Check out Dylan Lauren on yesterday's edition of the Today Show as she show's Maria Menounos the wide array of Halloween treats available at Dylan's Candy Bar.
Clients
- 7 For All Mankind
7 For All Mankind is the frontrunner in premium denim. With their amazing fits, fabrics, and finishes, it's little wonder that "Sevens" have earned favorite-jean status among the fashion elite. - Accessorize
Accessorize is a leading accessories brand with almost 1000 stores worldwide. Devoted to bringing the most exciting and eclectic globally-sourced products to the high street, its vibrant and playful collections offer something for everyone. - Affliction
One of the most recognizable alternative lifestyle brands, Affliction has grown into a family of brands that appeals to people who share a love of distinct artistry and clothing with a unique edge. - Agent Provocateur
The phenomenally successful Agent Provocateur has been serving up luxury lingerie with a sense of humor since 1994. Who says the British are prudes? - Anya Hindmarch
Chic, luxurious and timeless, accessories by British designer Anya Hindmarch are the ultimate in quality and style. - Bamford & Sons
Recently listed by Time Out London as one of London’s 100 hottest shops, luxury menswear brand Bamford & Sons is fast becoming The New British Classic. - Dylan's Candy Bar
Founded upon the principle of elevating a simple candy shop to a world-class destination, Dylan's Candy Bar merges the worlds of art, popular culture and fashion, with candy. - Ella Moss
Founded by Moise Emquies as a collaboration with designer Pamela Protzel, Ella Moss is known for its bright color palettes, simple shapes, and soft, wearable designs that appeal to the girl next door and celebrities alike. - Emma Hope
This award-winning shoe designer is well known in the UK for footwear that features the very best in originality and handcrafted quality. - Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball paint provides the ultimate in depth of colour and elegance of finish, while its exquisite wallpapers are quite simply unique. - French Connection
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection creates well-designed, fashionable clothing that has attained a broad-reaching international presence by balancing style, quality, and affordability. - Hobbs
Hobbs is one of the most successful brands on London's high street, offering women a quintessentially English look with a contemporary twist. - Jaeger
With more than 122 years of experience, this luxury brand sets the British standard for style, innovation and quality. - Lucy
Lucy offers beautifully designed lifestyle apparel that inspires women to live healthy, active, inspired lives - with style. - Me&Ro
This New York-based jewelry design company is a favorite of celebrities and the fashion press thanks to its original designs and natural aesthetic. - Omega
Founded in 1848, the Swiss Luxury manufacturer, Omega, represents the precision and perfection desired in luxury timepieces. A pioneer in timekeeping mechanisms, Omega continues to develop innovative pieces and has been the Official Timekeeper of 24 Olympic Games. - Reiss
By offering affordable, progressive clothing that doesn't skimp on quality and design, Reiss is rapidly becoming the preferred brand for the aspirational shopper. - Smythson
Want to join the ranks of clients like Queen Victoria, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sigmund Freud, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, and Madonna? Treat yourself to Smythson, Britain's premier brand in luxury stationery, diaries, and leather goods for more than 100 years. - Splendid
Splendid is the culmination of Moise Emquies tireless search to find the softest fabric and most color absorbing yarns in the world to create what every woman is looking for - the ultimate t-shirt. - Swatch
Internationally known and loved, Swatch is the largest watch company in the world. Providing watches and watch accessories as well as jewelry, Swatch continues to impress people the world over with their classic designs.
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October 2007
October 30, 2007
Me&Ro to Open in Chicago Hot Spot
It's no surprise that cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas have been successful markets for fine jewelry. Now, Women's Wear Daily reports that luxury jewelry retailers are flocking to the Midwest, specifically to Chicago's upscale Oak Street neighborhood. Since 2004, the area has become a jewelry hot spot with the opening of stores by David Yurman, Harry Winston, Graff, Judith Leiber, Lester Lampert, and Trabert & Hoeffer. Joining that illustrious list will be jewelry favorite Me&Ro, soon to open a 900-square-foot store on Oak Street, next door to Jimmy Choo.
Me&Ro COO Rachel Barnett says, "Oak Street has become a mecca for luxury jewelry." The company has already seen much success in Chicago wholesale locations such as Barney's and Neiman Marcus. "We've done very well in Chicago," notes Barnett. Me&Ro projects $2 million in first-year sales at the Oak Street location.
Shoppers can expect to find classic Me&Ro styles at the new store, as well as many limited-edition styles designed with stones such as sapphire and tourmaline.
October 22, 2007
Kurt Geiger to Partner with Agent Provocateur for Footwear Collection
The blogosphere is buzzing about the partnering of British luxury-footwear retailer Kurt Geiger with luxury-lingerie favorite Agent Provocateur. The pair have teamed up to create a collection of eight sexy stilettos and boots for the Fall/Winter season with prices starting at £275. The collection's styles are meant to compliment the overall Agent Provocateur aesthetic. This is the first licensing deal for Kurt Geiger, known as a leader in Britain's luxury shoe market.
Look for styles to hit Agent Provocateur boutiques and select Kurt Geiger stores on October 24th. The collection will also be made available via the Agent Provocateur website.
October 19, 2007
Free Advertising for Dylan's Candy Bar
From the Much-Appreciated-Free-Advertising department, a t-shirt from Dylan's Candy Bar appears on the October 21st cover of one of America's most widely-read magazines.
7 Draws Wall Street's Attention With Expanding Product Range
7 For All Mankind is getting attention for more than just it's famous-fitting denim. Having been acquired by VF Corp., the world's biggest owner of apparel brands, Seven hopes to keep momentum rolling with a wider product range that includes handbags, leather jackets, dresses, shoes, a men's line, and more. The Wall Street Journal has taken notice, recently profiling Seven's product and retail expansion efforts and the challenges it faces in today's market.
The overall outlook for the brand is good, especially with the backing provided by VF Corp. "VF leapfrogs us along the learning curve with regard to the extension of sportswear," says Seven CEO Mike Egeck. "We can tap into their expertise, their sourcing expertise, their retail expertise, their expertise in licensing." Seven has been paired with women's activewear brand Lucy to form VF's new Contemporary Brands coalition. The coalition has already generated $33 million in revenues for VF this quarter.
October 18, 2007
Catherine Bailey to Star in Next Agent Provocateur Campaign
Agent Provocateur has chosen model Catherine Bailey to star in the second installment of the company's collectible four-part ad campaign consisting of "sexy adventure booklets." Episode two, entitled Lady of the Manor, will be released next month. Catch up on the first installment, Lessons in Lingerie starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, now at agentprovocateur.com.
October 11, 2007
Anya Hindmarch Nominated for Designer of the Year
Congratulations to Anya Hindmarch on her nomination for Designer of the Year from the British Fashion Council. Stella McCartney and Luella Bartley also received nominations in this category. The winning nominee will be announced at the British Fashion Awards on November 27th.
October 09, 2007
Reiss Recognized for Global Expansion Plans
The International Council of Shopping Centers, the trade organization that serves the global retail real estate industry, has recognized Reiss for their global expansion efforts. In a recent article noting the success the brand has found in the U.S. market, ICSC reports that Reiss is primed for rapid worldwide expansion. With its increasing popularity among looking for fashion-forward, quality clothing at mid-level prices, Reiss is aiming to open 250 stores across the globe within the next five years, with 50 of those stores opening in the U.S. and another 50 opening in Europe.
October 08, 2007
Seven's Tim Kaeding Nominated for Denim Designer of the Year
7 For All Mankind is proud to announce that creative director Tim Kaeding has been nominated for the Supima Denim Designer of the Year. This nomination is a true testament to the talents of the entire 7 For All Mankind design team and all they have accomplished these past Seven years.
The five nominees--which also include designers for Goldsign, J Brand, Oligo Tissew, and Paige Premium Denim--were recently announced in press releases that ran in California Apparel News and men's fashion-industry mag DNR. The winner will be announced at the Los Angeles Fashion Awards on October 26th.
October 05, 2007
Smythson's Nancy Bag Scouted by Domino Mag
Domino magazine--the guide to stylish living--features Smythson's Nancy handbag in the Scouting section of their October issue. The Nancy was picked, along with a handful of other notable fineries, as a current obsession of the tastemaking mag's editors.
Love the look of the Nancy? Get it at the Smythson store nearest you or via the company's website.
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