Macy’s location on 34th Street is getting a re-do and we are talking a massive $400 million investment of their flagship store in New York City. The plan is to be more focused on more upscale food eateries, the implementation of better technology and most importantly a re-vamp of the shoe department. (So exciting).
Yes, the already crazy busy shoe department of Macy’s is getting a multi-year renovation, expanding the second floor women’s shoe department to 39,000 square feet and it will also feature a coffee, wine and chocolate bar. What can get any better, have I died and gone to heaven? Shoes, coffee, wine and chocolate - All on one floor. It’s absolutely indulgent and over the top but it’s also a very logical plan.
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I am always on the hunt for good deals and I think a good consignment store is a good place to start. Meet Yoogi’s Closet, a site where you can buy and sell pre-owned luxury goods. I’ve used their services before and I was pleasantly surprised. I also have my eyes set on my next purchase. Here’s your Industry Insider profile of owner and operator, Eugenia Han.
How did you get into what you are doing now?: In 2008, I was traveling in Japan and Korea with my husband and we came across some high-end luxury consignment stores. Having a passion for designer handbags and fashion, I thought it would be a great concept back home in North America. We ended up going the e-commerce route where we could reach … more …
I am truly excited to get this interview up this month on Interior Designer and Photographer, Gaile Guevara. She’s obviously very talented and I absolutely admire her style and her work.
How did you get into what you are doing now?: As a kid I was inspired by my father and his love of using only the best graphic art tools. I was spoiled with using Pantone felt pens on quality vellum while my kindergarten classmates played with Crayola on craft paper. My artistic side was influenced by my father who was a graphic designer and technical drawing specialist for Albertan Oil companies, developing machinery in the tradition of manual drafting before computer software. My father is an inspiration for his attention to details. My education roots stem from a … more …
I use to work with this Vancouver native years ago and was truly excited to hear that Alana finally got her first capsule collection out after years of hard work and dedication. Here’s your Industry Insider on Alana k, the designer behind Ka’kia:
How did you get into what you are doing now?: I started out styling, doing commercials and music videos. A few years ago, I decided to move to paris, I went to parsons to study fashion design, soon after I was making stage wear and styling for Emily Haines of Metric. I was pulling clothes for a Metric appearance on David Letterman and went into this design house to pull clothes, fell in love with the designer, 3 months later moved to NY and started designing with them. … more …
As a Footwear Buyer I deal with a variety of people everyday and dealing with people effectively is crucial to success. Not only do I need to manage my relationships at the office, I also need to effectively manage my relationships with my vendors. No one role is more important than the other and most times ego can get in the way of furthering a working relationship. I’ve heard horror stories of “buyers” that act like royalty and make unrealistic demands of their vendors and it’s very one-sided. This isn’t the type of relationship that lasts and it can be detrimental to your reputation. My relationship between me and my vendors are of the outmost importance and it’s the most significant factor in whether I accomplish my goals and become … more …
