Thom Browne Trunk Show Spring 2010

[chestercopperpot]

Please join us for the Thom Browne Spring 2010 collection trunk show. Champagne and potato chips will be served, and advance orders will be taken. Dates: Thursday, October 1st, through Saturday, October 3rd Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Location: 100 Hudson Street. New York, NY 10013 212.633.1197 On the corner of Franklin Street and Hudson Street. RSVP: [email protected] Thank you. from the invite I'm pumped! Looks like they are going to show stuff from the new more "affordable" lines. The red white and blue etc RSVP if you're going see you there

 

[gomestar]

he isn't releasing a more "affordable" line

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by gomestar

he isn't releasing a more "affordable" line

Prices are dropping on the mainline and production moved to Japan. Suits are now made at the factory of his backers.

 

[Nicola]

They're serving chips?? That's worth booking a flight .

 

[gomestar]

I'm referencing the reports of 2 "diffusion" lines being released.

 

[chestercopperpot]

Originally Posted by gomestar

he isn't releasing a more "affordable" line

actually that he is

2 to be exact

a sportswear and a classic line

suits around $2100

pants $300

japanese investment comes with rules ha

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

actually that he is

2 to be exact

a sportswear and a classic line

suits around $2100

pants $300

japanese investment comes with rules ha

He says he isn't

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by gomestar

He says he isn't

Learn to read between the lines; he is.

 

[gomestar]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Learn to read between the lines; he is.

I've always thought of "expansion of current line" and "releasing entirely new diffusion lines" as different things.

For example, Marc Jacobs has a vast array of products in his mainline Marc Jacobs line. But he also has Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line. TB is expanding is mainline, as stated, but is he releasing a Thom by Thom Browne style line? No.

The OP is referring to the report of 2 extra diffusion lines being released.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by gomestar

I've always though of "expansion of current line" and "releasing entirely new diffusion lines" as different things. For example, Marc Jacobs has a vast array of products in his mainline Marc Jacobs line. But he also has Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line. TB is expanding is mainline, as stated, but is he releasing a Thom by Thom Browne style line? No.
No, he decided to "hide" the lower priced items within his mainline but there's definitely a mix that reeks of diffusion. I guess he thinks it's better for his image that way but I mean, much lower priced/constructed diff items should mean a separate line. Pure bullshit.

 

[Gus]

These are new days in retail and fashion. I think successful designers will need to experiment with prices and collections to see what will work at retail and appeal to new consumer values.

I do believe that the smart ones will have some affordable items available within their lines to keep the average guy interested.

I also like his "champagne and potato chips" as a nod to the reality of the economy even though many still want some luxury and fashion.

It sounds like he is making some smart decisions.

 

[Zintintin]

Champagne AND potatoes chips?!?!??!!!

 

[gomestar]

from a wine-o's point of view, champagne and potato chips is actually a great combination. Popcorn is another.

 

[JayJay]

The retail for his Black Fleece line has been reduced tremendously for this season. A similar move for items in his mainline doesn't surprise me.

 

[JayJay]

The retail for his Black Fleece line has been reduced tremendously for this season. A similar move for items in his mainline doesn't surprise me.