Bill Blass

First American Brands Sets Blass 8

source: Women's Wear Daily

The Daily Thread: Online Sales Down, Bill Blass Sale Said to be ... Wall Street Journal Blogs Bill Blass Sold To Shirt, Neckwear Company For $10 Million Mediapost.com NexCen Sells Bill Blass for $10 Million New York Magazine Wall Street Journal - Crain's New York Business

Published Mon, Dec 29

Michael Vollbracht on Targeting The Bill Blass Lady

source: WSJ.com

As for his old stomping ground, Mr. Vollbracht has advice for Peacock International Holdings, LLC, the New York shirt and tie-manufacturer that announced this morning that it had purchased the Blass label from NexCen Brands, Inc. “You need the Blass DNA – it’s crucial,” says Mr. Vollbrach...

Published Mon, Dec 29

Bill Blass Sold; Couture Line to Remain Intact

source: fashionologie

After months of trying to sell the brand to no avail, NexCen has finally found a buyer for Blass — midtier apparel manufacturer Peacock International Holdings, who nabbed the great American sportswear label for a steal — $10 million, compared to the $25 million NexCen was looking for in S...

Published Mon, Dec 29

Bill Blass’s New Owners Plan to Revive Couture Line

source: Wall Street Journal

The label didn’t show its high-end line at New York fashion week in September; its designer, Peter Som, left in October and was not replaced. On Dec. ... NexCen Sells Bill Blass for $10 Million New York Magazine NexCen sells Bill Blass to pay down debt Crain's New York Business

Published Mon, Dec 29

A long swan song for the Blass house

source: International Herald Tribune

The company that Bill Blass built has begun to dismantle after its parent company, NexCen Brands, discontinued the collection.

Published Sun, Dec 28

Lunchtime Snap: Should The Bill Blass Label Be Revived?

source: Wall Street Journal

A 1984 Bill Blass evening gown that exemplified casual-luxe. (Credit: Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology) With owner NexCen Brands, Inc., ... Fashion Industry Takes A Hit As Bill Blass Label Closes And ... AHN Bill Blass set to be blast from the past New York Daily News

Published Fri, Dec 19

Bill Blass Couture To Close

source: WSJ.com

The brand had been in limbo since its troubled parent company, NexCen Brands Inc., put the company on sale earlier this year. The label didn’t show its high-end line at New York fashion week in September; its designer, Peter Som, left in October and was not replaced.

Published Thu, Dec 18

Fab Flash: The End Of Bill Blass

source: FabSugar

“Bill Blass is facing the same challenges as other consumer and retail companies in the current weak macroenvironment", said NexCen managing director Craig Hoffman. Sources predict that given the tough economy, Bill Blass could be sold for much less. Let's cross our fingers that the som...

Published Thu, Dec 18