Bye Bye Betsey Johnson

[Metro Jacksonville]

Bye Bye Betsey Johnson



Designer Betsey Johnson who has wowed the fashion crowd since the 1960s is now going out of business, and her store at the St. Johns town center is just one of the many having a current liquidation sale.  Edge City owner Gunnel Humphreys, who is said to have brought the designer to Jacksonville by carrying her creations first, dished to Metrojacksonville.com on her love of Betsey, her belief for the designer's demise, and what she predicts she will do next.

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-jul-bye-bye-betsey-johnson

[MelMel]

Very true Stephen!  And probably the most interesting.  During the interview, the avid cycler told me she had even biked all the way to St. Augustine a few days before - a feat that at 23 I could never even dream to accomplish.  Her personality, vibrant pink hair and effortlessly cool style definitely sets her apart among others.  It was great meeting her.

[cityimrov]

Who are the other fashion designers in this city? 

[MelMel]

We have tons of local designers in the area! 
Shop Goldie http://shopgoldie.com/
Mercy & Ruth Handbags http://www.facebook.com/mercyandruthhandbags
8103 http://www.8103clothing.com/lifestyle
Strata http://www.strataclothing.com/
Lisa Kaminski http://www.lisakaminski.com/
Burro Bags http://www.burrobags.com/
Chabri http://www.chabri.com/home
Mitra http://www.dressmitra.com/

... just to name a few.  Can anyone else think of any others to list?