Retailers Shop For Your Spring

“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

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

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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

The Designers Doing New Things For Spring

“As the New York Spring 2009 fashion shows kick off Friday, several designers are hoping that daring styles will appeal to retailers in search of pieces that stand out as special in today’s sour economy. With apparel sales still soft, retailers are shying away from basic looks and searching for items that may spark an [...]

Before The Show: Narciso Rodriguez’s Spring Collection

“Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez’s spring 2009 collection will be “full of joy,” based on an “anti-stress” formula that aims to inspire feelings of optimism amid economic crises and war.”
Rodriguez to present ‘anti-stress’ collection at New York Fashion Week