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Article: Happy partners Bacon & Johnson. (Betsey Johnson and Chantal Bacon of Betsey Johnson, apparel design and retail firm) (Sportswear Report supplement)
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- WWD
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- September 7, 1988
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HAPPY PARTNERS BACON & JOHNSON
NEW YORK--Forever funky sportswear designer Betsey Johnson loves the limelight. Her partner, Chantal Bacon, does not--and the arrangement suits them just fine.
Bacon doesn't mind being overshadowed by Johnson's bubbly personality at public appearances and media interviews. "I'm rather shy," Bacon said. "I don't want to get out there like Betsey does. It's perfect the way it is. I'm happy when we're doing well. That's how I get my payback."
Johnson designs the sportswear and the retail stores, while Bacon makes financial decisions, stays on top of the retail business and oversees sales, merchandising and ...