Stephanie Wilson Joins Bill Blass New York as a Senior Vice President

Former Dolce & Gabbana Sales Director to Head Business Development and
Training Efforts at Direct Sale Apparel Designer Label

NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephanie Wilson, a fashion industry
veteran and a former director of sales at Dolce & Gabbana, has joined Bill
Blass New York, the only luxury label in the direct sale apparel industry, as
Senior Vice President of New Business Development and Training.
Ms. Wilson brings over a decade of international and domestic fashion
experience to this newly created role where she will focus on new business
opportunities for the brand including a corporate sales strategy, Internet
presence and functionality, international expansion and new product
categories. Ms. Wilson will also lead the sales training efforts for Bill
Blass New York's sales "consultants" overseeing training initiatives for both
new sellers and the over 200 consultants who currently sell Bill Blass New
York across the country.
"Bill Blass New York is poised to have a major impact in shaping the
apparel industry and as an integral piece of this process we must continue to
elevate the way consumers think about direct sale retailing," said Ann
Acierno, CEO of Bill Blass New York. "Stephanie's significant experience
developing and implementing business strategy for some of the most high
profile and iconic fashion brands will be essential as we look to expand our
operations through the addition of new sales consultants and explore
additional avenues through which to foster the brand."
At Dolce & Gabbana, Ms. Wilson implemented sales and distribution
strategies and leveraged existing distribution channels to significantly grow
the Women's Ready-to-Wear Business. She also recruited, managed and trained
the company's Designated Selling Associates to ensure that both fiscal and
seasonal sales plans were achieved. Prior to that, Ms. Wilson served as Vice
President of Global Sales at Karl Lagerfeld LLC, where she was instrumental in
the integration of the Karl Lagerfeld acquisition by Tommy Hilfiger and the
global launch of the Men's, Women's and Lagerfeld Gallery businesses.
Ms. Wilson has also held senior positions managing ready-to-wear
businesses at both Alberta Ferretti and Vera Wang.
Ms. Wilson earned her B.A. in English and Economics from the College of
Charleston in South Carolina.
About Bill Blass New York
Bill Blass New York, the only luxury label in the direct sale apparel
industry, launched its premier collection in July 2006. The luxury lifestyle
line, sold through private trunk shows by sales consultants throughout the
United States, features a range of styles from day to evening. More
information can be found at www.billblassnewyork.com or call 1-800-901-7895
extension 214.
SOURCE Bill Blass New York

Casey DePalma, +1-212-329-1438, for Bill Blass New York