Patricia Field, who designed costumes for the television series Sex and the City seemed to start the trend when she collaborated with Marks and Spencer on a one-off, 35-piece collection in October 2008. She also pitched a “Destination Style New York” collection on HSN that fall. Now Janie Bryant, costume designer for AMC’s Mad Men, is launching Janie Bryant Mod, her own independent clothing collection, on QVC. Assisting Bryant in the development of a licensing program since last fall has been Matchbook Company, a US licensing agency. “After the launch of Mod, Ms Bryant and Matchbook plan to develop a men’s wear collection and a women’s wear line for 2011 and 2012, while evening wear and home design will also be explored.” So who is next in the line-up of costume-designer stars? Hard to say for sure, but Randall Christensen, costume designer of Dancing with the Stars, is also working with Matchbook. Financial Times Jul. 15, 2010
Which TV Costume Designer is On Deck with a New Apparel Line?
The Lost Angeles Times gives HSN’s new Patricia Field, Sex in the City line a favorable review! The Los Angeles Times Sept. 25, 2008
Houston Chronicle Interviews Designer and HSN Guest Patricia Field
Ms. Field spoke to the newspaper at the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, commenting on her new Destination Style New York Collection (premiering on HSN), the enduring popularity of Sex in the City TV series and the fashion choices of Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. Houston Chronicle Sept. 23, 2008
LAT Picks Up “Carrie-Clothes-on-HSN” Story
The Los Angeles Times covers the premiere of Sex and the City costume designer Patricia Field on HSN with “Carrie-wouldn’t-believe-it” irony. The newspaper points out, however, that the offerings of the Destination Style New York line will be both economical (topping out at around $200) and inclusive (up to size 16). What’s more, Ms. Field seems delighted with her upcoming, TV-shopping star turn, although she insists there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to fashion. “Style is so individual, I can’t tell you what to wear. I can give ideas, but you have to wear what works for you.” The Destination New York Style line, created by Ms. Field and designer David Dalrymple, will make its premire on HSN tomorrow. Los Angeles Times Sept. 21, 2008
‘Sex in the City’ Designer to Sell Carrie Bradshaw-Style Fashions on HSN
Patricia Field, who designed costumes for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada, will present her Destination Style New York collection on HSN for five days, beginning next Tuesday. Items in the 50-piece collection will retail from $35 to $200. In an interview with the Boston Globe, Ms. Field recalls her work designing fashions on the Sex in the City TV show and movie, as well as the genesis of the dress collection she will sell on HSN. (A design the Destination New York Style Collection appears at left.) Boston Globe Sept. 18, 2008
