Betsey Johnson/Steve Madden

Betsey Johnson

Women's Wear Daily reporting that Steve Madden has increased his stake in Betsey Johnson from a $48.8 million loan to ownership of the brand’s intellectual property. Through licensing deals with Betsey Johnson LLC, Madden will get royalties from Johnson’s firm and its other licensees.

It's not clear to me if Betsey has been struggling in the current  retail environment or was just looking to partner up with a deep pocketed backer. Have to suspect the former if the relationship went from loan to equity stake. Hopefully, it will be a positive for both parties, but hoping the new relationship doesn't suck the creativity out of her designs. I know Steve Madden knows retail but selling apparel a bit different game, n'est-pas?

Steve Madden

Natali Vodianova at French Vogue Party

French Vogue held a 90th anniversary masquerade party last week in Paris. Lots of witty, sexy outfits but one stood stood out. Tres jolie.

Emily DiDonato by David Roemer for Marie Claire Spain October 2010

I've posted other photos of Emily before. Even though a NY girl, she definitely has the Italian looks of the Italian actresses of the '60's. Very sultry (just the Indian Summer weather here in NY today).

The Veil

Reminds me of turn of the century New York...like The Alienist...like it a lot.



Credits:

Director: Catherine Camille Cushman

Designer: Junya Watanabe

DP: Peter Trilling

Featuring: JP @ IMG

Stylist: Graham Tabor

Producer: Cat Christensen

Editor: Catherine Camille Cushman

Happy Fashion Week!