The Row - The All-Things The Row Thread

[anlabe32]

That's the prettiest store i've ever seen.

 

[Thefrenchy]

2014 CFDA Fashion Awards Journal
Ph: Willy Vanderperre
Styl: Olivier Rizzo
M: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ola Rudnicka


WMAGAZINE.COM

 

[Thefrenchy]

They just won the CFDA Award for Accessories Designer of The Year

 

[VogueDisciple93]

Congratulations!
These girls have accomplished so much as creative directors, and in the process considerably chipped away at the idea that celeb lines can not be great and celebrated. The Row is a totem of these ladies' intelligence, matured taste, control, and irreverence for fashion and women. After seasons of showing some of the most impeccably crafted apparel and accessories this side of the hemisphere I am always infuriated that people denounce their pricing and worth. Yes, the prices are steep, but you are getting some of the industry's best. They are right to say they are competitively priced compared to luxury contemporaries, because their work near that of luxury deity Hermès.

I am so excited for the future of the brand. Cannot wait to start drooling over their menswear.

 

[Thefrenchy]

They designed Molly Fishkin's wedding dress. Here are some photos... Full article can be found at: http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/molly-fishkin-asher-levin-wedding-los-angeles/#


VOGUE.COM

 

[Miss Dalloway]

^ What a gorgeous wedding dress that is.

 

[MaybeJaded]

the dress is gorgeous

 

[HeatherAnne]

I'm not crazy about the bell sleeves, but I guess they were a nice subtle nod to Stevie Nicks being the bride's godmother. Absolutely gorgeous otherwise. What a dream to have a wedding gown made by them.

 

[vetements]

The articles make me like the girls even more, very smart, very shrewd and definitely has good business acumen.
And I also agree that their deep pockets allow them to sustain the business. But it all stems from their hardwork and intelligence since young in the first place.

That said, I am not quite liking the shop, it is a bit too sparse and doesnt scream `luxury` in the first instance...maybe this is the American/ LA sense of aesthetic but certainly not quite old-money European. Being understated doesnt mean it has to stinge on furnishing, the place doesnt look like it costs a lot of money to make, the window frames doesnt look nice, for eg.
I also dont like the fact that they are selling their selected (I assume) furniture...maybe when the time comes, they should be designing their own furniture lines.

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

Bad news

HERMÉS is close to naming departing creative director Christophe Lemaire's successor, with The Row's design director, Nadége Vanhee, said to be the favourite to take the role.

Vanhee has stayed out of the spotlight while establishing a name for herself in the industry. Before working with the Olsen sisters, she enjoyed stints as senior designer at Celine under Phoebe Philo and at Maison Martin Margiela, reports WWD. If she does take on the top job at Hermés, she would be following in Margiela's footsteps, as well as those of Jean Paul Gaultier.

vogue.com

 

[loladonna]

Bad news


vogue.com

Bad news and a reality check for anyone who still thinks the Olsens actually design and construct the clothing for The Row, although they do a great job making it seem as if no formal training is required to design high quality clothing.

 

[JunyaSchick]

That's indeed bad news, they would be losing one of their biggest assets... it's quite clear having in mind the houses for which Vanhee has worked in the past and the aesthetic the The Row follows. I would like to know who they are hiring next.

 

[Thefrenchy]

Surely there won't be an announcement regarding who's replacing her at The Row, will it?

Also I'm a bit curious as to how these things work. So you're working at a place and have a prominent position, suddenly you get a call and two days later you quit and move out of the country to join a new team? And your employer just has to deal with it and find a new person to replace you?

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

In the papers she's not the creative director so a 3 year contract is not necessary.

 

[JunyaSchick]

Surely there won't be an announcement regarding who's replacing her at The Row, will it?

Also I'm a bit curious as to how these things work. So you're working at a place and have a prominent position, suddenly you get a call and two days later you quit and move out of the country to join a new team? And your employer just has to deal with it and find a new person to replace you?

Yes, that's how it works. Sometimes there are deadlines to meet (15 days, a month) but that's how it happens. There are many hunters looking for talented people out there in prominent positions in every sector.

 

[Thefrenchy]

^Thank you for confirming it I knew it happened in other sectors, but it seemed a bit more intriguing applied to fashion design per se.

 

[JunyaSchick]

^Thank you for confirming it I knew it happened in other sectors, but it seemed a bit more intriguing applied to fashion design per se.

Well, I think in fashion is even more common given the high competitiveness and the general fast-pace of the industry.

In other sectors such as hospitality or high-consultancy is also common.

 

[hepburn]

This is really sad news for The Row and for the girls, Nadege was/is a huge part of the company

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

6 pages in Bazaar UK Sept 2014

my snap

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

In The Row AW14

my snap, Bazaar UK