Comments on: Ungaro: The story behind Cortazar’s appointment

By: mani kanna

mani kanna — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:19:55 +0000

Who on earth would refuse to work with Ungaro,I just adore his chain of jeans pants wear,as for Slimane maybe if he agreed to work with Ungaro it would all some good.A little open mindedness ………………….. mani kanna designersandfashion.com

By: diana @ sofashon

diana @ sofashon — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:04:26 +0000

I hope he succeeds! I really do.

By: Anjo

Anjo — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:13:43 +0000

I’m amazed that so many designers turned Ungaro down- Slimane especially, since his prospects for unemployment are otherwise quite thin (actually, I found the idea of a Slimane-Ungaro union exciting). What about Moufarrige’s management could be so off-putting? In short, what’s wrong with the brand? It sounds like Cortazar is in for it, but at the same time, what if he comes out with a brilliant debut? I’m very curious to see what he does.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:49:45 +0000

I think you have to remember that Ungaro has a new owner and new C.E.O. Mounir may not be universally loved, but he can’t be blamed for the house’s turbulent past. Also, Esteban is young, but he has been showing since he was 18 — so not necessarily that inexperienced. It may not be the choice I would have made, either in designer or in direction, but I say give the kid and the brand a chance. Fresh blood is good for the business.

By: artefact212

artefact212 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:31:17 +0000

In our opinion, Cathy Horyn would not of been the best choice to quote from regarding the selection of Mr. Esteban Cortazar as head designer for Ungaro. Ms. Horyn is strictly a fashion critic for The New York Times and should reserve her personal opinions and report only on the collection once it has been presented. We have found with Ms. Horyn to be narrow minded and is selective with her criticism. We are appalled that The New York Times promotes censorship in respect to commenting on Cathy Horyn’s blog. Unfortunately, Ms. Horyn herself cannot accept criticism and if you challenge her you are either deleted or censored from her blog. How un American of her to take this position. Her blog is filled with the usual suspects of make believe rat a tat tat. Comments are only posted if you praise her baking or agree with her. We challenge Ms. Horyn and The New York Times to review their position and allow everyone to participate in her forum without being censored. We have commented on her blog asking her why comments were deleted “after” they were posted or why comments were censored in the first place. We believe that everyones opinion matters in this business of fashion.