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J. Mendel fighting to keep luxury relevant in an athleisure market

Gilles Mendel, creative director of J. Mendel, has accomplished quite a successful feat by turning what was primarily a fur brand into a multi-million dollar evening wear empire. Although the retail market has moved more toward athleisure and sportswear, there is still a market for evening wear and true luxury pieces. This was evidenced by this...

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J. Mendel keeps it garden bright for NYFW

Two things were abound at J. Mendel's New York Fashion Week presentation, color and furs. Designer Gilles Mendel was inspired by the "Jardin A Giverny" painting by Claude Monet, as he loved the painting's exuberant tints and the poetic nature of the women depicted who embraces this fable and puts energy into her presence. However, Mendel's...

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