VF Corp has acquired Seven for All Mankind a leading premium denim brand for an estimated $775 million! Eric Wiseman, VF’s president said: “A business like Seven For All Mankind, it’s clearly a lifestyle brand, clearly has international potential and it has a great direct-to-consumer opportunity. We weren’t really in the premium jeans space and we don’t have a big portfolio of contemporary brands, but we were looking for a platform to build from. We think Seven, positioned in Los Angeles, will be a great platform for us.”
The question now is how will VF Corp grow the Seven for All Mankind brand to justify the $775 million price tag?
This is the third shoe of the series to come out from Greedy Genius x Barneys New York. This shoe consist of black patent leather with black lux leather and silver foil. These shoes will be sold exclusively at all Barney NY stores. Limited to only 150 pairs. These sneakers are in stores now.
The K-Swiss Ariake is the first shoe inspired by and designed specifically for Free Running. Worn by one of the founding fathers of Free Running Sebastien Foucan, the Ariake pioneers an entirely new category of original urban sneakers.
Mark Anderson on the Chicago Bears American Football team is shot here wearing the a t-shirt form the latest LA Air Line collection.
Shawn Carter, aka “Jay-Z”, will not lose, apparently.
Said Thom Browne of his Women’s Capsule Collection: “I have seen private female customers really from the beginning,” he added “The project with Brooks Bros. pushed me to do it for myself, but I have been wanting to do it for a long time.” The Thom Browne Women’s Capsule Collection will be available at Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Jeffrey New York and Colette in Paris this fall. The Collection reflects Browne’s men’s wear with his signature details such as short, shrunken jackets and trousers that fall above the ankle. If things proceed as planned it won’t be long before the ladies enjoy a full Thom Browne collection.
Damien Hirst, the world’s most successful living artist, is lending his talents to Levi Strauss on a new project. Hirst is collaborating with Levis on the spring 2008 collection of the company’s Warhol Factory X Levi’s label. The collection is only available at high-end retailers such as Barney’s New York and priced between $190-$250 for jeans and $80-$300 for tops.
Looks like KU is the new “it” brand with all the celebrities! Guess who’s wearing this KU T-shirt?
NOHARM synergises High Fashion and Ethical Consumerism. NOHARM recognises these two terms are no longer mutually exclusive and the synergy of fashion and ethics is consumer driven by a powerful and wide demographic. “Ethical consumerism” is a term gaining support and recognition at an exponential rate. The growing demand for cruelty-free, eco-conscious, environmentally-friendly and fair-trade products is placing an onus on the fashion industry to look towards socially and ethically responsible materials and production methods. NOHARM is at the vanguard of this new era and is proud and honoured to introduce an exciting range of high fashion, cruelty-free, vegan footwear for the discerning and ethically responsible consumer.
Ben Affleck seen wearing KU. Benny boy must have a style guru on the payroll as he was shot sporting this extremely rare KU Tee. KU is the original Japanese designer brand with a long and respected history in The East.
“Ginza is literally an intersection that is now attracting a diverse and international cross section of fashion consumers who are attracted by the energy and excitement that has been created there.” Giorgio Armani said.
If rumours are to be believed, British restaurant tycoon Richard Caring is in secret talks to buy Prada. Dick owns The Ivy, Le Caprice and also the legendary Annabel’s nightclub and is reputed to be up against at least two private equity firms, if he does make a bid for the Italian fashion house. Caring made his fortune supplying apparel to clients like Sir Philip Green, owner of Arcadia.
Here’s a sneak preview of the much anticiapted LA Air Line A/W 2007 Collection. As most of you know LA Air Line traces its roots back to Venice Beach California in 1971. This was a wonderful time to be in California. The creativity of the California culture at the time was changing the world. The Doors, Beach Boys, surf culture……art, hippy, free love, marijuana, carefree fun lifestyle….these all come to a persons mind when thinking of this time.
This is the latest collection by the UK brand Invisible Inc. The brand is renowned for creating fresh, clean designs and the latest collection is no exception. These skinny jeans will appeal to the purest fashionista as will the collection of tees and hoodies.
Creating Limitless Heights, BAPE or not to BAPE, that is the question?
Leading outdoor brand Berghaus and cutting edge designer Jeff Griffin have joined forces to bring two unique performance products to YOU. Griffin has taken two key jackets from the new Berghaus collection and added distinctive and exclusive touches of his own.
7 for All Mankind is universally known as a premium denim brand so it probably comes as a surprise to know they’re venturing into the footwear market. Some might argue this attempt to expand their business dillutes their credentials and marks the beginning of the end. Time will tell!
Stella McCartney is to launch a virtual antifur protest. On July 12, the designer and PETA will co-host an online event on a specially created island in the virtual world. Visitors to the island will be able to show their support for PETA in virtual terms.