Coach

A few more key moves at Coach have surfaced, following major shifts on the design front this year—namely, the hiring of Stuart Vevers in June as creative director of Coach, following Reed Krakoff’s departure from the company in April. Effective December 2nd, Iana dos Reis Nunes will be the first-ever vice president of public relations at the brand

Last night while receiving the award for corporate leadership at Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars, Coach CEO and chairman Lew Frankfort announced that the brand would be donating $15 million to Hudson Yards.

Yesterday afternoon, Harper’s Bazaar EIC Glenda Bailey presented the “First Look at Fashion” luncheon, where she presented her top trends for the Spring 2014 season. Guests came to the 44th floor of the Hearst building with views overlooking the city as a mini orchestral arrangement of Julliard students played in the background. The luncheon, which was sponsored by Coach, was the second for the glossy and the proceeds for tickets went to support the Women’s Leadership Council and the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund.

Reed Krakoff Will See A $3 Million Dollar Bonus Cut If His Label Doesn’t Sell [Business of Fashion]
The handbag designer has until July 29th to find a buyers for his namesake line, says current employer, Coach…Net-A-Porter Offers Same Day Delivery To The Hamptons Via Seaplane [Racked]
Many fashion emergencies will be avoided thanks to this partnership with The Standard Hotel…The Original Juicy Couture Founders Are Rumored To Be Joining The Company Once Again [Vogue UK]
Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor had until this week to find an investor to back their former brand.

COACH joined “Friends Of The High Line” to host the 3rd annual summer party on the High Line last night, and the affair brought out some maje VIP names including Katie Holmes, Naomi Watts, Zachary Quinto, Connie Britton, Anna Kendrick, and Chrissy Teigen. Bronson Von Wyck and his team transformed the Chelsea Market Passage into a vintage-inspired carnival featuring games, fortune tellers, jugglers, and our personal fave…dunk a hunk with prizes courtesy of COACH. Slam dunk!

Since her first full collection on in September 2008, creative director Emma Hill has been known for her revitalization of the Brit-based brand, Mulberry.

Reed Krakoff and Coach are parting ways after 16 years together. Krakoff, who currently holds the titles of president and executive creative director at the New York-based accessory brand, will remain on the payroll until his contract officially expires in June 2014, almost six months after Coach CEO and chairman Lew Frankfort hands over the reins to Victor Luis in January 2014. The designer’s surprising departure comes amid news that Coach is exploring “strategic options” for Krakoff’s namesake label, which Coach helped launch in 2010. The plans may involve “a sale to a group, in which Krakoff would participate,” reports WWD. Moving forward, the 49-year-old designer plans on expanding his eponymous collection and developing additional categories, like a menswear line.

Returning to its former fund-raising grounds at The Plaza after a stint at Gotham Hall last year, the Henry Street Settlement Gala brought out fashion’s finest on Thursday night.