|
|
Article: Unraveling mystery of success; Consulting record, mastery of mundane aid designer's brand.(Beth Bowley)(Babtech Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
- Article from:
- Crain's New York Business
- Article date:
- September 11, 2000
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2000 Crain Communications, 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)
|
As a teenager growing up in Maine, Beth Bowley started sewing her own clothes in fresh, feminine styles. But it wasn't until after she'd graduated from design school and spent more than a decade working for fashion houses like Perry Ellis and Nicole Miller that she realized, ``Gee, I could do this myself.''
Today, just three years after Ms. Bowley established her own brand, her designs grace the racks of Barneys, Saks and Henri Bendel, among others. While most new design labels lose money for years, Ms. Bowley's company, officially known as Babtech Inc., broke even in its first year. This year, she expects to post a healthy profit on projected sales of $1.8 ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|
|
Article: Princess gear.(fashion designer Beth Bowley's embroidered ...
WWD;
January 5, 1998 ;
685 words
... ... not a minimalist at all," said Beth Bowley, describing her premiere collection of ... tiny menagerie of sequined beasts adorn Bowley's colorful creations. "They're three ... decision that turned into a full-time job. Bowley designs her own fabrics and has them imported ...
|
|