. This Spring season men’s denim jeans will have some major competition from other woven bottoms – like chinos – so it will be most important to put your best foot forward. Only the most authentic denim jeans will lure in the aficionado who knows his denim. Narrow loom Japanese denim – dark, raw and [...]

. Lucite, resin, glass and plastic – in big, bold and brash jewelry items – makes a grand appearance for the new Spring season. Yet, somehow – because it’s clear – it’s also strangely – discreet. Is this a new trend? We think so. A return to more delicate items – or less in your [...]

. Bloomingdale’s are betting on a concept of the very best quality in the very best basics – from fast growing ‘hip’ brand Rag & Bone. I just hope Rag & Bone’s easy availability – also at Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks 5th Avenue – as well as their own boutiques in the West Village [...]

. Now that we have just about done everything possible to a pair of jeans – and women have a wardrobe full – it’s time to rethink denim. We feel strongly that denim sportswear is an opportunity – particularly dresses – which continue to be a strong category of business. To read more, pick up [...]

. Jewelry is always a girl’s best friend and Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to sell major volume in key looks – particularly – love hearts! Diamonds, crystals, enamel finishes, gold and silver filigree work, resin and plastic proves that all pricepoints are covered. Pendants, charm items, bracelets and earrings are just some of [...]

. Saturated intense hues – like electric blue – prove to me that the 80′s are most definitely back. Last seen on television shows like Dallas and Dynasty – in huge shoulder pad jackets and taffeta ball gowns – electric blue today has had a hip makeover – and turns up right across the fashion [...]

. Ralph Lauren – proud outfitter of the 2010 US Olympic team – has also offered up his goods – for sale – at Macy’s. So if you are a keen follower of sports – and in particular – Winter sports – head on down to Macy’s, pick up a couple of outfits – and [...]

. We have been predicting the return of chinos for sometime now – and expect this Spring 2010 to see increased sales. Having done everything possible to denim jeans – clean cut chinos – present an alternative that is, on one hand – practical and versatile – and on the other – fashion right. In [...]

. One cannot help noticing Docker’s latest advertising campaign for their newly re-launched – chino program! And the timing couldn’t be more perfect! With renewed interest in khakis – Dockers are cementing their place as the ‘go-to’ brand for a wide assortment of fits, fabrics – and even colors. After all, as we have told [...]

. Graphic stripes and more traditional ‘Breton’ stripes – almost always on navy and white combinations – work equally well in a range of accessories – whether bags, footwear, scarves – or hats! Nautical inspired fashions look set to be important – not just in new Resort deliveries – but right into the Summer season. [...]