Archive for June 17th, 2007

Calvin Klein Jeans a real plus?

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Calvin Klein Jeans a real plus? Calvin Klein wants to plug a major gap in the fashion market. Patricia Royak, president of Calvin Klein Jeans, said the new plus-sized Calvin Klein collection will share a brand aesthetic similar to the core Calvin Klein product range. The prevalent thinking among brands and retailers regarding plus-sized customers has been that they are more conservative in their style choices. Not so anymore, Royak said. “The whole attitude of this zone has changed,” she add.

Aquascutum Clothing in USA

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Aquascutum Clothing in USA Aquascutum to make comeback in USA with a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the Thirties through the Fifties. The coats are based on Aquascutum pieces worn by Hollywood stars including Daphne du Maurier, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. The collection named Aquascutum Vintage, will be sold in the USA. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman starting in the autumn.

“This collection sets the scene for who we really are,” said Kim Winser, Aquascutum’s president and chief executive. “The brand is about high-quality luxury, glamour and beautiful fabrics.”

Aquascutum is a player in both the UK and Japanese markets and sees the USA as a natural progression.