John Varvatos News

Four designers were successful in expanding their brand and America's top three retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue purchased seven garments.

Four designers were successful in formulating their brand and America's top three retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue purchased four of the most comprehensive designs.

Last night on NBC's FASHION STAR, the remaining designers were paired off with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos who then chose what each of them would construct for the week. Four designers were successful in creating garments that America's top three retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue were interested in purchasing.

Last night on NBC's FASHION STAR, the remaining designers were challenged to expand their brands by creating clothes outside of their comfort zones. Five of the designers' garments were successful in pushing the boundaries and were purchased by three of America's top retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today unveiled highlights of its unscripted television programming slate.

Despite premiering to less than spectacular ratings last week, the new reality competition FASHION STAR generated strong retail sales of the show's winning designs, both in stores and online according to TVGuide.com. The retailers involved, Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue, claim they have been selling out of many of the show's winning outfits. Macy's spokesperson Holly Thomas commented, 'Sales of Fashion Star merchandise exceeded expectations.'

E! Entertainment will be the primary cable home to NBC's new series FASHION STAR airing weekly encore performances on Friday nights throughout the season. 'Fashion Star's' special 90-minute premiere episode, which airs March 13 on NBC, will debut on E! on Friday, March 16 at 8:30pm ET/PT

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c. Featuring host and executive producer Elle Macpherson along with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, the series will give 14 unknown designers the chance to win a multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue.

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c.

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c.

NBC's 'FASHION STAR revealed today the 14 designers competing to become America's next big Fashion Star and a chance to win the multi-million dollar prize of launching their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue. The new series, hosted and executive-produced by Elle Macpherson, and featuring celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will premiere on Tuesday, March 13

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC's upcoming series FASHION STAR will be premiering in 20 countries across Asia following its US premiere on March 13th.

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c. Featuring host and executive producer Elle Macpherson along with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, the series will give 14 unknown designers the chance to win a multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue.

On Thursday, August 18, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Cheap Trick and Mickey Leigh's Newyorkestra.

On Thursday, August 18, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Cheap Trick and Mickey Leigh's Newyorkestra.

NBC announced today that philanthropist, actress, author and creative director Nicole Richie -- along with admired American menswear designer John Varvatos -- will serve as celebrity mentors on 'Fashion Star,' the new reality competition series that will search for the next big brand in fashion. They join previously announced celebrity mentor Jessica Simpson and host Elle Macpherson.

The Time Out New York Lounge will present the winner of the weekly competition, Fashion Forward, New York's only fashion design competition / AIDS benefit - Wednesday June 22nd (at 10:30 PM) at New World Stages: Travis Oestreich.

The Time Out New York Lounge will present the winner of the weekly competition, Fashion Forward, New York's only fashion design competition / AIDS benefit - Wednesday June 22nd (at 10:30 PM) at New World Stages: Travis Oestreich.

Muzak, Whitesmith Entertainment and fashion designer John Varvatos celebrated the release of Rock & Roll Submarine, the first new release in 16 years from alternative rock band Urge Overkill.

On Saturday June 4th, 2011, the Greek America Foundation will host the prestigious, 'Gabby Awards', which celebrates Greek America's best and brightest stars from all professional backgrounds. A historic awards presentation will take place in New York City at the Registry Room of the main Ellis Island building-the exact room where millions of immigrants were processed before entering the United States, with a grand reception to follow. The show will feature special appearances by Broadway's Olympia Dukakis (Rose, Social Security), Melina Kanakaredes (Cabaret), Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), and George Psomas (South Pacific, Broadway Idol).