My Vicarious Life: Macy's

Macy's Spring Essentials with Caprice Willard

Betsey Johnson April 09, 2013

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Pinking It Over {via Atlanta Tribune}

Atlanta Tribune July 03, 2012

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{MVL Access} Karl Lagerfield for Impulse Only at Macy's

Karl Lagerfield August 04, 2011

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Eunice Johnson, Style Maven

Ebony Fashion Fair February 25, 2011

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FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR, a Celebration of Eunice Johnson

Ebony Fashion Fair January 21, 2011

By Katrice

Macy’s Department Stores and Johnson Publishing Company are partnering to present a beauty, fashion and lifestyle tribute to the life of legendary style maven, Eunice Johnson. The "Ebony, Fashion Fair Cosmetics and Macy’s Celebrate Eunice Johnson" retrospective will be at Macy’s Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta from February 24-28th. Atlanta is one of 10 Macy’s locations across the country to host the exhibit during the month of February.

In partnership with Ebony and Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Macy’s will showcase some of the haute couture designs from Mrs. Johnson’s private collection that were featured in the famed Ebony Fashion Fair shows. The month-long exhibit will feature designs by some of the world’s most renowned and critically acclaimed designers, including Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, Stephen Burrows and B. Michael.

Each exhibit location will feature approximately 10 to 30 signature looks with information about the designer, the model who wore the look and the season in which the design first appeared.

“It is a sign of my mother’s determination, confidence and creativity that more than 50 years after launching the renowned Ebony Fashion Fair show, her timeless sense of style endures as a guidepost for today’s fashion loving women. We are honored that Macy’s, a 30-year retail partner of Fashion Fair Cosmetics, selected Eunice Johnson as the anchor for these exciting exhibits,” said Linda Johnson Rice, Johnson Publishing Company chairman.

I'm so there! Anyone want to join me?

In addition to Atlanta, the retrospective will be shown at the following locations:

· Macy’s Herald Square, New York City, NY; January 27^th - February 1^st
· Macy’s State Street, Chicago, IL; February 2^nd - 7^th
· Macy’s Galleria at Hidalgo, Houston, TX; February 3^rd - 8^th
· Macy’s Center City, Philadelphia, PA; February 9^th - 14^th
· Macy’s Aventura, Aventura, FL; February 10^th – 14^th
· Macy’s Lakeside, Metarie, LA; February 17^th – 21^st
· Macy’s Metro Center, Washington, DC; February 17^th – 21^st
· Macy’s Beverly Center, Los Angeles, CA; February 22^nd – 28^th
· Macy’s Union Square, San Francisco, CA; February 24^th – 28^th

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The Incomparable Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams November 21, 2010

By Katrice

For the first time since I can remember, I was nervous as I prepared to do an interview. I had my questions ready and was planning to be brief in my chat with designer Anthony Williams of Project Runway fame. I felt, from watching him in the competition, that I already knew him ... or even his mother for that matter. (You know, how it can seem as if you literally know a person's upbringing from the way that they interact with others?) But, truth is, I was expecting him to be less of that Anthony and more the celebrity Anthony by now. Not so. The fame has somehow made him even more humble.

I sat down with Anthony for a few moments before he hosted the Holiday Fashion Event (mini runway show) at Macy's - North Point Mall yesterday, and he brought me up to speed on his life sense the competition.

During your introductory interview for Project Runway, you said your ultimate goal was to be one of the designers for Miss USA and Miss Universe. Is that still the top for you?

No, actually, it's not. And it wasn't my ultimate ... like the height of Anthony's career would be completed. It was a matter of that being something I looked forward to. But, I've been speaking to Esther who's the director of talent development for the Miss Universe Organization. They sought me out after hearing that comment on television; but I realize that pageantry is not my world. I enjoy it and I will always continue to support the Miss USA organization. But, I don't think that pageantry is my niche.

Who's your muse?

Recently, Jennifer Hudson has become my muse. I like her because I am also in transition losing weight. I have lost about 15 lbs. and that's something I'm very proud of. I think that of all the artists that are being catapulted into the entertainment industry, she is very the opposite. We have all these people who are so nouveau riche but I believe she has remained humble and she looks like a lady at all times. And she's a great example of -- if you come from nothing and have the opportunity to embark upon greatness, this is what you should look like.

What is your uniform for this winter? What will you be living in?

I will always have on my Cole Haan high boots. I have to have my boots. Also this bag that I just created that my assistant is trying to steal. I think that for men and women, most of us leave our homes at the beginning of the morning and we don't get home until the end of the day. For instance, the other day, I went to lunch at Neiman's with my manager ... left there and went to buy running shoes ... left there and went to boot camp; I left boot camp and went to get a hair cut ... This bag carried me through all those things. And I always have to have a great dark denim fitted jean with a little stretch, and a crisp white shirt.

What piece of clothing or accessory makes you instantly giddy?

A gown. A gown gets me going. Or more importantly, someone who looks amazing and it seems effortless.

What's next for you?

I served as fashion consultant for the VH1 pilot "Single Ladies," which filmed here in Atlanta. And I recently found out that it's been picked up. I just did a chemistry test for a pilot in Los Angeles for E!, so we'll see how that works out. I'm also working with a branding manager right now. And actually, Jennifer Hudson doesn't know it, but the last time I was in New York, I bought fabric ... so for the holiday season, I'm making her a gown. I did the same thing for Nicole Ari Parker, and she didn't even know I was alive.

But, I made her a gown and she wore it. So, we'll see if I have the same luck.

Anthonyisms:

"Honey, I'm not a seamstress. I'm a designer."

"You have to proactive about your own destiny. We live in a time where you've got to take chances. People talk about stepping out on faith. But, if you're not completely uncomfortable, you're not completely in your faith yet."

"If we can see the little bone in your wrist, you don't have on enough accessories. If you're not making noise everywhere you go, you're not doing a good job."