Carly Cushnie, chief executive officer and creative director of Cushnie, the women’s ready-to-wear and bridal brand, has decided to shut down her business, the latest victim of COVID-19 and the difficult retail environment.
Reviewing Cushnie’s spring 2019 collection, her first on her own, WWD wrote, “The vibrant colors of Cushnie’s family’s native tropical islands, its lushness and its sensual, joyful spirit served as inspiration for the designer’s pretty lineup, which — in keeping with the brand’s authentic spirit — was focused on a powerful, assertive femininity expressed through sharp, minimal silhouettes.
“I recognize the power of my presence and will continue to fight for the causes and values I believe in and will always continue to create,” she added. She said she looks forward to embarking on what’s to come. She said that pre-fall is the last collection that was produced and shipped. “The fall collection went to market and orders were placed, however, production was put on hold once lockdown ensued and many orders were canceled,” she said.