COTERIE A premier global marketplace that bridges apparel and accessory designers with the international Who’s Who’ of Retailers. Coterie builds exclusive shopping experiences from the ground up so that designers and buyers may create a synergy that fuels their businesses. Coterie is a platform for generating revenue, discovery and inspiring trends.

SOLE COMMERCE A curated footwear show that gathers luxury and contemporary brands with the best international women’s retailers.

TMRW A select portfolio of advanced contemporary designers in a unique and intimate setting within Coterie. The future marketplace, highlighting fresh talent, exceptional quality and showcasing tomorrow’s premiere brands.

For complete roster of participating brands, please refer to our web site www.enkshows.com/coterie

For Registration + Additional Information, Contact:Gail Outcalt / gail.outcalt@ubm.com / 310.857.7311Katelin Johnson / katelin.johnson@ubm.com / 310.857.7429Sandy Shapiro / sandy.shapiro@ubm.com / 310.857.7605Susan Chenetz / susan.chenetz@ubm.com / 310.857.7609SOLE: Mischa Teichgraeber / mischa.teichgraeber@ubm.com / 310.857.7954

annaSUI Catwalk time travel! As always, Anna Sui’s aesthetic was all things groovy. This season, the designer’s ’60s- and ’70s-era prints on prints, major layering, and peasant blouses had a Viking motif. There were Mongo-lian lamb toppers and vests, and even one look complete with a horned hat.

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BCBG maxazrIaWhat to wear when the temp drops into single digits? BCBG has you covered. Over-the-knee boots, neck warmers, quilted coats with fur touches, tunics—with this well-styled array, if nothing else, you’ll be shivering in style.

kate SpadeHow does your garden grow? Creative director Deborah Lloyd ordered 30,000 flowers to surround the clothing for her presentation. Each flower matched its respective outfit. There was a daisy-print jump-suit, a gardenia-inspired dress coat, and a rose petal–print tiered dress. Plus, a perfect black moto jacket was thrown in for good measure!

elIe taHarI Sophisticated bohemia! Light and easy has been one theme all over the New York runways, and Elie Tahari’s version was a beautifully breezy collection for all ages. Case in point? Iconic ’70s mod Pat Cleveland looked just as divine in a white jacket with lace detail and matching pants as 19-year-old Ireland Baldwin did in a long black- and-white chiffon dress.

SaCHIn & BaBI Print will never go out of style, darlings…especially floral print, non? The stars of this collection were the three-tiered strapless gowns in fuchsia and canary yellow patterns, plus the stunning lily prints on an ever-so-pale baby blue satin. If only spring were in bloom now.

Whether it’s ready-to-wear, accessories, or activewear, Coterie’s top-notch designers offer something for everyone.

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ElaEla Aldorsson, Co-Founder and Designer, and Martin Aldorsson, Co-FounderEla: “I love the Mini MILCK bag. MILCK is an acronym for money, ID, lipstick, cell phone, and keys. This mini silhouette has a great balance between function and unique design.”

PEtEr & May WalkPeter and May Walk, Co-Founders and Designers“Our muses are Kelly Slater riding a surf-board, Kate Moss on a catwalk, and Thom Yorke behind a piano. That’s the defini-tion of elegance.”

JuliE VosJulie Vos, DesignerWhat’s the one thing most people don’t know about you?I have a master’s degree in fiction writing.Who’s your social media crush?Drawbertson, for being irreverent.Who’s your style icon?Joni Mitchell, for her original-ity and profound beauty.Who would you like to see wearing your designs?Michelle Obama. Doesn’t everyone?

EugEnia kiMEugenia Kim, Designer and OwnerWhat’s your favorite trend for Fall 2015?I’m super excited that fur is such a huge trend for our Fall/Winter collection. We have fur trim on everything from mink poms on our Honey wide-brim felt floppy to mink trim on our Daria pump. If you want to go full fur, we have fox troopers, color-blocked scarves, and rabbit aviator caps.

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iPanEMaSchana Cenci, Designer What’s your favorite season to design for?Summer! It’s what Ipanema is all about.What’s your favorite way to celebrate?On the beach with family and friends.Which celebrities have worn the brand?Too many to name all of them, but some include Angelina Jolie, Colin Farrell, Uma Thurman, and Suri Cruise.What’s your favorite city to visit?I'll never get tired of visiting Rio de Janeiro.Where are you from?Farroupilha, in Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil.What are you reading right now?Ronaldo Fraga’s Notebook of Clothes, Memories, and Fashion Sketches. He’s a world-famous Brazilian designer.

MystiquEYamin Levy, DesignerWhat first inspired you to be a designer?I was inspired by my first trip to Bali. There was a hotel called Mystique and I thought, my next venture will be called Mystique. I was inspired by the natural resources of the country, and on the flight home I de-cided that I was going to be a designer.What inspired your Spring 2016 collection?My daughters began working with me six months ago. They inspire me and bring a younger perspective.Who’s your style icon?Giuseppe Zanotti.Where can we find your collection globally?You can find Mystique in specialty department stores like Harvey Nichols and hotel properties such as the Ritz-Carl-ton. We are mostly sold in mom-and-pop boutiques around the world.

yoga JEansEric Wazana, Designer and Founder,Who’s your muse this season?I have a soft spot for Sofia Vergara: Not only is she beautiful, but she’s confident and comfortable in her skin. She’s one of those people whose sense of humor and commitment to charity is effort-less and relatable.What’s your favorite part about de-signing for the Fall/Winter season?Winter in Montreal is a brutal one, but this time of year means I cocoon myself in a cottage surrounded by nature. I reboot while being inspired by the beauty around me.What’s your favorite fashion memory of all time?For our 10-year anniversary, we showcased at Montreal Fashion Week and ended our show with prima ballerinas pirouetting in our jeans. It was breathtaking.A fun fact about your brand, please!We do the Downward Dog Test, to check that the waist-bands really conform to the body and hug curves. If the new style doesn’t pass the DWD Test, it gets reworked until it does!

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Who’s your style icon?Cary Grant.

What’s your favorite way to celebrate?Dance hard and long and sing hard

and loud.Who would you like to see wearing your designs?Smart women who live real lives.What’s your favorite city to visit?Barcelona. My father was Basque, so I feel a strong connection.What’s the last thing you googled?The plant ingredient in aspirin.

What’s the last movie you saw?I rewatched Fahrenheit 451, my all-time favorite movie!

tlF aPParElWhat trends are you hoping to see for Spring 2016?More defined silhouettes between menswear and womenswear.What inspired your Spring 2016 collection?Fun candy colors and offbeat prints.What’s next for your brand?Innovative technologies and con-struction in our textiles.

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Meet the BuyersAmong Coterie’s many VIPs, the deep-pocketed merchandising maestros

reign supreme. Isn’t it about time you met? BY DENA SILVER

Lord & TaylorStephanie Solomon, VP and Fashion Director, Women’s Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and ShoesWhat’s your backstory?I have more than 30 years of experience as a fashion director; I started at Bloomingdale’s. I joined Lord & Taylor in September 2013.How do you prep for a long day of buying?Comfortable shoes are a must!

How do you discover new talent when walking the trade show floor?If you take your time and cover a lot of ground, there’s always something new to see. But it’s generally like finding a needle in a haystack!What’s the most important question to ask exhibitors?Finding out about their production capabilities.What can we find in your purse on show day?Aspirin, business cards, my iPhone, a power bar, and a sense of humor.What trends are you excited to see this season?I anticipate a big ’70s revival trend.

Amazon FashionCeCe Gehrig, Fashion Editor, Shoes, Handbags, Jewelry, and WatchesWhat are the top brands that Amazon Fashion carries?We carry so many standout brands. I’m excited about Jeremy Scott’s Love Moschino and Moschino Cheap & Chic lines for Spring: The product is trendy, but with a playful twist.What were you doing pre-Amazon Fashion?After wrapping up my undergradu-ate degree, I attended Parsons School of Design. I’ve worked at Henri Ben-del, the Doneger Group, and served as fashion director at Macy’s and Endless.com before joining Amazon Fashion in spring 2012.What’s the most important question to ask exhibitors?“What’s your brand’s point of view?”What type of brands are you looking to buy for the Fall season?Brands with a bold, new color perspective, and brands that are using new, innovative materials. I’d also love to see fashion jewelry brands take on the wearable-technology trend.

Gilt.comDevina Foley, VP of MerchandisingWhat were you doing before you arrived at Gilt?I came from the specialty apparel world; I spent nine years at Gap and four years at LOFT. I joined Gilt in September 2014.What type of prep happens before a trade show?The buyers are running their numbers constantly to see how much they can spend. We launch an entirely new website eight times a week, so we want to capture all the opportunities that we see in sales trends.How often do you discover new talent on the trade show floor?Every single time!What’s the most important question to ask exhibitors at a trade show?“What do you love the most in your line?” They’ve been working with this product for months and if they still love a piece after seeing it over and over, it will be a best seller.How do you energize for a day at the trade shows?A big breakfast. I can’t function if I’m hungry. I don’t drink coffee; I just need food!

Bloomingdale’sBrooke Jaffe, Operating Vice President and Fashion Director, Women’s Ready-to-WearWhat’s your background?I began my career as an assistant to the accessories director at Vogue. I became an assistant editor, then associate accessories editor there. I then joined InStyle as accessories editor. I came to Bloomingdale’s in August 2007; in the summer of 2013, I was promoted to my current role.How big is the Bloomies’ buying team?The women’s ready-to-wear team has 18 buyers.

How do you scout trends for each Bloomingdale’s location? My job is to determine trends and prioritize which would work well for

Bloomingdale’s. We pick trends and buy with a focused, customer-centric point of view. We carefully consider each store’s needs by location.What’s your trade show game plan?I go hoping to discover brands that are new and exciting, and that

fill voids in our assortments.Looking for anything specific this season?

We’re scouting for brands that can stand on their own and make a statement with-out competing too harshly with our existing brands.What trends do you predict to see for Fall?We’ll see a lot of rich colors, like green and Bordeaux, and the bohemian trend will continue!

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