Quote Of The Day: Former CEO Of Jimmy Choo Robert Bensoussan Hails From "Fashionland"

coutorture — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:26:35 -0700

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Bensoussan grew up in Casablanca, surprisingly the hometown of many well-respected names in fashion. Ralph Toledano, who has held the reigns at Chloe since 1999, and Sidney Toledano (not related to Ralph), the CEO of Christian Dior since 1998, were two of his best friends growing up. Also hailing from Morocco are Alber Elbaz, the current designer at Lanvin; the Marciano brothers, founders of the denim brand Guess; and Joseph Ettedgui, the London-based designer and retailer.

”"The Towering World Of Jimmy Choo", Lauren Goldstein Crowe and Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

Quote Of The Day: Buying Manolos In London And New York

coutorture — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:08:55 -0700

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To this day, the only place to buy Manolos in London is at Monolo's own shop on Old Church Street, a side street in deepest Chelsea. It's a mostly residential area, and a twenty-minute walk from the nearest underground station. It is not convenient to Mayfair's Bond Street or Knightsbridge's Sloane Street, where most of the world's top luxury labels can be found....None of London's other stores are allowed to carry the brand, lest they cannibalize sales from the Old Church Street boutique. For women with a day job, it is nearly impossible to buy a pair of Manolo Blahniks in London. In fact, many of London's serious dressers buy their Manolos in New York, where, thanks to an enterprising franchise partner, George Malkemus, they are available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, and even online, in addition to the Manolo Blahnik boutique, just off Fifth Avenue.

”The Towering World Of Jimmy Choo, Lauren Goldstein Crowe and Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

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Quote Of The Day: Former CEO Of Jimmy Choo Robert Bensoussan Hails From "Fashionland"

Quote Of The Day: Buying Manolos In London And New York