Retail Analysis Fall 2011: Felt December 25
Accessories, Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags
It’s getting cold, and boiled wool and loden, favourite outerwear materials have ventured into accessories this fall in felted versions. Cloche hats and fedoras were obvious choices. Cold weather wraps in bold two-tones looked new, and shoes and bags got “felted” as well. READ MORE +
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Retail Analysis Fall 2011:Ponchos & Capes December 12
Accessories, Colour & Trends
Capes appeared on runways three years ago, and it has taken until this season for them to gain momentum. The three quarter “bobby cape” length was the most popular for juniors whereas knee-length options prevailed for a more sophisticated customer. Knitted ponchos were riding the cape wave as well with fur trimmed, fringed and capelet versions. READ MORE +
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Aggressive Chic February 14
Accessories, Colour & Trends, Footwear
Channel you inner power ranger with powerful accessories. Perennial all-black tough chic gets an update. Oversized black resin sunglasses with dark tinted lenses lend an air of mysterious anonymity. Long spikes on cuffs and necklaces evoke medieval armour, whereas arrowhead and skulls go back in time to an era of head hunters. Contemporary narrow stove-pipe trousers still fit into lace-up combat boots but short-shaft pull on styles or high heel shoe-booties with zippers and chains are newer. So hang on to that classic all-black urban warrior wardrobe and give it an accessory make-over. READ MORE +
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Heading North November 3
Accessories, Handbags, Legwear, Street Fashion
Want to create a winter wonderland in your closet? Fill it with the Nordic-inspired clothes and accessories, as knit motifs ranging from snowflakes to quaint cottages are popping up everywhere. Sweaters–from tunic-length to cropped–are an obvious choice, while knit mini dresses and skirts offer a feminine take on this trend. Nordic-themed socks–from calf length to thigh high–are a fun option, especially when paired with chunky heels, and legwarmers go from totally ’80s to apres-ski chic. This trend is so popular that it even carries over to handbags. But no matter where they appear, Nordic knits in combinations of red, white, and black are most prevalent. READ MORE +
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Fall Foliage October 12
Accessories, Colour & Trends
When shopping for accessories, why not embrace the beauty of autumn? Jewelry designers certainly have. The leaf is a popular motif, and designs vary from sleek and stylized to earthy-looking, covered in raffia or made out of speckled stone. Some designers even take inspiration from cold-weather trees, and craft metal earrings to look like small sprigs of pine. Branches also provide great inspiration for fine jewelry–especially delicate cuffs. And for those who really crave something season-specific, there is even acorn-inspired jewelry out there. But in case you are worried about looking too much like you just got back from a nature hike, never fear⎯many of these pieces come embellished with diamonds or crystals. READ MORE +
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