Betsey Johnson

Getty Images. Don't Miss: Betsey Johnson Presents: Models Eating Cookies Betsey Johnson: Coming to Target? Betsey Johnson is tired of her commute, apparently. The beloved fashion designer - who has been a prom staple for decades—told NY Mag 's The Cut, "I should be retired. I'm basically screwing up because I'm not retired. I'd liike to go in four days a month, something like that." Apparently Johnson has been preparing to bow out of her full-time role for some time now. She hopes to be succeded by Eric Sartori , a former designer for Vera Wang, Hervé Léger, and Azzedine Alaïa: He is the ... Read Full Story

Designer Betsey Johnson attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 14, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » Betsey Johnson doesn't go online. Ever? Never. Or so she says. Even in our current social media obsessed world (tweet us!), Johnson says she has people at her disposal who do all the tweeting, twittering, and facebooking for her. But despite the designer's lack of technology savviness, Johnson wants to sell clothes through television, like for QVC. Having worked on small projects with QVC before, Johnson said that she'd like to collaborate again, but this time with a full diffusion clothing ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Betsey Johnson was one of many designers who chose to forego the big, expensive hoopla of a runway show in favor of a more intimate presentation this year. While we miss seeing her legendary cartwheels, this year's presentation had a really cute theme: "Betsey Crocker's Kitchen." A general view of atmsophere at the Betsey Johnson Fall 2009 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 16, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » Betsey converted her showroom into a giant retro kitchen for the "happy, eating/drinking show with hot waiter guys" (her own words). Indeed, some of the models nibbled ... Read Full Story

Models pose at the Betsey Johnson presentation at The Plaza Hotel on September 15, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » A few weeks ago, fashion designer Betsey Johnson told reporters that she planned a return to her "true self" with her Spring 2010 collection. Judging by photos of the presentation she held yesterday at New York's Plaza Hotel, Betsey's true self is covered in sequins, loud prints, tulle, and yes, crinoline. Betsey's presentations are always deliciously weird, but that doesn't mean her wares aren't completely wearable. Her fans will love the bustier dresses with voluminous gathered skirts, glittering sky-high platforms, ... Read Full Story

Getty Images Paris Hilton and Britney Spears are both fans of Betsey Johnson. I really hope this is true: NYMag reports that designer Betsey Johnson may unveil a line for Target or H&M in the coming year. This comes a day after the news that Betsey will skip the tents at Bryant Park this year (most likely to save money during the economic downturn - shows can cost up to $600,000). Betsey Johnson CEO Chantal Bacon said, "Ms. Johnson is planning a limited-edition design collaboration with a retailer that will likely launch in the fall." Given Alexander McQueen 's plans for a collection at ... Read Full Story