Archive for April, 2007

Get In… Wood!

April 27th, 2007 Ted Santos


Model Behavoir, originally uploaded by workingmenarepissed.

By Tiffany Plater

So what happens when Dutch meets fashion, a wonderful tribute to wooden wedge footwear? This spring/summer season is all about the wedge. Moreover, it’s about wooden wedges. They come in a variety of styles, colors, and even fab heels with cutouts. They can be worn with dresses or jeans.
However, make sure to play up the shoe and play the down the rest of your ensemble. These shoes deserve attention and should not have to battle with the rest of your attire. If the shoe has a rough and edgy feel be sure to do the opposite up top and wear something ultra feminine.

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Enhancing Customer Shopping Experience

April 27th, 2007 Fashionista

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By Gaurav Doshi

Today when so many shopping malls, supermarkets and hypermarkets are opening up, each one is competing hard for the customers’ money. There are more choices available for consumers than ever before. In such situation retailers must develop business strategies that focus on creating as well as maintaining customers, one by offering customers a differentiated shopping experience. Merchandising and display are important issues that need serious attention in enhancing customer shopping experience.

Such big retailers spends lot of money in getting high traffic location but if customers don’t find anything systematic, unique and attractive, they may just pass away from the door or if visited will try some other place to shop next time.

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Tyra Banks and Russell Simmons Skip on a Bill

April 27th, 2007 Fashionista

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The New York Daily News reported that Tyra Banks apparently skipped on a $100 lunch bill. Fashion Icon Tyra Banks was having lunch with Fashion Mogul Russell Simmons, and neither party paid the bill. It seems that there was a misunderstanding on who was going to take care of the check. Ms. Banks later paid the bill, with her apologies.

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Payless and American Eagle Outfitters Soon In Court

April 27th, 2007 Ted Santos

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By Tiffany Plater

It was first reported back in May of 2006 that Payless bought a shoe and accessories brand named American Eagle. This acquisition aimed at targeting a younger crowd that Payless had not been able to reach. And it was then that the confusion began. On Friday American Eagle Outfitters filed a lawsuit against Payless for allegedly misleading consumers to believe that a partnership had developed between the two retailers. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is accusing Payless of using their brand image and likeness to advertise for a new line shoes from American Eagle, the shoe brand.

Unfortunately, this misunderstanding could really hurt AEO’s image. Payless isn’t exactly viewed as a high-end source for retail shoes. (more…)

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Get In Gold

April 27th, 2007 Ted Santos


Oksana models American Apparel Gold Bathingsuit and Mona Assemi beads., originally uploaded by fashionfightspovertydc.

By Tiffany Plater

The ‘King Midas Touch’ is prevalent in fashion for this season. Gold is back and I am not mad about it! It is complimentary to any skin tone and can be paired with almost any ensemble or color. This season you will see a plethora of handbags, shoes, jewelry, and much more in none other than gold! But don’t be in a rush to put away all of your other metallics because those are definitely hot as well.
Next are some of my must haves and wish I could have. (more…)

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Just Change Your Mind

April 26th, 2007 Ted Santos

IMG_3335_c, originally uploaded by imagesbyk2 Photography.

By Ted Santos

Businesses make enormous investments of time and money for new plans, strategies and the perfect employee with the hope things will change. Yet, at the end of the effort, not much changes. What happens?

In most cases, those new plans, strategies and employees enter a company with an existing culture. And plans, strategies and new employees have a way of conforming to the existing culture. The culture of your business is the result of a particular mindset. Most often, it is the mindset of the founder or executive management.

The founder has gotten to where he is because of specific skill sets, knowledge base and belief system, which unfortunately all come with inherent limits. (more…)

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Gio Goi the New and Old Fashion Revolution

April 26th, 2007 Fashionista

TOOMUCHROCK&ROLL, originally uploaded by danielyoung.

Reading Reuters’ news, we found this interesting article on Gio Goi. Apparently in the last 2 years they have sold a tremendous amount of inventory. Christopher Donnelly 37, co-founder of the brand told Reuters:

“Sales are going through the roof,” says Christopher, “In the last two years we achieved what it takes other brands 20 years to do,”

According to the article, Gio Goi is one of the top 3 selling street wear brands in Great Britain. (more…)

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Sex Appeal and Style in Womens Leather Pants

April 26th, 2007 Fashionista

Crossing the bridge, originally uploaded by Ojo de vidrio.

By Christianna Mansfield

One trend that seems to never go out of type is women’s leather pants. Get all of those misconceptions out of your mind and embrace the deliciousness that is quality grain leather. Yes, more individuals that bikers and cowboys wear leather pants and no, you will not squeak while walking down the street in leather pants. Yes, leather pants can be worn in the summer and also during the daytime.
No, leather pants are not difficult to clean, nor are they outrageously expensive that only a choice few can afford them. If these are your reasons for not wearing a hot pair of women’s leather pants, you have run out of excuses (more…)

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Fabric and Fiber Shows

April 26th, 2007 Fashionista

The following is a list of Fabric and Fiber Trade shows for Designers, Retailers, and Manufacturers.

Adsale (Chinese) : With over 20 successful years of staging international exhibitions in China and Asia, Adsale’s market sensitivity and attention to clients’ needs have made it a widely recognized leader in its field.

Dallas Fabric Show The Fabric Show features over 160 mills and coverters of decorative fabrics, laces, trims, leather, and related supplies. Held twice a year, this temporary show caters to the diverse needs of the apparel, bedding, drapery, furniture, gift and accessory item, luggage, slip cover, tabletop and related sundry manufacturers who buy by the bolt. (more…)

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Children’s Clothing Trade Shows

April 25th, 2007 Fashionista

Americasmart (Atlanta) : Beginning January 2003 during the scheduled apparel/accessories market, AmericasMart will continue its tradition of trade show excellence by offering a brand new temporary show floor for apparel, accessories, shoes, children’s wear, loungewear and gift-related products.

The Apparel Sourcing Show: Since 1991,The Apparel Sourcing Show
is the only international show specialized in the apparel and textile industry in the CBI region. The CBI ranks as number ONE supplier to the U.S.A. Apparel market. Year by year, the most important industry suppliers of specialized machinery and technology, textiles (more…)

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