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Article: SUBKOFF PLANS TO SELL IMITATION OF CHRIST.(Tara Subkoff)(Brief article)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- August 2, 2007
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Byline: Rachel Brown
Imitation of Christ founder Tara Subkoff is seeking to sell the label to pair the manufacturing, advertising and distribution expertise of a strategic partner with her design talents.
The brand has gained recognition for its edgy clothes and runway shows, but has struggled to keep up with demand. Shipments of the fall-winter collection have been canceled. Subkoff started the line in 2000 with Matt Damhave, who exited the business in 2001.
"Unfortunately, it has gotten too big for me to manage on my own," Subkoff said. "It has been very 'Wizard of Oz,' the man behind the curtain. Everybody thinks it is this big thing, but it ...