Text, Vivian G. Kelly
Images, courtesy of Cece Feinberg PR
Out with the old and in with the new, well not exactly, especially when the “old” is as good as what we just saw in Cece Feinberg’s NY showroom. Jantzen’s almost 100 years old and to this day, they’ve managed to retain the old Hollywood glamour they’re known for. Happily, these designs will be available through the end of summer.
OUR FAVORITE: the leopard amber gold leopard bandeau top bikini and v-neck 1-piece, both with a striking gold chain detail. Why bother wearing jewelry when you’ve got a suit like this on? There’s even a semi-sheer matching sarong tunic cover up if you want to go all out with this fetching animal print.
Also on our list, the sexy [but refined] 1-shoulder maillot in bronze. It also comes in gold shimmer, so no matter what your complexion/coloring, there’s 1 that’s right for you.
IN WITH THE NEW
Jantzen has just appointed Lisa Dixon as Head Designer. Her background includes gigs as Senior Swimwear Designer at Land’s End’s and as Designer for Warnaco. Ms. Dixon has a penchant for print, and loves designing swimwear because of the way she gets to use fabrics and patterns. Her goal: to put something extra into her designs that will flatter women's bodies.
We’re confident she’ll hold on to Jantzen’s winning DNA that keeps the company’s established customer base happy AND add some excitement by venturing in a new younger direction. Her designs will debut this October.
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY…almost!
We’re all for celebrating a birthday, especially a biggie like 100. Jantzen’s getting a jump start for their 100th which falls in 2009 by starting a series of commemorative events in honor of their 100 years in business.
We’ll be joining them at Macy’s New York at the 34th Street flagship, on May 7th.
The event is open to the public.
www.jantzen.com