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Sesame Street Tees from American Apparel
What: Beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” is over the hill, and is celebrating its 40th birthday by teaming up with American Apparel for a new line. Later this month, adult t-shirts featuring Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and the rest of the Sesame Street crew will go on sale. Soon, children’s tees will be available, too.
What They Say:
Read More“Sesame Street,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, presented the entire catalog of show graphics to American Apparel designers and artists. “We sat down and went through eight discs of artwork from the ‘Sesame Street’ archive ...
Pam Beesly Wears David’s Bridal
What: Fans of The Office, take note. You may still be searching to find your own “Jim,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t hurry up the process by picking up the same wedding gown that Pam Beesly wore on last night’s episode of The Office. Pam’s crinkle chiffon A-line wedding gown (style T9552) is currently selling for $399 at David’s Bridal stores nationwide, while the silver dresses her bridesmaids wore (style F12732) are selling for just $145 a piece.
What David’s Bridal Says:
“As an experienced and stylish businesswoman, Pam Beesly knows that choosing David’s Bridal, the nation’s ...
Liz Claiborne Finds a Home at JC Penney’s
What: Liz Claiborne is moving to JC Penney’s, thanks to a new distribution deal, and you won’t be able to purchase its products anywhere else. Except for its Isaac Mizrahi line, which will be available on the QVC.
What They Say:
Read MoreBecause of these new strategies, the company anticipates the Liz Claiborne wholesale brand franchise will move from an “operating loss in 2009 to a targeted adjusted operating profit in 2010.” During a conference call Thursday, Mr. McComb explained that the agreements came about as a result of two years of successful selling of the Liz & Co. brand at ...
Project Runway Coming to Wii
What: A “Project Runway” video game is currently in the works over at Atari, and it should be released in 2010. Players will get to create their own fashions, and even show them off on a virtual runway.
What We Say: Move over celebrities…us “average” fashionistas can design clothes now, too! We think this game could be way more fun than Wii Tennis, and we might even use it just to get ideas pre-shopping.
Do you have a Wii, and if so, will you buy the “Project Runway” game?
Read MoreBadgley Mischka’s HSN Line Debuts Nov. 17
What: Late last month, word began spreading that the design team Badgley Mischka was planning to design a line especially for the Home Shopping Network. Now, just a few weeks later, details about the new collection are starting to emerge. Dubbed the “American Glamour Collection,” the new line will include footwear, apparel and jewelry priced from $39 to $499 when it debuts during a two-hour special on November 17th.
What WWD Says:
“People in parts of the country that didn’t know about Badgley Mischka because they don’t have access to some of the high-end retailers are now going to ...
Prepaid Debit Cards: Not So Prepaid, After All
What: So, you’re about to check out at the grocery store, and a $50 prepaid visa card catches your eye. That would make a great Christmas gift for someone! Or perhaps you’re into DIY banking, or have horrible credit, and need some kind of plastic to get by. If you end up buying that prepaid debit card, you’re like millions of other Americans. And if you’re not careful, you could get screwed over with hidden fees like millions of other Americans. You name it, they’ll charge you for it. Monthly maintenance fee. Ouch. ATM balance inquiry fee. Ouch again. Inactivity fee. Are you kidding? ...
Read MoreSecond-Hand Stores Go Up in Popularity
What: It’s a good time to like vintage. Even as many fashion-forward retailers—including Macy’s and Zales Jewelry—are struggling to stay afloat, the owners of second-hand stores selling everything from clothes to books say business has been brisk. In fact, a new survey by the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS ) found that 64.1% of second-hand stores across the country have seen increased sales since the recession began, while 11.5% said business was “about the same.”
What NARTS Says:
“The resale industry is one of the few recession proof segments of retailing. ...
Marilyn Minter Teams Up With Intermix
What: Legendary downtown artist Marilyn Minter has teamed up with Intermix to promote breast cancer awareness. The fashion-forward retailer has created a limited edition tote bag featuring an image from Minter’s 2009 film, Green Pink Caviar, which will be on sale in stores and online through the month of October. Proceeds from tote—which retails for $48—will go to benefit Bright Pink, a non-profit organization that educates and supports women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer across the country.
What Intermix Says:
“Intermix is extremely thrilled and honored to ...
Dina Lohan Has a Shoe Line: We’re Not Joking
What: Just when we think we’ve seen it all, another talentless mini celebrity comes up with some a way to extend their 15 minutes of fame for as long as possible. This time it’s Dina Lohan, who plans to launch a line of shoes called “Shoe-han” (are your eyes rolling yet?) on LoveMyShoes.com. It could be available in other stores later on.
What They Say:
Read MoreLohan will not be designing the line but, Yeganeh says, “she’ll definitely have a major influence in which direction it will go.”
Lohan plans to announce the new line at a press conference tomorrow.
“She’s definitely got a good eye ...
Estee Lauder Gets Customers Glammed Up Online
What: The makeup giant Estee Lauder is hoping its latest promotion will leave you looking good online. Beginning October 16th, the company is giving away free makeovers and taking glamorous pictures of customers at select Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Saks department stores—which those customers can then use as their profile picture on sites like Facebook and MySpace. In addition, the company will be giving away a free 10-day supply of foundation to all customers, with no purchase required.
What AdAge Says:
“The gift that the brand hopes will keep on giving is that the profile photos ...
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