Liz Claiborne

The changing fortunes of US department stores have also prompted Liz Claiborne Inc to launch a bold new merchandising model to sell its namesake clothing brand and Claiborne-branded merchandise exclusively at JC Penney stores. It also plans to move the Liz Claiborne New York brand out o...

By Don-Alvin Adegeest American conglomerate Liz Claiborne this week announced steps to revitalize the Liz Claiborne brand franchise and to significantly alter its earnings trajectory. The company entered into a long-term licensing agreement with J. C. Penney Company

As well as Aberdeen Group's Jackson, the keynote speakers include Denise Seegal, a global leader who has held CEO level positions with leading retail brands including Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, VF Corporation, Nautica and Sweetface Fashion Co's JLO Brand.

VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) announced that it has named apparel industry veteran Susan Kellogg as President of its Contemporary Brands coalition, effective immediately. Kellogg brings more than 25 years of apparel and retail experience to VF. She most recently served as CEO of Elie Taha...

An 80-year-old fashion jewelry brand that designs an extensive range of jewelry and accessories. It is owned by Liz Claiborne Inc. Monet chart ... www.tinker.com

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The catalyst this time was a 29% slump in second quarter sales, which helped widen its losses to $82.1m from $23.2m last time. Worryingly, the biggest falls were in its two largest business units - Mexx Europe and partnered brands (its domestic wholesale unit) - where second quarter revenue...

Are there any signs this might change sometime soon? Not according to Liz Claiborne CEO William L McComb, who shed some light on retail thinking in a conference call earlier this week. INSIGHT: Liz Claiborne must move from cuts to margin growth

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Business Wire (press release), CA We can't wait for a new generation of women to discover the new Liz, which is all about women recognizing their personal style,” said Dave McTague, EVP of Partnered Brands for Liz Claiborne Inc. “By bringing this community of actual customers into the ...

William McComb, chief executive of US fashion company Liz Claiborne, said retailers need to adjust to the "new normal" of lower demand and shoppers focused more on what they can get for their money than what they can afford to spend. ...

by Evan Clark Kay Koplovitz, chairman of Liz Claiborne Inc., signaled her support of the company's direction under chief executive officer William McComb, who reassured shareholders Thursday that his restructuring... Subscribe now to WWD. ...

 DC Restructuring charges and sliding sales due to low store traffic caused the apparel maker's loss to balloon in the first quarter. The casino operator said it would raise $2.5 billion through stock and bond offerings to pay down some of its $14 ...

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  USA Gunn is chief creative officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. He currently stars in his own show, “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” which is based on his book, “Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style,” published in 2007. Previously, Gunn served as chairman ...

 NC - Judy Royal Enjoy wine, light refreshments, a DJ and a chance to win $150 worth of apparel and $100 in accessories as well as the opportunity to meet Mizrahi. Best of all, everyone saves 20 percent on all Liz Claiborne regular and sale purchases in clothing, ...

Is apparel retailer Liz Claiborne pinning too much on its new supply deal with Li & Fung? The deal covers the Lucky Brand, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, and Isaac Mizrahi designed Liz Claiborne New York lines, and adds to an existing sourcing agreement for Mexx.

By stewart@digitaleditor.com (The Hot Deals Hunter) Company Information        At Luggage Guy you will save up to 80% off the prices of incredible designer luggage from Pierre Cardin, Samsonite, Liz Claiborne, Kenneth Cole, Diane Von Furstenberg, Travel Gear, Ventura and others! Luggage Guy has luggage sets, suitcases, carryons, brie...

Liz Claiborne Inc. has hired Adam Levy, president of retail and ready-to-wear at Jones Apparel Group Inc., for the new post of president of retail for its partnered brands division. Levy, who managed 285 retail stores and e-commerce at Jones, will be responsible for overseeing e-commerce...

WWD takes an in-depth look at his Liz Claiborne kick-off - his first collection for the brand lands in department stores next month - and he couldn't sound more optimistic. Behind the beloved, bubbly personality lies a brilliant businessman who's revolutionized fashion and whom we can t...

By retrogurl more…) We’ve first seen sketches of Isaac Mizrahi’s debut collection for Liz Claiborne last September, today WWD posted images from their spring ‘09 lookbook. The spring collection is slated to hit stores in February and will hit 1,200 department stores featuring safari looks and sepa...

Urban Outfitters has recently hired a new Chief Operating Officer to run the European division. Mr. Andrew Maclean was the President of a Liz Claiborne division before accepting a new position with Urban Outfitters. He has also been an executive at Gap, Inc.

By noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) Tim appeared at the Madison Women’s Expo, and spoke about an hour on fashion, style, and Project Runway. The exciting part, for me, was trying to obtain an autograph from Sir Tim himself. To be honest, ‘change-agent Tim’ (from the work he did at Parsons and now Liz Claiborne,) fascinates me m...

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday lowered debt ratings of two major apparel companies, Limited Brands and Liz Claiborne , to junk status. Limited's senior unsecured notes rating was downgraded to Ba1 from Baa3 while Liz Claiborne's senior unsecured...

On the other, though, it has negotiated a new sourcing deal with women's wear maker Liz Claiborne for the struggling Mexx Europe brand, and its private investment arm Fung Capital Europe has bought Savile Row fashion house Hardy Amies for an undisclosed sum.

By Natalie Painchaud Making business headlines today was the announcement that Paul Charron, a 17-year veteran of the $5B fashion apparel and accessories company Liz Claiborne will retire as CEO. Intrigued by the fashion world thanks to Project Runway and reading this recent news made me realize what a fasc...

McComb has shed many of these brands - which include Emma James, Intuitions, JH Collectibles, Tapemeasure, Prana, Ellen Tracey, Laundry By Design, C&C California, and, last week, Enyce - at just the right time given the current financial crisis.

Mambo Cologne from Liz Claiborne for men is priced so cheaply that Mambo is the cologne to consider for the 2008 Holidays! Mambo retails as ...

By cfroeverywhere Enyce, which was founded in 1996, is a denim sportswear line specializing in wovens, knits, outerwear, and graphic tees for men and boys. The sale was partly fueled by economic concerns, as Liz Claiborne Chief Executive Officer William McComb revealed that his organization was unable t...

By drewzee The music mogul has purchased the popular urban clothing line ENYCE from Liz Claiborne Inc, according to reports. “Enyce is a brand that I have always admired, and they have been a very important player in the young men’s sportswear ...

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By D. Bell Despite the tight credit markets and fears over a recession, Sean “Diddy” Combs on Tuesday revealed he has acquired the Enyce brand from Liz Claiborne Inc. Source: WWD Despite the tight credit markets and fears over a recession, Sean “Diddy” Combs on Tuesday revea

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By FabSugar Miu Miu: An apron for a new age — IHTNarciso Rodriguez leaves Liz Claiborne — Vogue UKGilles Bensimon in talks with Marie Claire — FWDCritical shopper: Alexander McQueen — New York TimesThe billion-dollar question: Is bling over? — WSJNicolas Ghesquière to design costumes for Guggenh...

By Julie Golf sportswear for women has come a long way and now you can even get cute golf outfits in plus sizes at retailers like Liz Claiborne. For example, this stretch pique polo which comes in white and navy blue. There is also an assortment ...

By Rachel DodesIn an art gallery in New York's trendy Meatpacking district, celebrity designer Isaac Mizrahi recently quietly gave retailers a glimpse of his vision for rejuvenating the Liz Claiborne label. The occasion was a preview of the shoes, handbags and jewelry that will accomp...

By Tiffany Neal After Liz Claiborne Inc. took a fairly large stake in Narciso brand's last year, the designer has been able to play a little bit more with better fabrics and subsequently put on one of his best shows last season. Now the very busy man wants to re-up his very popular fragrance arsenal :

Lucky Brand Jeans is ready for its first major marketing push since parent company Liz Claiborne Inc. designated Lucky last year as one of its "power brands."

By jgerson I think the luxury is not only what we give to ourselves, but what we can give to others. Obviously, we can get more of this and this, but the true luxury is being able to give back. When one has been blessed with the ability to have made it...it's our social responsibility." Nice try, Donna Karan. But...n...

By Laura K Our first Field Reporter from the Tim Gunn/Liz Claiborne Tour is checking in. Thank you Heather for your photo and report. I attended the Liz Claiborne runway show in Atlanta on 3/12. Tim and a Liz consultant greeted the audience and moderated the fashion show.

By Teri Agins and Rachel DodesLiz Claiborne Inc. hired celebrity designer Isaac Mizrahi as creative director to revive its flagship brand.The Claiborne label, which millions of working women have worn since the 1970s, has been squeezed in recent years by department-store consolidati...

NEW YORK Liz Claiborne Inc. is undergoing a major fashion makeover, pegging its future to fewer but more powerful brands with names like Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans.

By Patt Morrison I didn't see much about the odd and creepy Internet-based crusade against Liz Claiborne in the late 1990s, as a purported racist and Satanist in last week's obituaries of the clothing designer. What I didn't see in last week's obituaries of clothing designer Liz Claiborne was much about t...

By Patt Morrison In the second ``now wait a minute here'' point, Oprah is described in these e-mails as wearing a Liz Claiborne dress -- hard to believe even in Oprah's pre-billionaire days. Oprah then supposedly stormed off the set, declaring that she will ''never'' wear another Liz Claiborne dress, and...

By Patt Morrison Claiborne had already retired from her company in 1989, and she never did appeare on Oprah. But never mind – this was too juicy not to pass along. And I received over the years several e-mails declaring this as fact and asking me to boycott Liz Claiborne and to urge my friends to do so.

By Jen Carlson Born in Brussels, she ended up in New York as her family was driving through Manhattan (after Claiborne had already gotten a taste for design by winning a contest) when she told them she was staying. Her father handed her $50 and wished her luck. The NY Times reports that "before she became the...

NEW YORK Fashion designer Liz Claiborne revolutionized the way working women put together their wardrobes because she was one of them. She made it easy for them as they pioneered up corporate ladders in the 1970s and 80s, offering coordinated outfits at once serious and stylish, but also...

Liz Claiborne, the U.S. designer who brought mid-priced stylish now an almost $5 billion company, has died. She was 78. Claiborne died yesterday from cancer at New York Presbyterian Hospital, her personal assistant, Gwen Satterfield, said today. Claiborne and her husband, Arthur Ortenbe...

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By Larry Schutts Ann Taylor Stores (NYSE: ANN) is a national specialty women's apparel retailer. The firm operates 878 stores across the United States, targeting fashion conscious customers with clothes designed exclusively for its own outlets. Most signature Ann Taylor stores are located in malls an...

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