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R.I.P.

Filed under: Fashion Smashion > Sarah Jessica Parker

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According to a MarketWatch report, Steve and Barry's, the retail home of Sarah Jessica Parker's discount clothing line, Bitten, could be bankrupt soon.

The retailer has 200 stores but is having trouble paying the bills and is considering bankruptcy and liquidation.

Where will SJP go with her line?

Could she be to blame?!

Gosh, so many people are being unemployed in America and companies are on the brink of bankruptcy.

Times are tough.

[Image via WENN.]



98 comments to “R.I.P.”

  1. Mamid says – reply to this
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    first

  2. Subie says – reply to this
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    Damn! That was an inexpensive line too. WTF!

  3. xxx says – reply to this
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    hot topic?

  4. AMO says – reply to this
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    I guess she can help them out; so they don't go out of business.

  5. krisg says – reply to this
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    Does anyone care?

  6. 6

    I hope it goes somewhere that is easily accessible - I like her stuff.

  7. dave says – reply to this
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    HOT TOPIC?? SEEMS LIKE THEY'RE DESPERATE FOR ANY SHIT THEY CAN GET HOLD OF.

  8. 8

    thats huge ! wow i kinda thought they would eventually becuz there stuff is sooo cheap~!

  9. Taeki says – reply to this
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    third?

  10. CALI says – reply to this
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    Such a bummer. I actually really like Steve and Barry's. Yeah its for the masses but their stuff is cheap and clean. no junky junky. hopefully all these businesses will pull through in the next few months.

  11. 11

    Macy's is my bet they took Martha Stewart after K-mart (of all places) bottomed out.

  12. longj says – reply to this
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    Perez, if we wouldn't like sjp we all wouldn't run to the sex and the city movie. stop using this shitty picutre of her. She's beautiful. Ok, when she's all glamorized. but use those pic anyway!!

  13. mom says – reply to this
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    lighten up on SJP AND STOP PRINTING THAT PHOTO of her.
    she is ace.

  14. Helen says – reply to this
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    Bit like your clothing line.

  15. Momo says – reply to this
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    What the hell are you talking about? "She's probably to blame." Are you insane? You are getting stranger and stranger…it's only a matter of time until your 15 min. are up, Mario.

  16. bent says – reply to this
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    Take it as a sign. It wasn't meant to be.
    When 1 door shuts, another opens.
    - - - - - -
    I punched a CD player with my bare fist once.
    That was how I ended up getting an IPOD.
    I wouldn't recommend that to anyone though,
    especially if you're someone important like a surgeon or a dentist.

  17. Heath says – reply to this
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    That is sad news! I like Steve and Barry, and I love SJP! They also have Amanda Bynes, and Venus Williams clothing lines there too.

  18. Yowza says – reply to this
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    OH NO! I love their clothes, from kids to adults, I get a lot of good gifts from there.

    RIP Steve and Barry's.

  19. NaNa says – reply to this
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    Doesn't help writing "Granny" and "RIP"
    And what the heck is wrong with being a Grandmother??

  20. VOXIE says – reply to this
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    aaaaahhh, The overated Diva of cinema Du jour. Think she'll take ascend the throne of Wynona Ryderdom??

  21. FREAK says – reply to this
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    WHY?
    WHY?
    WHY?
    DID YOU SHOW A CLOSEUP OF SJP'S FACE??

    NOW I HAVE TO GO PUKE.

  22. Jess says – reply to this
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    What do you expect?
    Their chemical smelling clothes are all like $8.88 or something super cheap!

  23. meme says – reply to this
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    Times sure are tough.
    -
    -
    and to think we had SURPLUS money when Clinton was in office — things sure did change after 8 years of the Bush.

  24. TiffM says – reply to this
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    Puh-lease Perez. If you were really on top of things then you'd know that SJP's line consistently sells out (unlike a certain someone else's…). I don't think she'll have any trouble finding another store to carry Bitten.

  25. Carol says – reply to this
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    I have shopped S&B since it came to my hometown. Since they introduced "designer lines" I haven't spent as much money, however. The SJP line looks cheap (even in a "cheap" store). There is a dress that has been hanging since the day it was brought out on the floor, and I swear not a one ever sold. I will miss the store, especially in the winter, because I bought coats and hoodies and sweats to keep warm.

  26. 26

    NO WAY-I LIKE HER CLOTHES
    SARAH
    ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SELL YOUR CLOTHES ONLINE AND GO ON OPRAH AGAIN-SHE HAS GREAT CLOTHES WITH EVEN BETTER PRICES

  27. FReal says – reply to this
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    Steve & Barry's stuff makes Wal-Mart look like the Ralph Lauren Purple line.

  28. ??? says – reply to this
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    HOT TOPIC WILL GO BANKRUPT NEXT. REASON? PEREZ'S HIDEOUS RAGS OF COURSE!

  29. carol says – reply to this
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    Re: FReal – Unfortunately, I have to agree with you.

  30. NY says – reply to this
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    this is true. I work for them and everyone in the office is on egde bc we know there is going to be some lay offs…but no one knows when.

  31. Regan says – reply to this
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    Why on EARTH would SJP be to blame for their going bankrupt???!!!??? she was the one celeb who has products there who was always out promoting her line and talking up the store big time!! Steve and Barry's problem is that they never advertised and promoted themselves. They left it to the celebs to do it for them and the only one who did was SJP. I really really don't understand why you have such a problem with her Perez. hasn't she shown you any love????? As usual this is probably all about you!

  32. ccvdy says – reply to this
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    wow, she looks great, I saw her nice profile on "tallkiss.com", seems that she is looking for something there, not sure, anyway , best wishes for her!

  33. caris says – reply to this
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    okay, why are you blaming sjp? what did she do to you?

  34. kat says – reply to this
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    Please not Steve & Barry's!!! Don't close - where else can we get our college t's - that we can afford?!?!!!

  35. alice says – reply to this
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    yeah, I'm sure its SJP's fault. Thats why her line always sells out. Dumbass.

  36. Girl says – reply to this
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    Perez, you really are a fucking assbite. Why would she be to blame for this? For offering affordable clothes to the public? God, you are really going to burn in hell you jackass. Instead of ranking on her you should be upset that we Americans aren't going to be able to afford anything and will long for the days when we could shop at Steve and Barry's. Fuck you.

  37. rqm says – reply to this
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    leave jess alone!!!! We all have to age!!!! She has a beautiful soul!!!!!

  38. jaysu says – reply to this
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    How can you even talk about economics while supporting the Democrat party for the upcoming election? I understand about the social issues, but if you want the economy to rally then a free market system without all the road blocks put in place by liberals is the way to go. Lowering taxes for large employers would be an excellent idea right now; so would lifting some of the ridiculous bans on domestic drilling and refining of oil. It's common sense.

  39. tash says – reply to this
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    Everything in there was cheap looking and ugly anyway, good riddance. Poor people shoud have the option of getting things that actually look nice… not the crap they sold at S&B, what a shame.

  40. Lis says – reply to this
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    noooooo i just shopped there last night… I love this store

  41. dd says – reply to this
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    Through sources in New York (maids and drivers and people who are paid to keep their ear and noses in places they shoulnt be) you heard it here first on Perez. DIVORCE yes she is bigger than her husband now and she wants to move to LA he wants to stay in NYC and she wants to pretend that shes young again and be in tons of movies other than her character thats so well known. Tabloid covers by Fall.

  42. tash says – reply to this
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    Okay, I take it back that all the stuff in S&B was ugly and cheap looking. I was really refferring to SJP's stuff and the other "celebrity lines". They were awful, and I didn't want any of it even if it was only $12. Their college stuff and hoodies and coats were the move if you needed something inexpensive though.

  43. jr says – reply to this
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    What do you expect when you sell shit for $9.99

  44. Jill says – reply to this
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    Show some COMPASSION, Perez. I'm not a SJP fan, but that is the most unflattering picture of the human species ever taken.

  45. Taylo says – reply to this
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    She shouldn't have had it at Steve & Berry in the first place. Take that shit to Forever 21. She wont be able to keep it on the racks!!

  46. jayce says – reply to this
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    Go McCain!!!
    the economy has taken a SHARP decline since the Democratic congress was elected! Gas prices will NEVER go down if Obama gets elected and the Democrats have their way, they don't want to drill for any oil or build new refineries. Look at what using corn for fuel has done! Food prices are soaring and shortages are on their way! Democrats waste millions of our money on ideas that "sound good" until you see the damage their policies cause!

    VOTE McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
    McCAIN!!!!!!!

  47. Laura says – reply to this
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    Unfortunately, I'm one of those companies that opened several of their stores and I'm getting stiffed for $23K. I've worked with them a long time and they were very disorganized and did not manage the business well. It's small companies like myself that are getting the shaft while Steve & Barry I'm sure made plenty of money.

  48. 48

    Maybe they can get her to permanently shut down that horse face of hers.

    UGH!

    Love SATC, but she is dreadful outside of that.

  49. iknow says – reply to this
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    i happen to know the inside scoop on this, and NO — SJP doesn't have a thing to do with the company going bankrupt.

    YOU IGNORANT, LYING QUEEN.

  50. left says – reply to this
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    Re: jayce

    the economy is in the shape it's in becaue of the BUSH ADMINISTRATION.

    this mess started 7 years ago.

    if you'd take the time to read the book written by bush's FIRST ahnd-chosen treasury secretary PAUL O'NEILL, then maybe you'd learn a thing or two.

    THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ELECT 2 OIL INTO OFFICE.
    the oil comanies put them in office, and they helped make the oil companies rich.

    YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT JAYCE.
    you can vote for senile ,ccain (who claims to know nothing about the econamy), but you're going to see a black man, and a democratic congress and senate mop up a big mess that a bunch of uneducated, GREEDY republicans made.

    YOU'RE GOP PARTY COMMITED SUICIDE OVER THE PAST 11 YEARS.
    THE PARTY'S OVER.

  51. j-b says – reply to this
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    why doesn't someone hold a rat up to her face and chew that wart off her chin?

  52. Aliso says – reply to this
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    Businesses fail because their products or services are NOT BEING BOUGHT WIDELY ENOUGH TO PAY THEIR BILLS AND PROVIDE A HIGH ENOUGH PROFIT MARGIN TO JUSTIFY STAYING OPEN.

    The boom of the 90s gave everyone a false sense of what it takes to succeed. Some businesses expanded WAY TOO MUCH (STARBUCKS) and now they are having to scale back to stay competitive. Today's market is much more realistic than that of the 90s.

    IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BUSH.

  53. Blech says – reply to this
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    I saw the "Oprah" show when SJP had women from the audience on stage modeling her line. NONE of it looked flattering on the women. The clothes were so cheap looking, from the fabric, to the total lack of style, design, tailoring….etc.
    I couldn't believe that she, with her sex&thecity fashion reputation would attach her name to such KMART type clothes. The failure of Bitten would have happened in any economy. I think she was promoting items that cost $10 or less,(pants, too) It all looked like garbage, & not in a 'good' way,like how Carrie would dress on the show.

  54. smart says – reply to this
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    Re: Aliso – OMG! an actual living breathing Bush supporter?
    Go get some environmentalists! We have an endangered species on our hands!
    We need to study it & find out how it's brain works, so we can learn how to heal brain damage. This will come in handy when dealing with all the brave soldiers coming home with their brains scrambled (like eggs) from roadside bombs.
    End the war
    Vote Obama

  55. Beth says – reply to this
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    NOOOOO!

    I love Steve & Barry's, and I love the Bitten line! :(

  56. Um? says – reply to this
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    You're stupid Perez. Her line was really popular and sold incredibly well, not to mention was very well done. What, did she deny you a photo op or gossip tip? You always play favorites, and always slag on anyone who won't further promote YOU. We don't CARE about YOU Perez, and much like you said to Madonna's brother, its not YOU we care about it will ALWAYS be the celebrity gossip we care about! HALF YOUR AUDIENCE DOESNT EVEN LIKE YOU

    w w w w i n n e r s u s e d r u g s c o m

  57. j-b says – reply to this
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    she looks like Billie Jean King in a nutri-system commercial.

  58. Novel says – reply to this
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    Times are NOT TOUGH out there - the economy is doing fine. It's IDIOTS like you posting erroneous summations and opinions that are just FALSE. Get your head out of your ass and stop trying to be a reporter. You're not a journalist, your a FAT BOY in bunny slippers who thinks way too much of himself

    Perez Hilton is the L-A-Z-I-E-S-T blogger on the Internet

    Perez Hilton is the L-A-Z-I-E-S-T blogger on the Internet

    Perez Hilton is the L-A-Z-I-E-S-T blogger on the Internet

    Perez Hilton is the L-A-Z-I-E-S-T blogger on the Internet

    Perez Hilton is the L-A-Z-I-E-S-T blogger on the Internet

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  59. cutie says – reply to this
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    wow what a old haggard looking woman.. she is not cute at all.. wrinkled up hag!

  60. cassa says – reply to this
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    she looks old as hell and wrinkled up .. you are right cutie pie!!!!

  61. Marky says – reply to this
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    Such a bitter man Mario. Posting the most unflattering picture you can find and pointing blame at one person for a company's failure is just pathetic.

  62. Reece says – reply to this
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    How in the hell is SJP to blame??? Her clothing line is really good, and only put that fucking stores name on the map (not to mention bring in MILLIONS of dollars in sales). Shame on you Perez : (

  63. booya says – reply to this
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    she always looks like she just swallowed a grenade

  64. 64

    Tell me about it.
    I work there.
    Re: Subie – And it wasn't expensive hun, everything we sold was 8.98…
    If you ask me the reason we might file for bankruptcy its not the price of the clothes, its the fact that they were trying to exand so quickly, I have been working there for 2 years and we've been fine, up until they started opening like 5 steve and barry's per month.
    Its Lame-O!

  65. 65

    Re: jayce – Ummmm….
    Bush is a Republican….
    Not a Democrat.

  66. moe says – reply to this
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    her pants sucks! thats why theyre going bankrup. i bought 3 pairs and now the zippers dont work. bitch, i want my money back. LoL!

  67. andre says – reply to this
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    Stop saying it's her fault. Have you seen the shit they sell in that store?? It's pretty bad and I have even bought some of her BITTEN line but it's not what I thought it would be. What they sell at Steve and whatever is her low end stuff. Her more expensive designer stuff is hot!! Also she should go to Target with her stuff. That is where she should have gone in the first place.

  68. C. Ba says – reply to this
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    Damn. I gotta go to one before they close. Best clothes for the money IMO.

  69. Prett says – reply to this
    69

    Come to Canada; things are great here!!
    And stop invading countries for oil and start focusing on your infrastructure.

  70. Gene says – reply to this
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    She should go to target!

  71. anon says – reply to this
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    I interviewed at their corporate headquarters once and the whole process was weird. I had no idea who they were and where they got my resume from. They outsourced some of their HR so I was phone interviewed with someone who worked from home. Then I find out they're in LI, not Manhattan. They said they were opening up an office in NYC, so I went. The guy in charge of pr was hands down one of the biggest douchebags I have ever met. Between their hiring practices, shitty quality and big payouts for celeb lines, I'm not surprised they are going bust.

  72. LD says – reply to this
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    Re: andre – That is her whole line. You do realize her more "expensive stuff' is not hers at all, but high end designers.

  73. batmo says – reply to this
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    That SUCKS!!! I love Steve & Barry! Ma