Farah on His Future, and Tenure at Ralph
Overview
“It's time for me to move on.” That was how Roger Farah described his decision to retire from Ralph Lauren Corp., stepping down from his position as vice chairman after 14 years at the company.SEE LIST BELOW FOR ALL OF THIS ISSUE'S ARTICLESFrom This Issue
Parties
Ferragamo Fetes New Fiamma Bag, Campaign
Karolina Kurkova, Jessica Hart, Anne V, Julie Henderson, Martha Hunt, Laura Love, Lily Aldridge and more turned out to Casa Lever on Tuesday night.
Business Features
François-Henri Pinault Joins Dorchester Collection Hotels Boycott
The Kering exec decried the implementation of Sharia law in Brueni and said no employee of the house would stay at the sultan of Brunei’s properties.
Street Style
They Are Wearing: Frieze New York
The crowd was an arty one, with guests showing a penchant for graphic, mismatched prints, bold colors and a quirky sensibility.
Designer and Luxury
Peter Copping: The New Romantic
As creative director of Nina Ricci, Copping has built a strong identity for the label out of unbridled femininity.
Fashion Features
Michael Kors Fetes ‘Jet Set Experience’ in Shanghai
Guests included Hilary Swank, Freida Pinto and Camilla Belle.
Fashion Features
San Francisco’s Academy of Art Honors Missonis at Graduate Show
At the same time, the school awarded honorary doctorates to Angela Missoni and her daughter Margherita Maccapani Missoni.
Fashion Features
Designer Jay Ott’s Body Found
Funeral services have not yet been finalized for the Brooklyn designer.
Designer and Luxury
The Row Dives Into Retail
Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen will open the brand’s first flagship in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Financial
Farouk Systems Buys Blowpro
The blow-dry bar is expected to be the first of many prestige professional beauty acquisitions for the company.
Media
Coach Inc. Changes Ad Agencies
The company has parted ways with its creative agency Laird + Partners, hiring Baron & Baron instead.
Designer and Luxury
Camilla Schiavone Adds Role at Roger Vivier
The managing director of Schiaparelli has taken on the additional role of managing director at Roger Vivier, WWD has learned.
Media
W’s Edward Enninful Honored at Frederick Douglass Awards
In addition to W’s fashion and style director, New York State Education Commissioner John King Jr. and the corporate team at CVS Caremark were also honored.
Fashion Scoops
Saks Fifth Avenue Said Eyeing Miami Site
The 2.9-million-square-foot Brickell City Centre is being built in Miami’s financial center by Swire Properties.
Fashion Scoops
Philip Green Takes Stake in Flash Sale Site Mysale
The site currently does the bulk of its business in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Fashion Scoops
Christian Louboutin Opening in San Francisco
The designer will open his first San Francisco boutique this week at 29 Maiden Lane.
Designer and Luxury
Roger Farah on His Time at Ralph Lauren and His Future
Ralph Lauren Corp. said Friday that the executive vice chairman will retire at the end of this month.
Designer and Luxury
Luxury Brands Rush to Dubai’s New Boom
Bain & Co. forecasts the city’s annual retail sales to grow at an 8 to 10 percent clip for the foreseeable future.
Fashion Scoops
Bloomingdale’s Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Asphalt Green
Caps designed and illustrated by Darcy Miller and produced by Tyr will be modeled by children ages six to 13 in bKids on the 8th floor.
