That's when I started taking it seriously. My lawyer said I couldn't call it What's New, Pussycat? for legal reasons, so I had to find a new name. I took my WWD dictionary and went from A to P: prêt-à-porter. Net-a-Porter.12 Aug 2014
How does Net-a-Porter work?
Net-A-Porter uploads fashion merchandise (industry jargon for fashion products) 3 times a week with up to 400 items each time. Subscribers to the website are informed of these uploads so that they can stay updated.
Who is the Net-a-Porter woman?
Massenet created a role for Loehnis as vice president, and Loehnis was heavily involved in setting up The Outnet, which she still oversees, along with the menswear site Mr Porter. Not bad for someone who never went to business school and at one time thought she'd work in film.7 Dec 2021
Where is Net-a-Porter from?
Milan, Italy
Is Net-a-Porter French?
Both are originally French. But while the English surname Porter was adapted from the French portier (gatekeeper), Net-a-Porter is a direct pun on prêt-à-porter, i.e. ready-to-wear. So the surname has been in English much longer and is therefore no longer pronounced in a French way.
Is Net-a-Porter in the US?
WHERE WE OPERATE. YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP has offices and operations in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Japan, China and Hong Kong and delivers to more than 180 countries around the world.
Is MR PORTER the same as Net-a-Porter?
MR PORTER is now part of YOOX NET‑A‑PORTER GROUP, following the merger of YOOX Group and THE NET‑A‑PORTER GROUP in October 2015.
Why is it called Net-a-Porter?
She chose the name, NET-A-PORTER a pun on prêt-à-porter, the French for 'ready to wear'. After flicking through a fashion dictionary for inspiration, she initially wanted to call it 'what's new pussycat?' but was dissuaded by friends who said it might attract the wrong sort of traffic.
Is Porter a luxury brand?
Since Net-a-Porter's inception, the marketplace is full of luxury players. Online sales grew double digits in 2019 and by 2025 will account for 30 percent of the luxury goods market, according to Bain.29 Jun 2020
Is Net-a-Porter new or used items?
Now, though, thanks to a partnership with Reflaunt, NET-A-PORTER's new resell service makes it easier than ever to give your garments the life they deserve.28 Oct 2021
Is Net-a-Porter pre owned?
You Can Shop Pre-loved Designer Fashion With Net-A-Porter's New Luxury Resale Service. After 20 years, Net-A-Porter is still shaking up the fashion industry.5 Oct 2021
Does Net-a-Porter sell used items?
Net-a-Porter's approach to entering resale feels similar to that of Neiman Marcus, which began working with (and invested in) Fashionphile back in 2019 to open shop-in-shops where customers can come in and sell their used luxury handbags.1 Oct 2021