Women's clothing store coming to downtown Birmingham later this year - Hometown Life |
| Women's clothing store coming to downtown Birmingham later this year - Hometown Life Posted: 13 Mar 2020 04:44 AM PDT
CLOSE  Women's fashion retailer Johnny Was has long been synonymous with apparel that celebrates a bohemian elegance and artisan detailing with their unrivaled embroideries, prints and trims. Available in fine department stores and boutiques for more than 30 years, Johnny Was opened its first freestanding store in Santa Monica, California, and now has more than 50 boutiques across the country with the newest locale coming to downtown Birmingham at 115 S. Old Woodward this summer. It will be the retailer's Michigan debut. In keeping with the Johnny Was ethos of laid back luxe, the airy 1,400-square-foot boutique will feature walls filled with nature inspired murals, as well as other natural elements and textures like marble tables and oak fixtures. Furnishing is a mix of custom and antique and the effect is relaxed, inspired and unique. More: $195 million Birmingham Schools bond passes in landslide vote More: New vegan dessert, cheese shop opens in downtown Birmingham More: Bloomfield Township voters approve police and fire millage "The historical Birmingham Shopping District is the perfect location to debut Johnny Was in Michigan," said Rob Trauber, CEO of Johnny Was. "It's a great mix of upscale retail and dining, but also has beautiful tree-lined streets and architecture. When we search for a location for a boutique we always make sure it delivers a unique shopping experience." For spring, the Johnny Was collection highlights include silk maxi dresses, light linens, and our timeless tunics — all in a wide variety of prints and intricate embroideries. From our hand-assembled silk kimono jackets to our popular swim collection and everything in between, our boutiques are about inviting guests into the Johnny Was universe. In addition to Johnny Was' signature women's ready-to-wear and accessories, the space is also home to their recently added collection of Italian washed leather bags crafted in Florence, vibrant homeware including serving plates, frames and jewelry boxes, all which showcase Johnny Was print designs. Their popular fragrance, Talia, will also be available in eau de parfum, oil, and candle. "We've really enjoyed working with Johnny Was," said Ingrid Tighe, executive director of the Birmingham Shopping District. "Research analysis identified Johnny Was as a great fit for Birmingham more than two years ago. With the help and hard work of CC Consulting, we were pleased that Johnny Was chose to open a store in our community." Read or Share this story: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/money/business/2020/03/13/womens-clothing-store-coming-downtown-birmingham-later-year/5020678002/  |
| International Women's Day 2020: 13 Women's Clothing Brands Vogue Editors Admire - Vogue Posted: 08 Mar 2020 04:22 AM PDT Today is International Women's Day, when women leaders making an impact across the globe will be celebrated for their achievements, whether those be social, cultural, or political—or in our case here at Vogue, fashion-related. In honor of the day, we've asked editors to share their favorite female designers behind the women's clothing brands they admire most. Among them are women who are dedicated to sustainability or are leaders in making positive change within the industry. There are designers who make us feel empowered through clothing and stand behind the belief that women should be dressing for no one but themselves. And of course, there are the women whose designs have the power to add joy to our lives every day—through simply a few great pairs of shoes, I might add. Here, just a few of the wonderful women to take note of on International Women's Day 2020. Nicole Phelps, Director, Vogue RunwayI spent fashion month in a jacket—a sort of peacoat-parka-tuxedo hybrid—by Chitose Abe of Sacai. Chitose has an uncanny ability to merge the everyday and the exceptional. This dress looks like practical magic too. Chioma Nnadi, Fashion News DirectorI'm a sucker for a square-toe loafer, and these by Martine Rose have been on my wish list for a while now. I love the absurd proportions—in fact, everything she does is sort of twisted in a good way and takes your eye to a new place. Rickie De Sole, Executive Fashion Director, Vogue.comI love everything Stella McCartney stands for. She is unwavering in her commitment to sustainable fashion and driving change in the industry. Steff Yotka, Fashion News EditorThe common take on male versus female designers is that women designers make clothing that is easier for women, while male designers make clothing that is more challenging. That's mostly true, but not really the whole story. There is a small crop of women designers who have eschewed the stretchy, comfy, practical dictums of female dressing, and make clothing that is fantastically challenging for women, that pushes ideas of feminine dress to new, unexplored places. Sarah Burton is one; Simone Rocha is another; and newly in their wake are Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena of Chopova Lowena. Their clothing is not simple, it's not effortless, and it does not have pockets. And yet the only thing I can think about as I get dressed each day is how belting myself into their kilt skirts and chaining a bundle of their necklaces to my neck pushes me to be a stronger, tougher woman. To try a bit harder. Even their most wafty pieces, like this lace blouse, have a strictness and toughness that only a woman designing for a woman could understand. Emily Farra, Senior Fashion News WriterI'm only willing to put my money toward businesses I can feel good about supporting, and inevitably the best ones are by women. In terms of shopping IRL, you can't beat a trip to Warm, and Winnie Beattie's in-house line has the most beautiful prints around. I love everything at Apiece Apart too, particularly the high-rise trousers and floral dresses, which really feel like they were designed by women, for women. And I just picked up the perfect summer shirtdress by my dear friend Maria Stanley, who produces her label at a little family-run workshop in Delhi, India. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Archive EditorMimi Prober, based in New York, is obsessive about sustainability and passionate about the narratives woven into vintage textiles—which is right up my alley. Willow Lindley, Accessories DirectorI am super obsessed with New York–based womenswear and accessory designer Marina Moscone. Season after season she delivers what I wish could be my complete wardrobe—from expertly tailored suits to everyday striped shirts to not-too-normal floral dresses like this one here. Liana Satenstein, Senior Fashion News WriterI love Svitlana Bevza of the label Bevza, who is a great designer and, yes, just so happens to be a woman, which I guess fits for this International Women's Day post. Bravo. Her silhouettes are sharp and mean, and if you know me, you know that I've been wearing her square-toe extendo boots for over a year now. Madeline Fass, Associate Market EditorA season hasn't gone by when I haven't added a shoe or bag (or five) from By Far to my wish list. I had the pleasure of first meeting the By Far team somewhat randomly on a cold February night at a trade show in New York before the brand really blew up, and have been obsessed ever since. Their offering of accessories genuinely excites me, and I simply can't get enough of their glam, colorful, and texturized assortment of '90s-inspired sandals, square-toe mules and boots, and ever-growing selection of must-have mini and shoulder bags. The power trio of women behind the festive footwear and even better bags, Valentina Bezuhanova, Sabina Gyosheva, and Denitsa Bumbarova, make getting dressed so much more fun. Desirée Adédjé, Jewelry EditorMy favorite female jewelry designer is Katherine Kim, the founder of KATKIM. Her pieces are handmade in L.A. by local artisans, and her collection is comprised of very sculptural yet wearable pieces. All while upholding global responsibility and being sustainable! Naomi Elizée, Associate Market EditorI have had the honor to watch Sade Mims grow Edas from a jewelry brand to a full-fledged accessories line. Sade is one of my favorite female designers because she has done a brilliant job in properly conveying her brand's ethos to her customers in a clear yet comforting way. I am inspired by her continuous tenacity to not only make her voice heard in the fashion industry, but her community's as well. Not to mention, her items have a unique way of feeling one-of-a-kind that is refreshing and very special! Rachel Besser, Market EditorI'd have to say my favorite female designer is Abigail Tananbaum, the brainchild behind Matek—her smart brand is one of the few making technical base layers for winter sports that look as good as they function. With pieces like this bodysuit and Matek's perfect winter scarf alternative, Abigail's brand truly blends form and function. Julie Tong, Commerce EditorWithout question, Miuccia Prada is a designer I've admired throughout my life. She is someone who has helped redefine fashion and continues to shape it, as especially exhibited by the recent news of Raf Simons joining as co–creative director. For me, her collections have helped make women feel strong and empowered—to feel confident in dressing for ourselves, and not for anyone else. In September 2019, Prada told Vogue "the person should be more important than the clothes," and further that "personal style is more important than clothes." This spring, I'm excited to (finally) embrace the bucket hat trend and incorporate it into my own personal wardrobe; her signature nylon version is a must-have essential in my book.  |
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