. Using only plastic water bottles – painted and split – or using the base of water bottles cut into fabulous shapes – Anthropologie’s new Spring windows are a wonder to behold. The most magnificent floral arrangements – in near luminescent Spring color – appears – and highlight the creativity and ingenuity of what must [...]

. This Spring/Summer season sees a major return to key neutral hues that are safari, military and utility inspired. Cotton and linen is key in styling heavy on detail. Cargo pocket shorts and pants, multi pocket jackets and ‘infantry’ styled shirts are key. But do not look backwards – as Spring 2010′s   pants are cut [...]

. Animal prints just go on and on and on… We have been writing about a trend to all things – ‘Call Of The Wild’ – for the past two years and from the look of things – will continue writing about animal prints for sometime yet. This Spring/Summer season, they will be perfect teamed [...]

. Camouflage makes a grand return and looks set to make an impact. ‘Military’ inspired in ‘utility’ detailed cargo pocket pants – cut slim for added attitude – pencil skirts, sexy short shorts, double breasted peacoats and anoraks – camouflage is seen printed on constructed cotton qualities – poplin, twill, ribstop and canvas – washed [...]

. Color is inspired by the Sahara sands, styling is ‘military’ or ‘safari’ in feel and ‘utility’ detailing is all important. Fabrics are humble in cottons and linens that are presented crisp and clean of crinkled and wrinkled. Stand by as the newest neutrals grow as the leading ‘color’ story of the season. To read [...]

. 80′s inspiration brings back both the best and the worst when talking denim. On the good side, the 80′s brought us stonewash denim – on the bad – acid wash denim! But this is 2010 – and with Buffalo plaid shirts, leather motorcycle jackets, studded punk belts and skinny jeans also appearing – I [...]

. The most beautiful flat sandals and sexy high heels – in gloss patent finishes, natural leathers and metallics – are further enhanced with ‘all important’ decorative detailing. Plastic baubles, owl motifs, filigree metal work, crystals and cut stones are just some of the embellishments appearing. ‘Added value’ continues to be a strong focus. To [...]

. Whether a necklace knit or a knit with heavy metal chains enhancing the shoulders – decorative elements just go on and on and on…! For very good reason. As cut and sew knit tops prove to be a difficult category, innovation, creativity – and ‘added value’ – through decorative elements becomes even more important. [...]

. Colorful tropical prints are turning up across the fashion floor and they look very new. In saturated brights, often on a black ground, these tropical florals and exotic bird prints work on fluid surfaces whether knit or woven. In a range of dresses, skirts and tops, we expect that tropical prints will be well [...]

. Wall Street darling – Aeropostale – opens a flagship on 34th Street between 5th & 6th Avenue. Known for a tight range of the very best tees, sweats and jeans – targeting the Junior customer – Aeropostale has finally opened a store worthy of their New York fans – right on 34th Street – [...]