Macy's Herald Square, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
The largest department store in the world staged a media preview of it's own brands ---showcasing mostly women's apparel/accessories for Spring 2013.
Relatively speaking, there was only a small selection of Macy's future offerings on hand to peruse through-on garment racks and display tables---but wow---we can see why this division of
Federated Department Stored is so successful---especially when it comes to its private labels.
Clearly, Macy's is a fashion destination for its own labels and its designer exclusives now---the variety of styles=all well made, the quality of fabrics and trims---PLUS accessories and footwear---that run the gamut from the classic basics to the bold bling...
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INC International Concepts-bold optic types prints in flattering Empire waist dress-timeless |
Highlights:
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Style&Co.-women's clothing ready for work |
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silky blouse-with roll-up sleeves |
ALFANI-is a women's line targeting the older gal (and guy)-with classic styles- ...for women, feminine tweed jackets, pretty dresses and blouses-for SPring 2013-solid colors mixed with black/white prints. Easy, interchangeable separates.
American Rag is for the teen girls-wanting affordable casual separates...in a massive range of junior sizes---sweet, girly styles....lots of pale floral prints and pastels colors, washed denim....
Sleeveless denim vests in range of colors-dress-up a boho flower printed long dress.
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cute knit cary's over sleeveless racerback tank |
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BARR III gal wears fashion forward, contemporary priced clothing---bold pieces to mix and match
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peplum dress is a winner -with lace cutout mesh back top-special |
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bleached out denim |
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Men's BAR III jacket-updated variety style |
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Men's BAR III jacket-with ribbed knit uffs/waist |
A few Men's looks ...
Alfani grown-ups attire...
INC International Concepts...
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slim silhouettes-longer blazer jacket ---shrug up the sleeves |
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trendy printed short-great to wear on a night out...preferably on a board walk somewhere |
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Tasso Alba-European casual wear |
GREG NORMAN-exclusives-polo golf shirts, causal shoes...
Madonna's Material Girl---still a strong seller-trendy clothing aimed for teens but we think-that even older gals-we borrow some pieces from their daughters...
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sleeveless denim vest over flowing long dress is more edgy than sweet |
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sleeveless leather vest over leopard print sleeveless dress |
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back criss cross ribbon detail-zipper back |
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this dress top pick-bodice top-modern pink/black print--- |
Rachel Rachel Roy-no surprise-will probably be in many editorial print reads---every item we saw was terrific...featuring a lot of prints...ethnic, floral -and painterly---really well done.
Dress-sheer cut-out blouse like top with collar....lined where it needs to be...over red pencil type bottom
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moto style jacket-i great fabric---over longer blouse or a dress... |
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dresses---- |
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nautical stripe cotton top-in a peplum shape--- |
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short fitted blsck blazer over a sleeveless shift-in pretty ethnic print |
CHARTER HOUSE---we thought Palm Beach/Park Avenue...we loved these timeless separates---elegant prints and solid colors that evoke warm weather without hurting our eyeballs-tailored into wonderful swing coats and tailored blazers ---with the perfect dresses underneath---country club or office ready ...
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embellishments of flower petals on a versatile knit... |
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lacy motorcycle jacket ---sheer sleeves... |
I.N.C. International Concepts has its own fan club-very trendy---and for Spring 2013-the jackets---motorcycle style made out of lacy and orange quilted fabric---amazing. Also we loved the op art color block silks---which beg for a stroll though some chic Euro island destination like Capri...
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color block prints dresses and blouses-in a silky fabric-so chic |
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clingy knit patterned dress-in a wonder cobalt blue-we would wear this year round---and a great travel option too |
FYI: Outstanding quality---check out how the printed stripe knit-matches up at the side seams---this is something we rarely ever see anymore-even in higher priced garments.
ACCESSORIES:
Macy's brands ave their own accessories-bags, footwear and jewelry---
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lack patent wedge-with gold hardware trim-cross strap upper |
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cyrstal studs.... |
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Alfani - |
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flat sandal in metallic gold, textured leather ....love this |
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metallic clutch |
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leather satchel in tomato red with fringe tassel-classic-nice |
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leather trim backpack-with great prints-looks like sections from countryflags- |
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Jessica Simpson's lace-up hiker style boot-lined in in an American flag canvas... |
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metal details-skull/grommet and chain/leather shoulder strap-fun purse |
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collar beaded necklace |
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Material Girls edgy handbags in black with bold vivid pink/hardware zippers-jewelery |
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"statement" cuffs |
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turquoise leather barrel satchel |
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fringe bucket bag |
Giani Bernini
Macy's own makes very high quality, inexpensive footwear...highlights, ballet flats and strappy sandals in coral/beige mix.
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handbags and totes--- |
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INC International Concepts-t strap bow with crystal embellishments- |
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love this wedge-caged leather upper, back heel zipper... |
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