayfair, Britain’ s new Fashion Mecca.

Her design gives British classical style a streetwise twist. She has found global success, her line sells in 41 countries.

British Fashion Council representative, Hilary Riva, said: “We are delighted to have Luella showing back in London. Luella is a great role model for new designers as she has created a distinct British brand which enjoys global recognition – another testament to the fashion creativity in the UK.”

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Children’s Clothing Trade Shows

April 25th, 2007 Fashionista

Americasmart (Atlanta) : Beginning January 2003 during the scheduled apparel/accessories market, AmericasMart will continue its tradition of trade show excellence by offering a brand new temporary show floor for apparel, accessories, shoes, children’s wear, loungewear and gift-related products.

The Apparel Sourcing Show: Since 1991,The Apparel Sourcing Show
is the only international show specialized in the apparel and textile industry in the CBI region. The CBI ranks as number ONE supplier to the U.S.A. Apparel market. Year by year, the most important industry suppliers of specialized machinery and technology, textiles (more…)

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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA reports strong sales for 1st quarter 2007, Tag Heuer strategy

April 25th, 2007 Fashionista

Luxury goods manufacturer Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton reports that overall sales grew to 3.804 billion euros ($5.16 billion dollars) for the 1st quarter. The strong growth is led by demand on Tag Heuer watches. Film stars Brad Pitt, and golfer Tiger Woods are used in the advertising of these watches.

I have found old articles (2005-2004) about Tag Hauer marketing campaign, and strategy to increase brand awareness

Optimizing the Internet as a media tool: The TAG Heuer way, reported by Europa Star

“Deciphering the interest in TAG Heuer’s ambassadors

With regard to the very media-oriented partnership that TAG Heuer has with the actor Brad Pitt, the latter enjoyed a record level of interest across all search engines

with more than 400,000 searches in the USA during (more…)

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Controversy for Kate Moss’s Topshop Collection

April 25th, 2007 Fashionista

It seems that there some controversy between Jeff Banks and Topshop. Jeff Banks, a Scottish Fashion designer, has put in question Kate Moss input on Topshop’s new collection.

“Can Kate sharpen a pencil or draw a matchstick man? Banks asked. “I wouldn’t put money on it. I’ll bet [Kate Moss just grabbed one of her many Prada bags, rifled through her wardrobe … and turned up at Topshop’s head office in Oxford Street for a quick hour’s briefing with the in-house designers and buying staff.”

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Looking for a Job?

April 25th, 2007 Fashionista

I don’t know how accurate this is, since this was on the news about an hour ago, it could very well be outdated. Nevertheless, UK Celebrity fashion LAStarStyle.co.uk site, it sells look-a-like clothes from your favorite celebrities, is looking to recruit a Marketing Manager. The Manager’s responsibilities will be to further optimize the site and increase brand awareness.

“LAStarStyle.co.uk, which launched a year ago by husband and wife team Annu and Stan Chukwu, has ambitious expansion plans to double its business within the next 12 months.

The new marketer will be tasked (more…)

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