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Article: MIZRAHI'S MAJOR MOVE: ISAAC TAPPED TO DESIGN LIZ CLAIBORNE WOMEN'S.
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- WWD
- Article date:
- January 16, 2008
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Byline: Whitney Beckett
Liz Claiborne Inc. has enlisted Isaac Mizrahi to rescue its struggling flagship brand.
Mizrahi is leaving Target Corp. - the venue that introduced him to the mainstream customer - at the end of this year and will become creative director for all categories of the better-priced women's Liz Claiborne brand, beginning in spring 2009.
William L. McComb, chief executive officer of the $4.99 billion Liz Claiborne Inc., told WWD that the "long-term" deal - the brainchild of Dave McTague, executive vice president of partnered brands for Liz Claiborne Inc. - has been in the works for months.
"Dave walked in the door with ...