Intermezzo, which ended its three-day run at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Tuesday, was a small show, but got positive feedback from vendors and retailers.
The event featured new sections such as Blue @ Intermezzo, which included premium women’s denim for immediate and fall deliveries from brands including Level 99, James Jeans, DL 1961, Lucky Brand and Hudson Jeans, and a new Vintage @ Intermezzo. Intermezzo partnered with Bridgette Morphew, founder and creative director of Morphew Concept to curate the vintage initiative.
“It was so much fun. It’s been quite an experience,” said Marissa Santalla, a spokeswoman for Norma Kamali, which showed the designer’s vintage collection at the show. “You can see her shapes [that she’s known for] mixed in with the vintage pieces,” she said. She noted that some stores were buying the pieces to mix into their contemporary space and diversify their offerings. Among the stores that dropped by were Great Stuff, Joan Shepp and Big Drop. The items were available for cash and carry. Santalla said what sold best were the suiting pieces, especially the jackets and some “great leather pieces.”
“It was a great overall experience. One of the goals is to get the word out that this
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