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Haute Off the Press: Phi Succumbs To the Recession
Kasia Struss in Phi Spring 2010
The recession has taken another bite out of fashion. The most recent victim being Phi, founded in 2003 by Susan Dell.
Phi chief executive officer Julia Hansen told Women’s Wear Daily, “It’s a really challenging climate right now for luxury goods,” she said “There is not so much confidence in that market going forward.”
For spring 2010, Norwegian fashion designer and creative director Andreas Melbostad put a sophisticated twist on biker chic with a black and white palette that included slim leg suede pants that buckle and lace up the leg, strappy and banded brassiers and bustiers, as well as metal-encrusted jeans, studded blazers and a leather zipper jacket.
The Phi boutique in SOHO is slated to close at the end of next month, but fans of the brand will have one last chance to snap up a piece from the edgy label. Their pre-spring delivery arrived in stores this month.
Currently, the atmosphere for high-end brands is cloudy. Hopefully other designer labels will be able to ride out this stormy economic period — time will tell.
(Photo credit: style.com)
Chicly Yours,
The Chic Spy
That’s Haute: Betsey Johnson is Pretty in Punk
by Krysti Lozinski
Betsey Johnson and Krysti Lozinski
San Francisco — Walking into a Betsey Johnson store is like stepping into punk Barbieʼs closet, but ever wonder what itʼd be like if punk Barbie threw a party? This past Wednesday, I found out.
Betseyʼs ultra-pink, ultra-fabulous Geary Street store was filled with edgy fashionistas clad in her signature designs. Tulle skirts, animal prints, platform pumps, black leather glovelettes, and of course, DRESSES! Betsey was particularly impressed with the array of her vintage creations that fans had pulled out of their closets, and sheʼs vowed to bring back many of her classic designs.
Itʼs also been rumored that several Betsey-ites are sending their vintage pieces to her studio so that she can re-create them for distribution. Keep your eye on the racks in 2010 — thereʼs a good chance youʼll find a revival of your fave Betsey classics. Read the rest of this entry »
Mission: Prêt-á-Party
Global — The holiday season has arrived and if you are a social butterfly, you’ve already begun to receive coveted invitations requesting your presence at gallant galas, swanky soirées, and posh parties — but what to wear? We have a ready-to-party formula just for you that includes one part chic, an ounce of sparkle, and a dash of charm.
Styled by Sata Schramm
Mission: The Fast and the Furious
H&M Is On the Pulse of Fast Fashion
Photo credit: flickr.com
Global — The Swedish retailer Hennes and Mauritz, a.k.a. H&M, is one of the leaders in fast fashion, appealing to fashion enthusiasts who want designer brands at affordable prices. Since 2004, the billion-dollar company has collaborated with some of the fashion industry’s most prominent fashion labels from Paris-based designer Karl Lagerfeld and Dutch designers Viktor and Rolf to Japanese brand Comme des Garcons and Italian label Roberto Cavalli. They have even hosted a collection from eco-conscious and animal-friendly designer Stella McCartney. Read the rest of this entry »
