WEDNESDAY ARE WORKING WITH JOHN VARVATOS
John Varvatos started his eponymous fashion house in 1999, debuting his first collection at the end of 2000 which consisted of tailored menswear. The brand now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, handbags, footwear, eyewear, limited edition watches and fragrances.
Varvatos credits his early obsession with rock ‘n roll as the catalyst for his interest in fashion; a unifying theme in his design, it is also deeply ingrained in all aspects of the brand. Ad campaigns for the brand have featured such legendary Rock icons as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Velvet Revolver and most recently, Paul Weller & Miles Kane. The collection is currently distributed in all freestanding John Varvatos boutiques including the 315 Bowery boutique in the space that formerly housed the seminal underground music club CBGB.
He first received accolades from the CFDA in 2000 when he was honored with the Perry Ellis Award for Menswear, compounded the following year by winning the 2001 CFDA Designer of the Year award and CFDA’s Menswear Designer of the Year award in 2005.
The new site will launch early 2013.
WEDNESDAY ARE WORKING WITH CALVIN KLEIN
To promote the Global launch of their new underwear line Push Positive, Calvin Klein partnered with Wednesday to create a digital campaign that features model Lara Stone and supports the collection of bras in a variety of interactive mediums.
We designed and developed the Push Positive experience within the Calvin Klein site, which features an explanatory section on the bra as well as guide for each cup size. Wednesday also created an interactive Facebook application that allows users to share and post personalized images, as well as rich media banners that include campaign assets such as the video, shot and produced by Saturday.
Off-line, the Calvin Klein Push Positive launch will be supported in-store with campaign visuals and an in-store iPad application, designed and developed by Wednesday as an interactive sal
es and information tool for associates to use with clustomers. The interactive stations will be set up in select Calvin Klein Underwear stores worldwide.
Armani Tweet Talks is now live
Wednesday London is pleased to announce the #ArmaniTweetTalks initiative.
Wednesday has been working alongside Giorgio Armani to develop the strategic, creative and technical implementation of the first volume of this innovative social content.
Armani Tweet Talks is a series of open discussions between industry insiders and international personalities, aimed to increase the dialogue and debate on Twitter specifically around different fashion topics. This ground breaking project has put Giorgio Armani ahead of its competitors within the social and digital sphere.
The first volume ‘China, The New Fashion Superpower’, featured experts such as Angelica Chung, Editor in Chief of Vogue China, Federico Marchetti CEO / Founder of Yoox.com and Hung Huang, Social Guru. If you missed the tweet by tweet live discussion on the Armani Tweet Wall, you can still watch the highlights of the first volume here.
Marni at H&M
Bringing together the creativity of Consuelo Castiglioni and Sofia Coppola, Marni at H&M delivers a freedom of expression that has been forever synonymous with the brand. The collection demonstrates how a strong fusion of colour and print can be layered to create a unique silhouette.
Wednesdayʼs art direction marries the in-store and online experience, highlighting the aesthetic tenets of the collaboration. The landing page features Sofia Coppolaʼs commercial, from which products may be shopped directly using an interactive timeline.
The collection will be available in selected stores and online from March 8th.
Click here to view the commercial.
WEDNESDAY NYC IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Wednesday is proud to announce that the agency has opened its doors for business in New York. To deliver enhanced service to the existing suite of clients based in the city Wednesday is also looking for some smart, ambitious and talented individuals to join the exciting set-up. Specifically, Wednesday are recruiting for the following positions:
Creative
Wednesday NYC is currently looking to build its creative team. We are looking for talented individuals who are seasoned Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors or Designers having worked with luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. Must be able to conceptualize design solutions from concept to completion, from stylistic direction to hands on design.
Information Architecture
Wednesday NY is currently looking for talented Information Architects having worked with luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. Must have great understanding of UX and technical innovations and how to merge concept with functionality and have a strategic approach in developing site features and structures. If you possess the above along with a knack for writing detailed documentation please get in touch.
Account Management/ Production
Wednesday NYC is looking to expand its account management and production team and are looking for Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Interactive Account Managers and Producers. This is a highly client-facing role in addition to managing the internal team, meeting deadlines, managing scope and overseeing deliverables. If you’re looking to be part of a growing, creative and innovative studio working with luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, let us know.
If you are interested in applying for any of these roles, then send a cover letter and CV to;
eunsun@wednesday-nyc.com
No recruiters please.
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MONCLER.COM IS NOW LIVE
Over the past months Wednesday have been working with Moncler on a range of projects launching throughout 2011; the first of these is the new e-commerce website for Moncler.com which went live this week. The site’s unique homepage design reveals new content through an innovative scrolling functionality while showcasing the diversity of the brand by creating a flexible, transparent system which allows the different collections to speak for themselves, helping to tell the story behind each one.
Wednesday’s approach was to create a site intended to elevate Moncler’s rich aesthetic and articulate its creativity. This continues right through to the art direction of the products on a black background, giving Moncler a clear and ownable product-visual aesthetic.
Since the rebirth brought about by chairman and creative director Remo Ruffini in 2003, the brand has gone from strength to strength beyond its origins in the Alps and is now recognised as one of the most creatively innovative and sought after labels in the industry. The new website is the start of a range of digital initiatives Wednesday is working on with Moncler.
See the site at moncler.com
WEDNESDAY ARE WORKING WITH LIBERTY LONDON
Wednesday are working with Liberty London, a household name synonymous with luxury and
exceptional design since 1875. Liberty holds a reputation as one of the worldʼs most beautiful,
exclusive stores with a unique British heritage and fine eye for sourcing and showcasing eclectic,
quirky and iconic objects alongside their own Liberty London products, and exquisite fabrics.
Wednesday will be working closely with Liberty to create a refreshed online home which cements
their reputation as the most loved and avant-garde British Luxury brand, translating this vision in
the digital space and upholding the legacy of Arthur Liberty himself.
Arthur Libertyʼs legacy stands for integrity, quality, value and above all beautifully designed
products. Wednesday aims to elevate these in a creatively crafted and innovative e-commerce
experience which seeks to continually inspire and excite.
MR PORTER IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
MR PORTER – the destination for men’s style – is open for business.
After over a year in the making, MR PORTER is set to revolutionise the online men’s fashion industry, in much the same manner as it’s sister site NET-A-PORTER did for the female audience a decade ago. MR PORTER brings a unique blend of content and commerce – the weekly Journal edited by the renowned Jeremy Langmead, and a curated selection of the most discerning products from a diverse range of prestigious brands available to buy at your desk or on-the-go from anywhere in the world.
Wednesday have worked closely with Natalie Massenet (the visionary Founder of NET-A-PORTER) and her world class team for the last 16 months on the creation of MR PORTER – working across everything from website design to editorial and marketing strategies – and are excited to announce it’s launch.
BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF MR PORTER
Wednesday have launched a campaign which allows people around the world the exclusive opportunity of becoming a Founding Member of MR PORTER – the forthcoming Men’s Destination for Style.
MR PORTER will bring a new offering to the men’s retail marketplace, selling the most discerning selection of male fashion – including the big names like Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Dunhill, Burberry but also accessories specialists such as Valextra bags, John Lobb shoes, Lock&Co hats and leatherwear by Swayne Adeney Brigg among others. It will deliver in 170 countries around the world and in one day in New York and in London.
Like for its women’s version NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER will be beyond the pure e-commerce experience, offering an editorial content with fashion advice, articles, interviews, videos and fashion pages to find some inspiration and guide the clients during shopping.
Wednesday have been working on all elements of the creation and forthcoming launch of MR PORTER. The Founding Member campaign will allow people the opportunity to register to become a Founding Member and benefit from all the privileges that this brings – including exclusive access to the site before the rest of the world. The campaign is the first in a series of viral and digital marketing initiatives.
For your chance to become a Founding Member visit MrPorter.com
Wednesday are working with Tory Burch
Wednesday are working with Tory Burch, the inimitable yet attainable luxury lifestyle brand defined by classic American sportswear with an eclectic sensibility, which embodies the personal style and spirit of its co-founder and creative director, Tory Burch.
Tory Burch blends classic, timeless design elements with modern fashion insights, drawing on an understanding of vintage clothing, fashion history and tailoring accents. Tory’s collections are imbibed with graphic prints, bold colours and ethnic detailing – and her lifestyle vision is absorbed into the aesthetic of the flagship boutiques which are designed as a house in her own home.
Wednesday are working with Tory Burch on the strategic relaunch of ToryBurch.com, which will be online in early 2011.