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Kohl's Continues Designer Collaborations With Catherine Malandrino

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By Justin Fenner

Kohl’s internationally inspired designer collaborations have taken its customers to Istanbul and Rio de Janiero, but its latest partnership with Catherine Malandrino is all about Paris.

“Every woman in America has a French dream in her head, especially a Parisian one,” the designer told WWD. “I feel every city has a soul. New York is all about transformation. Paris is all about timeless propositions.”

The 80-piece collaboration, part of Kohl’s relatively new Design Nation partnership program, is set to bring a few of those propositions to Kohl’s 1,100 stores in late September and early October. Everything in the offering, which will range in price from $36 to $130, takes inspiration from things spotted in Paris. A black-and-white striped cardigan was inspired by the Columns of Buren, and the design of an iron gate at the Parc Monceau became a jacquard print.

Malandrino is the third designer to create a capsule collection for Kohl’s, following Narciso Rodriguez and Derek Lam. A look at her first sketch from the collection here in the gallery.

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Kohl's Department Stores Announces Partnership with Designer Catherine Malandrino

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By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

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Kohl’s Department Stores Announces Partnership with Designer Catherine Malandrino

Malandrino Limited-Edition DesigNation Collection Inspired by Paris to Debut Exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com in Fall 2013

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kohl’s Department Stores (NYS: KSS) today announced a partnership with Catherine Malandrino, who will be the third designer for the retailer’s DesigNation limited-edition collection. As part of the Kohl’s DesigNation concept featuring premier designer fashions based on international inspiration, the collection will draw creative influence from Malandrino’s recent trip to her home city of Paris, France. The collection features apparel for her and will be available exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com beginning fall 2013.

“Our DesigNation collection from Catherine Malandrino blends Catherine’s feminine style and recognizable silhouette into wearable, timeless designs that allow women to express their personality at an exceptional value,” said Don Brennan, Kohl’s chief merchandising officer. “We are confident the line will appeal to our customers and continue to position Kohl’s as the premier style destination they have come to expect.”

Malandrino’s DesigNation collection will include dresses, skirts, pants, shirts, sweaters and outerwear. Retail prices for the collection will range from $36-$130. The line will be available in fall 2013. For more information, visit www.Kohls.com/CatherineMalandrino.

“From the lights and the architecture to the parks and the galleries, I found so much creative inspiration walking the streets of Paris,” said Malandrino. “My Kohl’s DesigNation collection showcases that experience with a perfect blend of romantic, elegant and Parisian style at an affordable price.”

Launched in fall 2012 with Narciso Rodriguez and following with Derek Lam for spring 2013, Kohl’s DesigNation collections feature a different designer, marrying his or her aesthetic with influence from various global destinations. Kohl’s will continue to introduce new brands and exclusive world-class partnerships that offer customers contemporary style at an incredible value.

About Catherine Malandrino

Malandrino was born in Grenoble, France and is known for weaving together the two poles of her style, the energy of Manhattan and the romance of Paris. She began her career as a fashion designer in Paris, working in the houses of Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Feraud, and at Et Vous. She moved to New York and expressed her own aesthetic by marrying her skill of draping with unique craftsmanship. “Curiosity is the essence of …read more
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Kohl's Department Stores Opens Nine New Stores

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Kohl’s Department Stores Opens Nine New Stores


Locations feature Kohl’s quality national and exclusive brands, exceptional value, shopper conveniences and commitment to the community

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kohl’s Department Stores (NYS: KSS) announces the grand openings of nine new stores today, creating approximately 950 jobs nationwide and bringing the company’s store count to 1,155 stores across 49 states. Locations opening today include Decatur, Ala., Danville, Ill., Ames, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Minot, N.D., Sherwood, Ore., Hermitage, Pa., Spring Township, Pa. and Denton, Texas.

This spring, Kohl’s opens nine new stores across seven states, bringing the company’s store count to 1,155 stores across 49 states. (Photo: Business Wire)

“As Kohl’s continues to grow, investing in our stores remains a priority,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased to open nine new locations today and have plans to remodel 30 locations this year. Our stores provide an inspiring destination for customers and reinforce our commitment to delivering an exciting shopping experience through quality brands, exceptional value and convenience.”

Quality National and Exclusive Brands at Exceptional Values

Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com allow customers to enjoy quality national and exclusive brands at incredible savings. The company’s powerful brand portfolio includes Simply Vera Vera Wang, Jennifer Lopez, LC Lauren Conrad, Marc Anthony, Rock & Republic, Food Network, Bobby Flay, ELLE Contemporary Collection, ELLE DECOR, Dana Buchman, Princess Vera Wang, Candie’s, FILA SPORT, Mudd, Tony Hawk, daisy fuentes, Apt. 9, Chaps, Helix, Urban Pipeline, SO, Jumping Beans, SONOMA life + style and Croft & Barrow. Kohl’s is also home to national brands including Levi’s, Carter’s, Nike, Adidas, Bali, Fisher-Price, Cuisinart, KitchenAid and more. This April, customers can enjoy a new DesigNation collection from Derek Lam inspired by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. DesigNation is Kohl’s limited-edition collection concept which features fashions from premier designers based on international destinations.

Store Features

New Kohl’s locations opening today offer convenient store designs and features including: updated checkout stations, newly designed shopping carts and strollers, an expanded customer service area located at the front of the …read more
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Runway Retrospective: Derek Lam

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By Marisa Tom

With New York Fashion Week underway, we’re taking a closer look at some of our favorites designers and the collections that bear witness to their creative genius. Today, we hone in on the sporty-meets-minimalist wares of Derek Lam. Read on to see more of his past work as we eagerly await his Fall 2013 show.

Derek Lam made his Fashion Week debut in 2003, sending out a collection that would mark a new era in crisp, clean, American sportswear. He redefined the classics, crafting a cool line of looks that felt utterly modern thanks to smart tailoring and attention to detail. What remains in each reincarnation is an unmistakably chic aesthetic – effortless, easy, and wearable. He loves color as much as he loves black; he experiments as much with the classics as he does with edgier designs and prints, but continues to deliver a clever mix of the slick and the feminine. Click through for a look back at the San Francisco-born designer’s runways and see exactly what we mean.

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