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Helen Aboah named chief executive of Donna Karan's Urban Zen

Urban Zen has a new chief executive officer. The lifestyle retailer founded by Donna Karan has appointed Helen Aboah as its head executive, effective immediately. She will lead brand positioning, merchandising and product driven strategies to help create a unique platform for female consumers, based on Karan's creative vision for the company....

Retail

Donna Karan to open Urban Zen in New York

As a fashion mogul, Donna Karan is no stranger to fashion retail. The designer just confirmed a new Urban Zen store opening to debut in New York next month. The new venture was confirmed to WWD, set to open in Sag Harbor. The store will serve as the brand's third standalone store. According to the brand's website, Urban Zen currently has...

Retail

Donna Karan launches Urban Zen e-commerce

London - Donna Karan has taken the next step to further develop her lifestyle brand Urban Zen, inspired by her philosophy of living, with the launch of a dedicated e-commerce store. The new online store is part of the expanding retail business and a reflection of the current brick and mortar Urban Zen stores in New York City, Sag Harbor New York...

Design

Donna Karan set to write memoir

Following in the footsteps of fellow designer Diane von Furstenberg, US designer Donna Karan has revealed plans to pen her ownautobiography. “As I look back and reflect on my journey, I see how one chapter led to another, how something ended and something else began,” said the 65 year old fashion designer to WWD. “I’m very excited to share my...