|
|
Article: BETSEY JOHNSON FETES FIRST SWIM LINE.(swim wear collections)
- Article from:
- WWD
- Article date:
- March 9, 2006
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2006 Conde Nast Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Melanie Kletter
NEW YORK - Betsey Johnson's first swim collection has all the hallmarks the designer is known for: frilly, girly looks that are sexy but wearable.
"I have always loved swimwear," Johnson said Monday night at a party to celebrate the line at the Lunada Bay showroom at 214 West 39th Street here.
Produced under license by Lunada, a giant swimwear maker, the line includes separate tops and bottoms ranging in wholesale price from about $25 to $75, while beach dresses and cover-ups are $90 to $100.
Some pieces have crystal studs, while other looks have ribbon detailing or mesh treatments, and there is also a selection ...