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Breaking News - Micheal Jackson's Revamped Red Leather Jacket, Betsey Johnson's Final Cartwheel and CHANEL Dictates Use of Its Name
StyleList —
... OF POP'S WARDROBE Michael Jackson's longtime costume designers (and "Smooth Criminal" shoe co-patent holders), Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, were working on uber amplified versions of Jackson's iconic looks for his "This Is It" tour, which was set to kickoff later this month. "The" red leather jacket from "Thriller" was poised for a comeback, complete with a sewn-in, fiber-optic light show -- timed to the music, of course. [People] BETSEY JOHNSON'S FINAL CARTWHEEL? The sixty-something, shaggy-haired creator of fun fashion ...
Tuesday PM Clickage
Racked NY —
Local
· There are indeed $20 Gap jeans in Brooklyn, but they're a hike away [Brokelyn]
· St.Regis Hotel looking for Fifth Avenue retail tenants [NYO]
National
· Betsey Johnson says she's ready to retire [The Cut]
· Male models in ridiculous clothing: Always amusing! [The Pipeline]
· Lifetime's new Project Runway ads are "just unfortunate" [Gawker]
Eavesdropping Is What Guests Do Best…
Guest of a Guest - NYC People, Places, Parties & Nightlife —
... Betsey Johnson wants to retire and wants Eric Sartori to be the brand’s head designer. “He just has to Betsey-fy himself. [The Cut] ...
Breaking News - Micheal Jackson's Revamped Red Leather Jacket, Betsey Johnson's Final Cartwheel and CHANEL Dictates Use of Its Name
StyleList —
... OF POP'S WARDROBE Michael Jackson's longtime costume designers (and "Smooth Criminal" shoe co-patent holders), Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, were working on uber amplified versions of Jackson's iconic looks for his "This Is It" tour, which was set to kickoff later this month. "The" red leather jacket from "Thriller" was poised for a comeback, complete with a sewn-in, fiber-optic light show -- timed to the music, of course. [People] BETSEY JOHNSON'S FINAL CARTWHEEL? The sixty-something, shaggy-haired creator of fun fashion ...
Betsey Wants To Be "Like Ralph!"; Beyonce, Mom Do Sasha Fierce For Deréon [Rag Trade]
Jezebel —
... her show this September. But she'll stay involved. "I'll be a mega-consultant. I'll go in. I want to be like Ralph [Lauren]. Like, I always imagined the perfect life is like Ralph, where he goes in, and his wonderful expert crews show him work, and he goes, 'Love it, love it, love it, um, we'll just put that aside for the moment, love it, love it, hmmm.' You know what I mean? And be that be the inspiration, the light at the end of the tunnel, the fairy godmother that comes down." [ The Cut ] Two images from ...
BETSEY JOHNSON RETIRES
Faded Youth Blog —
... Betsey Johnson – the 66-year-old American designer who made the gymnastics move her trademark — tells NY Mag that retiring in the fall. And Eric Sartori, who has designed for Vera Wang, Hervé Léger, and Azzedine Alaïa, will become the brand’s head designer. “He is the one,” she says. “He’s much better than I am. He just has to Betsey-fy himself.” ...
Betsey Johnson Decides Not To Retire After All
Backseat Cuddler —
... never retire while I’ve still got my legs and my make-up box.” An official comment from the brand states, “With rich history and significant opportunities for future growth, Betsey Johnson wants her brand to live on forever. It is only wise that key management and talent is put in place to secure the continued health of the company for the future. Betsey Johnson will continue to provide creative inspiration and leadership as long as she is with us.” Early in the week, Johnson gave an interview to The Cut magazine where she was quoted as saying she would consult for her design ...
