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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Street Analysis Fall 2011: The Doctor Is In December 5
Colour & Trends, Handbags
Whether authentic thrift shop vintage or deceptively new, the old fashioned doctor’s satchel has been dusted off and was spotted in London and Paris being worn by young men and women alike. And since the look of structured bags is definitely on the rise these hard frame satchels are right on trend. READ MORE +
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Street Analysis Fall 2011:Fluo – Bring It On December 1
Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags, Jewelry
Fluorescent shades are no longer hovering in the background but have moved full front and center. Fashionistas in London, Paris and Milan went for the fluo challenge with transparent shirts, lace skirts, socks, clutches, bags and shoes. It’s a fluo moment – now and spring ’12 or never! READ MORE +
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Menswear October 19
Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags
One of the key trends this fall is menswear regardless whether it is in Paris, Milan, London or New York. Tailored jackets, blazers and pantsuits are ideal choices for the career customer everywhere. Traditional fabrics like tweeds and herringbones in neutral tones of grey and taupe are in the majority but then there are the occasional oversized lumberjack check and colourful clan plaids. This fabric trend is not just for ready-wear but has crossed over into shoes and accessories as well. READ MORE +
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Houndstooth & Glen Plaids October 7
Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags
The dapper look of traditional menswear patterns has taken women’s ready-to-wear fashions by storm this fall. Bold black and white houndstooth checks are being spotted on the young and fashionable this season, and the classic Glen plaid is a close runner up. Stores in Paris and Milan featured both patterns prominently in many merchandise classifications. Ferragamo and Yves Saint Laurent are the designers who endorsed this modern look of tradition and carried it over into their accessories as well. Shoemaker extraordinaire Christian Louboutin also liked the graphic houndstooth look, but he used a smaller scale in his flats and eponymous high heels. Keep a watch out for more classic patterns re-defined. READ MORE +
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