Teri Jon: How to Dress Like a Mad Men Woman

July 27th, 2010

Who doesn’t love AMC’s hit series Mad Men? While the scripts and cast of characters keep us
coming back for more, the visual aesthetics keep our eyes glued to our television sets. Draped in rich fabrics
and stunning prints, each one of our beloved characters holds their own while maintaining a common thread of femininity and elegance.

Committed to these same principles, we found striking similarities with some signature pieces of Teri Jon and the iconic style choices draped over the women that captivate our attention each week and steal the show. Feeling a strong correlation between the designs of Teri Jon and the cast of characters, we tried to put it into words with a Metro International interview held by Heidi Patalano.

“Women in particular relate to each of the characters,” said fashion designer Rickie Freeman of Teri
Jon in a recent article on Metro. “There is a little Betty, Joanie and Peggy in all of us. Whether we are feeling motherly and domestic, brainy and professional or sexy, curvy and clever — there is a constant inner battle where women for years are trying to find that perfect balance.”

Having said that, we gathered some of our favorite collection pieces and quickly identified them with the characters of the show so you can get your hands on these wardrobe must-haves.

Our version of Peggy is simplicity at its best. Our short sleeve crepe dress gathers in the middle and flatters the waist while illuminating our commitment to details in one of our favorite classics. The bateau neckline brings proportion to the silhouette and is Ideal for any occasion that calls for a chic and modest look. A shorter sleeve makes it the perfect pick for any event.

You’ll love it so much you’ll want to put your own copyright on it. Buy this dress here.

Classic and chic in her perfectly tailored ensembles, we’d give Betty something to rave about in this dress. With this dress, we’ve got a great silhouette that would lay beautifully on any frame with a perfect fit.

Uniform in color while stunning in design, it’s all about the details in our combo knit dress. Shirring at the shoulder demonstrates the ability to take this fabulous dress to the next level. The belted waist and gathered fabrics are decorated to soften the homogeneous appearance and add richness through texture to the overall aesthetic. We perfected the perfect formula of essentials to be nothing short of figure flattering. Layered with a string of pearls this has Betty written all over it. Buy this dress here.

In a design that commands attention and a fit that will leave a room speechless, we took Joan out of the office and escorted her to a dinner party that’ll have them staring.

This is one of our very favorite party dresses; a fitted and flattering strapless silhouette highlighted with dramatic gathering across the shoulder that forms itself into a bow to add glamour & leaves you feeling sensational. The stylish water floral print, originating from a vintage swatch, adds an artistic element to this stunning sleeveless sheath. Use the antique belt to pull in the waist and compliment the fabrics or take it off to draw the attention away from the middle. We just may start rumors around the office with this one. Buy this dress here.

A trip to Berlin

July 13th, 2010

On the cutting edge of fashion with some of today’s hottest up and coming designers lies Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin, which took place last week. It has been most recently used as a platform to discover, counsel, encourage, support and promote new, young, international designers as well as celebrate and re-confirm some of the more major and most established names in the industry.


While each designer brings their own style and feel to the cauldron of creativity brewing over the 4-day event, there is a common thread or trend that weaves us into the most up-to-date styles for the season ahead. Refreshing, modern, embellished and distinct collection pieces marched themselves through runway after runway to claim the throne on the hot list of who’s who designers.

This stunning white dress from the Frida Weyer collection features a soft white flower that consumes the entire dress.


Ruffles, sequins embellishments, metallics and leathers made up not only some of the most distinctive pieces on the cat-walk but are also some of the signature features of this seasons Teri Jon and sportswear collections.

This teal dress takes the concept of a fabric flower and scales it down.

Click here to buy it!

CNN pays Teri Jon a visit

July 7th, 2010

Last week, CNN stopped by our office in midtown to talk to lead designer and owner Rickie Freeman about how she turned her design dreams into reality.

To see how Rickie’s journey from Israel and her hands-on approach to fashion lead her to success in the United States, check out the story right here. Check out some more behind-the-scenes images of CNN’s visit below.

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The Webutante Ball

June 11th, 2010

The Webutante Ball is when the movers and shakers behind New York City’s Silicon Alley all gather in the name of Internet Week to strut their stuff behind step and repeats and open bars; all in the name of Web 2.0.

Social media consultant and maven Leora Israel looked absolutely stunning in this taffeta Teri Jon dress complete with a dramatic, plunging neckline. Check her out, far left:

Sequins. Fur. Leather.

April 28th, 2010

Women’s Wear Daily, the industry’s fashion bible, featured an amazing article on the new look of Teri Jon Sportswear.

It highlights Teri Jon designer Rickie Freeman’s perspective on how the brand has evolved since its start in 1984—from a buttoned up conservative suit line to today’s more modern and contemporary designs. It gives readers a sneak peek at some of the edgy offerings from the Fall 2010 line. Check it out!

Two times for Teri Jon on “The View”!

March 30th, 2010

Last week on “The View,” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck boldly declared her love for Teri Jon on the air while looking gorgeous in a spring-ready, hot-pink Teri Jon taffeta blouse complete with unique shoulder detail.

The dazzling top has a pleated front, intricately folded short sleeves, a cinched in waist and a simple neckline. The multi-functional piece could be dressed down for a night out on the town, or dressed up and paired with a ruched taffeta skirt, as modeled on our website.

Click here to purchase this great look for spring.

On the next day’s episode, Teri Jon was out in full-force again! Elisabeth rocked a Teri Jon crisp shrunken blazer with intricately folded short sleeves and slanted pockets that work for any occasion.

To add this versatile look to your wardrobe, click here.

Jill Zarin loves Teri Jon!

March 24th, 2010

Last week, celebrity fashionista Jill Zarin (from Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City”) gave E! News a peek inside of her closet to reveal a little bit of Teri Jon!

Jill Zarin

Along with her fashion stylist Lauren, Jill educated viewers on how she mixes and matches designers at every price point, and noted our buttery soft leather jacket with ruffle detailing (from our upcoming Fall collection) as her go-to, throw-on jacket before lunching with some of her fabulous friends.

Jill Zarin

Lauren modeled our one-shouldered taffeta gown, which she said “looks like a $10,000 dress”. But at $790, the dress priced well below Lauren’s kind words. You can purchase Lauren’s dress here. As for Jill’s? You’ll just have to wait and see.

Jill Zarin

Jill wore this exact dress to a New York gala last month and looked absolutely amazing!

Jill Zarin

Jill Zarin looks fabulous!

SHERRI SHEPHERD VISITS OUR NYC SHOWROOM

February 22nd, 2010
Guess who stopped by our showroom this week? None other then the lovely, charismatic, and hilarious Sherri Shepherd, most famous for co-hosting the #1 rated talk show “The View” on ABC.

As she took a sneak peak at our new collection, it just so happened that her favorite picks were ours as well. One of her fab fav’s was the extremely flattering one shouldered 100% silk chiffon gown. (Style # 6010). The vivid turquoise hue is a key color trend for Spring 2010 and compliments just about any color complexion—and , the asymmetrical neckline brings the eye up and draws attention to the sexy neck and shoulder area. Not only did this silhouette fit Sherri like a glove, it’s playful yet sophisticated style was a true match for her fashion sense!

Teri Jon designer Rickie Freeman bonded with the talk show star, while giving her a personal fitting. Below, we caught the two in action: Sherri looked eye-poppingly gorgeous while modeling our flirty watermelon day dress with side ruffle detail (Style # 816, $390.00). She adored the way the dress can easily transition from day to night, a situation she often finds herself in.

Another dress she just had to try-on was the Floral Chiffon Gown. (Style # 9048). As you can see, this printed bohemian styled number has a fabric wrap belt that hugs the waistline and accentuates a woman’s natural curve perfectly. An exquisitely detailed jeweled neckline adorns the top of the gown to pull the look together. This uber expensive looking evening gown is affordably priced at only $790.00.

Project Runway host Tim Gunn recently told Sherri that “she made it work” in a Teri Jon dress. He took her aside on the red carpet at the RED dress awards and said “You look ravishing in that (Teri Jon) dress!”

You too can look like a star in a Teri Jon dress! CLICK HERE to purchase one of Sherri’s top picks.

SHERRI DURING HER FITTING WITH RICKIE
SHERRI SHEPHERD IN THE FLORAL CHIFFON GOWN
You too can look like a star in a Teri Jon dress! CLICK HERE to purchase one of Sherri’s top picks.
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