ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL’S ANNUAL LUNCHEON RETURNS

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Emerging from the pandemic era, Rosenthal & Rosenthal held their Annual Holiday Luncheon, a company tradition that returned for the first time since COVID.

Over 100 professionals attended the luncheon. It’s Rosenthal’s way of thanking bankers, attorneys, certified public accountants and consulting firms that have given referral business to Rosenthal throughout the year.

Enjoy our limited $30 lunch special Monday-Friday 12-3:30pm!

Curiously nestled behind an enigmatic mural in Midtown, behind a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it door stands Sei Less, a newly minted Asian fusion speakeasy. With an exclusive flair paired with close proximity to establishments like the Garment District and Madison Square Garden, it's the spot to stop at before or after an event.

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Pvh Names President Of Calvin Klein Americas

PVH Corp. announced the appointment of Donald Kohler as president, Calvin Klein Americas. Kohler will lead the regional Calvin Klein business and will report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp.

Kohler joins PVH and Calvin Klein with three decades of retail leadership experience. Over the past 15 years, he has led the Americas region for global brands including Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo and Diesel. His expertise spans direct-to-consumer and third-party driven business models including owned and operated retail, wholesale, franchise and licensing and e-commerce across the luxury, premium and specialty segments.

Kohler said, “I’m thrilled to join PVH’s leadership for the Americas at such a pivotal moment for the company. Iconic global brands like Calvin Klein are rare, and to be part of creating Calvin Klein’s next chapter of growth here in the Americas is a careerdefining opportunity. I look forward to working with Stefan, Eva and the Calvin Klein teams to deliver for our consumers who have a deep love for the Calvin Klein brand.”

“With Eva and Donald providing brand and regional leadership for Calvin Klein, we will redouble our efforts to unlock our opportunity in the Americas and the full power of our iconic brands around the globe,” said Larsson.

Kohler has a Bachelor of Arts, Economics, from the University of Redlands and sits on the Global Business Advisory Board for the university. He also serves as an executive advisor and mentor with RAISEfashion, a non-profit network of fashion industry leaders providing pro bono consulting to BIPOC-owned brands and individuals.

Capri Holdings Appoints Cedric Wilmotte Ceo Of Michael Kors

Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, announced that Cedric Wilmotte will be appointed chief executive officer of the Michael Kors brand effective April 3, 2023.

Wilmotte recently served as the interim chief executive officer for Versace from January through September 2022 and is currently Versace’s chief operating officer. Prior to his time at Versace, Wilmotte led the Michael Kors EMEA business from its inception in 2008 through 2021. During his tenure as president of Michael Kors EMEA, Wilmotte was responsible for Michael Kors’ significant growth in the region. Before joining Michael Kors, Wilmotte held senior leadership positions at Marc Jacobs in Paris from 2004 to 2008 and at Donna Karan in New York, London and Milan from 1998 to 2004.

John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive officer of Capri Holdings said, “I am thrilled to welcome Cedric back to the Michael Kors team as our new chief executive officer. Cedric is a strong leader with extensive retail and merchandising experience and has a deep understanding of the Michael Kors brand and consumer.”

Michael Kors, chief creative officer said, “Cedric shares in my vision for the brand and I am excited to welcome him back to Michael Kors. I look forward to working with him again as we continue to grow our company globally.”

“I am excited to lead the Michael Kors brand as chief executive officer,” said Wilmotte. “Having been a part of the Michael Kors family for almost 15 years, I have a special and personal connection to our brand, our employees and our customers. I look forward to partnering with Michael, the strong leadership team and all of our valued employees around the world to execute on our strategic vision and drive future growth.”

Foot Levelers 5th Avenue No Longer Compromises Style For Stability

Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom-crafted custom, flexible orthotics serving multi-disciplinary professionals and clinicians, announced the new and improved 5th Avenue Collection of custom, flexible orthotics – developed by women, for women and their unique foot structure. This innovative design and fabrication stabilizes all three arches of the foot, resolving the vast differences in foot structure between women and men, relieving the discomfort, pain and fatigue that results from high-fashion footwear and avoiding serious foot health issues down the line.

“Women’s bodies are vastly different from men’s, right down to the foot,” said Jamie Greenawalt, senior vice president, Foot Levelers. She explained how the female foot differs from the male in several ways.

“While many lower extremity conditions in women are associated with or result from abnormal biomechanics of the feet, unhealthy shoe designs, such as high heels, only increase and accelerate the risk of developing bunions, hammer toes, callus formation, interdigital neuromas and metatarsalgia that can come with age,” continued Greenawalt.

The 5th Avenue Collection is a remarkable addition to any wardrobe, and was designed to help women strut in their favorite shoes without hurting their long-term health.

The 5th Avenue Collection of custom, flexible custom orthotics come with new features that will increase support and comfort. For shoes with heels up to one inch and heels between one and two inches, the collection is available in two styles.

“This new phase of the 5th Avenue Collection is literally a step-up in comfort for women,” added Greenawalt. “Like all Foot Levelers custom, flexible orthotics, the 5th Avenue Collection is custom-made from a weight bearing cast or scan and supports the three arches of the foot [...] which is essential for healthy balance and alignment for total body health.”

Skechers Opens Flagship Store In Ireland

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, is elevating its presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street. Joining the concept store on Henry Street and four retail destinations in greater Dublin, the new 929-square-meter location is designed to present Skechers’ extensive offering and comfort technologies in one of the country’s most highly trafficked districts.

“Millions of Ireland’s locals and tourists know and love Skechers’ renowned technologies, and Skechers is making it easier than ever to enjoy more comfort through its footwear and apparel,” said Peter Youell, managing director for Skechers in the U.K. and Ireland. “Through our ambassadors Jamie Redknapp and Myleene Klass and our beautiful product showcase, our head-to-toe offering is on full display at our new flagship store on Grafton Street—and its central location alongside esteemed international retailers will attract consumers of every age to the latest Skechers offers, from our Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins™ styles to our extensive performance, fashion, sport, casual and work and children’s collections.”

Displaying Skechers’ unique assortment of shoes, coordinating apparel and accessories as well as a dedicated performance shop, the new destination at 1314 Grafton Street mirrors the brand’s premier retail stores while catering to local styles—a reimagined mid-century modern design with state-of-the art technology including digital screens and colorful lightboxes presenting its latest marketing. From fashion styles to lifestyle product and performance shoes for sport enthusiasts, Skechers’ offering is enhanced with the company’s signature comfort innovations.