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Knix and Betsey Johnson collaborate on lingerie and nightwear collection

Intimates label Knix has revealed a collaboration with Betsey Johnson consisting of a co-created collection inspired by the New York designer’s punk-like origins. A range of playful, iconic prints referencing Johnson’s typical design essence will be available in a nightgown, sleep set, three bra types and two underwear styles, including a leak...

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David’s Bridal partners with Betsey Johnson on exclusive shoe collaboration

American wedding dress retailer, David’s Bridal, has partnered with fashion designer Betsey Johnson for an exclusive shoe collaboration. The collection will feature five unique footwear styles, all priced under $90 and designed with the modern bride in mind, featuring Johnson’s bold, unapologetic aesthetic. Styles include pumps, flats, and...

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Betsey Johnson to sell select pieces from vintage archive

Betsey Johnson is joining the online vintage market with a capsule collection of limited-edition archive pieces. The designer, known for whimsical designs that verge on the edge of punk, will release an exclusive collection of original vintage styles on her website. The collection will be available April 15. With a price range of 58 dollars to...

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Alice + OIivia sues Betsey Johnson for trademark infringement

Alice + Olivia is facing off against Betsey Johnson. The New York-based womenswear brand filed a lawsuit against Betsey Johnson and its parent company, Steve Madden, last week over a design that looks remarkably similar to the face of Alice + Olivia’s creative director and founder, Stacey Bendet. The lawsuit claims multiple counts of...

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CFDA Winners announced at inaugural ceremony

New York - Last night was the CFDA awards ceremony, and of course there were several lucky designers who came out on top. This years CFDA winners have been decided. For women's wear the winners were Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row, for men's wear the winner was Tom Ford, and for accessories the winner was Tabitha Simmons. For the...

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Fashion labels deny sourcing from horror fur farms in Spain

“As you read this, millions of animals are suffering so that the clothing industry may sell coats, boots and other garments made from their fur. Some of the worst cruelty occurs on rabbit farms in Catalonia, Spain — and their furs wind up at major retailers across the United States, ” warns EndFashionCruelty.org, which is part of an ongoing...

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Snoopy receives designer makeover

For a comic-strip figure, Snoopy is one fashionable dog. Best known as Charlie Brown's beloved companion from the comic series 'Peanuts,' Snoopy is set to receive his second designer makeover in honor of the comic strip's 65th birthday and as part of the renewed 'Snoopy in Fashion' marketing campaign. In 1984 a list of designers including the...

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Betsey Johnson launches activewear collection

New York Fashion Week designer Betsey Johnson is launching a line of activewear. The 72 year-old designer's collection will launch in the fall and focuses on performance as well as style. Johnson's signature colour pink will feature throughout the range of nylon leggings, heat-retaining zip-up jackets, sweat-free T-shirts embellished with...

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Betsey Johnson is making a comeback

Eccentric American fashion designer Betsey Johnson who filed for bankruptcy in April is bouncing back with a new dress line. In collaboration with fashion manufacturer The Levy Group, Johnson’s affordable dress collection will debut in boutiques and department stores next spring. It is reported that the new dresses, which are set to be unveiled...

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Betsey Johnson files for bankruptcy

A spokesperson at Betsey Johnson has confirmed that the 34-year-old fashion line has filed for bankruptcy protection. The filing will, likely, result in the dismissal of 350 employees and the closure of most of the brand’s 63 stores. Steve Madden, who has owned the brand’s intellectual property rights since 2010, said in an email that the group...