From marketing to merchandising, Tony Finocchiaro ties it all together for Men’s Wearhouse.
About Elise Diamantini
Elise Diamantini, managing editor, covers the contemporary market for MR Magazine and MRketplace.com. A former MR intern, Elise graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing communications and an associate’s degree in fashion merchandising. Elise resides in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, a neighborhood perfect for people-watching and trend-spotting.
Joseph Abboud: The creative component
April 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
In his new role at Men’s Wearhouse, Joseph Abboud combines retail, sourcing and design.
Jim Zimmer: Clothing king
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to tailored clothing, Men’s Wearhouse’s veteran clothing buyer Jim Zimmer is the rock star.
Carson Street style
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brian Trunzo, who opened Carson Street Clothiers in SoHo last month with Matthew Breen, talks to Elise Diamantini about their vision…and how he made David Sedaris laugh.
Catching up with Harry Thompson, Wearfirst
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elise Diamantini catches up with Harry Thompson, president of young men’s brand Wearfirst: “Retailers jumped on color, and while it’s doing okay, only 5 to 10 percent of it is selling. Most retailers bought around 30 percent.”
John Fluevog: Angelic Soles
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The fall 2013 menswear market was filled with nods to the ’90s and this season’s John Fluevog limited-edition collection is no exception.
Converse: Nice kicks
April 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
Elise Diamantini: From studs and staples to zippers and graphics—styles were heavily embellished in both the All Star and Premium Converse collections.
April Showers
March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elise Diamantini: After finding one of his grandfather’s old fisherman jackets, Alexander Stutterheim was inspired to create a modern version of the classic style.
Steven Alan opens home store
March 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Steven Alan opened his first home store in Manhattan today.
MR Q: John Varvatos
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Elise Diamantini interviewed designer John Varvatos while he was in Milan gearing up for his fall 2013 runway show.
