Fall RTW Report:Amidst The Chaos, Fashion Still Matters

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Staying In Business, a Financial GPS

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . On April 13th, Fashion Group International members met to dissect the news from the semiannual caravan throughthe style capitals of New York, London, Milan and Paris. After a terrific media presentation curated by creative director Marylou Luther and her distinguished panel, we got down to the business at hand. In this time of chaos andchange, do the clothes get lost in the shuffle?

Hosted by the Hearst Corporation, thanks were given to our corporate sponsors for the day: Ecco Domani Wines of Italy, LIM College and M.A.C. Cosmetics. Luther introduced the day’s panel. It included Nicole Fischelis, GVP fashion director and global forecaster, Macy’s; Anne Slowey, fashion news director, Elle magazine; Beth Buccini,founder/owner of Kirna Zabête; Ying Chu, beauty director, Glamour magazine; and Erica Russo, fashion director,accessories and beauty, Bloomingdale’s. The moderator was Bridget Foley, award winning author and executive editor at WWD.

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AMIDST THE CHAOS, FASHION STILL MATTERS

Foley started the discussion with a shout-out toLuther for her concise interpretation of the season’strends. She next segued into the topic at hand, thehappenings that influenced the season that hadnothing to do with the clothes. From media-savvyevents at Madison Square Garden to the designercomings and goings, did we forget what our objectives really were? Slowey felt that despite the disturbances, creativity thrived. Street influenceswere key and she cited Marc Jacobs and Prada’s creativity. Chu liked the show castings, whichemphasized natural looks. Russo said that with somuch happening, an exciting fall was assured.

In response to the season’s favorites, Buccini calledout Rosie Assoulin in New York for her interpreta-tions of volume and cable knits. Gucci was herfavorite in Milan, because the eccentricities of thebrand result in strong sales at retail. In Paris shepicked St. Laurent for extending luxury to the street.She said that despite the noise, there were clothesthat she really loved. The latter were inspired as wellas commercially viable. Important too, was thattrends weren’t placed in a box but will allow personal individuality.

Fischelis praised Marc Jacobs in New York and DriesVan Noten in Paris. She liked the diversity shownand the many available options. She mentioned thatnew generations are inspired by the multinationalyoung talent seen in the fashion cities.

Speaking of new talent, Foley questioned the realistic future of new young designers and theiropportunities to be recognized. Fischelis said it was up to retailers to support them in boutiquelike situations rather than request large orders that theymay not be equipped to deliver. As St. Laurentdesigner Hedi Slimane is succeeded by AnthonyVaccarello, the company must support this youngtalent.

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Foley asked Russo how new accessory designers canget a foothold in American stores. Russo replied thatthey are helped by editorial coverage and if their offerings are relevant to the store. She mentioned thatstores need to keep in mind the differing stylesfavored by New York, Los Angeles and southernbranches.

Chu was questioned about beauty on the runways versus street fashion. She mentioned that today beauty is related to self-expression. Due to socialmedia, everyone has a voice, adding their own personality to their sense of style. Since beauty is not as expensive as clothing, everyone can afford toexperiment. Foley asked whether the extreme looks onthe runway affect the average consumer. Chu saidthat the consumer can choose a part of the look ratherthan the total runway face. She mentioned that at therecent Alexander Wang show, one of the models,Katherine Ann Moore, cut her hair, transforming fromthe girl next door into a more edgy version of herself.Foley questioned whether a model needed an edge.Chu said that the individuality of the look, like ImaanHammam’s curly-haired runway swagger, is moreimportant than a label.

Foley asked whether having an edgy look is importantto luxury sales. Slowey said that this look attracts ayounger audience. A designer must know who theirparticular audience is. Chu said that the customer is learning how to strengthen their individuality by buying a piece of a look instead of wearing head-to-toe Gucci or Prada.

Buccini added that we expect too much of a youngluxury designer. Instead of giving them time to grow,we expect too much, too soon. She said that her storedoes well with small offerings from new designerssuch as Self Portrait and Ellery. Foley added thatJohn Galliano and Alexander McQueen were given timeto find their voices and grow rather than meeting theexpectation of overnight success.

Russo said that because of these expectations, somenew designers are afraid to come on board with amajor account, feeling that they don’t have theresources to fulfill the expected volume. They feelthat they are doomed before they even start. Foleyasked how long a new line is given to succeed. Russosaid a year or two is needed for a designer to developand find their footing. Craftsmanship, price and delivery are taken into consideration. Fischelis added that the CFDA has mentorship programs to take new designers under their wing.Macy’s has a designer-in-residence program in several cities to offer professional advice to fledglingdesigners.

Foley asked whether the changes that have gone onin the industry are important to consumers. Havethey noticed the chaos that is reported daily, suchas the buy-now, wear-now controversy? Buccini mentioned that the St. Laurent rumors were all overParis during the shows. Retailers often wish for some stability, as the pressure on designers has caused therecent rapid changes. Slowey said that the loss ofcreative control forces designers to need a breakfrom the fast pace.

Chu added that the industry demand for newnessadds stress. Foley brought up the topic of howbrands need to protect their images. Chu said thatstorytelling is key and there must be a consistentmessage between the clothing and their cosmeticlicenses.

Street style was again discussed. Russo mentionedpersonal interpretation and how the weather in Milaninfluenced the street this season. The panel agreedthat how people are wearing a particular designerpiece is especially noted at the shows. There’s a difference between personal style and those who areoutlandishly dressing for street photographers.

The relevance of fashion shows themselves was againbrought up. Foley asked the panel for their views.Russo criticized the far-flung venues of the shows inNew York. Chu mentioned that for some designers apresentation would be better for the brand. Buccinisaid that we have lost sight of who the shows arereally for. Consumers are often confused by the concept. Slowey admitted that buy-now, wear-now isthe way of the future. Fischelis emphasized thatshows provide the emotion and creativity needed todefine fashion.

With these ideas swirling around, Foley ended theprogram. Do we have the definitive answers? Notreally, but we in the business will continue to debateand table the answers for still yet another day. Staytuned!

–– Carolyn MossContributing Writer, carolynkmoss@gmail.com

From left: Erica Russo, Ying Chu, Beth Buccini, Anne Slowey, Nicole Fischelis, Bridget Foley

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“We know the healing power of a sequin”

“I started taking fashion to new places,” sheexplained, such as to women’s shelters. “I wasfinding ways to tell stories with more purpose,”while remaining true to the industry she felt pas-sionate about. “I was going to shelters and stylingthe women and girls there the way I would if theywere models and celebrities,” and she loved seeing how it made them feel.

It was while she was doing a style seminar for students that she came up with the idea forGlam4Good, an organization, movement and community that ignites positive social changethrough style. Stephenson has tapped the power ofsocial media as well as her extensive and stylishnetwork to use fashion and style to help women ina range of situations—in shelters, struggling withmental or physical challenges, veterans and theircaretakers just to name a few. She cohosted anevent at a military base in Italy with MicheleObama, and has recently taken what started out as more of a hashtag movement with real resultsinto a formal digital platform with storytelling andinformation.

During the Q&A period, Stephenson answeredquestions about her experience and her plans, but also shared, inviting audience members to connect with her and let her help more directly.She stressed the importance of education as abasis for anything. Her closing advice: “Work yourbutt off. Work hard and persevere.” And, neverunderestimate the power of a sequin.

–– Katie KretschmerEditor/Contributing Writer

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She learned to find the humor in any situation,and worked as an assistant for five and a halfyears. She emphasized the importance of hardwork: “I was the first person in and the last personout,” but the hard work pays off. And she emphasized the importance of continuing tolearn—from the people around you and from yourmistakes. She says she learned to say Yes to anyopportunity, because every opportunity will teachyou something.

She told about her first shoot working for CarlyneCerf at Marie Claire, and the two importantlessons she learned after trying to put her ownstamp on the assignment and being told it was“shit.” Cerf taught her how to turn shit in to gold,but she also learned to give people what they ask for.

“Act Like You’re Worth It”

When an opportunity arose to meet and work for thegreat stylist Polly Allen Mellen, Stephenson found herself waiting and waiting for an appointment shehad turned up on time for. So she left. She got the job.

Along the way, a life-changing encounter at theAlbuquerque airport introduced Stephenson to theMake-A-Wish Foundation. She is now the organization’snational fashion ambassador, tapping her connec-tions to help make dreams come true for childrenwith terminal illnesses. “All the things and peopleI has said yes to in the past began paying off.”

When she resigned from Harper’s Bazaar, she saysmost people were shocked. “Sometimes you haveto let go of what you want to find out what youtruly need. I wanted to have a child, and I wantedto serve.”

Next Generation Series: Mary Alice Stephenson: My Life in Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shocker: FGI’s Next Gen evening with stylist andfashion editor Mary Alice Stephenson was soldout. The room—the bright, light-filled event areaat Space 530—was packed with aspiring youngwomen (and men), including FGI Rising StarsNorman Ambrose and Tia Cibiani, eager to hearStephenson talk about how she worked her way upthe masthead and into her own venture, the fashion-rooted foundation Glam4Good

“FGI is the ultimate girl-power group,” Stephenson stated as she began her talk—after all, “it wasstarted by a group of women disrupters.”

“Your work is to discover your work, and then withall your heart to give yourself to it.”

—Buddha

Peppering her talk with quotes both inspiring anddescriptive of her journey through fashion,Stephenson told the audience that at age 15, inBirmingham, Mich., she was fashion obsessed. “Itold my mom I would grow up to be the fashiondirector of Harper’s Bazaar,” and she had the (oh-so-chic) clutch bag in the shape of a folded copyof Harper’s Bazaar to remind her of that goal.

And in fact, by age 35, she was indeed the fashion director of Harper’s Bazaar.

“Follow Your Bliss”—Joseph Campbell

Stephenson was plugging away at House Beautifulwhen she got the call from Vogue. “It made merecognize the beauty of fear. Being scared lets youknow you are on to something important.”

Mary Alice Stephenson

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Katz and Bahl agreed that investors look at companies in several ways and have differentgoals before they offer funding. Start-ups are con-cerned with giving up equity while other compa-nies are subject to the approval of a board ofdirectors. All agreed that new online businessessignify big changes and require a new set of rulesand standards due to their volati l ity.

Klein next opened the floor to questions from theaudience. Many attendees took advantage of having such an experienced panel and asked foranswers to their own companys’ personal needs. The first question asked for a definition of debt. Stanley noted that this was how a company borrows and chooses to repay its loans. Alllenders want healthy comps before investing.

Where to find investors was the next query. Kleinsaid that it was never too early to find investors.People coming out of companies are often willingto invest, as are banks. Bahl mentioned that thereare online sites where future partners are oftenfound. Stanley said that there are often differentavenues open to technology firms. Other sourcesinclude debt financing sites and private equityfirms. These options look for brand sustainability.The question of digital versus brick-and-mortarstores was discussed in response to a questionabout determining the future growth of a company.Stanley felt that, in the future, companies mustfind a balance between the two.

Bahl talked about funding disruptors who studyconsumer shifts. He mentioned the high cost ofacquisitions. The subject of equity was discussedand how this affects long-term relationships.

In response to one audience member’s economicwoes, Klein emphasized the need to have an advisory board and to be careful when using yourpersonal money to fund a business. Anothersmall-business owner stated that she couldn’tafford a factor and needed financing to fulfill bigorders to a department store. The panel suggest-ed she speak to Hahn, as Samsung works withmiddle-market firms. Bahl suggested looking intofirms such as the Global Financing Group, a short-term lending conglomerate. He also suggested activating her social network to seekinvestors.

Klein ended the evening at that point, althoughthe audience would have stayed on to continuethis finance seminar. But time is money, and thetopic was tabled until next quarter.

–– Carolyn MossContributing Writer, carolynkmoss@gmail.com

shipping goods. While a factor does not getinvolved in production, it helps companies convertreceivables into cash. This allows them to controlcash flow and move their businesses forward.

Klein mentioned that knowing the actual amountof money needed to function is important for a fledgling fashion company. You should not con-sider launching if you don’t have enough operatingcapital. Fashion industry accountants would behelpful here.

Since financing is key, some companies havestarted new divisions to foster new businesses.Klein then presented panel member MichaelHahn, vice president of the fashion division ofSamsung C&T America. Originally created to fosterthe fashion industry in Korea, Samsung C&TAmerica is now involved globally with growingmiddle-market companies.

Klein next presented Mary Ann Domuracki, managingdirector of MMG Advisors, to present an investor’sviewpoint. MMG Advisors provide investmentbanking and strategic advisory services to itsclients. Working with privately and publicallyowned companies, they are concerned with a company’s business plan, which is the roadmap totheir future growth.

Katz added that this information is sometimesgathered by understanding a company’s customerprofile and industry competition. Klein mentionedthat a great management team is needed as wellas a strong market niche. He discussed two different types of investors. Strategic investorshave a timeline and are concerned with growth vialicensing and market strategy; financial investors provide extra services and capital.

Klein also mentioned that recognizing the timewhen investment is needed is important.Domuracki added that this requires a skill set thatyoung companies usually don’t have. The path toprofitability requires strong back-office support.

You have an idea for a company and now want toput it into play. What do you need to know tomake it a reality? On March 22, as part of itsFrontliner Series, Fashion Group Internationalspotlighted a blueprint for future entrepreneurs.The event brought together an esteemed advisorypanel who presented the ways and means of sustaining and growing today’s businesses.

Amy Rosi, FGI’s program chairman, welcomed theaudience and thanked Samsung, the evening’ssponsor, and Gordon Kendall for supplying thewine. She encouraged those who are not membersof FGI to join so they could take advantage ofupcoming special events. She then introduced the evening’s moderator, Charles Klein, Esq., of Davidoff, Hutcher & Citroen LLP, a firm whose expertise includes all aspects of fashion-industry law.

Klein welcomed all and told the audience that theprogram would cover the steps from launch tobusiness growth via investment. The first type ofinvestment he mentioned was startup funds gar-nered from friends and family. This method hasgood and bad points. As an example of a goodexperience, he asked Mark Katz, COO/CFO,3.1.Phillip Lim, to tell about his company’s start.Katz told about the initial collaboration of twoCalifornia friends that resulted in a 10-year part-nership and a highly regarded designer brand.

Klein next introduced Pavan Bahl, founder and CEO of Open Source Fashion, a business-development firm focusing on the fashion industryand related technologies. It helps companies growby offering an integrated and well-connectedapproach to cultivating opportunities for investment.

Factoring is another aspect of financing fashion.Klein presented the next panel member, MichaelStanley, the managing partner of the factoringfirm Rosenthal & Rosenthal. Stanley explained.that factoring is a form of financing that guarantees credit and allows a company to continue

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From left: Michael Stanley, Michael Hahn, Charles Klein, Mary Ann Domuracki, Michael Katz, Pavan Bahl

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Elaine Mensah, regional director for the Washington,D.C., region, and founder and chief creative strategist of Svelte LLC, has shared an amazingexperience she had as a result of her relationshipwith FGI:

This January, I became an adjunct professor teachingFashion and Luxury Goods at American University’sKogod School of Business, and this semester’scourse was a trip to Paris during fashion week.

I reached out to FGI’s creative director, MarylouLuther, for guidance and assistance in connectingwith a designer who would be willing to meet with and talk to my 21 students about the fashion industry. Marylou connected me with Pascal Millet,whose representative, Travis Winberg, cleared twohours, during the height of their sales period, for usto come to the showroom and meet with Pascal andhis team.

When we arrived, Pascal came out of his office,shook hands with every student and spent the entiretwo hours with us, walking us through his collection,explaining the design and sales process and intro-ducing his staff: CEO Peter Travis, the head ofsales, and the production assistants—who talkedabout their roles at the company.

At the end of the visit, he presented each of us witha beautifully packaged Pascal Millet scarf and anopen invitation to come by when we’re next in Paris.

I couldn't have been more grateful and want readersto know how important this opportunity was for meand my students, and how reflective it is of the benefits of Fashion Group membership.

–– Wendy D'AmicoCreative Consultant, Wendy7d@aol.com

3. If you weren’t in your current profession, whatwould you be doing (and why)?

MB: If I weren’t in my current profession, I wouldprobably be working in philanthropy, or in chil-dren’s causes.

AL: If I had a different career, I would probably bea market editor. I love the idea of hand-selecting aspecial assortment of products to achieve a specif-ic look or home vibe. The AERIN Southamptonstore is just that, a curated selection of everythingI love.

4. Who or what inspired you to do what you do? MB: My greatest inspiration was definitely mygrandmother.

AL: My entire family is in the beauty business somy love for that industry was something I inheritedand grew up with. I also worked at Estée Lauderfor over 20 years, learning the business from theground up. While beauty will always be in myheart, I’m also extremely drawn to home décor. Ifelt there was a void in the marketplace for a cohe-sive lifestyle story that was timeless and elegant,yet comfortable and accessible. I started with anedited collection of effortless beauty products andthen moved into fashion accessories, home décorand lighting.

5. What advice would you give to the next class ofRising Star nominees?

MB: My advice would be to go global, look at yourbusiness on an international scale. To work veryhard, and be kind to others.

AL: The best advice I’ve ever received was frommy grandmother, Estée Lauder—“Whatever youdo, do it well.” I would share that same advice tothe next class of Rising Star nominees.

1. How has winning the Rising Star award affectedyou career, and how do you see it shaping your business/career in the future?

MALAN BRETON: First, I must thank FGI againfor this incredible honor. It is wonderful to be recognized for your work in the field of fashion.The network at FGI, after winning this award, haslead to many new business opportunities for mybrand, many of which you will see throughout theyear. Thank you.

AERIN LAUDER: The FGI Rising Star Award is anhonor and great personal achievement for theAERIN brand. My uncle Leonard always says,“You’re only as good as the people around you”—and I am surrounded by the best.

2. A recent article in the New York Times looks atthe effect of social media and the need for “instantgratification” on fashion week and the retail cycle.How do you see the role of fashion week and therunway show in the future?

MB: I feel that the concept of the runway showhas changed so much over the years. Thoughbeing a great format for marketing, the dollarsspent on a runway show should be equal to immediate revenue. Next season I have partneredwith a technological firm that will not only allowpeople to buy the garments straight off the runway, and through social media and other platforms, but also to have a virtual experiencewith each garment to assure customer satisfaction.

AL: Social media has certainly changed fashionweek; in my opinion, it’s for the better. Platformslike Instagram allow the everyday consumer tohave access to the top fashion shows around theworld—giving them an inside look at not only therunway, but also what happens backstage andfront row. We’ve already seen designers who havealtered their shows to allow influencers to capturethat “Instagram moment.”

Each January, FGI recognizes a group of up-and-coming designers, entrepreneurs and othercreatives in the fashion, retail, beauty and decor fields. As the Rising Stars of the industry,we’ve asked them five questions about how they got this far, and what they see for thefuture. We’ll be featuring their replies here and in upcoming issues of iTalk this year.

Aerin Lauderof Aerin,Home/Interior DesignRising Star

Malan Bretonof Malan Breton Homme, tied for Menswear Rising Star

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First Person

LETTER FROM WASHINGTON:

FROM RUNWAY TO CANVAS

With a resume that includes stints at Macy’s, CalvinKlein and Seventeen magazine, FGI member DeniseBoineau, now based in Tallahassee, Fl., has transi-tioned from fashion executive to artist. Inspired bythe fashion trends and fabrics that defined hercareer in fashion, her paintings, she said, are thereflection of “an ever-growing list of intangible quali-ties that I wanted to put down, in paint, on canvas.”Boineau’s most recent exhibit, “Fashion Framed,”was showcased at the Thomasville Center for TheArts’ Broad Street location. Infused with charm,grace and colorways honed by a painterly eye, thework resonates with Boineau’s personal sense ofstyle and allure.

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