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I Love New York Fashions clothing store opens in Bentonville
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com
Posted on Sunday, December 23, 2007
URL: http://www.nwanews.com/bcdr/Business/56974/
BENTONVILLE — I Love New York Fashions, the area’s newest store, is filled with the latest in clothing and accessories. The store
just opened Monday on the south side of the Bentonville Square.
Owners Supha Vandiver and her husband, William Wallace, are excited about bringing brand-new fashions to Bentonville. Their
inventory includes clothing for the entire family — men, women and children.
“ We have everything here, ” Vandiver explained as she smiled and pulled a wrap off a rack. “ See ? You can drape it over your shoulder
or tie it behind you or let it flow down. We go to New York often, and it’s the center for the latest styles. I don’t buy a lot of the styles,
just a few in a variety of sizes. So you won’t run into someone dressed just like you are. This is the store for people who want unique,
edgy clothing.
“ We have the dressiest pieces to casual, everyday wear. We even have pajamas here. And did you see all the purses, belts, sunglasses
and jewelry ? We even have tiaras that have 16 on them. I don’t think they’re available anywhere else around here. We’ve just been
open since Monday, and already I’ve had customers from Dallas, Kansas City and Little Rock. The people were traveling after stopping
at Wal-Mart headquarters and dropped in. They all seemed impressed with our merchandise. ”
Amber Laramore of Bentonville is helping run the store. She and Vandiver are available to assist customers with a look that’s just right
for them. Glitzy party clothes and trendy jackets and jeans are displayed in the store.
“ It’s great to bring the latest fashions to Bentonville, ” Vandiver said. “ And we will be having quarterly Fashion Shows with models, so
those attending can get an idea of what they want to try. The fashion shows will be by invitation only. All you have to do to get on our
invitation list is come in and sign up to receive an invitation.
“ Our first fashion show is from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Feb. 9. It’s going to be fun, and there will be opportunities to win door prizes or get
a percentage off of the clothes, ” she said.
“ We’re really excited to be open now and to have so many wonderful items for people to wear. ”
I Love New York Fashions is open from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Saturday. The store is closed Sundays.
CBGB's New York home to become fashion boutique
The former location of influential New York club CBGB is set to become a boutique fashion shop.
The famous 315 Bowery address, which is regarded by many as one of the birthplaces of punk, will open as a John Varvatos store.
The club was forced to shut its doors last year after its lease expired and it found the new rent for the property too expensive.
There was some speculation that a branch of CBGB would open in Las Vegas, although since the death of founder Hilly Kristal in August it is not
clear whether the club will appear again.
Varvatos, who has used rock stars including Slash, Ryan Adams, Alice Cooper, and Iggy Pop in his advertising campaigns, is said to be aiming to
preserve the iconic venue’s feel.
"The space had been empty for the better part of a year as we searched for the right tenant,” explained Elliott Azrak of Azrak Capital Group who
now own the building’s lease. “John Varvatos is ideal because he has a real reverence for the history of the space and every intention of honoring its
legacy."
The fashion shop is expected to open at 315 Bowery in the spring.
COOL HUNTING
Best New Fashion Designers of 2007
by Ami Kealoha
by Pamela Liou
Here's a thought: Every single designer in the fashion pantheon started out as a precocious newbie bent on mixing things up. With a little moxy and
lots of talent, they built ironclad legacies, but established as they may be, they can't keep a stranglehold on the industry forever. Each year there are
more and more lines—some good, but most…not—jumping into the ring. And occasionally there comes along that rare tenderfoot who manages to
hold his/her own and deliver something new. For 2007, these are our Designers to Watch.
Chris Benz
Take one look at Chris Benz's debut sportswear collection, and it's hard to believe that he has only a few collections under his belt. The line is
deceptively simple, often erring on the side of relaxed. His garments keep to a very edited palette: grays and whites, with the intermittent shocks of
Pantone. (Pictured at right.)
Tim Hamilton
Nominated for the CFDA's 2007 Swarovski Award for new talent, Hamilton is well on his way to becoming America's next great menswear guru.
Think sweaters with detachable turtlenecks, wool blazers with narrow lapels and a re-invigoration of the iconic long-sleeve thermal with militaristic
bullion accents. (Pictured above left.)
Robert Geller
It's hard not to be bowled over by Robert Geller's tailored-within-an-inch-of-its-life oxford shirts, trousers, and jackets. Geller is no stranger to
accolades—his partnership with Alexander Plohkov for Cloak won him a CFDA award—and his eponymous line will continue in a tradition of
decidedly cool refinement. For his spring '08 collection, Geller looked toward 1970s then-burgeoning skate culture and James Dean, with the
occasional nod to Mod. He keeps the palette lively with bright colors in unexepected places, like Chesterfield shorts or chartreuse denim.
Style Watch: 10 fashion statements of 2007 worth revisiting
Monday, December 24, 2007
By LaMont Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Every year has its share of significant style moments, when beauty and fashion become the news -- for better or worse.
This year was no exception.
Here are 10 of the most memorable fashion moments of 2007:
Fashion model health concerns
Tyra BanksInfluential people in the U.S. fashion industry finally began talking openly about the unicorn in the kitchen that everyone had been
ignoring: sickly thin female models. Concern had become so great that pressure to explore the matter resulted in a public discussion in February
during New York Fashion Week -- even if the industry chose to talk about raising awareness rather than taking concrete steps to address the
problem. After the deaths of several emaciated models, organizers of fashion weeks in several countries adopted specific regulations to block work
for too-skinny models. The issue continues to get attention with women's advocacy groups and TV show host Tyra Banks, keeping the discussion
alive.
The Beckhams arrive
Victoria "Posh Spice" BeckhamVictoria "Posh Spice" Beckham had American fashionistas quivering in their stilettos the minute word got out that
she and soccer-star hubby David would be moving to the United States from Spain. Always dressed to kill, the sexy 33-year-old mother of three
instantly raised the bar on fabulous when the family arrived July 12 and moved into a $22 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Since then, Mrs.
Beckham has launched a line of fashion eyewear and denim, made cameo appearances on hit TV shows such as "Ugly Betty" and sold thousands of
paperback copies of her updated style tome, "That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between."
Pageant drama
Miss USA Rachel SmithIn May, Miss USA Rachel Smith slipped on stage and fell flat on her derriere during the finals of the Miss Universe
pageant in Mexico. As millions worldwide viewed the telecast, she quickly regained her footing and was the picture of poise during the remainder of
the competition. Three months later came one of the ditsiest moments in the history of televised beauty contests when Lauren Upton, Miss South
Carolina Teen USA, gave a rambling, incoherent answer to a simple question in the final round. Then, in November, newly crowned Miss Puerto
Rico Universe Ingrid Marie Rivera became embroiled in controversy when it was reported that she was sabotaged with pepper spray during the
competition. The incidents didn't do much for the reputation of beauty pageants, but they could improve sagging ratings. It's probably just a
coincidence that all three pageants are owned by master of self-promotion Donald Trump.
Cheap chic momentum
Sarah Jessica ParkerTop designers made high-fashion and top-shelf labels more accessible to the masses via lower-priced lines. Isaac Mizrahi is the
most visible example through his collections designed for Target stores. Vera Wang introduced a line for Kohl's, Roberto Cavalli delivered a line to
H&M, and actress Sarah Jessica Parker debuted her "Bitten" brand at Steve & Barry stores, with each piece priced less than $40. The implications
for traditional department stores could be troubling.
Paris Hilton's liberated look
Paris HiltonAfter 23 days in a California lockup for a probation violation, Ms. Hilton emerged June 26 looking like a Teen Vogue cover girl. More
than ready for her close-ups with waiting paparazzi, she sported skinny jeans from her soon-to-debut line, a cropped jacket over a simple white tee
and white pumps. With minimal makeup and a single braid draped casually over one shoulder, the heiress looked like a modern Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm. Her triumphant saunter turned the sidewalk into a runway, in the process setting a new standard for celebrity jail releases.
Clinton cleavage
Hillary Rodham ClintonYes, summer was stylistically significant. Haute hijinks in politics continued July 28 when the unexpected again occurred:
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the leading Democratic presidential candidate at the time, wore a cleavage-revealing top as she spoke on the Senate
floor. It wasn't necessarily an issue of poor taste. The black top, worn under a pink blazer, showed only modest cleavage. It's just that Mrs.
Clinton is one of the last women one would expect to make such a dramatic declaration of fashion independence. She isn't known for sexy style
statements, and the look defied the conservative fashion aesthetic of Capitol Hill -- a conservatism that as recently as the 1990s barred women from
wearing pants in the Senate chamber, Washington Post fashion writer Robin Givhan reminded us.
Hair scares
SanjayaThis one is so big that it counts as two. In a year when hairstyles went super-retro and got a lot more interesting, the power of the coiffure
was epitomized by a desperate pop princess, a teenage reality-show contestant and another Democratic senator running for president. Britney
Spears' radical transformation from blond to bald for a hot minute in February before retreating to a series of dime-store wigs was a long shrill
whistle on the even longer train wreck that her life had become. If a woman's hair is her glory, then Ms. Spears' appearance suggested that she was
in the depths of despair. On the other hand, "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar parlayed his silky raven locks into a seventh-place finish.
Never mind that superior singers fell by the wayside as he survived round after round. From slicked back and tousled to wavy and mohawked, his
hairstyles in March and April created such a buzz that hairstylist Dean Banowetz posted how-tos on the show's Web site. Meanwhile, the
campaign committee of presidential hopeful John Edwards reported in April that it had paid $400 apiece for two haircuts in January and February
for the former North Carolina senator. The required public disclosure quickly became a political hot potato, and Mr. Edwards reimbursed his
campaign, saying a mistake had been made. Mr. Edwards' camp explained that Joseph Torrenueva had to leave his Beverly Hills salon on those
occasions to hook up with the candidate-client on the campaign trail. With travel time and expense, the stylist had little choice but to up the normal
fee of $175.
Nancy Reagan's funeral white
It was impossible not to notice the former first lady at the July 14 funeral of another former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson. Nancy Reagan wore
white. That's a breach of etiquette, with black and dark clothes more symbolic of respectful mourning. Mrs. Reagan's attire, a sharp contrast to
other attendees, was no doubt a topic of society gossip. It brought to mind the flak the New York native took for keeping expensive designer
clothes during husband Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House. Noticeably frail at the age of 86, Mrs. Reagan gets a pass for the faux pas.
Perhaps white was more comfortable in the Texas summer heat.
Organic inroads
Clothing and other items derived from organic, sustainable and naturally cultivated materials are finding their way into fashion and beauty as
concerns about global warming and the environment continue to mount. Specialty brands have been at the forefront, but a number of major retailers
and mass-retail brands began offering clothes made from natural, chemical-free and recycled materials. The beauty industry also climbed on board,
with such certified-organic skin-maintenance lines as Care by fashion designer Stella McCartney and Origins Organics. Whether the movement is
just another fad remains to be seen.
Post-Gazette fashion editor LaMont Jones can be reached at ljones@post-gazette.com or at 412-263-1469.
First published on December 24, 2007 at 12:00 am
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com
Posted on Sunday, December 23, 2007
URL: http://www.nwanews.com/bcdr/Business/56974/
BENTONVILLE — I Love New York Fashions, the area’s newest store, is filled with the latest in clothing and accessories. The store
just opened Monday on the south side of the Bentonville Square.
Owners Supha Vandiver and her husband, William Wallace, are excited about bringing brand-new fashions to Bentonville. Their
inventory includes clothing for the entire family — men, women and children.
“ We have everything here, ” Vandiver explained as she smiled and pulled a wrap off a rack. “ See ? You can drape it over your shoulder
or tie it behind you or let it flow down. We go to New York often, and it’s the center for the latest styles. I don’t buy a lot of the styles,
just a few in a variety of sizes. So you won’t run into someone dressed just like you are. This is the store for people who want unique,
edgy clothing.
“ We have the dressiest pieces to casual, everyday wear. We even have pajamas here. And did you see all the purses, belts, sunglasses
and jewelry ? We even have tiaras that have 16 on them. I don’t think they’re available anywhere else around here. We’ve just been
open since Monday, and already I’ve had customers from Dallas, Kansas City and Little Rock. The people were traveling after stopping
at Wal-Mart headquarters and dropped in. They all seemed impressed with our merchandise. ”
Amber Laramore of Bentonville is helping run the store. She and Vandiver are available to assist customers with a look that’s just right
for them. Glitzy party clothes and trendy jackets and jeans are displayed in the store.
“ It’s great to bring the latest fashions to Bentonville, ” Vandiver said. “ And we will be having quarterly Fashion Shows with models, so
those attending can get an idea of what they want to try. The fashion shows will be by invitation only. All you have to do to get on our
invitation list is come in and sign up to receive an invitation.
“ Our first fashion show is from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Feb. 9. It’s going to be fun, and there will be opportunities to win door prizes or get
a percentage off of the clothes, ” she said.
“ We’re really excited to be open now and to have so many wonderful items for people to wear. ”
I Love New York Fashions is open from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Saturday. The store is closed Sundays.
CBGB's New York home to become fashion boutique
The former location of influential New York club CBGB is set to become a boutique fashion shop.
The famous 315 Bowery address, which is regarded by many as one of the birthplaces of punk, will open as a John Varvatos store.
The club was forced to shut its doors last year after its lease expired and it found the new rent for the property too expensive.
There was some speculation that a branch of CBGB would open in Las Vegas, although since the death of founder Hilly Kristal in August it is not
clear whether the club will appear again.
Varvatos, who has used rock stars including Slash, Ryan Adams, Alice Cooper, and Iggy Pop in his advertising campaigns, is said to be aiming to
preserve the iconic venue’s feel.
"The space had been empty for the better part of a year as we searched for the right tenant,” explained Elliott Azrak of Azrak Capital Group who
now own the building’s lease. “John Varvatos is ideal because he has a real reverence for the history of the space and every intention of honoring its
legacy."
The fashion shop is expected to open at 315 Bowery in the spring.
COOL HUNTING
Best New Fashion Designers of 2007
by Ami Kealoha
by Pamela Liou
Here's a thought: Every single designer in the fashion pantheon started out as a precocious newbie bent on mixing things up. With a little moxy and
lots of talent, they built ironclad legacies, but established as they may be, they can't keep a stranglehold on the industry forever. Each year there are
more and more lines—some good, but most…not—jumping into the ring. And occasionally there comes along that rare tenderfoot who manages to
hold his/her own and deliver something new. For 2007, these are our Designers to Watch.
Chris Benz
Take one look at Chris Benz's debut sportswear collection, and it's hard to believe that he has only a few collections under his belt. The line is
deceptively simple, often erring on the side of relaxed. His garments keep to a very edited palette: grays and whites, with the intermittent shocks of
Pantone. (Pictured at right.)
Tim Hamilton
Nominated for the CFDA's 2007 Swarovski Award for new talent, Hamilton is well on his way to becoming America's next great menswear guru.
Think sweaters with detachable turtlenecks, wool blazers with narrow lapels and a re-invigoration of the iconic long-sleeve thermal with militaristic
bullion accents. (Pictured above left.)
Robert Geller
It's hard not to be bowled over by Robert Geller's tailored-within-an-inch-of-its-life oxford shirts, trousers, and jackets. Geller is no stranger to
accolades—his partnership with Alexander Plohkov for Cloak won him a CFDA award—and his eponymous line will continue in a tradition of
decidedly cool refinement. For his spring '08 collection, Geller looked toward 1970s then-burgeoning skate culture and James Dean, with the
occasional nod to Mod. He keeps the palette lively with bright colors in unexepected places, like Chesterfield shorts or chartreuse denim.
Style Watch: 10 fashion statements of 2007 worth revisiting
Monday, December 24, 2007
By LaMont Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Every year has its share of significant style moments, when beauty and fashion become the news -- for better or worse.
This year was no exception.
Here are 10 of the most memorable fashion moments of 2007:
Fashion model health concerns
Tyra BanksInfluential people in the U.S. fashion industry finally began talking openly about the unicorn in the kitchen that everyone had been
ignoring: sickly thin female models. Concern had become so great that pressure to explore the matter resulted in a public discussion in February
during New York Fashion Week -- even if the industry chose to talk about raising awareness rather than taking concrete steps to address the
problem. After the deaths of several emaciated models, organizers of fashion weeks in several countries adopted specific regulations to block work
for too-skinny models. The issue continues to get attention with women's advocacy groups and TV show host Tyra Banks, keeping the discussion
alive.
The Beckhams arrive
Victoria "Posh Spice" BeckhamVictoria "Posh Spice" Beckham had American fashionistas quivering in their stilettos the minute word got out that
she and soccer-star hubby David would be moving to the United States from Spain. Always dressed to kill, the sexy 33-year-old mother of three
instantly raised the bar on fabulous when the family arrived July 12 and moved into a $22 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Since then, Mrs.
Beckham has launched a line of fashion eyewear and denim, made cameo appearances on hit TV shows such as "Ugly Betty" and sold thousands of
paperback copies of her updated style tome, "That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between."
Pageant drama
Miss USA Rachel SmithIn May, Miss USA Rachel Smith slipped on stage and fell flat on her derriere during the finals of the Miss Universe
pageant in Mexico. As millions worldwide viewed the telecast, she quickly regained her footing and was the picture of poise during the remainder of
the competition. Three months later came one of the ditsiest moments in the history of televised beauty contests when Lauren Upton, Miss South
Carolina Teen USA, gave a rambling, incoherent answer to a simple question in the final round. Then, in November, newly crowned Miss Puerto
Rico Universe Ingrid Marie Rivera became embroiled in controversy when it was reported that she was sabotaged with pepper spray during the
competition. The incidents didn't do much for the reputation of beauty pageants, but they could improve sagging ratings. It's probably just a
coincidence that all three pageants are owned by master of self-promotion Donald Trump.
Cheap chic momentum
Sarah Jessica ParkerTop designers made high-fashion and top-shelf labels more accessible to the masses via lower-priced lines. Isaac Mizrahi is the
most visible example through his collections designed for Target stores. Vera Wang introduced a line for Kohl's, Roberto Cavalli delivered a line to
H&M, and actress Sarah Jessica Parker debuted her "Bitten" brand at Steve & Barry stores, with each piece priced less than $40. The implications
for traditional department stores could be troubling.
Paris Hilton's liberated look
Paris HiltonAfter 23 days in a California lockup for a probation violation, Ms. Hilton emerged June 26 looking like a Teen Vogue cover girl. More
than ready for her close-ups with waiting paparazzi, she sported skinny jeans from her soon-to-debut line, a cropped jacket over a simple white tee
and white pumps. With minimal makeup and a single braid draped casually over one shoulder, the heiress looked like a modern Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm. Her triumphant saunter turned the sidewalk into a runway, in the process setting a new standard for celebrity jail releases.
Clinton cleavage
Hillary Rodham ClintonYes, summer was stylistically significant. Haute hijinks in politics continued July 28 when the unexpected again occurred:
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the leading Democratic presidential candidate at the time, wore a cleavage-revealing top as she spoke on the Senate
floor. It wasn't necessarily an issue of poor taste. The black top, worn under a pink blazer, showed only modest cleavage. It's just that Mrs.
Clinton is one of the last women one would expect to make such a dramatic declaration of fashion independence. She isn't known for sexy style
statements, and the look defied the conservative fashion aesthetic of Capitol Hill -- a conservatism that as recently as the 1990s barred women from
wearing pants in the Senate chamber, Washington Post fashion writer Robin Givhan reminded us.
Hair scares
SanjayaThis one is so big that it counts as two. In a year when hairstyles went super-retro and got a lot more interesting, the power of the coiffure
was epitomized by a desperate pop princess, a teenage reality-show contestant and another Democratic senator running for president. Britney
Spears' radical transformation from blond to bald for a hot minute in February before retreating to a series of dime-store wigs was a long shrill
whistle on the even longer train wreck that her life had become. If a woman's hair is her glory, then Ms. Spears' appearance suggested that she was
in the depths of despair. On the other hand, "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar parlayed his silky raven locks into a seventh-place finish.
Never mind that superior singers fell by the wayside as he survived round after round. From slicked back and tousled to wavy and mohawked, his
hairstyles in March and April created such a buzz that hairstylist Dean Banowetz posted how-tos on the show's Web site. Meanwhile, the
campaign committee of presidential hopeful John Edwards reported in April that it had paid $400 apiece for two haircuts in January and February
for the former North Carolina senator. The required public disclosure quickly became a political hot potato, and Mr. Edwards reimbursed his
campaign, saying a mistake had been made. Mr. Edwards' camp explained that Joseph Torrenueva had to leave his Beverly Hills salon on those
occasions to hook up with the candidate-client on the campaign trail. With travel time and expense, the stylist had little choice but to up the normal
fee of $175.
Nancy Reagan's funeral white
It was impossible not to notice the former first lady at the July 14 funeral of another former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson. Nancy Reagan wore
white. That's a breach of etiquette, with black and dark clothes more symbolic of respectful mourning. Mrs. Reagan's attire, a sharp contrast to
other attendees, was no doubt a topic of society gossip. It brought to mind the flak the New York native took for keeping expensive designer
clothes during husband Ronald Reagan's two terms in the White House. Noticeably frail at the age of 86, Mrs. Reagan gets a pass for the faux pas.
Perhaps white was more comfortable in the Texas summer heat.
Organic inroads
Clothing and other items derived from organic, sustainable and naturally cultivated materials are finding their way into fashion and beauty as
concerns about global warming and the environment continue to mount. Specialty brands have been at the forefront, but a number of major retailers
and mass-retail brands began offering clothes made from natural, chemical-free and recycled materials. The beauty industry also climbed on board,
with such certified-organic skin-maintenance lines as Care by fashion designer Stella McCartney and Origins Organics. Whether the movement is
just another fad remains to be seen.
Post-Gazette fashion editor LaMont Jones can be reached at ljones@post-gazette.com or at 412-263-1469.
First published on December 24, 2007 at 12:00 am
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