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14-04-2025
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Cara Cara Opens Pop-up on Upper East Side, Showcasing Spring Collection
Cara Cara, the advanced contemporary apparel brand, has opened a pop-up on the Upper East Side at 1265 Madison Avenue. The shop, which measures 630 square feet, is the company's first long-term pop-up, having operated a one-week pop-up in Nantucket, Mass., in August of 2023. More from WWD From the Newsroom: Will the 'Tariffpocalypse' Transform Fashion Forever? Alamelu, an Indian Luxury Ready-to-wear Collection, Looks to Make Inroads in U.S. LIM Fashion Education Foundation Honors Sam Edelman and Amanda Smith With Fashion Forward Awards Cara Cara was founded in 2019 by Julia Brown, Katie Hobbs and Sasha Martin. Each woman had their own successful career previously — Brown in fashion design, Hobbs in digital media and e-commerce, and Martin in finance and marketing. The brand specializes in feminine dresses, tops, pants and skirts, often in vivid colors and original prints. The company started out as a small collection of printed cotton poplin dresses and has evolved into a complete collection that includes ready-to-wear, knits, tailoring, evening, and outerwear. The spring collection starts at $245 and goes to $995. The pop-up, which opened Friday, highlights Cara Cara's complete spring and upcoming summer ready-to-wear collection, with the latter set to arrive later this month and into May. There will also be several pieces exclusive to the store and the New York City market. In addition, the store will carry a small little girls capsule with the spring collection for mommy-and-me dressing. According to the cofounders, Cara Cara's business is split 60/40 between wholesale and direct-to-consumer. The women's brand is carried by such retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Shopbop, Revolve, Net-a-porter and Moda Operandi as well as a network of top specialty stores nationwide. To bring the decor to life, Brown hired her longtime friend and interior decorator Darren Henault, who is known for drawing inspiration from interiors and vintage textiles. The Cara Cara team worked closely with Henault to reflect the spirit of the collection from antique rugs, colorful Murano glass, ceramic urns and his own bespoke Georgian teak chaise and lounge. A vintage hand-painted screen anchors the dressing room, which was designed with selfies in mind. The design is a blueprint for future permanent spaces, according to the founders. The antiques, objects and custom furniture from Henault's upstate store, Tent, are all for sale at Cara Cara. The pop-up, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m., will be open through mid-June. Cara Cara plans to collaborate with a selection of brands across swimwear, hats, jewelry and accessories. 'The initiative is designed to introduce labels that currently lack a presence in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, bringing a curated mix of fresh finds to the boutique,' said cofounder Hobbs, who is chief marketing officer. In addition, the owners plan to host a series of charity shopping events supporting various causes such as the Carnegie Hill Neighbors Association, a nod to cofounder Martin's deep roots in the community, where she was raised and now resides with her family. Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
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14-04-2025
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Cara Cara Opens Pop-up on Upper East Side, Showcasing Spring Collection
Cara Cara, the advanced contemporary apparel brand, has opened a pop-up on the Upper East Side at 1265 Madison Avenue. The shop, which measures 630 square feet, is the company's first long-term pop-up, having operated a one-week pop-up in Nantucket, Mass., in August of 2023. More from WWD From the Newsroom: Will the 'Tariffpocalypse' Transform Fashion Forever? Alamelu, an Indian Luxury Ready-to-wear Collection, Looks to Make Inroads in U.S. LIM Fashion Education Foundation Honors Sam Edelman and Amanda Smith With Fashion Forward Awards Cara Cara was founded in 2019 by Julia Brown, Katie Hobbs and Sasha Martin. Each woman had their own successful career previously — Brown in fashion design, Hobbs in digital media and e-commerce, and Martin in finance and marketing. Cara Cara specializes in feminine dresses, tops, pants and skirts, often in vivid colors and original prints. The company started out as a small collection of printed cotton poplin dresses and has evolved into a complete collection that includes ready-to-wear, knits, tailoring, evening, and outerwear. The spring collection starts at $245 and goes to $995. The pop-up, which opened Friday, highlights Cara Cara's complete spring and upcoming summer ready-to-wear collection, with the latter set to arrive later this month and into May. There will also be several pieces exclusive to the store and the New York City market. In addition, the store will carry a small little girls capsule with the spring collection for mommy-and-me dressing. According to the cofounders, Cara Cara's business is split 60/40 between wholesale and direct-to-consumer. The women's brand is carried by such retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Shopbop, Revolve, Net-a-porter and Moda Operandi as well as a network of top specialty stores nationwide. To bring the decor to life, Brown hired her longtime friend and interior decorator Darren Henault, who is known for drawing inspiration from interiors and vintage textiles. The Cara Cara team worked closely with Henault to reflect the spirit of the collection from antique rugs, colorful Murano glass, ceramic urns and his own bespoke Georgian teak chaise and lounge. A vintage hand-painted screen anchors the dressing room, which was designed with selfies in mind. The design is a blueprint for future permanent spaces, according to the founders. The antiques, objects and custom furniture from Henault's upstate store, Tent, are all for sale at Cara Cara. The pop-up, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m., will be open through mid-June. Cara Cara plans to collaborate with a selection of brands across swimwear, hats, jewelry and accessories. 'The initiative is designed to introduce labels that currently lack a presence in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, bringing a curated mix of fresh finds to the boutique,' said cofounder Hobbs, who is chief marketing officer. In addition, the owners plan to host a series of charity shopping events supporting various causes such as the Carnegie Hill Neighbors Association, a nod to cofounder Martin's deep roots in the community, where she was raised and now resides with her family. Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
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11-04-2025
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From the Newsroom: Will the ‘Tariffpocalypse' Transform Fashion Forever?
The fashion and retail industries are grappling with mounting challenges as new tariffs and a shifting global trade landscape create widespread uncertainty. In the latest episode of WWD Voices' 'From the Newsroom, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz sat down with Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal and Evan Clark of WWD to make sense of the chaos behind recent headlines. [To listen to the episode, ] More from WWD Alamelu, an Indian Luxury Ready-to-wear Collection Looks to Make Inroads in U.S. LIM Fashion Education Foundation Honors Sam Edelman and Amanda Smith With Fashion Forward Awards Mikimoto America Names Kentaro Nishimura as President and Chief Executive Officer The editors discussed how U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hit pause on some of his new tariffs is offering a short-lived reprieve for retailers. However, the increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to an astronomical 145 percent continues to send shockwaves through the fashion apparel and footwear industry. Nishimura quoted Nate Herman of the American Apparel and Footwear Association, who described current conditions as 'chaos and paralysis' as companies face uncertainty when planning for the next quarter. Clark noted the impact on Walmart, one of the world's largest retailers, as the company navigates tariffs that hit its international supply chain particularly hard. Despite this, Walmart has maintained its guidance, signaling cautious optimism for now. 'If these tariffs truly stick, the business model for much of the fashion industry could just stop working,' Clark warned. The escalating costs are expected to ripple across supply chains, leading to fewer products on shelves and rising prices for consumers. For ongoing coverage of these developments, visit WWD and Sourcing Journal. Here are some of the headlines that informed today's episode: Amazon Pulls Plug on Some China Orders, Footing Vendors with Tariff Bill Update: Trump Drives Another Nail Into De Minimis Skims, Versace and Dockers: How Tariffs Turned the Fashion Deal Market Into the Price Is Right Walmart Stands Strong Despite Tariffs, E-commerce Business Hits Profitability Markets Rally as Trump Backtracks, Pausing Tariffs for 90 Days Prada Acquires Versace for 1.25 Billion Euros US-Bound Cargo Set to Plummet 20% in Second Half on Tariff Worries White House Clarifies That Duties on China Have Hit 145% Markets Rally as Trump Backtracks, Pausing Tariffs For 90 Days
