Posts Tagged ‘fashion’

All right peeps- in case you were wondering when everything opens for Black Friday I made a consolidated list for ya. For those in NYC the Apple store opens at 12 am tonight with discounts on iPods of up to 30% (BUT if you really want discounts on computers I would hit Mac Mall’s 96 Hour Sale). Also, Wal-Mart is open for 24 hours BUT door busters start at 5:00 am which include $3 nightwear $248 32 inch Emerson plasma TV, a TomTom GPS One 124-SE for $59 and DVDs for $3- $5.

Babies R Us
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM – Ends at 1:00 PM

Bass Pro Shops
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM – Ends at 11:00 AM

Bealls
Sale Starts at 4:00 AM – Ends at 1:00 PM

BestBuy
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM

Cabela’s
Sale Starts at Midnight

Costco
Sale Starts at 9:00 AM

Craft Warehouse
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

Gander Mountain
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

Gap Outlets
Sale Starts at Midnight at Participating Stores

Half Price Books
Sale Starts at 7:00 AM – Ends at 10:00 AM

Harbor Freight
Sale Starts at 7:00 AM

Home Depot
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

JCPenney
Sale Starts at 4:00 AM

Kmart
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

Kohls
Sale Starts at 4:00 AM – Ends at 1:00 PM

Lowe’s
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM – Ends at Midnight

Meijer
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM – Ends at 12:00 PM

Menards
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

Northern Tool]
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM

OfficeMax
Sale Starts at 7:00 AM – Ends at 12:00 PM

RadioShack
Sale Starts at 5:30 AM

Sam’s Club
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM

Sears
Sale Starts at 4:00 AM

Sports Authority
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM

Staples
Sale Starts at 6:00 AM – Ends at 10:00 AM

Target
Sale Starts at 5:00 AM – Ends at 12:00 PM

Toys R Us
Sale Starts at Midnight – Ends at 1:00 PM

A little biz note on Brian Reyes. A couple months ago (May to be exact) the designer appointed Stephanie Cozzi as president of the brand. Cozzi came from Zac Posen where she was the VP of sales. What I find interesting about Cozzi is her strategy with Reyes- while most CEOs are staying up all night banging their heads against a wall trying to figure out how to prevent bankruptcy, Cozzi is staying up all night thinking of money making strategic alliances (And no, not with the usual Target/JC Penny/ Kohls suspects). The result- a five year lease on a new, larger space for Reyes and Co. as well as a partnership with “Proper Attire” a condom company who makes designer condoms. Edgy! And just a little fyi– proceeds for every Brian Reyes condom sold will benefit Planned Parenthood. Cool and profitable. I love it.

Five things I LOVE about MB fashion week:
1) The big post summer reunion with all of my fashion friends
2) Wearing all of my new fall clothes (MB Fashion Week = back to school for fashion peeps)
3) Spending so much time in Bryant Park
4) Watching the new assistants throw around ‘tude to make themselves seem more important
5) THE J. MENDEL PRESENTATION

Yes, Giles Mendel creates pieces that are unbelievebly out of my budget (an average dress costs upwards of $1500- fur coats starting price $5000), but what I love most about this brand is that it does not deviate from their core audience- wealthy women (read: NOT ME) who, despite a horrible recession and cutting back still indulge in a little slice of luxury. What I love even more is this brand has turned a profit (sales up 20%) over the last year while most luxury companies are experiencing sinking revenues. Also the CEO is amazing. Susan Sokol is the former president of Vera Wang, a cancer survivor and all around power woman.

This picture does not do this dress justice- WAY more gorgeous in person!

The signature J. Mendel fur.

I love the back of this dress.

The front of the dress is incredible too!

More gorgeous floor length gowns.

Cocktail dresses!!

This is wearable art.

[Redacted]: OMG he is SO cute why didn’t you set me up with him before??

Hitha: To be honest, I never thought you were into those hipster guys and I always thought he was a little too grungy.

[Redacted]: ARE YOU NUTS??

Hitha: Well, he did tell me he dated [redacted] the fashion director of [redacted] magazine.

[Redacted]: STOP IT.

Hitha: Yeah, his stock price rose considerably once I heard that bit of info.

There are several reasons why I chose Rodarte as the winners of the Swiss Textile Award. 1) Presentation of their press materials and 2) their collection. My backstage pictures doesn’t do it justice, but just to give you an idea…

 Check out these shoes!! I am so bummed I didn’t ask who made them. If anyone knows please enlighten me.

 Again, my pictures do not do this shoe justice. The black with the tassels were off. the. hook.

This dress was one of my favorites. No, I wouldn’t be able to wear it to a meeting, but maybe for a night out…

I love how they paired this dress with the gold platform shoes during their presentation. So great!

The Swiss Textile award show was named “Stella.” After a looong day of trying to figure out who was going to get the award, we cleaned up and hit the presentation and ceremony.

From left to right, Diane Pernet, me, Hiromi Ushigome, and Patricia Field. Diane and I met the first night when we shared a cab with Stefano Roncato and Marianne Castier. We had the most profound discussion about living in Paris and that was when I realized what a true original she is. I know SO MANY PEOPLE in fashion that just… aren’t.

This was taken right before the organizers yelled at me for stepping on the runway with my heels. Oops!

Syl Tang and I were friends before this trip, but I think Zurich solidified our friendship. Syl always has THE BEST accessories.

I REALLY don’t want to be that annoying person that tells you to go out and vote or who to vote for (this IS a free country) but there are a ton of retailers offering discounts on merch. if you venture to the polls today and get a sticker. Here are just some of the sweet deals:

Owl Lab Voting Discount: Bring in your voting sticker and recieve 20% off your purchase. Owl Lab is located at 20 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003 Hours: 11am- 8pm

Tracy Reese Hope for Change Election Party from 9pm-12 midnight (Receive a 20% discount during the fete) Location: 641 Hudson Street in NYC.

Hitha: Oooh I got invited to the Stella McCartney friends and family sale!!!!

Leah: Awesome! Is Paul McCartney going to be there???

…when I get ready to analyze monthly retail sales numbers on Fox Business!! If you are near a TV, tune in between 1- 2pm. I really don’t expect the consumer to have spent very much of anything in July, but I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised by the numbers tomorrow.

Hmm. I love any sort of music/ fashion collaboration. I really do. That’s why I’m not sure what to think of the new Kurt Cobain Converse. My lovely neighbor came over yesterday sporting these sneakers which looked totally cute on. On the chucks are Cobain’s infamous scribbles and words which are amazing to see- BUT on a pair of Converse?? I always thought Nirvana was a little bit of a sell out for a grunge quasi “punk” band, but isn’t this TOTALLY selling out?? Does Courtney Love need the money that badly? P.S. these kicks are on back order so if you want a pair you are gonna have to wait a month or so…