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J. Mendel fighting to keep luxury relevant in an athleisure market

Gilles Mendel, creative director of J. Mendel, has accomplished quite a successful feat by turning what was primarily a fur brand into a multi-million dollar evening wear empire. Although the retail market has moved more toward athleisure and sportswear, there is still a market for evening wear and true luxury pieces. This was evidenced by this...

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J. Mendel keeps it garden bright for NYFW

Two things were abound at J. Mendel's New York Fashion Week presentation, color and furs. Designer Gilles Mendel was inspired by the "Jardin A Giverny" painting by Claude Monet, as he loved the painting's exuberant tints and the poetic nature of the women depicted who embraces this fable and puts energy into her presence. However, Mendel's...

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Vetements, Iris Van Herpen and J.Mendel to show during Paris Couture Week

London - French luxury-streetwear brand Vetements have been granted a guest membership to show on the couture calendar in July by the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, the country's governing body for industry. Together with other acclaimed international designer labels, J.Mendel, Iris...