Barneys

Wonder If “Dick In A Box” or “Motherlover” Will Make The Cut?

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief October 7 at 11:45 | Comments

Wonder If Dick In A Box or Motherlover Will Make The Cut? fashion

Every year Barney’s chooses a theme for their holiday windows. This years theme, “Have a Dated, Barely Laughable Sketch Comedy Holiday”. Yup, SNL is officially high fashion.

Simon Doonan’s Five Tips To Surviving Fashion Week!

Corey Moran, Mens Editor September 16 at 4:34 | Comments

Simon Doonans Five Tips To Surviving Fashion Week! fashion

SIMON’S TIPS:

Tip Number 1: Wearing insane makeup, crazy garish accessories, and demented outfits to fashion week is a really horrible idea… unless you want to get your picture taken continuously and have a wild and fabulous time.

Tip Number 2: Think you might have what it takes to be a supermodel? There’s only one way to find out: hop on the runway for the finale and start working all your angles!

Tip Number 3: Hated the show but not sure what to say? Simply barge backstage, air kiss the designer and shout, “You’ve done it again!” It works either way.

Tip Number 4: Bring buckets of food. If they eat hot dogs at football games there’s no reason why you cannot scarf down a tuna-melt at a fashion show.

Tip Number 5: If you are enjoying the music at a show feel free to sing along loudly…and bust a move.

Also, be sure to check the amazing window displays at W Hotel in Union Square location that Simon Doonan designed himself! I know this seems a bit overwhelming, but W guests in cities where there are Barneys locations will receive exclusive perks! Complimentary bellinis and discounts will be given when they shop at Barneys New York and Barneys Co Op stores through October.

For more on all the amazing deals check out the W Hotel website!

Union Square Welcomes Nordstrom Rack!

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 22 at 5:45 | Comments

Goodbye Virgin Megastore, hello Nordstrom Rack! In addition to the discounts offered at Filene’s Basement and DSW, Union Square is making a name as the recession battle capital with the first branch of Nordstrom to open in New York City! Doors are slated to open sometime next spring providing shoppers with 50%-60% discounts on the same brands that Nordstrom carries. Alright Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s and Bergdorf Goodman, you better present some macho sales or Nordstrom is going to eat you alive!

Thanks NY Mag!

Red Paint + Mannequins = An Inhumane Domestic Issue?

Marissa Moshell, Student/Contributor July 22 at 3:23 | Comments

Red Paint + Mannequins = An Inhumane Domestic Issue? fashion

And so the complaints begin…only this time it was the Barney’s director filling complaint. Samuel Doonan, Barney’s creative director, was in for a little surprise yesterday whilst out of town. It seems as though the mannequin display on Madison was put up without Samuel’s knowledge, and after receiving news of the display he immediately ordered them to take it down. The display, which featured a twist on “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that”, was said by Doonan to have “clearly crossed the line.”

Mr. Doonan may be the creative director, but I have to say I disagree. Why does everything have to be taken as an offense? Come on, the idea is clever! Among all the violence and sex in fashion, red splattered paint on a window display is suddenly a cultural problem and offensive toward women. Really? Let’s get real people. I mean we predicted the complaints and comments, but to have the entire display actually taken down is just outright dissapointing.

RANDOM: Barney’s Mannequins Murdered

Hillary Frazier, Style Editor July 21 at 12:52 | Comments

Whoa. This gives a whole new meaning to ‘I wouldn’t be caught dead in that.’ Madison Ave. shoppers were a bit disturbed to see this new Barney’s display…I guess they thought it would be eye-catching, but I think all it did was offend a lot of people. Let the infuriated commenting begin…

SOURCE: Racked

FIRST LOOK: Comme des Garçons BLACK Store (NOW OPEN!)

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor June 23 at 11:09 | Comments

Well, wasn’t that fast? Just last week Fashion Indie announced the introduction of the Comme des Garçons’ BLACK label to the New York area, and voila, the shop, anticipated to stick around for 18 months, opened yesterday beneath beneath the High Line on 10th Ave! Racked reported that the mood around the West Chelsea shop was relatively calm, despite a visit from Lynn Yaeger, while the Barneys pop-up shop received some crazed business. Most pieces range between $120-$660, and while many items can be passed as unisex, the majority of pieces are for women. So, who else will I see there this weekend?

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Comme des Garçons BLACK Store (NOW OPEN!)

Thanks Racked!

Project Blue

Andy Wass April 22 at 9:55 | Comments

Project Blue fashion

A new, limited-edition recycled denim collection, arriving just in time for the Earth Day fuss, has united Alexander Wang, Bottega Veneta, Derek Lam, Rodarte, Rogan, Stella McCartney, Versace, and Ann Demeulemeester.

Last summer Barney’s New York collected recycled denim, which these top designers have fashioned into outfits. The exclusive designs, now in a window display at Barney’s, will go up for auction on eBay April 30, starting at 99 cents each. All proceeds will benefit Oceana, “the largest international advocacy organization focused 100 percent on protecting and restoring the world’s oceans.”

ELLE has even chipped in with a David Armstrong-shot editorial in their May 2009 issue.

Project Blue is working on the stat that less than 2% of clothing thrown out in the US is actually worn out. Alternatives, of course, include buying and giving away used clothes, or re-fashioning and re-purposing old clothing, as these featured designers have done.

GALLERY: ELLE Lookbook.

Barneys New York Spring Mailer Sneak Peak

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief March 16 at 12:58 | Comments

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Barney’s NY is sending a rock-inspired spring mailer featuring New York-based band The Virgins for their designer collections. Donald Cumming, Wade Oates and Nick Ackerman rock fashions from some of the hottest designers including Lanvin, Balenciaga, Thom Browne, Margiela, Dior Homme and more.

LINKAGE: Starworks

Kanye And GF Sit Front Row at Paris Fashion Week

Rebecca Alexander, Editor March 9 at 1:54 | Comments

Kanye And GF Sit Front Row at Paris Fashion Week fashion
Kanye West and his girlfriend Amber Rose were front row at many shows during Paris Fashion Week, including Hussein Chalayan, Sonia Rykiel, and Givenchy.

Amber Rose wore one of my fave dresses from the Alexander Wang Spring 09 show, which she accessorized with Louis Vuitton heals and bag (also straight off the Spring 09 runway).

‘The risky dress is completely sheer, with a few strategically placed black embossed swirl coils. Another feature is that the mini dress has cut-out thumbs at the sleeves.’

According to Red Carpet Fashion only 2 other girls wore this dress, Erin Wasson, and Sarah Harding and it’s available at Barney’s for $995.

Kanye And GF Sit Front Row at Paris Fashion Week fashion

LINKAGE: Red Carpet Fashion

Olsens to Launch Men’s Line for Elizabeth & James

Andy Wass February 27 at 11:53 | Comments

Olsens to Launch Mens Line for Elizabeth & James fashion

Mary-Kate and Ashley sure are keeping busy!

They’re already working on a menswear line for The Row and an Elizabeth & James shoe line with Steve Madden.

Now, just weeks after the sneak peek at the men’s pieces for The Row, WWD has reported that the Olsens will also launch a menswear line for Elizabeth & James. It will be available at Barney’s this fall.

Ashley said the collection will be “about balancing uptown and downtown.” The sisters reportedly found inspiration in Oliver Twist and Peter Pan’s Lost Boys.

Photo from People.

Erin Wasson x RVCA Launches February 1

Andy Wass January 15 at 5:30 | Comments

Erin Wasson x RVCA Launches February 1 fashion

Erin Wasson’s anticipated collaboration with RVCA has been given a launch date of February 1.

In August Wasson signed a 3-year deal with the skater-influenced brand

Expect Alexander Wang-inspired grungy basics of black, white, and gray, and of course, denim cut-offs. Her line will be available in the U.S. at Opening Ceremony, Barney’s, and Ron Herman.

Thanks for the info, Bleach Black.

Breakfast with Simon Doonan and Volkswagon

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief November 12 at 9:54 | Comments

This morning the kind folks at Volkswagen were kind enough to pick me up at my massive abode in the Upper, Upper East Side (a.k.a the Bronx). Currently Im sitting at breakfast with creative genius Simon Doonan at Barneys Fred restaurant. In love with the new wagen. And very sad to dish on the bitter end of Simons column for Vogue. Yet another casualty of the new antiglossy economy.

Mooka Kinney’s Lewis to Hit Barneys

Daniel Saynt, Editor-In-Chief October 1 at 2:06 | Comments

We’re a bit biased on the whole Mooka Kinney split since we had one half of the divorced design duo, Rachel Antonoff, participate in Fashion Indie Week Brooklyn this year, but when we heard that Alison Lewis was set to hit Barneys we knew you’d want to know.

I guess this would be the real life equivalent of seeing your ex move on way before you, but Lewis’ entire Spring 09 was picked up by Barneys and her duds, a mix of girly and vintage-inspired pieces, are already getting praised by the likes of Fashionista’s editors. After checking out her her collection on the Lewis site, I’m fairly sure that Lewis has a strong enough brand to compete with the normal Barneys offerings, I just hope she maintains the same following she had back in the MK days.

Lanvin, Fall/Winter 08

Marissa Moshell, Student/Contributor August 12 at 7:00 | Comments

Lanvin sneakers have stomped to the front of the scene with significant insight in mind. The hightop sneakers come in a variety of colors and are crafted with a wide range of materials. The collection features colors such as blues and golds that meet the eye with a sparkle as well as more basic browns and blacks. The materials include leather and suede for an elegant flair of distinctive confidence. Pick up Lanvin sneakers at Barneys or Aloha Rag.

Thanks to Selectism for the pics!

And The Warholics Keep On Flowing…

Marissa Moshell, Student/Contributor August 6 at 11:26 | Comments