Zac Posen at Neiman Marcus, Glossier goes to Brooklyn
ZAC'S BACK: Neiman Marcus will launch the Zac Posen Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection with a two-season exclusive, according to designer brand owner Centric Brands LLC.
The deal with Neiman's is a step forward in Centric's strategy to make Zac Posen a lifestyle brand. Zac Posen dresses for girls will launch Fall 2022 in top department stores. Centric acquired Zac Posen and all of his intellectual property from Z Spoke LLC in 2020, and has since overseen the brand's licensed portfolio and in-house handbag lines.
“We believe there is white space in the market for beautifully crafted apparel, especially occasion wear,” said Melissa Lafere-Cobb, senior vice president and division head, Zac Posen . The new fall rtw line will officially launch on September 5.
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Zac Posen Courtesy/Collins Nai"The launch of the Zac Posen ready-to-wear collection under Melissa's leadership is an exciting opportunity to evolve and grow the brand," said Suzy Biszantz, Group President, Centric Brands.
p>The rtw collection, according to Centric, reflects a "strong femininity" and features "sophisticated and sexy silhouettes inspired by architectural drapes but in a more minimal and accessible way; a bold color palette and attention to finishes and retail. It begins selling later in August at 18 Neiman Marcus stores and neimanmarcus.com. The collection is priced from $495 to $1,890 and is available in sizes 0 to 14. The brand is also launching a digital flagship e-commerce experience in late September at zacposen.com.
Centric also owns and operates Hudson, Robert Graham, Avirex, Fiorelli and Taste Beauty and operates a joint venture brand, Favorite Daughter, with Sara and Erin Foster. The company's portfolio includes licenses for over 100 brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and Spyder.
In 2020, pandemic-affected Centric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but emerged from the restructuring process the same year with new owners Blackstone, Ares Management and HPS Investment Partners, with Blackstone Centric being the majority sponsor. The restructuring allowed Centric to eliminate approximately $700 million in debt. During the pandemic and bankruptcy, Centric closed its own stores, primarily under the BCBG Max Azria, Robert Graham and Joe's Jeans banners. —David Moin
TO BROOKLYN: Glossier is heading to Brooklyn.
ZAC'S BACK: Neiman Marcus will launch the Zac Posen Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection with a two-season exclusive, according to designer brand owner Centric Brands LLC.
The deal with Neiman's is a step forward in Centric's strategy to make Zac Posen a lifestyle brand. Zac Posen dresses for girls will launch Fall 2022 in top department stores. Centric acquired Zac Posen and all of his intellectual property from Z Spoke LLC in 2020, and has since overseen the brand's licensed portfolio and in-house handbag lines.
“We believe there is white space in the market for beautifully crafted apparel, especially occasion wear,” said Melissa Lafere-Cobb, senior vice president and division head, Zac Posen . The new fall rtw line will officially launch on September 5.
Related Galleries
Zac Posen Courtesy/Collins Nai"The launch of the Zac Posen ready-to-wear collection under Melissa's leadership is an exciting opportunity to evolve and grow the brand," said Suzy Biszantz, Group President, Centric Brands.
p>The rtw collection, according to Centric, reflects a "strong femininity" and features "sophisticated and sexy silhouettes inspired by architectural drapes but in a more minimal and accessible way; a bold color palette and attention to finishes and retail. It begins selling later in August at 18 Neiman Marcus stores and neimanmarcus.com. The collection is priced from $495 to $1,890 and is available in sizes 0 to 14. The brand is also launching a digital flagship e-commerce experience in late September at zacposen.com.
Centric also owns and operates Hudson, Robert Graham, Avirex, Fiorelli and Taste Beauty and operates a joint venture brand, Favorite Daughter, with Sara and Erin Foster. The company's portfolio includes licenses for over 100 brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and Spyder.
In 2020, pandemic-affected Centric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but emerged from the restructuring process the same year with new owners Blackstone, Ares Management and HPS Investment Partners, with Blackstone Centric being the majority sponsor. The restructuring allowed Centric to eliminate approximately $700 million in debt. During the pandemic and bankruptcy, Centric closed its own stores, primarily under the BCBG Max Azria, Robert Graham and Joe's Jeans banners. —David Moin
TO BROOKLYN: Glossier is heading to Brooklyn.
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