She’s definitely a worldly individual and a smart business woman. Oribu Olivia Yokota as traveled to many cites for work and now runs her own local business, MikaOlivia. On top of that, she’s also a yoga instructor! How does she find the time? She’s a super woman and she’s also your Industry Insider this week.
How do you get paid? (What do you do for a living?): I am a makeup artist and educator. I part own a makeup studio called MikaOlivia here in Vancouver with my business partner. We have makeup workshops, ESL Makeup courses, and we do makeup applications for everyone. I am starting to get some inquiries on being a personal makeup stylist/shopper, so I’m looking into the logistics right now. I also teach yoga privately.
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I was so upset when I hard the news on the decision to shut Domino Magazine. Just a few days ago, Condé Nast closed its short lived shelter Domino, a hip, fresh home and design magazine (that I loved very much).
Condé Nast’s top management gave no hint of the planned closure as it gathered all the Domino staff to announce the news. Domino is just one of many other magazines that have recently folded like: Country Living, Cottage Living, O at Home, Vogue Living and Country Home.
The magazine’s March issue will be its last. Its Web site will also be shut down. So if you happen to be a huge Domino fan like myself…be sure to go out there and support them one last time when the March … more …
Betsey Johnson has decided not to participate in New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February 2009. Instead, she will be presenting her collection out of her showroom (which will cost her 50% less).
It’s only speculation right now, however it’s been said that she is likely to design a capsule collection for either Target or H&M for Fall 2009.
Looks like she’ll be among all the other big time designers that have had the opportunity to design a recession-friendly line for mega box retailers!
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
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Can this be the result of tough times due to the economic downfall or can we blame it on poor management? ELuxury.com, the designer e-commerce site launched in June 2000 by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has decided to shut down the retail portion of the business over the next few months. Shocking!
The San Francisco-based e-tailer is planning on transitioning the site into an online magazine focusing on luxury markets. Sources said eLuxury has shown consistent sales growth from 2007 to 2008, therefore most are wondering why the changes have been put into action.
Some industry sources said they were surprised when David Asher was appointed the position to lead the e-commerce business. While he had almost 18 years of experience in luxury retail, having worked at Holt Renfrew, … more …
Luxury denim brand 7 For All Mankind has decided to step into the footwear game just like their competitors, True Religion and Rock & Republic.
Schwartz & Benjamin is to be the brand’s exclusive global footwear licensee effective February 1st, 2009. They specializes in women’s designer and contemporary footwear and also holds the licenses for Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, and Diane Von Furstenberg.
7 For All Mankind footwear is to have a soft launch for spring ‘09, featuring five women’s styles, with a full footwear collection available for fall ‘09.
Keep your eyes (and footsies) open for the collection at a store near you!
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
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