Black Tie International Magazine 
Home
 
Select your preferred language
 
 
Celebrity Philanthropy News
 
Society News
 
Save the Date 2024
 
Black Tie
International Real Estate
 
Editor-in-Chief
Joyce Brooks
 
Publisher
Gerard Mc Keon
 
Nightlife with Rose Billings
 
Dr. Judy Kuriansky
 
Meera Gandhi
 
 
Black Tie  TV
 
Impact Investment
 
Featured Foundations
 
Advertising
 
Co-Hosting Events
 
Listing Non-Profit Events
 
Black Tie China
 
Black Tie France
 
Black Tie Israel
 
Black Tie Philippines
 
New York Society
 
Palm Beach Society
 
International Society
 
Hampton Society
 
West Coast Society
 
U.S. Society
 
Philanthropy  Giving
 
Entrepreneurial & Philanthropy Awards
 
Event Resource Directory
 
Promote your Services
 
Event Talent Directory
 
Feature Your Talent
 
Antiques
Art
Beauty
Blockchain
Cars
Couture Fashion
Crowdfunding
Fine Wines
Gifts
 Health & Wellness
Interior Design
Investigative Services
Jewelry
Kids on Location
Legal Services
Luxury Yachts
Pet Services
Private Air
 Real Estate
Recommended Reading
Restaurant Reviews
Single Friendly Events
Social Announcements
Sustainable Investment
Technology
Theater/Arts
Travel
Wealth Management
 
 
Add your e-mail
 Friends
of Black Tie

 
 
Black Tie Classic
George Clooney
Princess Diana
Back Issues
More Back Issues
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

web
analytics
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Society News
 

Michael Vollbracht, Iris and Carl Apfel.

Michael Vollbracht, Iris and Carl Apfel.
Photo by:Nick Hunt of Patrick
McMullan Company
 


 

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE UNVEILS MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT COLLECTION

Exclusive line from former Bill Blass designer to debut September 16

 

Saks Fifth Avenue announced the launch of an exclusive new line of made-to-measure and made to order clothing designed by Michael Vollbracht. It’s the designer’s first fashion endeavor since exiting Bill Blass in 2007.

The collection, which includes both day and evening looks, evokes a classic, American style. Vollbracht said, “Like Bill, I’ve traveled all over the country and have met women who need clothes that fit their lifestyle. Bill told me early in my career, ‘Kid, go out and meet your customer’ and I have always followed his advice. In my four years at Bill Blass I met some of the most interesting and powerful women in America.  I want to focus my talents on them.” 

Vollbracht’s debut collection of 60 pieces will launch on September 16 with three shows for a select group of women — many who have been his personal friends for years. He will support the launch with a series of personal appearances, trunk shows and one-on-one client appointments, traveling to Saks Fifth Avenue stores in New York, Atlanta, Bala Cynwyd, Beverly Hills, Chevy Chase, Chicago, Cincinnati, Greenwich, Houston, Naples, Palm Beach, Palm Desert, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Troy, Michigan. Marie McCarty, Vice President of Sales for Michael Vollbracht LLC— the newly formed company—will also be traveling to these doors.

Michael Vollbracht LLC, will produce two collections a year: made-to-measure and made to order. Partnering with Vollbracht in his new company is entrepreneur Dr. Jerry H. Lynn. The clothes will be sold only in The Fifth Avenue Club at Saks.

Vollbracht said, “There are so many designers today and too few retailers to cultivate them. Teaming with a major store and having the support of its sales staff gives us great advantages.” Vollbracht has traveled extensively for Saks the past four years, including a visit to the company’s store in Dubai. 

"We’re very excited to launch this new collection with Michael," said Joseph Boitano, Group Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Women’s Ready-To-Wear. "He understands the Saks customer. His sensibility and taste in fashion make women feel beautiful."

Vollbracht designed under his own name from 1979 until 1986 and received a Coty award in 1980. In addition to his high-end clothing line, he built a successful sportswear collection with Manhattan Industries that included a six million dollar a year swimwear business. He also designed sheets and towels for Burlington Mills. Prior to establishing his own company, he worked for Geoffrey Beene and Donald Brooks. A Parsons School of Design graduate, he won their top honor, the Norman Norell Award, which was presented to him by Blass who became a friend and mentor. In 1999 Bill asked Michael to collaborate on a book and retrospective of his work for The University of Indiana. He was creative director of Bill Blass, Ltd. from 2003 to 2007. Vollbracht has also had a parallel career as an illustrator. In the 1970s he created fashion illustrations for Henri Bendel and Bloomingdale’s. From 1989 to 1995, he created artwork for The New Yorker magazine. In 1985 he published his tell-all book
“Nothing Sacred” which was republished and updated in 2001.

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s pre-eminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and home furnishings, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. Today, Saks operates 53 full-line stores in 25 states, 3 licensed stores in the Middle East and 1 licensed store in Mexico City, 48 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store.

 

 

 

 

To list an upcoming event please contact joyce@blacktiemagazine.com



 

«  Back to Society News


 


 




 

 

Joyce Brooks Jewellery banner

 

Black Tie  International Philanthropy

 
Meera Gandhi
 

Featured Save the Date

 

Ackerman Institute for the Family

 

Black Tie International Realty

 
BRGY SALANG
 

Featured Foundation

 

Peace Angel Project

 
avazoo logo
Avazoo


Launch of the First
Billion Dollar Charity Raffle

 

Couture Fashion

 

Bridal Store

 

Black Tie Gift Selection

 

Black Tie Gift Selection

 

Featured Art

 
Taty
 

 Society News
 

Ocean emergency

 
Oceana
 
Black Tie Magazine Gala
 
Carnegie Hall Opening Night
 
Casirta Maria
 
Zodiac Ball
 
Eliabeth Taylor Gala
 
Texas Heart Institute
 
Womens Foundation Gala
 
Meera Ghandi
 

Pamea Anderson

 

Prince Albert Gala

 

Featured Foundations

 
chuck feeney
 
 

Search the Site

 

 

Impact Investment

 
carbon geocycle
 

Black Tie China

 
lang lang foundation
 

Black Tie Philippines

 
City in a forest
 
black tie philippines
 

Nightlife with Rose Billings

 
Met Gala
 
sara Johnson
 
debutante Ball
 
Judy Kuriansky
 
Gerard Mc Keon
 

Celebrity Philanthropy News
 

sera Vergera
 
nicole Kidnman, jennifer Aniston
 
jean shafiroff, paul mc cartney
 
princess margaret of kent
 
Al Pacino, American Icon Awards
 
clive davis
 
american hospital of paris foundation
 
french heritage society
 
lupus research alliance
 
un women for peace
 
ben kingsley
 
ceylon tea party
 
Blavk Tie Gala
 
ecosoc
 
joyce brooks
 
UN Correspondents Association
 
cardinal dolan
 
palm beach heart ball
 
vienese opera ball
 
lady in red gala
 
sanford stem cell
 
weizmann institute
 
carlos slim
 
israel 65th anniversary
 

Black Tie International Realty

 
secret paradise resort
 
 

Event Resources Directory

event resource directory
 
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Copyright 2006 Black Tie Magazine. All Rights Reserved .

Privacy Policy |