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Are you interested in reading fashion news about haute couture, prêt-à-porter and avant-garde clothing? We hope so because you will learn about these topics as well as find style reports about emerging designers, new lifestyle brands, cutting edge fabrics, and much more. Anything relevant to the fashion industry is open for discussion.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Mackage & Canada Goose Pre-Order

Is it summer?  Never too early to start thinking about next seasons outerwear.
Time to pre-order next season's Mackage & Canada Goose at Saks Fifth Avenue.

DeadSoxy Boardroom Collection Socks

Dallas-based apparel brand, DeadSoxy, is launching their new and improved Boardroom Collection concurrent to the launch of their new website!

Dress shoes and sneakers are becoming more and more interchangeable and dress socks need to be able to work in both. The unapologetically authentic brand is a mixture of dapper/gentleman's style and street style. Whether you're in the boardroom or going to the gym, this is the perfect sock for both!

Sustainability Focus Sourcing at MAGIC 2018

AUGUST 12-15, 2018

SUSTAINABILITY and using innovation to accelerate sustainability in apparel production is THE focus topic of SOURCING at MAGIC.  Events will include, a documentary screening, panel discussion w film producers & fashion experts, an art installation, multiple seminars on the topic.
  • The fashion industry is the world’s second-largest polluter, after oil.
  • Fashion is the second largest polluter of water in China. (The chemical industry is number one.)

Romero+McPaul Opens First U.S. Boutique

Internationally-renowned luxury lifestyle and shoe brand Romero+McPaul will celebrate the opening of its first boutique in the United States at 8627 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018.
Romero+McPaul Women’s Slippers
This is the brand’s fifth brick-and-mortar location, following the success of storefronts in Mexico and Colombia and robust global online sales. The intimate 600-square-foot space features décor that illustrates the brand’s core inspirations: royalty, sailing and the Ivy League. Founded in Mexico City in 2012 by Hernán Junco and Raul González, Romero+McPaul has gained worldwide acclaim for its luxurious, couture shoes, particularly its iconic velvet slippers. Since its launch, the brand has been featured in international editions of GQ, Vanity Fair, Forbes and Marie Claire, among others.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Footwear Trends to Know from Leslie Gallin 2018

FN PLATFORM is less than a month away and fashion insiders are prepping to see what’s in store for the coming season. Shoe maven and President of Footwear at UBM, Leslie Gallin, has shared her top footwear trends to know, giving us a sneak peek at what’s in store this show!

MULES

The mule trend continues to reign supreme! Beloved for its comfort and versatility, the classic mule can be found in a variety of styles – heeled and flat, open-toe or pointed – making it the perfect fashionista-approved shoe for just about any climate.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Kelly NG Haute Couture Knitwear

Kelly NG has haute couture knitwear perfect for winter. The 100% wool cable-knit creations are gorgeous with silk-ribbon adorning some of the garments. It's perfect for winter wear since it's so warm — the wool traps air, providing good insulation.
Kelly NG Wool Knitwear
Kelly NG also creates haute couture gowns, cocktail options, and wedding dresses.

Maternity Fashion Ripe Isla Jean

The perfect maternity jean has proven to be one of the more difficult items to shop forwhile pregnant. They're too often loose in the wrong places, uncomfortable or well, just plain ugly! 

Introducing Ripe's Isla Jean, a favorite on MiaTango.com and here's why: 
Ripe Isla Jean

Evicii Athletica Fitness Fashion

Is it just me or is workout gear all starting to look the same?  I am excited to introduce you to Evicii Athletica who is known for subtle, yet sexy details on their chic, fashionable pieces that will inspire you to work out! 
Evicii Athletica

Fluff Footwear

Fluff Footwear
UGG added soft sheepskin to modern block heels and wedges. These are the perfectly fluffy heels we've all been waiting for.

Sofia Richie and Kristin Cavallari Snake Skin Boots

Sofia Richie was photographed for the second time wearing her favorite Alias Mae Ahara Snake Boots ($249, www.aliasmae.com) on July 12, 2018 while out to dinner at Nobu. 
Sofia Richie

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Living on the Fringe of Fashion

Fringe adds Western-inspired flair to denim clothing.
Fringe Outfit
Fringe trimmed denim jeans in five-pocket style.  And a denim fringed jacket.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Busty Women Style Options: Streetwear, Swimwear and Activewear

The Fashion Industry is beginning to recognize curvy and diverse women, but there is still a ways to go. Women are demanding representation of all sizes, shapes, and ethnicity. So why are we still offering limited options for busty women when it comes to streetwear, swimwear and activewear?
Introducing NAYALI, meaning feminine courage, is on a mission to celebrate women with feminine curves.

Five Things Your Shoes Say About You

If there is one thing that most women love, it is shoes.  Here are some new design shoes to love.
Women's Shoes Exotics by Cedrick
Look in the closet of most women and you will see a collection of shoes that they are proud of. Online shopping opportunities for shoes have even further pushed the growth of the industry, with IBIS World reporting that in the last five years shoe sales online have surged, with the revenue now reaching $14 billion. It’s an industry that will continue to thrive, and for good reason. Shoes say a lot about the person wearing them, even if you have to temper what you wear with them, they always give people a way to let their personality shine through.

Shanina Shaik Wears gorjana Necklace

Shanina Shaik shared a photo on Instagram wearing gorjana! The model showed off a sultry look in a silk dress accented with gorjana's Rumi Confetti Adjustable Necklace ($75 , www.gorjana.com).
Shanina Shaik gorjana Necklace
gorjana jewerly is intentionally designed to be layered and worn multiple ways to take you from day to night.

Nordstrom Local Market Focus

In support of its growth strategy and continued focus on connecting the physical and digital shopping experience for customers, Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. announced today plans to open additional Nordstrom Local neighborhood hubs in Brentwood and in Downtown, Los Angeles this fall.

Nordstrom Locals are one piece of Nordstrom's overall local market strategy. "Nordstrom is continuing to invest in its growth strategy with the goal of increasing market share by providing customers with better and more convenient services and access to more products," said Ken Worzel, president of Nordstrom.com and chief digital officer. "Through our local market strategy, we're combining the scale of our national infrastructure with our local assets of people, product, and place to help re-imagine the shopping experience for our customers."

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Fashion Colors of the Day - FCOTD

Are you wondering about the fashion color of the day?  Let me give you a hint.  Today it is three colors that are important.

Red, White & Blue.


Happy 4th or July.

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