Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Wang and Lam Trunk Shows @Barneys


on Wednesday April 2, 2008 and Thursday April 3, 2008 Barneys will host Trunk shows for Alexander Wang and Derek Lam respectively. Located at their Madison Ave. location, the retailer will offer the usually assortment of goodies for gandering from the hot designers, Alexander is slated to be at the event.

Spring's Groff and Michele at Feinstein's


Spring Awakening's Lea Michele will bring her onstage love Jonathan Groff with her to reprise her cabaret on April 7,2008. Titled "Once Upon a Dream", the show was originally presented in February. Feinstein's at Loews Regency is located in Manhattan at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street. For reservations call (212) 339-4095.

Visit feinsteinsatloewsregency.com for more information.

Tribeca Here We Come

News- It's official we will be bringing the 7th annual Tribeca Film Festival to you guys live!

xox
Who York

Retail News: Lim in Tokyo, Fontaine on Madison, Bittar on Bleeker!

-According to WWD Philip Lim will open a flagship in Tokyo, This is his first opening abroad.
-"Anne Fontaine, who redefined the white blouse with a single-minded focus on the garment, has much more up her sleeve. For starters, there is a three-story, 7,500-square-foot flagship at 677 Madison Avenue designed by Andrée Putman," said WWD today. Opening in June, the store will offer a variety of articles that suit the modern woman.
- Alexis Bittar is opening shop on the growing downtown map.
The Brooklyn-based jewelry designer is opening his second store in late May on Bleecker Street, home to designer boutiques, upscale eateries and specialty store chains.

Sex Drama, Over Dresses!


Word on the street is that the cat fight has finally surfaced, thankfully after shooting has wrapped. But the odd thing is that this time the dramz is over dresses, for the premiere to be specific. New York Magazine said that Ms. Parker has been getting numerous bids, even bribes, by designers to get their works on her. Apparently Catrell and party aren't loving the lack of attention on their parts. All I can say is, "who will she be wearing??"

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Polo To Open Another Flagship


Ralph Lauren will open another Flagship for the Polo line. This one will be at 888 Madison Avenue, on the corner of 72nd Street, across the street from his store at the Rhinelander mansion. The new 27,500-square-foot will house the entirety of his iconic Polo line. Lauren, who was recently named the richest living designer, currently owns 10 location in Manhattan ranging from his collection store to the new and increasingly popular Rugby store in The Village.

Banana Republic To Open Shop in London


According to sources the retailer will open a store internationally in London. No word yet on where, but it will be the first in Europe for the Gap brand. At the same time the company will launch their new limited edition line Monogram. The store will offer both women's wear and men's, also it will carry their line of handbags and accessories.