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Alice + OIivia sues Betsey Johnson for trademark infringement

Alice + Olivia is facing off against Betsey Johnson. The New York-based womenswear brand filed a lawsuit against Betsey Johnson and its parent company, Steve Madden, last week over a design that looks remarkably similar to the face of Alice + Olivia’s creative director and founder, Stacey Bendet. The lawsuit claims multiple counts of...

Fashion

In Pictures: Keith Haring x Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet has launched a capsule collection featuring the artwork of Keith Haring across a range of ready-to-wear, accessories, ball gown skirts, and shoes. The capsule collection features Haring’s trademark dancing figures and prints in patchwork collages, and follows the designer label’s past collaborations with Domingo...

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Alice + Olivia takes us around the world for NYFW

The global woman seems to be the inspiration at New York Fashion Week this year. Alice + Olivia almost literally took us around the world this season, all with the use of her signature patterns and prints, and setting up her presentation to represent different parts of the world. Each vignette of her very well constructed sets was dedicated to a...

Fashion

Booking.com partners with alice + olivia at New York Fashion Week

Global travel giant Booking.com is partnering with American fashion brand alice + olivia at New York Fashion Week in September. Booking.com is offering travelers the opportunity to book the show venue, home to alice + olivia's catwalk presentation during New York Fashion Week - a fashion yacht moored at the Chelsea Piers. Alice + olivia will...

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Alice + Olivia and Donald Robertson collaborate for capsule collection

Alice + Olivia is reuniting with a past collaborator, illustrator Donald Robertson, for a second capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories. This time, they are all about the lips and leopard prints. Beginning Wednesday, the collection will be available at Alice + Olivia stores, in addition to aliceandolivia.com and select retailers. “...

Fashion

Alice + Olivia launches denim brand

Alice + Olivia, known for their quirky, feminine designs and colorful red carpet styles, will be getting in on the denim game. The brand has announced the launch of AO.LA, a new casual focused sister denim line. In addition to denim, the line will also feature silk jacquard kimonos, knit tees, vintage style rocker tees and cropped jackets. The...

Retail

Alice + Olivia to reopen in Spring 2017

New York-based contemporary clothing brand Alice + Olivia just opened up a fresh location. Bowing at Fashion Island, the new space opened this month encompassing 2,000 square feet. Although newly opened, the space will close temporarily for the holidays and reopen back early 2017. Fashion Island has been a prominent shopping destination for...

Business

Alice + Olivia considering equity sale

US fashion brand Alice + Olivia may exploring selling an equity stake, according to Reuters. The New York-based brand, which has annual sales of around 200 million dollars, is working with investment bank Sage Group and has already collected indications of interest from potential investors, the unnamed sources said this week. Alice + Olivia,...

Fashion

Alice + Olivia releases Grateful Dead inspired collection

New York-based brand Alice + Olivia recently modeled their newest capsule collection after an American rockband. After gaining inspiration largely from The Grateful Dead, the sophisticated brand came up with a new collection celebrating rock culture in the 1960’s. The Palo Alto-based band gained critical attention for its eclectic music style...

Fashion

Alice + Olivia wants to expand in China

American fashion brand Alice + Olivia designed by Stacey Bendet is planning to expand heavily in Asia. Therefore, the New York-based company entered an exclusive strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based retail, brand management and distribution company ImagineX Group. "China is the most exciting area to me right now. It's amazing for me to...

Apparel

Alice + Olivia launches Harvey Nichols boutique

Contemporary womenswear brand Alice + Olivia is launching a boutique within Harvey Nichols. The in-store area will be located in Harvey Nichol’s Knightsbridge flagship store on the popular third floor and will be the American brand’s biggest boutique in the UK. The boutique will showcase the womenswear brand’s autumn/winter 12 collection as well...