After a short stay in bankruptcy last year to reorganize her business, Mellon’s plan now is to sell her shoes directly to consumers online, and perhaps in her own retail stores in the future; bypassing department stores and boutiques entirely. In the meantime, the header on Tamara Mellon’s Facebook page reads: "Excuse me while I rewrite the rules of luxury."

 

Getting Ready for the Holiday Season Though we are just hitting the peak of Summer season, we at Guru have already started planning for the Holiday Season 2010. We are very happy to announce that Guru has been selected to participate in two of the primiere New York City Holiday Markets:  The Mad. Sq. Mark't at Madison Square Park and The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="314" caption="Mad. Sq. Mark't"][/caption] Urban Space (the people behind Mad. Sq. Mark't) finds curates and showcases the best in independent designers, chefs and boutiques.  Our markets in New York and London are the best places to shop, explore, meet friends, relax, and discover something new! We hope to see you at the market. [caption id="attachment_1966" align="alignright" width="328" caption="The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park 09"][/caption] The holiday shopping season comes alive with The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. Entering its eighth season, this European inspired open-air market offers access to a juried collection of unique artisans from around the world.

Guru will be participating at the Brooklyn Flea at One Hanson this winter, for 12 weekends, Sat/Sun starting January 9th. Come visit us for amazing shopping and food at the historic clocktower building formerly known as the Williamsburg Savings Bank.

Bamboo textile is a sustainable and eco-friendly fabric; and Guru offers the Mumbai Beaded Bamboo tunic of 100% organic bamboo fabric.

Guru's Parrot Necklace, which is available at Guru's booth at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, is featured in Marie Claire as a perfect gift for the working girl.