The Jennifer Lopez Collection was an American
lifestyle brand
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created by American entertainer
Jennifer Lopez. It was sold exclusively in
Kohl's
Kohl's (stylized in all caps) is an American department store retail chain, operated by Kohl's Corporation. it is the largest department store chain in the United States, with 1,165 locations, operating stores in every U.S. state except Hawa ...
department stores and on their website. In Mexico, the collection is sold at department store
Coppel
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. In November 2010, Kohl's announced the partnership with Lopez and her ex-husband
Marc Anthony
Marco Antonio Muñiz Rivera (born September 16, 1968), known professionally as Marc Anthony, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. A three-time Grammy Award and six-time Latin G ...
. Following Lopez and Anthony's divorce, the lines were marked as two separate brands. In May 2020, Kohl’s announced it would be removing 8 of its brands, including the Jennifer Lopez Collection, due to the
coronavirus pandemic
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.
The Jennifer Lopez Collection included contemporary
sportswear
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Typical sport-specific garments ...
, dresses, handbags, jewelry, shoes, sleepwear, and a home collection.
Background
Lopez and Anthony’s partnership with
Kohl's
Kohl's (stylized in all caps) is an American department store retail chain, operated by Kohl's Corporation. it is the largest department store chain in the United States, with 1,165 locations, operating stores in every U.S. state except Hawa ...
was announced during a press conference at the London Hotel in
Los Angeles
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,
California
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on November 18, 2010.
The deal, which was marketed as "the first celebrity couple to simultaneously design collections for one retailer",
was aimed at including men's and women's clothing, as well as home wares. Lopez's collection was revealed to feature women's dresses, sportswear, handbags and jewelry, while Anthony's was to contain men's dress shirts, ties, sport coats and shoes.
Kohl's expected "the his-and-hers line" to expand into home accessories over time.
The new venture was expected to generate up to $3 billion in additional sales for Kohl's in its first year alone.
Following the couple's separation in July 2011, it was announced that the line would go forward as two separate clothing lines.
Rick Darling, the president of LF USA, which is sublicensing the brands to Kohl's exclusively, added: "We have two separate agreements with Jennifer and Marc and always intended to have separate lines.
heir splitdoesn't impact the agreements in any way."
In June 2014,
''Billboard'' reported Lopez received 5% of all revenues from her collection.
Collections
Fall 2011
The fall 2011 collection was previewed in the August 2011, edition of ''
O, The Oprah Magazine
''O, The Oprah Magazine'', also known simply as ''O'', is an American monthly magazine founded by talk show host Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Communications.
Overview
It was first published on April 19, 2000. , its average paid circulation was ...
''. In the magazine, Lopez is shown "modeling her faux-fur-lined belted sweater with skinny jeans and matching boots". Eight ''O'' readers were also styled in the collection, which included "on-trend animal prints paired with neutral colors" that Lopez labelled as "accessible, everyday glamour."
The full
look book for the collection, was released on August 17.
The collection became available at Kohl's department stores and at Kohls.com starting on September 11, 2011.
The debut of Lopez's and Anthony's lines marked the biggest product launch in the retailer's history, according to CEO
Kevin Mansell.
The line, whose items range in price from $22 to $150,
was inspired by Lopez's "glamorous and cosmopolitan lifestyle" as a "globally recognized entertainer". "The contemporary collection is easy, comfortable and designed for women who want effortless, sophisticated style at a great value."
Spring 2012
On February 29, Lopez posted photos from the commercial shoot for the spring collection onto her official website. The commercial was unveiled on March 4.
The commercial was directed by
Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky (born February 12, 1969) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. His films are noted for their surrealistic, melodramatic, and sometimes disturbing elements, often in the form of psychological fiction.
Arono ...
.
Fall 2012
The fall 2012 collection focuses on "trendy elements that accentuate femininity". The collection includes numerous autumnal elements, dresses to knitted cardigans, stylish shirts, maxi skirts and sweaters.
References
External links
Official online storeOprah.com article
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