IMITATION OF CHRIST SIGNS BLUE CONCEPT DENIM DEAL.

From: WWD | Date: August 10, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Lauren DeCarlo

NEW YORK -- Imitation of Christ has inked a licensing deal with Blue Concept, a Los Angeles-based denim firm, to design a premium denim collection that will launch for spring. Tara Subkoff, Imitation of Christ's designer, will serve as creative director.

Subkoff admitted she wanted to do a denim line for years, but was never approached by a denim company whose credentials she deemed worthy. Until now.

"I met a couple of peo...

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