Gap tries, again, to reinvent itself Aug 22, 2008
He had previously worked for Giorgio Armani in Milan and Anne Klein in New York and briefly made sportswear collections under his own label in the 1990s. But his greatest critical success occurred in 2003, when he was hired to remake a lower-priced women's sportswear collection for Perry Ellis. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Wesley R. Card Aug 19, 2008
Jones Apparel designs, markets and wholesales a variety of fashion labels, including Jones New York, Nine West, Anne Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt and others. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Jones Apparel Group and Steven Madden Sign License Agreement for l.e.i. Footwear Aug 13, 2008
The Company's nationally recognized brands include Jones New York, Nine West, Anne Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, Kasper, Bandolino, Easy Spirit, Evan-Picone, l.e.i., Energie, Enzo Angiolini, Joan , Mootsies Tootsies, Sam , Napier, Judith Jack, Albert Nipon and Le Suit ... The Company has capitalized on its nationally known brand names by entering into various licenses for several of its trademarks, including Jones New York, Evan-Picone, Anne Klein New York, Nine West, Gloria Vanderbilt and l.e.i.,... (PR Newswire)
'City' slick May 29, 2008
Ralph Lauren's museRibbon blouse by Nexx, $58, wool skirt by Charles Nolan, $248, pumps by Anne Klein, $89, purse by Hobo, $138, from Lord r. ... Ralph Lauren's muse Ribbon blouse by Nexx, $58, wool skirt by Charles Nolan, $248, pumps by Anne Klein, $89, purse by Hobo, $138, from Lord & Taylor. (Boston Globe)
Dress for less and less May 29, 2008
An anecdotal price comparison for 31 name-brand clothing items such as Calvin Klein underwear, a Chanel tweed cardigan, a pair of L'eggs pantyhose, Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses and a wool crepe jacket from Anne Klein would seem to demonstrate that while luxury prices have outpaced inflation, lower-priced clothes have generally experienced deflation. Even some items that may seem more expensive today, like a $75 Ralph Lauren polo shirt (which cost $62. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Fashion rojak? May 18, 2008
Roped into Kenzo upon graduation, Chee worked with renowned designers including Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Anne Klein and Nicole Miller. In 2005, she launched her self-named label in Hong Kong, which is her current base. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Designer takes on fashion industry Mar 18, 2008
Then, in 2004, Ms. Lee landed her first big licensee: Jones Apparel Group Inc., the maker of brands such as Jones New York and Anne Klein New York. The company used Fitlogic in a line of pants that sold on shopping network QVC.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Lighting up the night Jan 10, 2008
Watch for a change this spring at Plaza Frontenac when the Anne Klein New York store transforms into AK Anne Klein, with a greater emphasis on fashion accessories, such as jewelry, scarves and belts, in addition to the current shoes and handbags, reports Rena Abrams, the shopping center's marketing director. Anne Klein's $5 billion parent company, Jones Apparel Group Inc., restructured its management in 2007. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Not cold yet? Stylish coats are hot now Nov 13, 2007
An ankle-length down Anne Klein parka with a raccoon collar ($185) in extra large. Arvold called this the "true Alaskan coat," and she's right -- it could easily moonlight as a sleeping bag. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tandy Brands Avoids Proxy Fight Oct 30, 2007
Nicholas is a fashion industry consultant and former CEO of Anne Klein Group. Dallas-based Golconda owns about 1 percent of Tandy's shares and has pushed Tandy management to reverse a slide in sales and improve the company's stagnant stock price. (KWTX.com, TX)
London Fashion Week turns here for inspiration Sep 22, 2007
Let's call it the rise of subtle sexy - a growing trend where designers (in New York there was Marc Jacobs, Isabel Toledo for Anne Klein and Narciso Rodriguez) are moving away from obvious, overt displays of flesh in favor of a more covered-up yet no-less-alluring version of getting dressed. Nicole Farhi was on the mark with her haute bohemians, but former bad-boy designer Julien MacDonald's skintight, knitted dresses and '80s silhouettes fell flat amid the demure offerings on rival catwalks. (New York Daily News)
A fashion-lovers paradise Sep 19, 2007
Isabel and Ruben Toledo (the new Anne Klein designer and her illustrator husband), perfumer Malle and San Francisco-born designer Derek Lam are also expected to be on hand for the occasion. Once inside, the decor is a big attraction. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Redefining the classics Sep 14, 2007
Sleeve treatments are important in many designer collections for fall, including Proenza Schouler, Narcisco Rodriguez, Anne Klein and Nicole Miller. After seeing all the runway shows, Michael Fink, senior fashion director of Saks Fifth Avenue, declared a shirt with a lantern sleeve, which puffs out just before it's closed tightly at the bottom, as one of the must-have items. (AZCentral -- Style)
Designing Women Sep 14, 2007
Her collection for Anne Klein had an interesting printed fabric in it that she said in her program notes was inspired by an episode wherein her husband, the illustrator Ruben Toledo, accidentally spilled paint on a dress of hers ... Toledo's collections for Anne Klein this is the second one have a quirky sensibility but they seem more like incubators for ideas rather than the well thought out commercial collections perhaps they ought to be. (Time.com)
Big Finish For Fashion Sep 13, 2007
September 13, 2007 -- Fashion closeout with Tommy, Donna and Anne Klein. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Toledo Casts Artistic Eye on Anne Klein Sep 13, 2007
NEW YORK -- Isabel Toledo used her artistic eye in crafting a spring collection for Anne Klein that she described as "industrial glamour." It was one of the final lines to debut on the runways at New York Fashion Week, which drew to a close Wednesday ... It's that quirkiness that Toledo is slowly introducing to Anne Klein, a venerable American brand that has wandered in its identity over the past few years, going through different designers with different ideas about what this sportswear label... (Newsmax)
Retail Rebound? Aug 3, 2007
Jones Apparel, meanwhile, is winning kudos from analysts who like the streamlining efforts that have the company concentrating on brands with staying power, such as Jones New York, Gloria Vanderbilt, Nine West and Anne Klein. Black thinks the company will benefit from phasing out moderate sportswear, and that its pending sale of Barney's New York (other-otc: - - ) will allow it to pursue an aggressive share repurchase program. (Forbes)
UPDATE: Jones Apparel Chalks Up Loss After Fashion Miss Aug 2, 2007
The seller of designer brands such as Nine West, Anne Klein and Easy Spirit also said that it favors a $900 million buyout offer for Barneys New York from Japan's Fast Retailing Co., calling it a "superior transaction" over an earlier bid of $825 million from a Dubai-based group. The company (JNY) , which has seen a number of changes in the executive suite in recent weeks, is struggling to remake itself in a rapidly changing department-store environment. (CNNMoney.com)
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls Offers Cross-Border Shopping Shuttle Jul 19, 2007
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls features over 150 stores including Polo/Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Anne Klein, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, Jones New York, and Coach. Fashion Outlets is conveniently located across the United States border off of Interstate 190 at Exit 22. (Canada Newswire)
Fast Retailing of Japan makes offer of $900 million to buy Barneys Jul 7, 2007
Jones Apparel, which has been struggling to turn itself around, never found that the high-end Barneys fit well with the rest of its portfolio, like the mainline brands Anne Klein and Nine West. Jones agreed to sell Barneys last year after it was unable to find a buyer for all of Jones. (International Herald Tribune)
Japanese firm bids $900 mil for luxury retailer Barneys Jul 6, 2007
Jones Apparel Group Inc., which owns Nine West, Anne Klein and Evan-Picone, said it will provide information to Fast Retailing Co. and begin talks with the company, although the Istithmar deal remains in full effect. If Jones terminates the Istithmar agreement prior to July 22, it must pay a breakup fee of $20. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fashion Designer Liz Claiborne Dies Jun 29, 2007
While Herman said that Anne Klein, a contemporary of Claiborne's, is largely credited as the godmother of the American sportswear movement, Claiborne did it on a grander scale and brought it to the masses. "She was perhaps the beginning of the great designer-stylists of our time," Herman said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Liz Claiborne, 78; clothes designer for career women built vast fashion empire Jun 28, 2007
In a 1994 Redbook magazine poll, 43% of women surveyed nationwide said they would choose Claiborne over such designer labels as Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Adrienne Vittadini. The core customers were still working women who did not reside at the cutting edge of fashion, who just "like to go to a store and get it over with and be happy with the clothes.". (Los Angeles Times)
A passion for celeb fashion Jun 24, 2007
Her store carries lines like Anne Klein New York, Donald Pliner and Kenneth Cole New York. "Calvin Klein has launched a new line of handbags so we will carry that in upcoming months," she said, adding that people often come to her store in search of items they've seen celebrities wear. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dubai firm to buy Barneys Jun 23, 2007
Boneparth added that the proceeds will be used to invest more heavily into the company's portfolio of brands, which include Nine West, Anne Klein and Evan-Picone. Jones said it expects to report a gain from the transaction of approximately $290 million. (Newsday -- New York City)
Luxury brand Barneys New York sold for $825M Jun 23, 2007
Boneparth added that the proceeds will be used to invest more heavily into the companys portfolio of brands, which include Nine West, Anne Klein and Evan-Picone. Jones said it expects to report a net gain from the transaction of approximately $290 million. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Little Shoebox Unveils Spring Gallery In Washington DC Jun 19, 2007
The store brought sophisticated, unique and gorgeous shoes to a fashion-conscious crowd with such lines as Bettye Muller, Delman, Anne Klein, Kors, Michael Kors, Etro, Missoni, Rafe, Hollywould, and many more. Janie and Emilie compare and contrast styles to assemble a truly unique collection of fabulous shoes. (PR Newswire)
Private Equity Squeezes the Shorts Jun 19, 2007
Many hedge funds took short positions in the New York company last year but got squeezed as the market began betting that private equity firms would pay a robust premium for its Jones New York, Nine West, Anne Klein, and other fashion and accessory brands. The company cut its 2007 earnings forecast after it missed expectations for the first quarter. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Seniors set is style savvy, too May 24, 2007
"Once you get to a certain age, it's all about fit," said Isabel Toledo, who designs for Anne Klein as well as her own label. Indeed, if women in their 40s and 50s feel inexplicably alien in a garment, Toledo said, it may be because there is simply a dearth of high-quality tailoring in the fashion industry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Belk to incorporate Parisian features May 19, 2007
Since Parisian shoppers are very brand-conscious, Griffin said the Regency Square Mall location will carry brands including Jones New York, Anne Klein, Sigrid Olsen, Free People, Nine West, Dooney , Hobo, Greg Norman, Tommy Bahama, Geoffrey Beene and others. More details on the transition from to Parisian can be found online at belkandparisian. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Fabulous Mother's Day Gift Ideas May 9, 2007
Having designed for Giorgio Armani, Anne Klein, Perry Ellis and Paco Rabanne, Robinson has now created a collection of separates and accessories with a bohemian, chic feel for his Target line. Tote Bag in Brown Medallion Print, $29. (CBS News)
Pet Dish: Volunteers with a cause helping injured horse RebelFashion designer Patrick Robinson keeps GO line on target May 5, 2007
The designer, a graduate of Parsons the New School for Design, has worked with some of the most recognized names in the industry: Giorgio Armani, Anne Klein and Perry Ellis. With this new collection, Robinson follows the New York duo of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, New York designer Behnaz Sarafpour, English designer Luella Bartley and French designers Tara Jarmon and Sophie Albou in designing a GO collection. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Consignment shop caters to women of fashion Apr 27, 2007
Women shoppers partial to the fashions of Anne Klein, Ann Taylor, Jones New York and similar clothing manufacturers have an option in the Laurel area's only clothing consignment shop. Just Once Consignments, 349 Main St., offers used women's clothes in good condition and at a good price, according to owner Roberta Isaacs. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Fancy Cars, Taxing Debate Mar 18, 2007
Motown singer Diana Ross, a longtime resident of the town's Belle Haven neighborhood, owns a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and has been seen driving it along Greenwich Avenue, the town's main shopping street, with its huge Saks Fifth Avenue department store, and the de rigeur Brooks Brothers and Anne Klein storefronts. But not all Greenwich residents with multiple cars are Wall Street tycoons, hedge fund gurus or international celebrities. (FOX61, CT)
Fall 2007: A Buyer's Perspective Mar 12, 2007
The most influential and/or buzzed about collections were Marc Jacobs, Isabel Toledo for Anne Klein, Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Doo ... Key Collections: "Isabel Toledo's collection for Anne Klein was a great debut. Rodarte was brilliantly imaginative. Narciso Rodriguez and Proenza Schouler looked very strong. Both Doo.Ri and Thakoon have come into their own, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, too. Presentations from Isabel Tonchi, Lutz + Patmos and Alexander Wang were all... (Suite101.com)
'Defiant' Dent is ready for another election Tuesday Mar 12, 2007
Back when Kathy Dent was a teacher in Key West -- after she was a waitress living over a bar on Duval Street but before she married a lawyer, moved to Sarasota and started wearing Anne Klein suits -- she nearly lost an eye when one of her special-needs students hurled a plastic flower at her face, stem-first ... " Last modified: March 12. 2007 11:38AM Back when Kathy Dent was a teacher in Key West -- after she was a waitress living over a bar on Duval Street but before she married a lawyer,... (Herald-Tribune)
Fashion Report Card: Feb 26, 2007
What's stirring at Anne Klein. Josh Patnerposted Feb. 16, 2007. (Slate)
This Coat Could Save American Fashion: Feb 17, 2007
What's stirring at Anne Klein ... Anne Klein, who died in 1974, holds a special place in the history of American style ... "What is Anne Klein, anyway?" a young fashion editor asked before Toledo's debut. (Slate)
The feminine touch Feb 13, 2007
Isabel Toledo showed her debut collection for Anne Klein, the very house where Karan was a female designer icon more than 25 years ago ... Toledo defined her take on the legacy of Anne Klein, who died in 1974, as "couture haberdashery." Since Klein was known for her rangy American sportswear, the new approach was of feminine couture details, with a menswear vocabulary ... Since no other designer in New York can puzzle out how to take American sportswear forward in this new millennium, Toledo... (International Herald Tribune)
Wrapped in reality Feb 12, 2007
The timing couldn't have been better for Anne Klein, the classic American sportswear brand, to return to the runway under the new direction of Isabel Toledo ... So, tapping her to revive Anne Klein seemed a bit odd. (Los Angeles Times)
Fashion week closes with big-name designers Feb 10, 2007
Classic sportswear from Ralph Lauren and Anne Kleins Isabel Toledo ... Isabel Toledo, who until now has had an avant-garde touch, also showed her first line for the venerable brand Anne Klein ... Anne KleinIsabel Toledo said that Anne Klein herself was the inspiration for this collection because of the late designers creativity, passion and classic style. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
ANNE KLEIN SHOW Feb 10, 2007
February 10, 2007 -- Anne Klein alums include such big deals as Donna Karan, Richard Tyler, and most recently Charles Nolan. So the naming of Isabel Toledo, a designer with an established name and following, should be a major boost to this label. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
10 Things To Watch For At This Year's Fashion Shows Feb 1, 2007
10 THINGS TO WATCH FOR AT THIS YEAR'S SHOWS - Fashion - New York Post Online Edition. Madison Avenue furrier Dennis Basso, who dressed Meryl Streep in those fabulous coats in "The Devil Wears Prada" (pictured) puts on a runway show for the first time. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
First-Time eBay Auction for Designer Shoe Lovers Worldwide Will Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Jan 23, 2007
The upcoming show will take place Feb. 1-4 at The Venetian Hotel t. More than 200 different pairs of shoes have been donated from leading international designers including Angeleigh Anastasio, Anne Klein New York, Bettye Muller, Constanca Basto, Detny by Shane , Georgina Goodman, Harrys of London, Michael Kors, Missoni, Ralph Lauren, and Stuart Weitzman, to name a few. The auction will also feature men's shoes from A. Testoni, J Shoes, and Ralph Lauren, as well as handbags from Longchamp and... (PR Newswire)
Look Like A New Year's Star Dec 31, 2006
Anne Klein, originally $285; on sale for $189. 99MMVI, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Desperate for fashion advice? Nov 11, 2006
A blond Brit with fair skin, Adair is wearing a suede blazer in that color from AK Anne Klein (paired with a black top and black pants), and she looks great. How can you not trust the woman who puts the perfect shade of pink on redheaded Marcia Cross. (Orlando Sentinel)
PUFFY COATS' NEW PIZAZZ: Retailers offer slimmed-down, streamlined look this season Nov 10, 2006
Macy's has versions from Calvin Klein, DKNY, Anne Klein, Kenneth Cole and Andrew Marc with various styles of quilting and fur trim. Among the choices is a chic, knee-length puffer in pearl with faux-fur collar from Laundry by Shelli Segal. (USA Today -- Money)
Trends follow heiress Liz Goldwyn Oct 29, 2006
"But it has to be a red that's not too pink, otherwise you might tip into being too sexy. Certain Courr?ges, old Anne Klein and Claire McCardell pieces work well.". "She has everything from Mr. Blackwell to Balenciaga, and having known her for 10 years, I haven't seen her wear half of it," says Cameron Silver, owner of the vintage boutique Decades, who counts Goldwyn among his closest friends. (Los Angeles Times)
Spiffing Up Jones Oct 24, 2006
-based company, which owns more than 35 brands, including Jones New York, Anne Klein and the luxury retailer Barneys, is overhauling the management of some divisions in a bid to lift profitability ... The company plans to open 15 Anne Klein stores a year in the next few years, starting with eight this fall, and the revenue contribution from all its retail operations is projected to rise to 32% of sales in 2007. (SmartMoney)
fashionIs Michael Kors a great designer?Josh Patner Oct 20, 2006
The innovative Anne Klein, who died in 1978, opened one of the first houses aimed at working women, offering clothes that were at once suitable for the office and exuberant. Perry Ellis, who died in 1986, created a new, slouchy American look in response to European designers' hard-edged futurism. (Slate)
Pull yourself together Oct 13, 2006
Anne Klein, $325In a word, it's indispensable. This little black dress, with a chic column shape and a nipped-in waist, is made of a soft wool blend. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Fall Shoe Trends - and Where to Find Them Sep 20, 2006
Coe by Anne Klein New York is one of this crop of sexy ankle boots, featuring a round toe, stacked micro platform and stacked heel. Men will be sporting retro styles as well. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Luring Luxury Brands to the Web Sep 20, 2006
com's Salomon, who previously worked for Anne Klein and Donna Karan, recognized this reluctance early on. To appeal to brands that spend up to $400,000 to shoot magazine ads, the site starts by repurposing the photos so they appear as alluring online as in print. (BusinessWeek)
Battle of the brands Aug 29, 2006
Boneparth says it's "categorically untrue our brands are losing their relevance." Indeed, Jones New York and Anne Klein remain highly visible brands at Macy's and soon-to-be Macy's stores, and Boneparth says they are picking up some additional floor space. "Our two largest customers merged, but that doesn't mean it's a negative," says Boneparth. (USA Today -- Money)
Designer inspired by a beautiful country and a beautiful woman Aug 13, 2006
A New York native, Wilkerson attended Parsons School of Design and worked for Anne Klein, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. An avid photographer and world traveler, he is seeking a publisher for "Tribal Knowledge," a photo-driven book it took him seven years to complete. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mother-Daughter Fashion Never Looked So Good Aug 4, 2006
Good Housekeeping' Fashion Director Aretha Busby Offers Tips on How to Be a Trendy Mom. August 3, 2006 Great style runs in the family. (ABC News)
Meet the new contestants Jul 7, 2006
Worked for Isaac Mizrahi, Anne Klein and Donna Karan. MALAN BRETON. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Black designers missing in fashion awards Jun 16, 2006
He left Giorgio Armani to lead the design team at Anne Klein in 1995. He briefly had his own label. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
New wave in swimwear: Brown May 29, 2006
And there are plenty of ways to swim on the wild side: At Michael Kors, the designer slithers into a new swim season with a chocolate brown snake print, Anne Klein goes on safari, and Ralph Lauren details his brown swimwear with a bold zebra print. But let's face it, no matter what the color, it the suit doesn't fit, we won't buy it. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Museum Quality Apr 27, 2006
Show highlights include designs from the likes of Judith Leiber, Anne Klein, and Adrian, as well as a lavish leather shirt from the man who dressed Nashville's top country stars, along with Elvis: Nudie Cohn. David LaChapelle David LaChapelle is a photographer who fears neither color nor scandal (his near-naked dip in Miami's Setai Club pool during last week's Art Basel festivities being a perfect example). (Style.com -- Trends)
Luv Shoes? Join Macy's for the Exclusive Luv Shoes? Shopping Event Mar 7, 2006
Enjoy a fashion show featuring the latest spring footwear looks from Nine West, AK Anne Klein, Bandolino, Enzo Angiolini and Circa Joan & David, with commentary from Miss Meghan. Sample cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while you shop. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
- The Wearing and Tearing of Richard Tyler Feb 26, 2006
Anne Klein & Co. tapped him to be head designer, a post that had launched Louis Dell'Olio and Donna Karan ... Even when the Anne Klein gig fizzled his take turned out to be too edgy for the company's core clientele of executive women Tyler didn't break stride. (Los Angeles Times)
A western that is set in New York Feb 10, 2006
Tucker, a Dallas resident who held top positions at Calvin Klein, Anne Klein and JC Penney, looked to Europe for fine textiles and exotic skins that help give the collection its polish. The new Manuel's modern edge also comes from Cuevas Jr., who for 15 years has worked in Nashville with his father as they continue to create custom and off-the-rack looks for stars such as ZZ Top and Aerosmith. (Los Angeles Times)
