Tag: Saks Fifth Avenue

July 9, 2024

Saks Global: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Amazon

What happens when you blend luxury retail giants, a pandemic and the rise of e-commerce? You get the new Saks Global. That is, I’m sure you may have heard by now that Saks Fifth Avenue bought Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion dollars. Amazon has thrown their weight around joining the merger as they have tried brick-and-mortar stores Amazon Style to no success. Amazon will probably help streamline the stores, but will it take away the identities of such luxury dealers?

I used to go to Bergdorf Goodman when I was living in Manhattan and always made my way to the 5th floor pausing to eat at the lovely restaurant on the 7th floor. Shopping there was a special experience like no other, in my opinion. How will Saks Fifth Avenue preserve the uniqueness and originality associated with buying from Bergdorf Goodman? I remember when Amazon took over Whole Foods and while some things have changed, Whole Foods still sources locally and features smaller brands.

What do you think will happen with the new Saks Global?

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

November 11, 2012

Me and Leather this Fall 2012

So, leather has always been around but this season I’ve particularly taken notice. I’m absolutely loving the trend and even the colorful leather designs!

The other day I wore this Theory Feria Danish Leather fall 2012 dress to Saks Furla Event. The top consists of 100% white lambskin and the bottom is black leather.

Beyonce was rocking the leather trend the other day with Rag and Bone black and white leather skinny jeans and a Helmut Lang blazer.

Now, I’m ready to find some colored leather looks like these two Dsquared Fall/Winter 2012 below.

October 25, 2012

Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Femme Fairytales

Last night I attended the unveiling of the Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Femme Fairytales Handbag Collection hosted by Kelly Rutherford of Gossip Girls!

The candy bags were very whimsical and fabulous. Rebecca Moses was commissioned to illustrate and create stories of five special women (Femme Fairytales). They represent the story and lives of the women and each one was quite unique- jewels, studs and even blue ostrich feathers! The bags are actually not that expensive, to my surprise. Most seem to selling for at least under $1000.

I chatted with Vera Wang (love her work) and showed off one of my favorite bags with Fabio Fusi, Furla’s Creative Director. The president of Furla, Giovanni Furlanetto, was also in attendance representing the company. It was a lovely evening!