Vega Wang has had fashion lines in ranges from very expensive (her Vera Wang line) to discount (Simply Vera for Kohl's) but it's her mid-range line that is in trouble.
WWD reports that Wang is taking a fresh look at her
contemporary Lavender label after major department stores Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue appear to have dropped the line for spring and Neiman Marcus has reduced the number of stores that will stock the line of dresses and casual wear. Wang has said that the line was " in some cases overpriced for the landscape of contemporary" and that she is rethinking the line. As the retail world continues to shake out it seems that lines such as this which tread the lower edge of luxury are particularly vulnerable.
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shieldsbrown Apr 3rd 2009 1:21PM
I'd love to think I could buy, say, a nice inexpensive but well-made shirt from one of these cheap designer lines, but so far, seriously not. When I go to the stores to look at them, all I see is stuff that a - fits no one, and b - is poorly sewn, and c - is made of cheap fabric that might as well have its price printed on it as part of the pattern. I live in Orange County CA and volunteer with some pretty wealthy people, and I can't see them being fooled for a minute. What do other people think? Deirdre? Anyone?