Debut Threads & Heirs Collection Includes Designs by Ruffian in Partnership with LF USANEW YORK, Oct 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today Macy's (NYSE: M) announced the launch of the new men's fashion
brand, Threads & Heirs, which will be exclusively available
at 200 Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com in March 2010. Produced
by LF USA's Oxford Collections and designed in part by acclaimed luxury
designers and New York fashion darlings Ruffian, the collection will
offer a modern style sensibility and deliver desirable men's fashion at
an affordable price.
"Threads & Heirs embraces a new modern attitude in menswear, focused on
the grab-and-go guy," said Jeff Gennette, Macy's, Inc. chief
merchandising officer. "The debut capsule collection by
internationally-renowned designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of
Ruffian sets the stage for a unique new perspective in contemporary
menswear."
The Threads & Heirs man expects the latest looks in quality fabrications
that take him from a day at the office to a night on the town.
Positioned to offer great value, the line will consist of tops and
jackets ranging from $24 for a t-shirt to $99 for a jacket. The Threads
& Heirs line was developed to respond to the 20- to 40-something male
who cares about what he looks like and is style and label conscious but
price sensitive. His regular media consumption makes him savvy to design
elements in garments, such as good construction and product longevity.
With a casual sensibility, the Threads & Heirs label aims to provide
cool style with a slim silhouette and unique trimmings.
"The Threads & Heirs collaboration with Ruffian was an easy fit for
Macy's vision of a fashion forward men's collection," said Durand Guion,
Macy's fashion director for men's. "Ruffian's juxtaposition between
classic and cutting edge along with their design integrity speaks
directly to this trendy male consumer."
Brian Wolk and Claude Morais are the designers behind Ruffian, the
critically acclaimed cult New York label. With extensive training in
fashion, as well as dressing the stars, their work is one of the few
fashion brands that goes to extremes and circles back. Drawing
inspiration from cinema, European court culture and American
iconography, Ruffian will apply their unique design aesthetic to this
exclusive Macy's brand.
"Designing the collection was a very organic process for us," said Brian
Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian. "We simply designed clothes that we
wanted to wear, inspired by our neighborhood lifestyle in Williamsburg,
Brooklyn."
Threads & Heirs will be available exclusively in select Macy's stores
and on macys.com in March 2010.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's,
Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than
800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments
including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for
him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of
July Fireworks(R) and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R),
as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and
celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps
strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that
make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online
pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.
About LF USA
LF USA, is a subsidiary of Li & Fung Limited,
the world's leading sourcing company for consumer goods, managing the
supply chain for retailers and brands worldwide. Headquartered in Hong
Kong, the Group services its customer globally through a sourcing
network of over 70 offices and 40 countries and territories. Corporate
website: www.lifung.com.
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SOURCE: Macy's, Inc.
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