Badgley Mischka

American fashion label
  • Mark Badgley
  • James Mischka
Number of locations
1 store (2018)ParentTitan IndustriesWebsitewww.badgleymischka.com

Badgley Mischka (/ˌbædʒli ˈmɪʃkə/ BAJ-lee MISH-kə) is an American fashion label designed by Mark Badgley (born January 12, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL) and James Mischka (born December 23, 1960, in Burlington, WI).[1] Their collections are said to be largely influenced by the style of the glamour of 1940s Hollywood while remaining simple and streamlined.[2]

History

A Badgley Mischka fur coat on display in the window of Bergdorf Goodman's Fifth Avenue store.

James Mischka began at Rice University as a biomedical engineering major and ultimately graduated with degrees in art history and managerial studies in 1985. Badgley and Mischka met at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan. The two launched the label Badgley Mischka in 1988, though their bridal business launched in 1996.[3] In 1989, they won the Fashion Institute of Technology's second annual Mouton-Cadet Young Designer Award, presented by Philippine de Rothschild.[4]

In 1992, Badgley Mischka was acquired by Escada;[5] Badgley and Mischka retained creative control and a financial stake in the brand.[6]

In 2004, Escada sold Badgley Mischka to Candie's (later renamed Iconix Brand Group).[7] In 2006, the brand launched licensed eyewear, handbags and cold-weather accessories lines, along with its first fragrance. It also introduced bridge sportswear, shoes, wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses through other licensing agreements.[8]

In September 2006, Badgley Mischka announced that Sharon Stone would replace Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as the brand's spokesperson.[9]

In 2017, Iconix sold Badgley Mischka to Mark Badgley, James Mischka, and Titan Industries for $16 million in cash.[10][11] In 2018, the label signed a beauty license with TPR Holdings LLC.[12]

See also

  • Fashion portal

References

  1. ^ Carreon, Blue. "Red Carpet Maestros Badgley And Mischka On True Glamour". Forbes. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. ^ "About Mark and James | Badgley Mishcka". www.badgleymischka.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  3. ^ "Ready to Wear Report: Market Basket". Women's Wear Daily. August 6, 1996.
  4. ^ Woody Hochswender (5 November 1989), Badgley Mischka Acquired New York Times.
  5. ^ cityfile. "James Mischka". Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  6. ^ Woody Hochswender (28 January 1992), An Early Success For 2 Young Designers New York Times.
  7. ^ Staff, WWD (1 November 2004). "If the Shoe Fits, Wear It: Candie's in Surprise Deal To Buy Badgley Mischka". Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  8. ^ Rosemary Feitelberg (28 August 2006), Badgley Mischka Adding Lingerie Women's Wear Daily.
  9. ^ "Dresses by Badgley mischka". Archived from the original on 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
  10. ^ Henning, Kristen (2 March 2016). "Badgley Mischka And Titan Industries Buy Trademark Rights From Iconix". Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  11. ^ Rosemary Feitelberg (8 September 2018), Badgley Mischka Approaches Licensing With Much Consideration Women's Wear Daily.
  12. ^ Rosemary Feitelberg (8 September 2018), Badgley Mischka Approaches Licensing With Much Consideration Women's Wear Daily.

Media related to Badgley Mischka at Wikimedia Commons

  • Official website