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2009-11-09T14:36:12-05:00

Next week, Elle Style Director Kate Lanphear and Armani Exchange are teaming up to make you shop. Tuesday, November 10th from 6pm-8pm at Armani Exchange's Fifth Avenue store at 10th Street. You'll get to preview Armani's holiday collection, drink champagne and snack your way through the store. And, if you spend over $100, you get to customize your own A/X t-shirt with Kate on hand to dish bedazzling advice.

--Olivia Weisman

I heard red and green decorations have been spotted on Broadway a week ago, and with last week's inklings that John Galliano's working on Claridge's Christmas tree, it's officially time for holiday news. Today, Vogue UK reports that Luella Bartley's taking over Liberty of London. She's designed and directed the window decorations and will open her personal Christmas grotto with a cider and candy cane-filled party tonight featuring what we'll bet is this year's first appearance by Father Christmas. The in-store shop will feature "kitsch gifts and trinkets," as well as some Luella.

--Olivia Weisman

Fashion/apparel Jobs today

2009-11-06T14:56:32-05:00

Assistant Buyer, New York & Co

We are looking for someone with 1 year experience as an Assistant Buyer in a related business or brand.
Based at our offices in NYC.To view complete job description or apply please visit :
http://jobs-nyandcompany.icims.com/jobs/2037/job

Store Manager, Lily Pulitzer, Greenwich, CT

Lily Pulitzer is actively recruiting for an exceptional manager of the Greenwich Ave store in Greenwich, CT. Ideal candidates will have sincere appreciation for the Lilly Pulitzer lifestyle and consumer, embrace our Core Values, be strong operationally, and have a demonstrated track record of sales professional leadership and team development. Please email resume to retailjobs@lillypulitzer.com.

Freelance Outerwear Designer, London, UK

I am looking for a Freelance Designer to work for well established high street Supplier based in London.
The right candidate should have knowledge in sports/performance/technical design as well as knowledge of high street trends. If you are interested to hear more please send your CV and examples of your outerwear design to anasmith@freedomrecruit.com

Fashion Gown Designer. Salt Lake City, Utah

Award-winning international bridal and prom gown design company looking for a sensational experienced Designer.
Duties include, but not limited to:
-Design haute couture gowns, which appeal to our target customer, and follow or are ahead of forecasted trends.
-Work within a team to make decisions about future styles and the overall range.
-Submit detail pages and revision documents to production, in a clear and well understood manner.

Ideal Candidate will posses the following qualities:
-5 years of experience in the fashion design industry; 2 yrs in bridal or special occasion.
-Excellent design, color, and fabrication sense
-Have the ability to create original hand sketches of potential styles
-Create technical packages, that include fabrication and detailed instructions
-Good understanding of construction, draping and pattern making
-Proficient on Macs and know Microsoft Office programs, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
-Portfolio and references required. Send to jobs@maggiesottero.com

Internships:

We heard the Krupp Group, needs a new crop of interns. Many of their alums have gone on to work for Philip Crangi, Lela Rose, Rachel Comey and Joy Gryson. The publicist group is looking for folks who are dynamic, responsible and available 4-5 days a week starting now and going at least through NY Fashion Week in February. Interested parties should go ahead and send their resumés and brief descriptions of themselves to cdionisio@kruppgroup.com.

Project Run-away

2009-11-06T14:35:43-05:00

I have to admit I'm a Project Runway fan but.....

Did you see last night's epidsode...the "final" challenge? First they bring in Cynthia Rowley and Cindy Crawford as guest judges...not so bad, right? Both are seriously accomplished but in my opinion....to have them decide which designers will go on to Fashion Week based on one challenge is preposterous. Where's Mr. Kors? Heck where's Constance from ebay? This is life-changing for the contestants and for the fashion world. They should have judges who are committed to being there all the time that can see and judge the progress (or lack of) of their work.

Second, why bring this show to LA in the first place? And did we really need the mayor of LA to try to convince us that it's "leading in fashion" ? No offense left coasters but c'mon.

--GM

It's Raining Menswear

2009-11-02T15:34:05-05:00

Check out Robert Bryan (author of American Fashion Menswear) and others on 11/4, 7pm @ Barnes & Noble - 2289 Broadway at 82nd Street, NYC

Halloweendows

2009-10-31T15:57:10-04:00

Picture this: Halloween-themed window display at a Marc by Marc Jacobs store. Check it out and other "Halloweendows" courtesy of Calfinder. Hmm...will we see killer clown-inspired apparel for Fall/Winter 2010/11?

Fashion/Apparel Jobs this week

2009-10-09T12:24:24-04:00

These passed along to me. Internships are below regular job listings.

--Gary

Senior Sweater Designer

Young contemporary high end designer in search for a sweater and knits senior designer. Must be incredibly technical. Must own tech packs. Will be able to hire a sweater technical design assistant at 65K. Hang with Marc Jacobs, TSE, Pringle of Scotland etc….
Kerri@Jessilyn.net

Technical Designer, Dresses

Private Label NYC based company is looking for a technical designer with a strong background in dresses. Must have a great personality, good communication skills, precise, thorough and must have the ability to work within a team setting as you will be attending fittings with clients. Excel based program and some PDM knowledge is a plus. Great opportunity as there may be some domestic travelling. www.leading7thgroup.com
Please submit resumes to jeanmarie.gibbs@leading7thgroup.com

P/T Asst Technical Designer, Lingerie

Come and create technical packages for a high-end lingerie/loungewear collection that you can be proud of! Requirements: bachelors degree in fashion design or apparel design; proficiency in photoshop, illustrator and excel; 2+ years experience in intimate apparel, specifically bras. Please email me your cover letter and resume: victorialin@mac.com I am looking to fill this position as soon as possible, thanks!

Public Relations, NYC

5WPR is currently looking for PR SUPERSTARS! Please go to the 5WPR site to see what is available.

INTERNSHIPS

Company: Lucky Magazine
Email: caitlin_kelly@condenast.com
website: www.luckymag.com
Internship Location: 4 Times Square, New York, NY
Details of Internship:
Lucky’s web team needs two blogging interns to start as soon as possible! We’re looking for people who will scour the web for fashion news stories in the morning (so you should be an early bird and own a computer). Then you’ll come into the office around 10am and help us post, write, and research. Must love fashion & blogs; experience with Photoshop/CMS a plus!

Company: Catherine Malandrino
Email: LVitale@catherinemalandrino.com
Website: www.catherinemalandrino.com
Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
Top Contemporary Designer Label seeking Technical Design Intern to assist in all phases of production fitting process. Must be versed in excel and photoshop. Teamworking environment. Must be willing to assist in other departments when necessary.

Company: Ann Taylor Stores Corporation
Email: talent@anntaylor.com

Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
The Ann Taylor LOFT Design team is looking for a Fall Intern to work directly with their Trend/Styling Director! The ideal intern will be energetic, outgoing, interested in trend/styling- and an out of the box thinker! You must love magazines and have true passion and elevated taste for women\’s fashion. Knowledge of Photoshop is a must. This is a paid, Fall internship. All applicants must be currently enrolled students, and have at least 3 days availability during the week. Please send resumes and cover letters to Talent@AnnTaylor.com to the attention of L.Strada.

Company: Ann Taylor
Email: talent@anntaylor.com
Website:
Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
The FALL MERCHANDISING Intern supports the development and execution of departmental seasonal strategies and business objectives. Assists through the entire Product Life Cycle process. Embodies the company’s Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the position and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

•    Manages sample process – distribution, maintenance, and tracking/meeting deadlines for pass-offs to cross functional teams.
•    Assists and supports in the maintenance of assortment sheets, style management in RMS, and processes markdowns.
•    Reconciles on-order receipts.
•    Pulls selling reports.
•    Keys in related selling and generates a related selling report.
•    Creates visual cards and ensures that these documents are consistently updated.
    Assists in overall communication and support of CFT (general agenda, recapping, taking notes).
    Completes all marketing support documents (store set document, marketing look information).
    Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

Position Requirements:
•    Solution driven and focus on driving sales
    Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
•    Strong prioritization skills
•    Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
•    Working knowledge of financial measurements
•    Strong fashion sense, with a sense of Brand and client needs
•    Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
•    Ability to work in a team environment
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

This Fall Internship opportunity is a paid position at $7.25/hour, for a duration of 3 months. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, and must be currently enrolled college students.

Company: Vera Wang
Email: jkono@verawang.com
Website:www.verawang.com

Internship Location: New York, Ny
Details of Internship:
E-Commerce Internship here at the corporate office. The intern’s main responsibility will be to assist in the new development of the company intranet/web interface. The intern would be in constant communication with the Ready to Wear and Bridal Managers to update the archives. The archives will include everything with catalog information, season, cost sheets, photos, sales sheets and etc. The requirement will be knowledge of Photoshop, Excel and Word programs. Candidates must be a student have a genuine interest in fashion. *This is an unpaid internship with a Flexible schedule* Please send your resume and cover letter with \”e-commerce intern\” on the headline to recruiting@verawang.com

New York Fashion Week Pictorial: Tony Cohen Spring/Summer 2010

2009-09-25T09:49:50-04:00

Enjoy and more to come. All photos by the talented and also Rolling Rack member Mr. Kent Miller.

--Gary M.

A New York Fashion Week Pictorial: Day 1 Gottex Swimwear

2009-09-23T15:24:05-04:00

Throughout the week I'm going to attempt to publish some of the looks from NYC Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010. Today's day 1 and the designer of the day is swimwear designer Gottex. Gottex's Spring/Summer 2010 runway show.
--Gary M.

All photos by Kent Miller, www.kentmillerstudios.com

Pounding the pavement: Job opportunities & this week

2009-09-22T11:39:58-04:00

Production Manager Domestic Wovens
Young Edgy Contemporary Designer seeks a strong production manager with 4 – 5 years of solid experience handling domestic pants, jackets and woven’s dresses. Tremendous growth opportunity.
Salary 70-90K. More info and to apply

Knit & Sweater Designer, NYC
NYC Based Woman's Fashion Company looking for knit and sweater designer. More info and to apply

Graphic Artist, Mens/Childrenswear, Los Angeles
We care currently looking for well qualified candidates who Rock at creating graphics! Specifically screen print driven graphics. We are looking for fresh looks, an eye for fashion, someone who is aware of market trends, and future trends. Candidates must have Photoshop and Illustrator skills, and be able to, and more than willing to, work in a fast-past work environment with good work ethics.
Drawing skills a plus. We are Not looking for Logo designers, web designers, or story board designers. 5yrs. minimum experience in apparel graphics required.
More info and to apply

Internships

Gabriella New York Bridal Salon, www.gabriellanewyork.com
Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
Intern needed for Gabriella New York Bridal Salon. Gabriella New York is an appointment-only bridal salon located in the Meatpacking District. We carry unique wedding dresses, veils and accessories by 9 different designers, all of which are exclusive to us in Manhattan. Our gowns range in price from $1,500 to $8,000 and include designers such as Marchesa, Angel Sanchez and Douglas Hannant.

We are looking for someone who loves to build and grow a business through marketing, advertising and PR. The internship is un-paid, but the experience of working in a high end boutique is priceless. Additionally, the owner, who will oversee the intern, was trained in the buying offices of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren and can therefore share her amazing experience in the fashion world with the intern and help him/her with their career in any way possible!

Some of the responsibilities will include:
-Creating Press Kit
-Contacting Editors to develop relationships
-Coming up with story ideas to pitch to Editors
-Developing new in-store events to increase store awareness
-Brainstorming on new ways to increase the number of customers
-Help develop promotional video for salon
-Help put together reel of Gabriella\’s TV appearances for PR purposes
-Increase editorial coverage in print, on-line and television.
-Have fun!!!!

More info and to apply

Tuleh, www.tuleh.com
Internship Location: New York, NY
Details of Internship:
Interns needed for Tuleh: a high-end women’s design firm. Located on the lower east side, we are a couture firm with a runway show every season during fashion week. The internship is for people that are looking to learn in a hands-on environment. The positions offered are UN-PAID in exchange for the experience. Some of the duties include:

•    Assisting in designing clothing: dyeing fabrics, sewing sample Tuleh pieces and pattern drafting
•    Factory runs within the Garment Industry
•    Fashion show production during Fashion Week
•    Assist with weekly fitting with fit models
•    Run errands for sample request for private clients and major publications
•    Showroom organization of samples and fittings during market week
•    PR book organization of printing and recording press
•    Assist with in house shipping and record keeping of garments

More info and to apply

Holmes cruises this Fall

2009-08-17T16:44:59-04:00

Mrs Cruise, aka Katie Holmes, has been busy these days. Sure, taking care of baby Suri is a handful. But Fashionista.com reports she's launching a fashion line for kids and adults this fall with stylist friend Jeanne Yang. The Dawson's Creek alum will be hawking her wares exclusively at Maxfield's in LA. Read more.

---Gary M.