Ulrich Grimm
The hour-long premiere of Calvin Klein Handbags on ShopNBC will feature an assortment of styles, including clutches, satchels, totes and duffel bags, all in nappa leather. The line will be presented on-air by Ulrich Grimm, Calvin Klein’s Creative Director for Shoes and Accessories. (Photo at left photo courtesy of Mr. Grimm’s LinkedIn profile.) ShopNBC and Calvin Klein, Inc., Press Release Dec. 7, 2011
Pamela McCoy is debuting her new fall apparel collection today on ShopNBC during a “Meet the Designers” event at 1 pm, and 5 pm ET. (She has already made three TV appearances — at 12 a.m., 4 a.m., 8 a.m. ET — and a webcast appearance at 1 a.m. ET.) In an announcedment, the network explained that the event “focuses on the designers behind the collections, and will feature the return of Omar Torres jewelry, plus new arrivals from Anuschka Handbags, Christian Audigier Watches and Gems en Vogue II.” Details on new items from The Pamela McCoy Collection appear after the jump. Continue reading »
Sure, the movie has been panned to smithereens even by fans of the original TV show, but SATC 2 does offer savvy viewers the chance to guess which uncredited designer created this piece of apparel or that piece of jewelry. Perhaps more important, according to Cynthia Sliwa, writing at JCK Online, the movie conveys several key marketing messages about jewelry — about its romance, its universal, cross-cultural appeal, and its ability to add one-of-a-kind distinctiveness to the wearer. JCK Online June 2010
One of the recommendations, coming under the heading of “subtle support,” is a Butler & Wilson Crystal Union Jack bangle, offered for sale for £76.50 at QVC UK. Coming under “fearless fan” are such things as a Union Jack scarf (pictured left). The Flintshire Chronicle (UK) Jun. 7, 2010
In a seemingly odd match, Steve Russo — whose New York-based company imports and sells Hello Kitty- and Hannah Montana-emblazoned back-to-school gear — has signed a five-year licensing agreement with handbag designer Carlos Falci, one of whose distribution channels is electronic retail on HSN. “Sources said the agreement is a cornerstone for Russo’s plan to build a New York-based empire in luxury handbags.” The New York Post May 25, 2010
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Chris and Kat Costello will make it to “The Show” tomorrow on QVC between 7 and 9 a.m. EDT. Their product? Teenager-friendly handbags made out of colorful, mix-and-match zippered panels. Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch May 18, 2010
Celebrity stylist and Bravo star Rachel Zoe will debut a line of affordable clothing and accessories from Bryant Park during New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on QVC, September 12, from 8-11 p.m. EDT. Charlotte Examiner (NC) Sept. 4, 2009
Anthony Nak, Judith Ripka, Leslie Greene, Carlos Falchi and Loulou de la Falaise are some of the designers who have launched collections on HSN and QVC in the past few years. Both networks say handbags, belts and other style items are increasingly important sales categories. San Jose Mercury News (CA) July 10, 2009
