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It’s that annual time of year that all the fashion heads have been looking forward to or developing grey hair over. Fashion Month has arrived! The circus, which includes New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week, kicks off on September 6 with New York City first on the calendar.
This season of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is particularly interesting. IMG, the producers of New York Fashion Week, said they are now moving away from having a centralized hub for shows. Gone are the days of most shows located at one venue. As the fashion industry gears up to run around like crazed chickens around New York City, Fashion Reverie is here to offer you some hot tea.
She’s out, but who is in?
The president of this major household-name luxury brand recently visited one of their New York flagship stores to announce to his employees that they would not be getting a new creative director anytime soon. This brand’s creative director stepped down in June after five years at the helm of the brand. There’s been much speculation about who will replace her, as it is one of the most coveted roles in fashion. At present, their president has made it clear he’s in no rush to replace her, so it won’t be anytime soon.
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Tough times all around
While it’s a tough time for media brands, this major magazine’s revenue is reportedly dropping quarterly. Owned by a major conglomerate company, this publication was once capable of paying the hefty salaries of many employees. Their longtime editor-in-chief might get the boot if this keeps up, as she is expensive.
Professional management needed
This designer, who launched her namesake luxury brand with the backing of a major conglomerate, might have all the money possible behind her, but all that glitters isn’t always gold. Despite stellar sales, it appears she is still having the same startup growing pains.
The big issue the brand is having is the lengthy amount of time it takes for people who return items to get their discounts credited to their cards. Refunds are reportedly taking up to ten days. Some refunds are even taking months to credit back to customers, leaving them furious and questioning if they’ll shop the brand again. She better revisit her point-of-sale system, and fast.
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Diva Drama
This big-name NYFW designer is earning quite a reputation for being difficult to work with. As of this Fashion Week, he’s switched PR firms a third time in five years. Word on the street is as he’s picked up more retailers and started dressing more celebrities, he’s become a capital D diva. A humbling lesson could be used because no one in fashion is untouchable. One day you’re in, and the next you could be out.
Mr. Dippity Don’t
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