Western shirts – trimmed with lace, ruffled and tiered denim skirts and dresses, ombre plaids, gingham checks, tooled leather dresses, Navajo stripes, suede and fringed vests and cute little denim ‘Daisy Duke’ cut off shorts are appearing all over the fashion floor. The ‘cowgirl’ looks set to be an important trend for transeasonal and early [...]

In supple, vintage and cracked black leather qualities, the motorcycle jacket looks set to be a new key item. In heavily air conditioned environments – a jacket becomes an essential – and these motorcycle jackets look set to be extremely popular – layered over every outfit! To read more, pick up a subscription to the [...]

. Whether sexy pumps, ballet flats or new shapes in gladiators – surface interest – is created in new and exciting ways. Perforated finishes and creative cutouts lend innovation to leathers in a range of shapes that will suit all end uses. To read more, pick up a subscription to the New York Retail Report [...]

. 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 [...]

. Motorcycle and motorcross inspired looks have a hard edge and a tough girl attitude. Jeans in denims and leathers (as well as a few ‘pleather’ qualities) have padded knee detailing, while vests are decorated with nailhead rivets, studs and fringe. Jackets have asymmetric zipper openings in shiny or aged supple leather qualities. But it’s [...]