Envy on the red carpet is nothing new at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), but this year it took a refreshingly sweet turn when its namesake apple hit the runway.
Envy apples made their NYFW debut by joining international designers at the 9 February Flying Solo fashion show to deliver 'an unforgettable taste of the new and now'.
“As a premium apple, Envy appeals to early adopters who pursue the latest in lifestyle trends, be it food, fashion or culture,” said Garland Perkins, retail solutions specialist at Oppy who orchestrated the NYFW sponsorship. “The apple category is a crowded one, so the more we can meet consumers where they are – in and out of the store – the better.
'People everywhere read fashion blogs and magazines and watch Instagram stories posted by their favorite designers,' Perkins noted. 'NYFW gave us the chance to grab their attention in a space where they are already deeply engaged.”
Not only was the fruit enjoyed by the Flying Solo audience and VIPs, the event was broadcast live via Envy’s Instagram feed and featured on the apple’s other social media platforms.
Perkins outlined that T&G Global, who owns the trademark rights to Envy, has garnered success in similar events like last year’s Thailand’s Bangkok Fashion Week, and will participate in the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival in March.
“The Envy apple consumer is someone we think of as an ‘aspirer’; a busy person who lives a fast and full life,” said David Nelley, vice-president of categories for Oppy. “They look for smart choices that reward, nourish and break the routine, and perhaps even consider a special apple like Envy essential to their individual style.”
