ABOUT KCD

KCD IS THE LEADING FASHION PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PRODUCTION
AGENCY WORLDWIDE.

WITH INTERNATIONAL OFFICES IN NEW YORK AND PARIS, THE AGENCY HAS SET STANDARDS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS WITH ITS HIGHLY STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS AND ONGOING PROJECTS FOR ESTABLISHED AND NEW BRANDS.

FASHION KNOWLEDGE AND CREDIBILITY, INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE THINKING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EXECUTION, APPROPRIATENESS AND NEWNESS -- THESE PRINCIPLES PROPEL THE AGENCY AND ITS CLIENTS FORWARD TOGETHER IN FASHION.

JULIE MANNION AND ED FILIPOWSKI ARE THE PRESIDENTS OF THE AGENCY RESPECTIVELY OVERSEEING PRODUCTION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE NEW YORK AND PARIS OFFICES. BOTH JULIE AND ED HAVE BEEN WITH KCD SINCE ITS FOUNDING AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE LEGACY OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS THEY AND THE HIGHLY-DEDICATED VICE PRESIDENTS, DIRECTORS AND DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL STAFF OF 50 MAKE TO THEIR CLIENTS AND THE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE.

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KCD SERVICES

ONGOING PR PROGRAMS

  • Brand Imaging and Product Positioning
  • Communication Guidelines
  • Worldwide and Per Market PR Strategies
  • US and European PR Implementation
  • Show and Event PR Integration
  • Editorial Trafficking and Showroom Support
  • Worldwide and Per Market Feature Story Campaigns
  • New Designer Introductions
  • Re-launches of Established Brands
  • Womens, Mens and Accessories Expertise
  • Mainline and Secondary Line Programs
  • New Product Launches
  • Digital PR Initiatives
  • Celebrity Outreach
  • Ongoing Innovative PR Tactics
  • Media Training
  • Collaboration with In-House Departments and Agencies
  • Synergy between New York and Paris Offices


FASHION SHOW PR

Strategic PR Planning to Support Shows

  • Fully Integrated with Fashion GPS
  • Guest and Invitation Coordination
  • Pre-Seating and Onsite Seating Management
  • Front Door and Guest Check In Management
  • Front of House and Backstage Media Management
  • Celebrity Outreach and Coordination
  • Interview Schedules and Media Opportunities
  • Collaboration with Production Company
  • Post Show Follow-Up


EVENT PR

Strategic PR Planning to Support Events

  • Fully Integrated with Fashion GPS
  • Guest and Invitation Coordination
  • Pre-Seating and Onsite Seating Management
  • Front Door and Guest Check In Management
  • Front of House and Backstage Media Management
  • Celebrity Outreach and Coordination
  • Interview Schedules and Media Opportunities
  • Collaboration with Production Company
  • Post Event Follow Up

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FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION

Show Development

  • Interpret and/or Create Vision for Show
  • Global Industry Perspective and Positioning
  • Integrate In-House Departments and Outside Consultants/Agencies

  • Creative and Technical Management
    • Propose and Develop Show Concept
    • Research and Design of Location
    • Set Development
    • Technical Production Development and Management
    • Recommend and Manage Creative Talent
    • Calendar and Schedule Development and Management
    • Budget Development, Negotiation and Management

    Collection Management
    • Collection Development with Designer, Design Team and Stylist
    • Digital Documentation of Clothing and Accessories Process
    • Casting Management
    • Show Order, Line Up and Rotation
    • Supervise Fittings

    Backstage Management and Calling of Show
    • Develop and Execute Choreography
    • Create Script
    • Direct Rehearsals
    • Supervise Timing and Integration
    • Direct and Call Show
    • Show Wrap Up and Feedback


    EVENT PRODUCTION

    Project Definition and Development

    • Interpret and/or Create Vision of Event
    • Global Industry Perspective and Positioning
    • Budget Guidelines and Timeframe
    • Integrate with In-House Departments and Outside Consultants/Agencies

    Creative and Technical Management
    • Develop Original Concepts and Innovative Design Direction
    • Site Research, Design and Management
    • Technical Production Development and Management
    • Recommend and Manage Creative Talent
    • Calendar and Schedule Development and Management
    • Budget Development, Negotiation and Management

    Event Management and Execution
    • Vendor Management, Communication and Logistical Expertise
    • Manage Onsite Infrastructure and Operations
    • Direct and Execute Event Production
    • Event Wrap Up and Feedback

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WORLDWIDE CASTING SERVICES

Fashion Show Casting

  • Global Perspective and Relationships with Models /Agents
  • Identify and Define Casting Direction
  • Consult and Advise Rates
  • Budget Management
  • Digital Model Presentation and Updates
  • Negotiate and Confirm Per Client Contract, Terms/Usage

Event Related Fashion Show Casting
  • Research and Shape Casting
  • Budget Management
  • Digital Model Presentation and Updates
  • Negotiate and Confirm Per Client Contract, Terms and Usage
  • Organize Travel

Advertising Casting
  • Collaborate with Client, Photographer, Stylist and/or Agency on Model Direction
  • Research and Shape Casting
  • Systematic Digital Model Presentation and Updates
  • Manage Overall Model Budget Including Shoot, Usage, Agency and Travel
  • Responsible for Confirmation per Client Contract, Terms/Usage

Editorial Casting
  • Collaborate with Client/Publication, Photographer, Stylist and/or Agency on Creative Direction
  • Research and Shape Casting
  • Manage Overall Model Budget Including Shoot, Usage, Agency and Travel

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The agency’s newest division, KCD Digital applies the agency’s fashion expertise in both PR and Production to connect the fashion and digital worlds. Services include:

  • Strategizing Digital Opportunities for Fashion Brands
  • Sourcing Experts and Talent for Digital Brand Building Activities
  • Management of Relationships Between Fashion Brands and Digital Partners
  • Development and Implementation of Digital Press Strategies
  • Development of Social Media Strategies
  • Initiation and Management of Digital Content and Experiences for Fashion Brands
  • Development of Projects and Programs for Non-Fashion Brands to Provide Access to the Fashion Industry

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KCD Consulting provides the agency’s fashion expertise in both PR and Production to clients who need specific advice or direction on projects from a “Big Picture” perspective. This includes:

  • Strategic Thinking and Brainstorming
  • Ideation and Conceptualization
  • Identifying What’s New and Next in PR and Production
  • PR Plan Development
  • Event Plan Development
  • Marketing Ideas
  • Digital Opportunities
  • Sourcing Experts and Creative Talent

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KCD CLIENTS

Alexander McQueen
Alexander Plohkov
Alexander Wang
Anna Sui
Anna Sui Eyewear
Anna Sui Fragrance & Cosmetics
Aurélie Bidermann
Belstaff
Calvin Klein
Carven
CFDA
CFDA Awards
Chloé
See by Chloé
Derek Lam
Diane von Furstenberg
Gap
Givenchy
Gucci
Isabel Marant
Etoile by Isabel Marant
ICB
Jason Wu
Jimmy Choo
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs Accessories
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Maiyet
Melissa Shoes
Mulberry
Pedro Lourenço
Peter Pilotto
Peter Som
Phillip Lim
Pierre Balmain
Prabal Gurung
Pringle of Scotland
Tabitha Simmons
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Victoria Beckham
Victoria,Victoria Beckhman
Victoria’s Secret

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Alexander McQueen
Alexander Wang
Ami
Balmain
Pierre Balmain
Banana Republic
Belstaff
Bottega Veneta
Carven Menswear
Chloé
See by Chloé
Dunhill
Gap
Gucci
Isabel Marant
Etoile by Isabel Marant
Jason Wu
Jimmy Choo
Marc Jacobs Menswear
Maiyet
Mosley Tribes Eyewear
Mugler
Mulberry
Nina Ricci Accessories
Oliver Peoples
Pedro Lourenço
Phillip Lim
Pringle of Scotland
Tabitha Simmons
Victoria Beckham
Victoria, Victoria Beckham

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NEW YORK

Alexander Plohkov
Alexander Wang
Anna Sui
Calvin Klein
Derek Lam
Diane von Furstenberg
Gap
ICB
Jason Wu
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Mulberry
Patrik Ervell
Peter Som
Phillip Lim
Prabal Gurung
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Victoria Beckham


LONDON

Belstaff
British Fashion Council
Mulberry
Peter Pilotto
Pringle of Scotland


MILAN

Alexander McQueen
Bottega Veneta
Gucci


PARIS

Alexander McQueen
Alexander Plokhov
Ami
Armani Privé
Balmain
Pierre Balmain
Chloé
Dunhill
Givenchy
Givenchy Haute Couture
Isabel Marant
Mugler
Pedro Lourenço
Phillip Lim

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NEW YORK

SPECIAL EVENTS
AnOther Magazine Events
Barney's Daphne Guinness Met Windows
Barney's Gaga's Workshop Opening
Cartier Art Basel
Cartier Love Events
CFDA Awards (2003 – 2011)
Chloé / Guggenheim Museum Event
Christie's/Vogue Runway to Green
Elton John 60th Birthday Party
Giorgio Armani LA Show
Givenchy MOMA Marina Abramovic Gala
Gucci / Madonna U.N. UNICEF Event
Louis Vuitton Murakami Event
Marc Jacobs New York Events
Mulberry Los Angeles and New York Events
Oi Fashion Rocks: Rio de Janeiro
Prada Store Events
Puma Vision Art Basel Event
Thierry Mugler Angel Launch
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Press Conference
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Launch Event
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows (1997-2011)
Victoria’s Secret Sexy Party
V Man Events

OPENINGS
Alexander Wang Soho Store Opening
Banana Republic Soho Store Opening
Bowery Hotel Opening
Chloé LA Store Opening
Derek Lam Store Opening
Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Opening Gala
Gucci 5th Avenue Flagship Store Opening
Hermes Wall Street Store Opening
Hermes Madison Avenue Store Opening
Isabel Marant NY Store Opening
Marc Jacobs London Store Opening
Marc Jacobs LA Store Opening
Maritime Hotel Opening
Michael Kors Soho Store Opening
Topshop NY Store Opening
Tory Burch Madison Avenue Store Opening

ANNIVERSARIES
Calvin Klein 40th Anniversary
GQ 50th Anniversary
Michael Kors 30th Anniversary
Paper Magazine 25th Anniversary
Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary
Valentino 40th Anniversary


PARIS

SPECIAL EVENTS
Burberry at the UK Embassy
CFDA/Vogue "American in Paris"
Chloé Fragrance Launch
Gucci Fragrance Launch
Lacoste Fragrance Launch
Mango at the Centre Pompidou
Oi Fashion Rocks: Rio de Janeiro
Crystallized Swarovski Black Event
Swarovski Unbridaled Event

OPENINGS
Balmain Paris Store Opening
Banana Republic Paris Store Opening
Bottega Veneta Paris Store Opening
Marc Jacobs European Store Openings
Marc Jacobs London Store Opening
Ralph Lauren Ave. Montaigne Store Opening

ANNIVERSARIES
Benetton 40th Anniversary
Michael Kors 30th Anniversary
Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary

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NEW YORK

Alexander Wang
Anna Sui
Calvin Klein
Louis Vuitton
Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Narciso Rodriguez
Peter Som
Ralph Lauren
Reed Krakoff
Tommy Hilfiger
Tory Burch
Vera Wang


MILAN

Calvin Klein Mens
Versace Mens
Versace Womens


PARIS

Chloé
Loewe
Louis Vuitton
Pedro Lourenço

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Bulgari: Save the Children Auction / Christie’s
Cartier Love I, II, III: NY, LA
Cartier Art Basel: 2007 – 2011
Cartier High Jewelry
Cartier MoMA Dinner
CFDA Awards: 2003 – 2011
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund: 2003 – 2011
Chanel J-12 Watch Launches: LA, NY
Chanel Mobile Art Pavillion NY
Chanel Mobile Art Dinner
Chanel NRDC Fundraiser
Chloé/Guggenheim Event
Christo Memorial: Met
Elton John 60th Birthday Party
Gucci UNICEF Raising Malawi Event: Madonna
Harry Winston Court of Jewels Event
Highline: Mother & Child Premiere
H&M Versace New York Launch Event
Lady Gaga/Terence Koh Art Performance Piece: Tokyo
Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening with Ralph Lauren and Oprah Winfrey
Louis Vuitton Murakami Event
Marc Jacobs Holiday Parties
Style.com Stylist Book Party
Swarovski Unbridled Event: Paris
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Press Conference
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Launch Event
Victoria’s Secret Sexy Party
Vogue/CFDA 7th on Sale Events: 2005 & 2007


FASHION SHOW EVENTS

Chanel Cruise: NY, LA, Miami
Gucci Cruise: NY
H&M Live from Central Park
Oi Fashion Rocks: Rio de Janeiro
Ralph Lauren Moscow
Versus NY Launch


OPENINGS

Banana Republic Soho Store Opening
Bowery Hotel Opening
Cartier Beverly Hills Opening
Chloé LA Store Opening
Chloé Paris Store Opening
Derek Lam Store Opening
Gucci 5th Ave. Flagship Store Opening
Hermes Madison Ave. Mens Opening
Hermes Wall St. Opening
Isabel Marant NY Store Opening
Marc Jacobs Store Openings: NY, London, LA
Marc by MJ Store Openings
Topshop NY Store Opening


ANNIVERSARIES

Calvin Klein 40th Anniversary
Cartier Centennial: NY, LA
Chloé 50th Anniversary Party: Paris
GQ 50th Anniversary Party
Louis Vuitton 150th Anniversary
Michael Kors 30th Anniversary
Ralph Lauren 40th Anniversary
Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary


BEAUTY / FRAGRANCE

Biotherm Launch: Paris
Bottega Veneta Fragrance Launch: NY
Bulgari Skincare: Ongoing
Chanel Beauty: Ongoing
Chanel No. 5 Screening (Martin Scorsese)
Chanel Men’s Fragrance: LA, NY
Chloé Fragrance Launch: Paris
Love, Chloé Fragrance Launch: Paris
Coty Fragrance
Gucci Fragrance Launches
Marc Jacobs Fragrance Launch: MJ, Blush
Narciso Rodriguez Fragrance Launch


AD SHOOT PRODUCTION

Chanel Advertising Shoot: NY
Fendi Advertising Shoot: NY

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WORLDWIDE FASHION SHOW CASTING

NEW YORK
Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs Mens
Richard Chai Love
Richard Chai Men
Victoria Beckham

LONDON
Giles Deacon
Topshop Unique

MILAN
Alberta Ferretti

PARIS
Chloé
Loewe
Ungaro
Louis Vuitton

BRAZIL
Oi Fashion Rocks: Rio de Janeiro


ADVERTISING CASTING

Alberta Ferretti
Benetton: Women, Men, Children
Marc O’Polo
Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Oriflame
Pepe Jeans
Wella
Z Zegna
Zegna Sport


EDITORIAL CASTING

ACNE Paper
AnOther Magazine
AnOther Man
Chinese Vogue
Details
German Vogue
i-D
Interview Magazine: Contributing Casting Director
Italian Vogue
the Journal
LOVE
Numéro
Numéro Tokyo
V
Vogue Homme Japan

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DIGITAL MEDIA PR PROGRAMS

Mugler Digital Launch
Pierre Balmain
Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum

Previous Programs:

• Alexander McQueen Plato’s Atlantis Paris Show Webcast
• Bottega Veneta Website Launch
• Burberry Simulcast of London Show in Paris
• CFDA Awards Popular Vote
• CFDA Trova Social Networking Initiatives
• Dunhill Momentary New York Project
• Fashionair Launch with 19 Entertainment
• Gucci Loves NY
• Gucci New York Resort Show Worldwide Webcast
• Victoria’s Secret Show Webcasts


DIGITAL MEDIA RELATED PRODUCTION PROJECTS


Karl Lagerfeld / Apple

KCD initiated and managed the collaboration between Karl Lagerfeld and Apple to introduce the video iPod to the fashion world. The project included the creation of digital video and photographs from Karl Lagerfeld’s show that were compressed into files for the video iPod and presented to the press and VIPs within 30 minutes of the show. This was the first project of its kind.

Gucci / Apple

KCD initiated and managed the collaboration between Gucci and Apple to create new high definition content for the video iPod and iTunes for the Japanese market.

CFDA / Apple

KCD initiated and managed the collaboration between the CFDA and Apple to webcast the 2004 CFDA Awards on iTunes. This project was an early starter for Apple.

Style.com / Stylist Book

KCD designed and managed the creation of a digital exhibition of photographs for Style.com which involved guests virtually navigating through the images of the book.

Style.com / iPhone Application

KCD designed and managed a guerilla campaign to promote and distribute the new Style.com application for iPhone through a customized airstream trailer which created WIFI zones.

GQ / 40th Anniversary Interactive Wall of Covers

KCD designed and managed a gallery wall of digital images of 400+ GQ covers that rotated and changed according to the percussion of the music from the event DJ.

Chanel / Digital Graffiti Wall

KCD designed and managed a custom digital graffiti wall and led paint cans to create two interactive virtual tableaus outside the Chanel Soho Store. Images were uploaded.

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  • Anna Sui Fragrance and Cosmetics Worldwide PR Planning
  • Jimmy Choo Brand-Building and Worldwide PR Planning
  • Target Go Program and Designer Collaborations (2006-2011)
  • Thierry Mugler Fashion Development
  • Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary
  • Topshop NY Store Opening

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CONTACT KCD

KCD NY

450 W. 15th Street, Suite 604
New York, NY 10011
+1 212 590 5100


NEW BUSINESS

Marty Griffeth
Senior Vice President, Finance
+1 212 590 5100
newbusiness@kcdworldwide.com


INTERNSHIPS

printernships@kcdworldwide.com
productioninternships@
kcdworldwide.com


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

jobs@kcdworldwide.com


GENERAL INQUIRIES

general@kcdworldwide.com


KCD PARIS

13 rue du Mail
75002 Paris
+33 (1) 49 96 20 70


NEW BUSINESS

Laurence Laure
Senior Vice President,
Managing Director
+33 (1) 49 96 20 70
newbusiness@kcdworldwide.fr


INTERNSHIPS

printernships@kcdworldwide.fr


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

jobs@kcdworldwide.fr


GENERAL INQUIRIES

general@kcdworldwide.fr

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