Attack 2015 With Army-Inspired Style

Pair romantic pieces with vintage army-inspired essentials.  You can find the new military mix at Lucky Brand.

Soft stripes and must-have military style cargoes.

 Rumpled military jacket and painterly prints.

Army Green and Slim Jeans

Ready to attack 2015 with a great sense of style. You can shop the above styles at Lucky Brand.  Layer your army green must-haves over soft, romantic pieces to keep your look fashion friendly.

If you are looking for something appropriate to wear under your jacket or with your cargoes, you should check out the easy tees below.

BC Footwear Collaboration with ban.do

BC Footwear is releasing two new styles in collaboration with ban.do, a Los Angeles-based design house specializing in stylish gifts and accessories. Featuring a foot bed sandal and a lace up style, the collection will be available in April 2015.

Known for adding its laidback edge to the latest in footwear trends, BC Footwear initially approached ban.do in 2014 with the idea of collaborating on a shoe collection. A cult favorite of celebrities and consumers for their playful take on tech and hair accessories, ban.do was thrilled with the idea to add their innovative designs to the BC label.

"There could not be a more perfect shoe company for us to pair up with than BC. Our brands are so aligned! Both born in California, we have a similar aesthetic, personality, and lifestyle. This collaboration is filled with all our favorite things: bright colors, cute patterns, and fun!" said ban.do.

Inspired by all things fun with the theme "Put On Your Dancing Shoes," consumers will recognize BC Footwear's unique designs wrapped in bold colors and two of ban.do's signature prints - the Supercute Hearts pattern and a ticket stripe motif.

"The shoes we've created with the team at ban.do immediately make you smile, which we love. Every girl wants to express her fun side, and we have provided her with a quick and easy way to do that," said Sari Ratsula, Queen Bee/President of BC Footwear. She adds, "Ultimately, we are two brands that make very different products, but we serve the same customer. We saw this collaboration as an opportunity to create something that will really blow her away."

The Hip Hip Hooray sandal is available in black/white, aqua/gold, or pink/gold, and retails for $60. The lace up Unicorn shoe is available in light pink stripe, red hearts, or silver metallic, and retails for $70.

The BC Footwear x ban.do collection will be available beginning in April 2015 at bcfootwear.com, Nordstrom, Zappos.com, ShopRuche.com, and a variety of other independent retailers.

About BC Footwear:

Embodying a laid back attitude they've titled "West Coast Cool," BC Footwear transforms classic silhouettes into fresh, eclectic statement pieces. Their shoes are designed for a girl who's unconcerned with "it" brands or trends, but prefers to craft a look that's radically different, spontaneous and unpredictable. The BC girl pulls inspiration from the colorful world around her, pairing vintage with modern, high-fashion with handmade, and global influences with local street style. BC Footwear is available at better department stores, specialty chains, and boutiques.

About ban.do:

ban.do is a Los Angeles-based design house specializing in gifts and accessories that really pack one heck of a stylish punch. In 2008, founder and creative director Jen Gotch began making one-of-a-kind headbands out of her living room. Now ban.do's wide range of accessories has been featured in countless magazines, seen on tons of celebrities, and can be found in stores worldwide. The brand is inspired by all things fun: disco balls, confetti cannons and fizzy cocktails. Don't be surprised to find a collection full of bright colors, irreverent patterns, and lots of sparkle.

Beth Behrs at the People's Choice Awards

Beth Behrs was photographed wearing TACORI earlier this evening at the People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles! The Two Broke Girls star sparkled in gold accents including a TACORI 18k Yellow Gold 0.62ct Diamond Ring from their Sonoma Mist Collection ($2,390, style no. SR190Y; www.tacori.com)!

Wet Seal Closing Many Stores

The Wet Seal, Inc., a leading specialty retailer to young women, today announced that it was closing 338 retail stores effective on or about January 7, 2015. The Company decided to proceed with the store closures after assessing its overall financial condition and the Company's inability to successfully negotiate meaningful concessions from its landlords. The store closures unfortunately resulted in the termination of approximately 3,695 full and part-time employees. The Company estimates that the 338 retail stores which were closed represented approximately 48 percent of its net sales for the nine months ending on November 1, 2014. Following the store closures, the Company expects to operate approximately 173 retail stores and its Internet business. 

Introducing RENE RUIZ

Rene Ruiz is defined by his fusion of modern glamour with expert craftsmanship. He has a passion for creating designs that are both modern and hip. As Miami’s hottest name in fashion, Ruiz blends contemporary details with refined sex appeal.  He is renowned among socialites and celebrities from New York to LA and Dallas to Dubai. His clients fly in from all around the world knowing he can create glamorous gowns for any A-List event.  Below are a few of our favorites from his newest collection.

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“A lot of people identify my designs as having a Miami flair because I believe I am a product of this city. All of the culture and people around us have created an ideal setting, fueling my work with inspiration,” Ruiz says. “I interpret classic silhouettes with a modern glamorous feel.”

 MORE ABOUT RENE RUIZ:

Rene Ruiz has always had a love affair with fashion. Growing up in Cuba, he escaped the realities of life there by watching classic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age. “I drew my inspiration from the fashions worn by some of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars such as Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant and Gary Cooper,” said Ruiz.

Ruiz carried his love of fashion to Miami where he came to study architecture however, he continued to be seduced by the fashion world graduating from the Miami International Fine Arts College.

Ruiz honed his skills with apprenticeships in Florence, Italy. In 1992, he opened his Coral Gables atelier where he quickly became a fashion force with socialites and celebrities. The 5,000-square-foot flagship store is home to a talented team who ensure that the product that is made in America continues to be one of Ruiz’s proudest accomplishments, and that every detail receives careful scrutiny. With endless rolls of luxurious fabrics and textures at their fingertips, Ruiz and his team have cultivated a very sophisticated and loyal following.

In recent years, Ruiz has truly gone International, showing his collection at market during Fashion Week in New York as well as in Paris. His exquisite eveningwear collection can now be acquired in high-end specialty stores and retailers around the world, including New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Switzerland, Kuwait, Qatar and Riyadh.

To view all his collections – please visit: http://www.reneruiz.net/

Damir Doma New Arrivals for Spring/Summer 2015

Damir Doma online fashion store has new spring 2015 arrivals.

You can shop for spring/summer 2015 fashion at http://shop.damirdoma.com/

It may be of interest to you to also visit our consumer section to see some of the other highlights for shopping in 2015.

By the way, we previously posted about the Damir Doma Autumn 2014 collection arriving.  Amazing how time flies and it is time to think about Spring.

Transit The Shoe Show January 2015

Learn about other LA Fashion Market Events for 2015.

Natori Brand Introduction

The global Natori brand is more than meets the eye. Josie Natori, founder and CEO, founded the company on an artistic whim and almost immediately saw her flattering designs take off. What started as a lingerie concept has evolved into global lifestyle collections that include Ready-to-Wear, Lingerie, Sleepwear, Fragrance, Home, Accessories and more. Josie Natori molded her creativity into something that visually expresses her desire to empower women while leaving luxury as a necessity in everyday life. All of the Natori pieces, throughout the Josie Natori, Natori, Josie, and N Natori collections, are exuberant and bring art into life with an East-meets-West sensibility.

For more information, visit natori.com.

Rivet & Vamp Online Launch

The founders of Sourcing Journal are proud to announce the launch of two new online B2B publications, Rivetandjeans.com and Vampfootwear.com. As Sourcing Journal’s audience expands, we see a need to report on the trade, trend, brand and retail news impacting highly targeted markets.

Denim has faced an onslaught of competition. As a result, the category is evolving with new trade shows, textile innovations and design.  Rivet aims to become the denim industry’s destination for what’s new and what’s next.

Vamp will focus on the rapid nature of the footwear industry. From boutique brands and global giants to retail trends and the latest fashion, Vamp will report on the topics that make footwear a complex and dynamic industry.

Both Rivet and Vamp will be updated daily by a dedicated team of editors and reporters.

Apparel Search is a fan of Sourcing Journal and wishes them the best of luck with their new online publications.

Rihanna Lace Diva

Rihanna was photographed wearing PilyQ recently in St. Barth's! The Barbadian bombshell showed off her figure wearing PilyQ's Lace Diva Tunic as she celebrated the holidays ($144; www.pilyq.com). 

Lovely lace diva.