. A range of neutral hues – including ‘all important’ khaki – enhances the denim assortment across the fashion floor. This Spring season it is necessary to widen the offer in 5 pocket jeanswear styling – to test new hues, and new washes – in an effort to maintain jeanswear sales. And when denim jeans [...]

. Almost 12 months ago we predicted an increase in natural finishes and fibers for a range of key accessories this Spring 2010 season. New deliveries are proving us correct as wood, straw and cork makes a strong showing in some of the season’s best new styles – from jewelry, to hats, shoes and bags. [...]

. Skin thin and light weight Spring suede qualities – across an array of key neutral colorations is turning up in a wide range of interesting items. Bonded with stretch in leggings, in ‘safari’ inspired jackets, dresses and skirts – suede – becomes the newest luxury ‘fabric’ to gain the customer’s attention. To read more, [...]

. Cool and crisp 100% cotton chambray makes a strong return across the fashion floor – from Women’s, to Juniors – to Men’s. Most often seen in classic indigo or bleached indigo finishes, chambray is the perfect fabric for a range of Summer items from dresses, to shorts, skirts – and shirts. Indeed, we believe [...]

. The logo t.shirt business remains a key volume opportunity. This Spring season sees a return to sport inspired logos that play on a range of themes. Whether international sports, college sports – or local team sports – the options remain endless. A play on primary bright color, dimensional aspects or vintage distressed printing methods [...]

. Coming off a successful collaboration based on beautiful lingerie, Sonia Rykiel goes back to her roots. Rykiel’s latest collaboration highlights her talents in a range of knit items from feminine and sexy dresses, to sweaters, knit shorts, decorative leggings, fabulous colorful accessories – plus some very cute ‘mini me’ items for girls. Typically Rykiel [...]

. Nautical knots turn up in surprising new items – across the accessories floor. New knotted jewelry, hair accessories, belts, decorative sandals, beautiful leather flip flops – and even a wonderful embellished handbag from Marc Jacobs proves to us that creativity and innovation is alive and well! To read more, pick up a subscription to [...]

. Volume is a key trend this Spring season, and turns up in many different forms. Paperbag waists – never an easy trend – have transformed shorts, pants and skirts by adding volume. This time round though – faux paper bag waists – created through stitched down pleats and tucks will prove to be more [...]

. Both authentic Liberty florals – direct from Liberty of London’s archives – and Liberty inspired florals are appearing across the fashion floor and can be seen in womenswear, on the junior floor, in accessories – and menswear! On crisp lightweight cotton qualities, Liberty florals work in a wide variety of items. Where they surprise [...]

. Recession? – What recession? Hermes opens their first store – exclusive to Men – on Madison Ave at 62nd Street – and it’s beautiful. Looking for a signature tie – or maybe a custom leather jacket? Select from a range of skins (starting price – $50,000) and the jacket will be yours. Over 4,000 [...]