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25
TH
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
WELCOME TO THE
25TH ANNIVERSARY
FALL ISSUE
T
wenty-five years ago we started a company for
women and about women, a company that would be
personally convenient, completely professional and offer
luxury fashion to women on their terms. Worth New York
is that Company. Since 1991, our Stylists, in their homes,
offer their customers not only what is new and beautiful in
current fashion, but also very personal counsel. What looks
best on you? Does it fit the life you live? Our Stylists know
you because she, herself, is a Worth New York customer.
She is you.
Worth New York is built on “women who know women
who know women.” Thousands of women, both customers
and Stylists, have been a part of our wonderful Company.
I am convinced that we are a Company like no other. I know
that our product is superb, thanks to a Design Team that
understands and appreciates our customers. All of us at
Worth New York echo our twenty-fifth anniversary theme:
“In Women We Believe.”
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C A R O L I N E D AV I S , C O - F O U N D E R
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WHERE IT
ALL BEGAN
25 YEARS
WORTH
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OF
PAST MEETS
PRESENT
COLLECTION
SPOTLIGHT
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THE WOMEN
BEHIND WORTH
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Caroline Davis
CO-FOUNDER
Richard Kaplan
CO-FOUNDER
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t all started when three people with
business acumen and style savvy
came together with a single vision of
empowering entrepreneurial women
with luxurious clothes.
Jay Rosenberg (pictured in center)
CO-FOUNDER
Caroline Davis, Richard Kaplan and Jay
Rosenberg began Worth with tenacity,
friendship, hundreds of sketches and
a bus that traveled across the country
for fashion previews.
WHERE
IT
ALL
BE G AN
WORTH NEW YORK WAS BORN IN 1991
WITH THE MISSION OF CHANGING WOMEN’S
LIVES WITH BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES.
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F
iercely independent, Caroline has
always believed in direct selling as a
way to empower women by giving them the
opportunities to connect and thrive. Richard
is fondly remembered for his nurturing
nature, his rallying speeches and the ease
with which he made everyone feel special.
An artist by trade, Jay tirelessly ensures every
piece of every collection is made beautifully
to this day, alongside VP of Design Diane
Manley. Together, they craft the designs that
define the women of Worth.
Nearly three decades later, Worth has grown
to a network of 1,200 empowered women.
From the start, it’s always been about a
unique approach to fashion that empowers
women to live on their terms. Worth –
rewriting the rules of fashion since 1991.
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FALL
1994
Our first photoshoot shot by
photographer Anna Palma. Our clothes
come to life on models, giving our
Stylists and clients a true glimpse of
how fabulous the collection is.
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SUMMER
1993
Scruffy Manley, our hardworking canine mascot, makes
an appearance alongside our
iconic cabana keys shirt, as
we begin to infuse lifestyle
into the collection. Illustrated
by Glenn Tunstall.
SPRING
1995
Our first brochure, photographed
by Anna Palma, focused on the
details we are known for – buttons,
lining, stitching and more. Attention
to detail at its best!
YEARS
of
WO RTH
SPRING
1992
The very first season of
Worth New York laid the
foundation of our signature,
chic workwear. Here’s
a classic look from the
first collection, which was
illustrated by Bill Donovan.
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RETROSPECTIVE
SPRING
1996
Photographed in Old Westbury, New York
by William Waldron, this is still one of our
favorite shots. It also became our first
Town & Country ad.
WINTER
1997
After five years of designing
collections, we hit our stride.
Worth takes the busy modern
woman anywhere for any
occasion. Model Stefanie Raben
is shot by William Waldron.
SUMMER
1999
FALL
2001
SPRING
2003
Everyone went absolutely
wild over this outfit (and
the ad that accompanied
it). Photographer William
Waldron captured its stunning
beauty on Stefanie Raben.
Shot in a French artist’s studio in
Chelsea, whose sculpture served
as the backdrop for this stunning
photo. One of our all-time favorite
coats makes its first appearance.
This shot, by Diego Uchitel
with Kim Iglinsky, once
again perfectly captures
the Worth woman and our
use of organic detailing.
SPRING
1998
WINTER
2000
FALL
2002
Paralleling fashion and the modern
architecture of SoHo, we collaborated
with photographer William Waldron
(who brought along his yellow lab,
Pablo) and Stefanie Raben.
This iconic look was shot in a modern
Connecticut home by Fernando
Bengoechea. The velvet and beaded
look brings to life one of our tenets;
luxury is in the details.
Our first photoshoot with famed
fashion photographer Diego Uchitel
and model Kim Iglinsky. We loved
the softness and sensuality of the
lighting and texture.
FALL
2005
FALL
2007
WINTER
2009
Shot in the Woolworth
Mansion with Diego Uchitel,
the opulence of our iconic
“turkey feather skirt” meshed
perfectly with the avant-garde
character of the mansion.
This is a flashback if there ever
were one – this dress was the
inspiration for our Fall 2016
Doubleface Dress, proving the
staple versatile and timeless.
Photographed by Diego Uchitel.
Shearling is always on trend.
Photographer Guy Aroch
captured the luxury and
face-framing beauty of this
shearling coat favorite.
SPRING
2004
SPRING
2006
WINTER
2008
Our muse of the season, Sarah
O’Hare Murdoch, epitomized
Worth and everything we stand
for – modern, luxurious and
alluring. Diego Uchitel captured
her unmatchable smile.
We loved the confident and
commanding presence of our
model, Eugenia Silva, in a power
suit. Elegantly captured by Diego
Uchitel in an apartment on NYC’s
Crosby Street (that happened to
be next door to Lenny Kravitz).
A dramatic and showstopping
dress elegantly captured by
photographer Mark Abrahams
against the iconic backdrop
of New York City.
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FALL
2011
WINTER
2013
During a typhoon in New York City
with 50 mph winds, photographer
Guy Aroch got this shot in the
Financial District before being
forced into a studio to finish.
Photographer Josh Olins (who shot
Duchess Kate Middleton for British
Vogue’s 100th Anniversary) captured
one of our favorite images with
model Guinevere Van Seenus.
FALL
2010
SUMMER
2012
Photographer Guy Aroch captured the
confidence of a woman standing on top of the
world. The house was built almost entirely of
glass allowing you to feel at one with nature.
SUMMER
2014
Photographer Josh Olins
actually shot model
Guinevere Van Seenus
in the Fall, when the
trees were bare, so every
blossom was hand-glued
to each branch.
This might feel like Greece,
but it’s actually in a studio in
downtown New York City.
Photographer Terry Tsiolis made
it look and feel like we were away
in a Mediterranean paradise.
SPRING
2016
A lighter palette and sublime
textures create a relaxed
Spring vibe, shot again by
Andreas Sjodin. Iris Van
Berne and Elaine Irwin,
our modern muses return.
FALL
2015
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We love the modern luxury
and quiet confidence of
models Elaine Irwin and Iris
Van Berne as captured by
Andreas Sjodin. One of our
favorite shoots.
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I N
WE
W O M E N
BELIEVE
For over 25 years, we’ve witnessed the empowering and life-changing effect
the Women of Worth have had on one another. This Fall we celebrate them
captured in their favorite pieces from the luxurious Fall 2016 Collection.
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F A L L
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PAST
MEETS
PR E S E NT
W
e visited the Worth design archives and
reinterpreted some our of favorites for Fall
2016. Here are some of our iconic motifs that have
chicly stood the test of time.
BLACK
DRESS
Inspired by Fall 2007, here’s the little
black dress to rule them all. A simple
sheath silhouette in doubleface
wool is adorned with an elegant silk
charmeuse bow for when you want an
extra feminine touch. It’s detachable,
too, for those no-nonsense moments.
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POWER
DRESSING
Classic feminine silhouettes are
RAFFIA
disciplined with impeccable tailoring.
Looking through our fashion archives,
FRINGE
we see the purpose of why we design:
A hit from Spring 2016, this raffia fringe
and punctuated details work as hard
was engineered exclusively for us in
as you do.
to embody the strength of the woman
of Worth. Sleek lines, sharp collars,
France. Fibers in different colors and
weights are woven together for a showstopping effect. Fringe flares fabulously
at the hip and sleeves.
EQUESTRIAN
PRINT
This silk twill print is an exclusive from
the archives of our Lake Como mill.
TAFFETA
SKIRT
We’ve revisited the iconic equestrian
theme time and time again – saddle
Again, back by popular demand is our
and horsebit patterns take any look
taffeta long skirt. This iridescent ball gown
from everyday to extraordinary.
skirt is crafted in architectural fashion,
for a piece where form meets function.
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C O L L E C T I O N
THE
S P O T L I G H T
RETURN
OF
OLD
ROMA NC E
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rinted on our finest silk twill, this masterpiece
celebrates the old traditions of romantic Spain.
Meticulously hand painted by our artist-in-residence,
we’ve captured the finer details and art of the matador
in action.
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WENDY
THE
SELIG-PRIEB
BOARD MEMBER, WORTH NEW YORK
WOMEN
BEHIND
WORTH
powerful thing
strong group O F
THE MOST
IS A
A W O M A N C A N H AV E
WOMEN FRIENDS.
-CAROLINE
ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF.
You have to have the courage to say yes.
THE CORE OF SUCCESS AT WORTH.
Behind every successful woman is another woman, and probably a whole community of them.
When your friends and family are behind you, it makes a world of difference.
THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON I’VE LEARNED.
Everybody gets punched in the gut and experiences tough things. And when I was in
highschool, my parents got divorced. I’d always been very close to my father. The idea of him
not living in the house was really traumatic for me. I’m grateful because my family gave me
the room I needed and my friends became my rocks. I learned how important it is to surround
yourself by those people who make you feel good about yourself, believe in you, but also
comfortable enough to be vulnerable with.
MY PERSONAL STYLE ICONS.
Amal Clooney and Jackie Kennedy.
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KELLY
COLLINS
P R E S I D E N T, W O RT H N E W YO R K
MY PERSONALITY IS...
Warm, friendly, outgoing, I like to make people feel comfortable
and put them at ease so I can really get to know them and their
needs. I’m a listener and a real person: what you see is what you
get. I’m not afraid of risk or failure, and I’m very persevering. I want
to make a difference, I want to be successful and I want to be a
mentor to young women that they can do it all - have a successful
career, be a wife and mother.
TERRI
Kelly Collins
BORDEN
SHOWROOM DIRECTOR
P R E S I D E N T,
WORTH NEW YORK
MY DREAM JOB AS A LITTLE GIRL.
Terri Borden
SHOWROOM DIRECTOR,
WORTH NEW YORK
I wanted to be a newscaster a lot of my life, even in college.
I always watched the news with my parents. And I aspired
to be on TV to tell the world what was happening. I majored
in communications and did internships at both television and
radio stations. But then IBM recruited me during my senior year
of college to be a marketing representative to sell mainframe
computers. It sounded exciting. I got to travel. I learned a lot.
I met a lot of good friends, including my husband.
P E R S O N A L E X P E R I E N C E S T H A T H AV E S H A P E D M Y L I F E .
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED.
I come from a very strong family structure with two parents
who believed in education, strong work ethic, persistence and
determination. They taught me that I could achieve anything
I wanted regardless of life’s obstacles — and there are always
many. I have had great loss of dear family members at young
ages, a daughter living with a chronic illness and other personal
circumstances that have made me always believe that you need to
stay positive, out of every negative there is positive one may just
not know what that positive is at the moment.
Whatever it was that I had in my head, my mom said, go
for it. You can do it. What do you need to do it? You’ve got
the brains. You’ve got the motivation. The world is yours.
ADVICE TO MY 20 YEAR-OLD SELF.
I would probably tell her to be true to herself and to take
risks. You don’t have to follow one path. Try to get out of
your box if you can and do what you love. Do what you’re
passionate about.
WHY I WORK FOR WORTH.
ON BECOMING A WOMAN OF WORTH.
The beautiful clothes that work with every lifestyle, of
course! But more importantly, the company culture. From
the top down I immediately loved Worth. I felt that the
leadership wanted everyone to be successful, whether you
were selling 100 units or 1,000, they valued and listened to
each stylist. When I met Dave and Jay I was very impressed.
The clothes were gorgeous and the company had integrity.
I have known of Worth for more than 20 years as I have been a stylist
and manager in the direct sales world. I came to Worth just two years
ago. I started as the VP on New Ventures, which entailed working
on the new Showrooms, recruiting for both brands and managing
a team. I was asked to be President in April 2015 and have been in
that position since.
I ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO
take risks .
THERE IS NO GAIN IN LIFE
IF YOU DON’T TAKE A
chance .
M Y F AV O R I T E F A S H I O N T R E N D S O V E R T H E
PAST 25 YEARS.
I live in the moment. I’m loving the fringe trend right now.
I love my black Extended Fringe Tabard and I’ve worn my
Woven Raffia Fringe Jacket to death!
–KELLY
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Lucy Davis Haynes
S T Y L I S T,
WORTH NEW YORK
(DAUGHTER OF CAROLINE)
Carrie Davis Haynes
STUDENT
(G R A N D D A U G H T E R
OF CAROLINE)
AS WOMEN,
so important
IT’S
T O H AV E
OTHER WOMEN
LUCY
HAYNES
STYLIST
who believe
HOW IT ALL BEGAN.
IN US.
I started selling Worth part-time in Memphis, but honestly got serious about my business in
1994 when my husband and I moved to Nashville. Before starting to look for a job, I learned
I was pregnant with twins. I couldn’t imagine job hunting with a high-risk pregnancy, but we
needed a second income. Worth to the rescue! I’ve never looked back. I’ve had the opportunity
to create an amazing business out of my home and still be there after school for my four kids.
MY INSPIRATION GROWING UP.
–TERRI
I learned a lot from my mother, Caroline Davis, growing up, watching her run a business out of
her home. She’s an entrepreneur who has created two businesses. I also learned from my dad
that hard work pays off. He has a very successful career because he worked hard every single
day of his life. I think we all have a very strong work ethic.
M Y F AV O R I T E W O R T H P I E C E O F A L L T I M E .
I have so many favorite pieces! I wear jeans pretty much everyday, so the Chloe Pant from a
few years back were a personal favorite. They were a big hit with my clients, too. I think I sold
34 pairs! I have to say, I treasure my drawers full of Worth scarves and wear one almost every
day. I would be scared to count how many I have! I love teaching clients how to wear them.
Because I’m a child of the ‘70’s, I’ve really enjoyed the recent fashion homage to those years.
I wore the beautiful palm leaf maxi dress from Spring 2016 to a white tie Swan Ball. I felt great!
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TELL US
who believed I N Y O U .
#BELIEVEDINME
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