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Seen Around Town: Fashion's Night Out
Fashion's Night Out September 11, 2009 5:28 am Fashion's Night Out brought crowds of shoppers to all five boroughs in Manhattan last evening, as retailers opened doors late night and celebrated fall fashion with designer appearances, live musical performances, trunk shows, street parties, book signings and do-it-yourself sewing circles.
Fashion News Fast for May 14th, Howard Socol Leaves Barney's, Brook's Brothers's Goes to the PGA
Fashion in 50 Seconds 5/14 May 14, 2008 6:36 am Barney's CEO Howard Socol has parted ways with the beloved retailer.
Former W Creative Director Dennis Freedman to Succeed Simon Doonan as Barneys Creative Director
Former W Creative Director Dennis Freedman to Succeed Simon Doonan as Barneys Creative Director January 10, 2011 12:25 pm >> Former W creative director Dennis Freedman, who left the magazine in March after almost 20 years, has been tapped to replace Simon Doonan as creative director at Barneys.
Barneys Drops Prada Handbags and Womenswear; CEO Mark Lee Talks More Upcoming Changes
Barneys Drops Prada Handbags and Womenswear; CEO Mark Lee Talks More Upcoming Changes February 4, 2011 11:19 am >> There's been a lot of speculation, but Barneys new chief executive Mark Lee has finally shed some light on where he's taking the retailer — and it doesn't involve Prada handbags or women's ready-to-wear, both of which Barneys has dropped.
Barneys Hires Another Gucci Alum, Is Expected to Go More Mainstream
Barneys Hires Another Gucci Alum, Is Expected to Go More Mainstream December 1, 2010 1:27 pm >> Another Gucci alum is joining Barneys — Charlotte Blechman, who was VP of public relations at Gucci from 2004 through 2009, has been named SVP of marketing and communications at the retailer.
Barneys Appoints Former Gucci Executive Mark Lee As New Chief Executive Officer
Barneys Finally Appoints New CEO — Former Gucci Group Exec Mark Lee August 24, 2010 7:56 am >> Effective Sept. 1, Mark Lee will take the helm of Barneys as chief executive officer, a position that hasn't been filled since 2008, when Howard Socol (who held the position for seven years) resigned after apparent disagreements with Barneys parent company Istithmar over plans to open stores outside the United States.Lee had been in negotiations for the job previously (when he stepped down as president and CEO of Gucci Group in 2008, speculation was ignited that he was Barneys-bound), and talks resumed several weeks ago, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Barneys Appoints Amanda Brooks as Women’s Fashion Director, Vice President
Barneys Appoints Amanda Brooks as Women’s Fashion Director, Vice President January 28, 2011 2:44 pm >> After much speculation regarding who would be crowned Barneys' fashion director, the retailer has finally announced its golden girl: Amanda Brooks.
Julie Gilhart, Judy Collinson Have Left Barneys
Julie Gilhart, Judy Collinson Have Left Barneys November 29, 2010 11:17 am >> Mark Lee, who joined Barneys as CEO in September, has implemented his first management change — he's named Daniella Vitale, who he worked with at Gucci, as chief merchant and EVP overseeing all of women's and Barneys.com.
Barneys CEO Mark Lee Explains His Choice of Amanda Brooks as Fashion Director
Barneys CEO Mark Lee Explains His Choice of Amanda Brooks as Fashion Director February 4, 2011 1:33 pm >> Vogue contributor Amanda Brooks was named Barneys' new fashion director, vice president succeeding Julie Gilhart last Friday and she starts in the role on Monday without much retail experience in her pocket (she was most recently director of fashion at William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, and in the past, a creative director at Hogan and Tuleh).
Barneys Addresses Fashion Director Rumors
Barneys Addresses Fashion Director Rumors December 22, 2010 3:36 pm >> There's been plenty of speculation on who might replace Julie Gilhart as Barneys's new fashion director — Virginia Smith and Sarah Rutson's names were both mentioned, and most recently, Taylor Tomasi Hill was fingered as a possibility.