“As retailers pulled out their notepads to place orders on spring fashions featured on the runways in New York in recent days, they prepared to make a bet on new styles that they hope will nudge shoppers to start buying clothes again.”
Fashion in a Faltering Economy
Entries from September 2008
September 16, 2008
Retailers Shop For Your Spring
September 16, 2008
Compromise
“London Fashion Week staved off a tight squeeze between rival shows in New York and Milan next season in a compromise deal with fashion councils in New York, Milan and Paris, the British Fashion Council said on Tuesday.”
Fashion capitals hammer out schedule compromise
September 7, 2008
Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring Show
“All the people, paparazzi and security buzzing around Sunday’s Diane von Furstenberg fashion show made the Bryant Park tents feel like a sold-out concert. Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, Venus Williams and Eva Longoria were among the celebrities to turn out to see what von Furstenberg, clearly an industry superstar, has planned for next season.”
Diane von [...]
September 6, 2008
Spring 2009 Colours
“CARLSTADT, N.J., Sep 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today released the PANTONE(R) Fashion Color [...]
September 6, 2008
Fashion Loves A Comeback: Kai Kuhne
“A YEAR ago, Kai Kühne could not have interested a serious fashion editor in hearing about his umpteenth comeback even if he walked up and slapped her in the face, attempted to set her on fire or pounded down a door.”
Can Fashion Forgive His Past?
September 6, 2008
What Are The Ramifications of A Later Fashion Week? Well, A Lot
“As the rings around any self-respecting fashionista’s calendar should show, the only catwalk collections that matter on Planet Fashion are those unveiled during the international circuit of the Big Four, London, Paris, New York and Milan.”
Stilettos out as New York threatens London’s place in fashion calendar
September 6, 2008
A Meeting of The Trans-Atlantic Fashion People
“Leading figures from the fashion world have been called to an emergency summit in London next week to try to resolve a clash between fashion capitals on either side of the Atlantic.”
Talks planned to rescue UK fashion week
September 6, 2008
BCBG, Rag and Bone, Perry Ellis, Julie Haus, etc.
“The glamorous set had a message for economic worrywarts as New York Fashion Week kicked off Friday: Chill out. A loose, beachy vibe infused the first collections for spring 2009, drawing inspiration from fantasies of far-off places. Tropical prints combined with an easy slouch to evoke less stressful times.”
New York Fashion Week starts with a message: Relax
September 6, 2008
A Look At Andy and Debb and Charlotte Ronson
“There are more and more continuing trends showing up on the runways here at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan – with just some of those appearing today including micro pleats, dresses, sequins, draping, cropped pants and jackets, bubble hems, gray, draping, patent leather and gladiator-inspired shoes.”
Cupcakes and more at New York Fashion Week
September 6, 2008
Early Trends From Fashion Week
“The looks of the London youth movment in the years when mod morphed into punk dominated runways Saturday in the second day of spring previews. Short skirts and tight pants kept the skinny profile fresh, paired with — what else? — edgy black.”
London calling at New York Fashion Week