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{{Short description|American clothing brand}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox brand
| name = Seventy Two Changes
| name = Seventy Two Changes
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| logo = Seventy two changes logo.png
| industry = [[Consumer goods]]
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| producttype = [[Clothing]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2009|02}} in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]
| currentowner = Truth & Pride LLC
| founders = {{hlist|Ken Erman|[[Jolin Tsai]]}}
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| country = United States
| defunct = {{End date|2011|02}}
| introduced = {{Start date and age|2009}}
| hq_location_city = New York City
| discontinued = {{Start date and age|2011}}
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| hq_location_country = United States
| markets = {{flatlist|
| area_served = {{hlist|North America|Asia}}
* Asia
| key_people = Jolin Tsai
* North America
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| products = [[Clothing]]
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| owner = Ken Erman
| website = {{URL|truthandpride.com}}
| website = {{URL|seventytwochanges.com}}
}}
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'''Seventy Two Changes''' was a fashion brand by Ken Erman, the founder of New York-based fashion company Truth and Pride, and Taiwanese singer [[Jolin Tsai]]. The brand was founded in 2009 in the United States and manufactured&nbsp;[[Clothing|apparel]]&nbsp;and&nbsp;[[Fashion accessory|fashion accessories]]. The brand has been closed down in 2011 due to the differences in vision between shareholders in mainland China and United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/design-pop-a-taiwanese-celebritys-brand-grows-2510905/|title=Design Pop: A Taiwanese Celebrity’s Brand Grows|last=Haight|first=Sarah|date=2010-02-26|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/threadny/One-to-Watch-Seventy-Two-Changes-63573667.html|title=One to Watch: Seventy Two Changes|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
'''Seventy Two Changes''' was a fashion brand founded in 2009 in New York City, by the American apparel company Truth & Pride and Taiwanese singer [[Jolin Tsai]]. The brand later expanded its operations to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regions. However, in 2011, the brand ceased operations due to differences in management philosophies between the American and Mainland Chinese shareholders.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-01 |title=蔡依林學陳冠希 自創"72變"品牌成服裝設計師_新聞頁_北美新浪網 |url=http://news.sina.com/oth/phoenixtv/502-104-103-108/2009-07-20/00174007915.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041450/http://news.sina.com/oth/phoenixtv/502-104-103-108/2009-07-20/00174007915.html |archive-date=1 December 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-28 |title=蔡依林72變自創品牌大熱門 國際關注開新店{{!}}名人新聞-VOGUE時尚網 |url=http://www.vogue.com.tw/feature/celebritynews/content-385.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828123057/http://www.vogue.com.tw/feature/celebritynews/content-385.html |archive-date=28 August 2016 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
As CEO and founder of New York-based fashion company Truth and Pride, Ken Erman continued to evolve and expand global reach through his collaboration with Taiwanese singer [[Jolin Tsai]]. Erman grew up around fashion. His family owns a large apparel company based out of Pennsylvania called Notations, and he spent several years cultivating an in-depth knowledge of the apparel business. In 2003, he collaborated with American singer [[Gwen Stefani]] and created the fashion brand [[L.A.M.B.]] In 2008, Erman and Brenda Lin, the president of Truth and Pride, met with Jolin Tsai in Taiwan and they shared the same creative vision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fashionablefun.com/category/ken-erman/|title=ken erman {{!}} Fashionable Fun : San Francisco|website=www.fashionablefun.com|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>
Ken Erman, who served as the president and co-founder of the American fashion brand [[L.A.M.B.]], stated that he is a lover of all types of music. His initial idea of combining music and fashion stemmed from his desire to merge his lifelong passion with his deep background in fashion. Erman was born into a fashion family; his family owned Notations, a clothing company headquartered in [[Pennsylvania]]. He laid the foundation for his career in the family business, spending 12 years developing a profound understanding of the apparel industry. Throughout his career, Erman traveled extensively across Asia, where he had opportunities to build partnerships and further expand his knowledge of fashion. In 2003, he collaborated with American singer [[Gwen Stefani]] to co-found the fashion brand L.A.M.B. After working with the brand for several years, Erman developed an interest in the rapidly growing Asian market.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=ken erman {{!}} Fashionable Fun : San Francisco |url=http://www.fashionablefun.com/category/ken-erman/ |access-date=2016-08-28 |website=www.fashionablefun.com}}</ref>


In Taiwan, Erman met with [[Jolin Tsai]] and Truth & Pride's president, Brenda Lin. The three shared a common vision for a brand, which led to the creation of Seventy Two Changes. This collaboration marked the successful fusion of Oriental and Western cultures, with Tsai becoming the first Asian celebrity to collaborate with an American fashion company, bringing fresh and relevant designs to a global customer base.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2009-10-05 |title=One to Watch: Seventy Two Changes |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/local/one-to-watch-seventy-two-changes/1873319/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=NBC New York |language=en-US}}</ref>
In February 2009, Tsai and Erman announced the release of a new fashion brand named after Tsai's 2003 album, [[Magic (Jolin Tsai album)|''Magic'']] (also known as ''See My 72 Changes'' literally in Chinese), at [[SoHo, Manhattan|SoHo]] Showroom in Manhattan, New York City. The brand was debuted in July 2009 at [[Nordstrom]] of 12 cities in the United States, including New York City, San Francisco, and [[Scottsdale, Arizona|Scottsdale]]. In July 2009, Tsai made a guest appearance in connection with the Fall 2009 collection of her fashion brand at Nordstrom at the [[Westfield San Francisco Centre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.sfgate.com/chronstyle/2009/07/23/jolin-tsai-pop-tart/|title=Jolin Tsai: Pop Tart|date=2009-07-23|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.7x7.com/fashion-alert-taiwanese-pop-star-jolin-tsai-debuts-fashion-line-in-sf-1779168271.html|title=Fashion Alert: Taiwanese Pop-Star Jolin Tsai Debuts Fashion Line in SF|last=Area|first=7x7 Bay|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref> In August 2009, the brand was introduced by Taiwanese department store Level 6ix into Taiwan, and the brand planned to introduced the brand into other areas, including China, Singapore, and Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.news.cn/2009-07/24/content_11763646.htm|title=蔡依林自创品牌攻美国 首批订单超百万美元图_文娱频道_新华网|website=ent.news.cn|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>


In February 2009, Seventy Two Changes was officially launched in New York City. The brand's name was inspired by Tsai's 2003 album ''[[Magic (Jolin Tsai album)|Magic]]'' (also literally translated as ''See My 72 Changes'' in Chinese), symbolizing the brand's versatility and diverse style.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-01 |title=蔡依林自创服饰品牌纽约开卖 命名"72变"--人民网娱乐频道--人民网 |url=http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/8772420.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042944/http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/8772420.html |archive-date=1 December 2017 }}</ref> Tsai attended the brand's launch event in the [[SoHo, Manhattan|SoHo]] Showroom of [[Manhattan]], where she announced that the first season's collection would be music-themed, featuring four series: "Rocker Chic", "Disco Glamour", "Street Jazz", and "Girly Sweet", with a total of 100 styles. The collection was set to be sold in [[Nordstrom]] stores across 12 U.S. cities, with plans to expand into Asia later that year. In August 2009, Tsai attended a fashion launch in San Francisco, where it was announced that the brand would begin selling in select Asian markets, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, bringing the brand's reach to 30 cities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-28 |title=蔡依林自创品牌攻美国 首批订单超百万美元图_文娱频道_新华网 |url=http://ent.news.cn/2009-07/24/content_11763646.htm |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828122802/http://ent.news.cn/2009-07/24/content_11763646.htm |archive-date=28 August 2016 }}</ref>
In February 2010, Tsai made a second public appearance in collection with the Fall 2010 collection of the brand at [[SoHo, Manhattan|SoHo]] Showroom in Manhattan. In the same month, the brand opened its first boutique at Times Square in Shanghai, China, and it was sold in over 30 stores in North America and Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/idolnews/hk/detail_2010_01/22/298090_0.shtml|title=蔡依林自创服装品牌"72变"进攻内地市场(图)_娱乐_凤凰网|website=ent.ifeng.com|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref> Seventy Two Changes sales have expanded from $100 million in 2009 to a predicted $400 million in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zaobao.com/culture/entertainment/stars/story20100225-77241|title=蔡依林服装品牌"72变"　一年赚97万|date=2010-02-24|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref> In the following year, Tsai's contract with Truth and Pride ended, but Tsai had no intention to renew the agreement. Due to the differences in vision between shareholders of mainland China and United States, Tsai chose to quit the business and would like to start a online fashion store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myfatpocket.com/gossips/jolin-tsai-to-start-an-online-fashion-store.html|title=Jolin Tsai To Start An Online Fashion Store|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref>

Tsai revealed that due to the strong sales performance of the brand's first fall/winter season, the shareholders requested that she design 300 styles per season going forward. The fall/winter season's sales were reported to be around $1 million, and the spring/summer collection for the following year saw a 60% increase in sales.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-24 |title=蔡依林服装品牌"72变" 一年赚97万 |url=http://www.zaobao.com/culture/entertainment/stars/story20100225-77241 |access-date=2016-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-15 |title=Interview: Jolin Tsai {{!}} Luxury Insider |url=http://www.luxury-insider.com/features/2011/interview-jolin-tsai |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915174737/http://www.luxury-insider.com/features/2011/interview-jolin-tsai |archive-date=15 September 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fashion Alert: Taiwanese Pop-Star Jolin Tsai Debuts Fashion Line in SF - 7x7 Bay Area |url=https://www.7x7.com/fashion-alert-taiwanese-pop-star-jolin-tsai-debuts-fashion-line-in-sf-1779168271.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.7x7.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haight |first=Sarah |date=2010-02-26 |title=Design Pop: A Taiwanese Celebrity's Brand Grows |url=https://wwd.com/feature/design-pop-a-taiwanese-celebritys-brand-grows-2510905-1353925/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref>

In February 2010, Tsai attended the brand's fall/winter collection launch in New York City, where the season's theme was "[[Flamenco]]", with four series: "Pop Electronica", "Rock Urban", "Gypsy Romance", and "Timeless Luxury". In the same month, the brand opened its first flagship store in Shanghai Times Square and hosted a fashion launch, marking the brand's entry into the Chinese market.<ref>{{Cite web |title=蔡依林自创服装品牌"72变"进攻内地市场(图)_娱乐_凤凰网 |url=http://ent.ifeng.com/idolnews/hk/detail_2010_01/22/298090_0.shtml |access-date=2016-08-28 |website=ent.ifeng.com}}</ref>

However, in 2011, media reports revealed that due to differences in management philosophies between the American and Mainland Chinese shareholders, combined with the expiration of Tsai's two-year design contract, she reluctantly chose to exit her role as the brand's designer. Tsai indicated that she might later create a new fashion brand for online sales, while Erman shifted his focus back to managing Truth & Pride.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-29 |title=蔡依林參與設計 「72變」悄收攤 {{!}} 即時新聞 {{!}} 20120222 {{!}} 蘋果日報 |url=http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20120222/111356/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20120222/111356/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829013712/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20120222/111356/http://www.appledaily.com.tw/realtimenews/article/new/20120222/111356/ |archive-date=29 August 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jolin Tsai To Start An Online Fashion Store |url=http://www.myfatpocket.com/gossips/jolin-tsai-to-start-an-online-fashion-store.html |access-date=2016-08-28 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
* {{URL|1=http://www.seventytwochanges.com|2=Seventy Two Changes}} (closed)
* {{URL|1=http://www.truthandpride.com|2=Truth and Pride}}


{{Jolin Tsai}}
{{Jolin Tsai}}


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[[Category:Street fashion]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, 29 November 2024

Seventy Two Changes
Product typeClothing
OwnerTruth & Pride LLC
CountryUnited States
Introduced2009; 15 years ago (2009)
Discontinued2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Markets
  • Asia
  • North America
Websiteseventytwochanges.com

Seventy Two Changes was a fashion brand founded in 2009 in New York City, by the American apparel company Truth & Pride and Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai. The brand later expanded its operations to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regions. However, in 2011, the brand ceased operations due to differences in management philosophies between the American and Mainland Chinese shareholders.[1][2]

History

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Ken Erman, who served as the president and co-founder of the American fashion brand L.A.M.B., stated that he is a lover of all types of music. His initial idea of combining music and fashion stemmed from his desire to merge his lifelong passion with his deep background in fashion. Erman was born into a fashion family; his family owned Notations, a clothing company headquartered in Pennsylvania. He laid the foundation for his career in the family business, spending 12 years developing a profound understanding of the apparel industry. Throughout his career, Erman traveled extensively across Asia, where he had opportunities to build partnerships and further expand his knowledge of fashion. In 2003, he collaborated with American singer Gwen Stefani to co-found the fashion brand L.A.M.B. After working with the brand for several years, Erman developed an interest in the rapidly growing Asian market.[3]

In Taiwan, Erman met with Jolin Tsai and Truth & Pride's president, Brenda Lin. The three shared a common vision for a brand, which led to the creation of Seventy Two Changes. This collaboration marked the successful fusion of Oriental and Western cultures, with Tsai becoming the first Asian celebrity to collaborate with an American fashion company, bringing fresh and relevant designs to a global customer base.[3][4]

In February 2009, Seventy Two Changes was officially launched in New York City. The brand's name was inspired by Tsai's 2003 album Magic (also literally translated as See My 72 Changes in Chinese), symbolizing the brand's versatility and diverse style.[5] Tsai attended the brand's launch event in the SoHo Showroom of Manhattan, where she announced that the first season's collection would be music-themed, featuring four series: "Rocker Chic", "Disco Glamour", "Street Jazz", and "Girly Sweet", with a total of 100 styles. The collection was set to be sold in Nordstrom stores across 12 U.S. cities, with plans to expand into Asia later that year. In August 2009, Tsai attended a fashion launch in San Francisco, where it was announced that the brand would begin selling in select Asian markets, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, bringing the brand's reach to 30 cities.[6]

Tsai revealed that due to the strong sales performance of the brand's first fall/winter season, the shareholders requested that she design 300 styles per season going forward. The fall/winter season's sales were reported to be around $1 million, and the spring/summer collection for the following year saw a 60% increase in sales.[7][8][9][10]

In February 2010, Tsai attended the brand's fall/winter collection launch in New York City, where the season's theme was "Flamenco", with four series: "Pop Electronica", "Rock Urban", "Gypsy Romance", and "Timeless Luxury". In the same month, the brand opened its first flagship store in Shanghai Times Square and hosted a fashion launch, marking the brand's entry into the Chinese market.[11]

However, in 2011, media reports revealed that due to differences in management philosophies between the American and Mainland Chinese shareholders, combined with the expiration of Tsai's two-year design contract, she reluctantly chose to exit her role as the brand's designer. Tsai indicated that she might later create a new fashion brand for online sales, while Erman shifted his focus back to managing Truth & Pride.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "蔡依林學陳冠希 自創"72變"品牌成服裝設計師_新聞頁_北美新浪網". 2017-12-01. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  2. ^ "蔡依林72變自創品牌大熱門 國際關注開新店|名人新聞-VOGUE時尚網". 2016-08-28. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  3. ^ a b "ken erman | Fashionable Fun : San Francisco". www.fashionablefun.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  4. ^ "One to Watch: Seventy Two Changes". NBC New York. 2009-10-05. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  5. ^ "蔡依林自创服饰品牌纽约开卖 命名"72变"--人民网娱乐频道--人民网". 2017-12-01. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  6. ^ "蔡依林自创品牌攻美国 首批订单超百万美元图_文娱频道_新华网". 2016-08-28. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  7. ^ "蔡依林服装品牌"72变" 一年赚97万". 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  8. ^ "Interview: Jolin Tsai | Luxury Insider". 2016-09-15. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  9. ^ "Fashion Alert: Taiwanese Pop-Star Jolin Tsai Debuts Fashion Line in SF - 7x7 Bay Area". www.7x7.com. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  10. ^ Haight, Sarah (2010-02-26). "Design Pop: A Taiwanese Celebrity's Brand Grows". WWD. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  11. ^ "蔡依林自创服装品牌"72变"进攻内地市场(图)_娱乐_凤凰网". ent.ifeng.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  12. ^ "蔡依林參與設計 「72變」悄收攤 | 即時新聞 | 20120222 | 蘋果日報". 2016-08-29. Archived from the original on 29 August 2016. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  13. ^ "Jolin Tsai To Start An Online Fashion Store". Retrieved 2016-08-28.
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