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Petra Nemcova Calls Off Her Wedding, Stefano Pilati Headed to Armani?

fashionologie — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:12:10 PDT

>> Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

Supermodel Petra Nemcova and her fiancé, Jamie Belman, announced Wednesday that they will not get married. The couple were engaged last January and had planned to marry in June, and said in a statement that they will "remain close friends." [The Cut]
Former Jimmy Choo CEO Joshua Schulman has been named president of Bergdorf Goodman. Schulman and its founder Tamara Mellon both left the British accessories brand last year when it was acquired by Labelux, which also owns Derek Lam and Solange Azagury-Partridge. Schulman's first day is May 7. [Fashion Etc.]
Rumors that Stefano Pilati will be taking over Armani have resurfaced in the wake of his departure from Yves Saint Laurent. While Pilati has said that he hasn't "planned any move" yet, various sources have said recently that he's set to start working for Giorgio Armani in the near future and will take over creative direction of the house when Armani retires. [The Fashion Spot]
Model Charlotte Free is the new face of Forever21. In the past, 18-year-old Free has walked and posed for Roksanda Ilincic and Marchesa, among others. [Stylelist]

Tamara Mellon Exits Jimmy Choo

fashionologie — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:19:40 PST

>> Tamara Mellon, who cofounded Jimmy Choo in 1996, has severed her ties with the brand. She recently served as chief creative officer, but no longer had any financial interest in Choo following its $800 million acquisition by private Italian luxury goods group Labelux in May.

According to Labelux, Mellon left “to pursue [an] independent career,” and the company has no plans to replace her as chief creative officer. “The creative side of the company is extremely strong and the design direction will continue,” said Reinhard Mieck, Labelux’s chief executive.

Jimmy Choo Sold For More Than $811 Million; Tamara Mellon To Stay On

fashionologie — Mon, 23 May 2011 07:44:25 PDT

>> After two months of seeking offers, Jimmy Choo is being sold to German luxury goods company Labelux - which also has holdings in Bally and Derek Lam - for an undisclosed price.

Labelux is said to have paid more than 500 million pounds ($811 million) for Choo. The brand was originally valued at 549 million pounds ($889.4 million), and had net sales of 150 million pounds in 2010.

The current Jimmy Choo management team, including CEO Joshua Schulman and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon, a co-founder of the company, will remain in place. Mellon, who retains a 17 percent stake in the brand, is understood to have made tens of millions of pounds from the deal, and she and Schulman are expected to make an investment alongside Labelux.

“Jimmy Choo is a perfect fit for us, and we see ourselves as long-term strategic investors,” said Reinhard Mieck, CEO of Labelux. “Joshua, Tamara and the management are going to need to deal with us for a very long time. We are thinking about strategies today that will take us beyond this generation to the one after that."

Labelux plans to increase Jimmy Choo's brand presence in China, as well as in men's shoes and handbags.

Jones Group Reportedly Among the Three Potential Buyers for Jimmy Choo

fashionologie — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:10:01 PDT

>> Namesake designer Jimmy Choo and LVMH are no longer in the running to buy the Choo label - which is said to be valued at between £400 million and £500 million (or up to $813.4 million) - but Jones Group (which owns Nine West and last year bought Stuart Weitzman) reportedly is. Although a Jones Group spokeswoman declined comment on the matter, the company is said to be one among three potential buyers, the other two of which are German luxury company Labelux, which owns Bally, and US buyout firm TPG. The next bids are expected in mid-May. [WSJ, Reuters]

Bernard Arnault's Buying Streak - Bulgari, Heritage Brand Moynat Acquired; Jimmy Choo May Be Next

fashionologie — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:51:16 PDT

>> Bernard Arnault has been on a buying streak - a week ago, LVMH acquired Bulgari, which returned to profitability in 2010. Through his investment firm Groupe Arnault, Arnault recently purchased Moynat, the 19th-century trunk-maker five years older than Louis Vuitton, with intentions to reinvigorate the brand (which is best known for its lightweight, waterproof automobile trunks). And now, he may be circling Jimmy Choo, as well.

LVMH is reportedly considering a bid on the shoe brand, which kicked off its sale at the beginning of this month to the interest of more than 10 potential bidders - and is expected to go for between £400 million and £500 million (approx. $644 million and $805 million).

The Latest Spring 2011 Ads - Crystal Renn in Colorful Jimmy Choo, Plus Ralph Lauren, D&G, and More Chanel

fashionologie — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:21:17 PST

>> In the latest round of Spring 2011 ad campaigns to pop up, Crystal Renn nabbed a starring role in Jimmy Choo's colorful, colorblocked set shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin; Baptiste Giabiconi sprays Freja Beha Erichsen and Stella Tennant in their Chanel suits with a water hose; and Ellen von Unwerth, who first found fame photographing Claudia Schiffer for Guess, is back for another round with the brand.

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Tamara Mellon Casts Herself in Jimmy Choo's New Fragrance Campaign

fashionologie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:00:44 PST

>> Designers appearing in their own fragrance ads is no new concept - Marc Jacobs did it recently for Bang, and Yves Saint Laurent did it back in the '70s for YSL Pour Homme. But the latest to be captured - for Jimmy Choo's first-ever fragrance - is Tamara Mellon, in the campaign shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. [The Cut]

2011 Fashion's Night Out Fashion Show Reportedly Not Likely; Natasha Poly Most-Used 2010 Cover Model on Vogues Internationally

fashionologie — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:17:10 PST

Kanye West is reportedly having Christophe Decarnin custom-remake a portion of the Balmain Fall 2010 collection, "specifically seventies-centric pantsuits, cutaway coats, and gilded jeans," for an upcoming tour [Hint]
According to a Conde Nast source, there will most likely not be another Fashion's Night Out fashion show next September [Fashionista]
On 2010 Vogue covers (American and international), Natasha Poly was the most frequently used model, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin were the most frequently used photographers, and Dolce & Gabbana the most frequently used designer [Fashin]
Bryanboy says he makes more than $100,000 per year from advertising on his blog and charging fees for appearances [The Cut]
Marilyn Minter shot Jimmy Choo's 15th anniversary ads, marking her first luxury campaign, below [Elle]

Liya Kebede's film Desert Flower, in which she plays Somalian model Waris Dirie, finally has a release date is the US: March 18. Kebede is currently filming two more movies, Black Gold, with Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, and Mark Strong, and Le Marsupilami et l'orchidée de Chicxulub, with Gerard Depardieu and Julie Delpy [The Moment]
Pierre Hardy just opened his first US store in New York, which has been two years in the making; it features black leather floors - “It’s same as the soles of the shoes, so it feels very good on bare feet when you’re trying on," the designer explained - and an exclusive Skyline heel ($1,540), based on the Manhattan skyline [Racked NY]
Jane Mayle's limited-edition Holiday Kamikaze Love collection is now available online, with shoes and bags coming soon [Mayle]
Yasmin Sewell, who left her position at Liberty earlier this year, has reportedly joined the team at Lauren Santo Domingo's online venture, Moda Operandi [@_BoF_]
Vogue's bookings editor Valerie Boster shares one week of her outfits, which include an Isabel Marant fur coat, an Urban Outfitters thermal she bought in high school, and a croc tote she had custom made in Thailand [Vogue]
Tanga Moreau, who once had a five year exclusive contract with Ralph Lauren - one of the highest paid of all time - is experiencing a comeback at age 32. She also suffers from a genetic malformation which causes cysts inside her spinal cord: "When they get too big, they explode and cause nerve damage. In 2004 I woke and I couldn't move. I was kind of paralysed. I spent two years in and out of hospital recovering. It could happen again any day" [Telegraph UK]

Two Ways to Do Black and Blue Right for Winter

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:05:17 PST

It might not be the most obvious color combination, but we're all over pairing black and navy blue together this Fall. Channel your inner biker chick and try out the look with leather pants from MICHAEL Michael Kors and a layered look up top or go fancy with this pretty pleated dress from Topshop and stunning Jimmy Choo shoes boots. Either way will guarantee a dark and decadent success.

Biker Chic, top to bottom: Vanessa Bruno Double-breasted Jacket ($143, originally $475), Gorjana Chloe Stud Earrings ($35), Edun Cropped Cable-knit Sweater ($300), Equipment Midnight Navy Satin Shirt ($198), MICHAEL Michael Kors Skinny leather Pants ($450), Emporio Armani Woven Bead Necklace ($320), Maison Martin Margiela Shearling Booties ($865), CC Skye Onie Messenger Bag ($595)

Fancy Pleats, top to bottom: MICHAEL Michael Kors Short Ruched Gloves ($47), Georgie Heidi Faux Fur Jacket ($364), Topshop Rare Layer Pleat Dress ($90), Erickson Beamon Secret Society Swarovski Crystal Necklace ($855), Falke Soft Merino Rib Tights ($65), Jimmy Choo Feline Snakeskin Shoe Boots ($1,095), Foley + Corinna Bitty Biker Bag ($345)

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/09/10 Hermés's New Coloring Book, Versace's New Phone

coutorture — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:14:45 PDT

Start 'em young: Hermés's new $130 coloring book.

Donatella's calling. Style has a pic of the new Versace phone.

Is Tamara Mellon eyeing a Jimmy Choo sale?

Alexander Wang launches his first-ever video ad campaign with Abbey Lee Kershaw and Zoe Kravitz.

Things to discuss: Tonchi's September W Cover.