Kayne Gillaspie gets all dolled up to promote “Gown Crazy”
Kayne Gillaspie is "gown crazy"
Norman pageant gown designer Kayne Gillaspie is gown crazy — as you can see in this picture. I, for one, want to see more — not necessarily of him in dresses, but on televison.
So, let’s all tune in to watch ”Gown Crazy,” Gillaspie’s television special that airs again at 9 p.m. Oct. 30 on TLC. It’s the last showing before the network decides whether to buy it as a series.
Gillaspie, a top five contestant from ”Project Runway,” is eager to do a series. He loves the energy and excitement, and it keeps him on his game, he said. The documentary soap, which first aired in August, followed the designer as he finished pageant dresses as well as custom evening gowns all while helping put together a charity fashion show. Gillaspie’s company is Johnathan Kayne.
I wrote about the special and Gillaspie when it first aired. Read that story here.
Let the network know if you love “Gown Crazy.” Go here.
For more information on Kayne Gillaspie, go to http://www.johnathankayne.com/ ; www.facebook.com/projectkayne; Twitter: @Projectkayne
New FLIRT! glosses … lip-smackin’ good
FLIRT! lip gloss from Kohl's
Pucker up, girlfriends, and swipe on a new lip gloss.
FLIRT!, the brand found at Kohl’s, has introduced two new limited-edition lip palettes that will take you from a day on the beach to a night out on the town. Candy Stripes Glossy Lip Palettes each feature five glossy, lollipop inspired-shades for summer in one easy-to-pack palette. They taste good too, but this lip-smackin’ treat isn’t for eating.
The two shade palettes are Pink Stripes and Peach Stripes. Pink Stripes feature shades of vibrant fuchsia, soft pink, red and vivid grape and Peach Stripes feature shades of juicy corals, nude shimmers and creamsicle orange. Wear them alone or layered together for a sheer but saturated finish on the lips.
Cost is $14 each. Look for them in Kohl’s stores starting this month.
Top 18 stores where high-end consumers say they shop
It seems the recession is affecting most of us, even consumers with annual incomes of $250,000 or more.
Unity marketing, a luxury consumer research firm based in Stevens, Pa., provided WWD with a look at the top, mid-tier and discount stores where high-end consumers were shopping. “The stigma attached with shopping down-market is gone,” said Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing.
Here’s the Top 18:
1. Target (46.2 percent)
2. Costco (39.5)
3. Macy’s (48.6)
4. Nordstrom (31.9)
5. Wal-Mart (25.9)
6. Kohl’s (20.6)
7. Bloomingdale’s (19.3)
8. T.J. Maxx (18.6)
9. Sam’s Club (18.2)
10. Neiman Marcus (16.4)
11. J.C. Penney (14.2)
12. Lord & Taylor (12.5)
13. Saks Fifth Avenue (12.3)
14. Dillard’s (11.5)
15. Sears (11.5)
16. Barney’s New York (7.2)
17. Kmart (6.9)
18. Bergdorf Goodman (5.8)
Kohl’s lands Hang Ten surf-inspired brand
Hang Ten is joining the lineup at Kohl’s. Beginning this month, the California surf-inspired lifestyle brand will be available exclusively in about 300 stores and online at kohls.com. Look for it in juniors, young men’s and children’s departments.
These Hang Ten pieces will be available in April in Kohl’s stores.
Dana Buchman apparel and accessories land in Kohl’s stores
I always enjoyed seeing the Dana Buchman runway shows in New York. The collections were always full of real clothes for real women, and that wasn’t always the case at some shows.
Now comes Dana Buchman at Kohl’s. Look for clothes, jewelry, accessories and shoes. You can find knit tops (including front to back turnaround styles) and jacquard jackets, wedge sandals, sunglasses and handbags.
Jacket prices range from $66 to $86; sweaters, $56 to $76; and dresses $60 to $96.
Here’s the good news: A 30 percent off sale starts Wednesday.
For women who feel like designers are targeting just the young, check out Dana Buchman at Kohl’s. Then let me know what you think.
Kohl’s scholarship program for youth volunteers
Let’s hear it for Kohl’s, which today kicked off its annual scholarship program that recognizes and rewards youth volunteers nationwide.
Nominations will be accepted through March 15. To nominate a deserving youth, age 6 to 18,who is making a difference in his or her community, go online to www.kohlskids.com.
Two nominees from each of Kohl’s 1,004 stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and more than 190 of them will regional scholarships worth $1,000 twoard post-secondary education. Ten national winners will be recognized with $5,000 scholarships.
The retailing industry is limping, so kudos to Kohl’s for not scrapping the scholarship program.
