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Fab Flash: A Luella Update
Yesterday, I shared the sad news that Luella had lost it's license and financial backer. The British fashion house is loved by celebrities and mere mortals alike with Bartley scooping Designer of the Year in 2008. Luella is now seeking a new financial backer and looking to the future.
The Demise of Luella Bartley
After showing a magical Spring '10 collection at Paris Fashion Week, it's shocking to hear that Luella has ceased all operations. The brand's licensee, Club 21, just announced it has "taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Luella Bartley Limited."
Furthermore, the production of Luella's Spring '10 collection has been put to a stop since its ready-to-wear producer, Carla Carini, had to shutter its doors unexpectedly.
Breaking News: Luella is No More
I unfortunately have to break some very sad news to you as one of London's best loved fashion labels, Luella, is no more. The announcement came today as WWD revealed that the long term investor Club 21 have walked away from the design house.
According to a statement, VSQ Limited who operated the Luella business have reluctantly “taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Luella Bartley Limited.” Bartley commented, "This is a very disappointing situation for everyone involved with the brand…I very much appreciate the support that VSQ has given me, but it is upsetting not to be able to protect jobs in this difficult economic climate.
Fab Flash: Is Donatella Going to Leave Versace?
Just last week, Donatella Versace insisted that despite the financial problems the company would weather the storm arguing, You have to face the truth. For me, life is about chapters. Die and born again, die and born again.
Moises de la Renta and Mango = Tasty
Remember Adam Lippes's collection for Spanish retailer Mango? Looks like Mango may have nabbed another up-and-comer: Oscar de la Renta's son Moises. With a more severe lady-like aesthetic, the designer is supposed to attend the retailer's Spring runway show in Madrid on Wednesday, along with the brand's muse Scarlett Johansson.
Ready-to-Wear Designers Delve Into Jewelry
It's raining baubles: Thakoon, Alice + Olivia, and Milly have announced expansions into jewelry.
Thakoon Panichgul has been swooped up by Japanese fine jewelry brand, Tasaki, to serve as its creative director. “My goal is to approach jewelry design in the same manner that I approach clothing: always move forward but respect the past,” said Panichgul.
Breaking News: Victoria's Secret Is Coming to the UK
Calling all lingerie fans — there's some exciting news on the horizon! Following the successful launch of Banana Republic, Abercrombie & Fitch and Anthropologie in the UK, another store is rumoured to be crossing the Atlantic. Victoria's Secret has already begun to scout for store locations.
Olsenboye Available Today, Already on Clearance!
Mary-Kate and Ashley's new line, Olsenboye, dropped at JCPenney stores and jcp.com today. The prices are low to begin with, but a lot is even further on sale. Plaid shirts, casual tees, tie-dye bags, and ruffled shoes are just some pieces the twins dreamed up for their junior fans.
Jet-Set Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture's latest destination is the airport. The bubbly brand is setting up four airport boutiques starting December. The first will be inside the American Airlines terminal at Miami International Airport.
Sneak Peek! Isaac Mizrahi Live at QVC
Isaac Mizrahi is Mr. QVC these days. Isaac Mizrahi Live, which debuts Dec. 4, just released some of its multicategory goodies.
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