Coutorture

Isaac Mizrahi Brings Tartan Prints and Tea Cups to QVC

coutorture — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:51:22 -0800

Last night we celebrated Isaac Mizrahi's new lifestyle collection for QVC with the designer himself and a few of his fashion friends-including Glenda Bailey, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Katrina Bowden.

A section of his studio space in Manhattan's West Side was set up with a television installation-from oversized Sixties sets to modern day plasma screens-each displaying videos of Mizrahi interacting with QVC hosts and a selection of his new product line. In between posing for photos with fans, the always lovely Isaac told us his favorite item was a scarf printed with images of his dog. (There were also plates featuring the pup's mug.) Sadly, there was none of that famous cheesecake on hand, but we did love the look of an oversized tartan throw, a silver and gold tea set ($40), and one very small cross-body saddle bag.

Isaac Mizrahi Live! will debut on QVC December 4 - 7.

New York 11/04/09. Getty Images

The Hidden Treasures of QVC and HSN

PopSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:46:34 -0700

Clockwise from left: Edition by Erin Fetherston woven blouse with floral belt $49 QVC, Kenneth Jay Lane KJL fanciful feather cuff bracelet $255 QVC, LOGO by Lori Goldtsein stretch twill military jacket with ruffle $108 QVC, Edition by Erin Fetherston trench Coat with box pleat hem $111 QVC, Loulou de la Falaise suede fringed belt $44 HSN, Loulou de la Falaise suede lace-up bootie $69 HSN.

Shopping online feels as natural as purchasing in-store, but buying clothes from a TV-based retailer still seems a little unconventional. Designers, however, are increasingly venturing onto the small screen to hawk their wares. Isaac Mizrahi, always one to explore new ways of getting products to customers, inked a deal with QVC over the Summer, while Naeem Khan is set to debut his premiere collection for HSN on October 28. We took a quick look at some HSN and QVC products that are available now, from established designers like Erin Fetherston and Kenneth Jay Lane.

coutorture — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Isaac Mizrahi Signs Deal With QVC

Isaac Mizrahi, designer, creative director of Liz Claiborne and co-host of "The Fashion Show", recently inked a deal with QVC. Beginning in December Mizrahi will sell a lifestyle collection for the network, called "Isaac Mizrahi Live". The collection will span all categories--from clothing to home accessories--and retail at QVC's "top designer level". QVC ranks as number 14 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 and broadcasts in four major countries to 14 million consumers daily. In the US, QVC broadcasts 24 hours a day, 364 days per year.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/12/09 Giles Expands & More

coutorture — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:46:24 -0700

Giles Deacon inked a deal with a large manufacturer and will be increasing his distribution from 38 stores to at least 120 stores.

The full Tracy Feith for Target lookbook has been released with the collection launching in stores and online this weekend.

Rachel Zoe will be designing a line of accessories for QVC, poised to launch this fall.

Roberto Cavalli just opened a $30 million dollar club in Dubai, billed as the first designer club in the Middle East.