Tag: runway

Rent the Runway Joins Netflix, Laying Down the Competitive Groundwork for Fast-Fashion

ToastBlogPost_200

Renting out designer clothing and accessories has become a booming industry in fashion, especially for those who know what’s-what in fashion but can’t afford to buy such items. The undiscovered additional marketplace, however is a new youth marketplace moving into their mid-20’s who shop differently–with an environmentally conscious buying pattern and who seek ways to […]

Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell Designs Moto, BMX, Skate-Inspired Collection for Marc by Marc Jacobs—First to Bring Moto Style into High Fashion

new_600_200

Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell has been at the center of graphics for streetwear and skateboarding for years. He’s the man behind Palace Skateboards’ Tri-Ferg logo, and has done a number of collaborations with brands such as Stussy and Silas. He’s been given cred for bringing grunge-wear to the runway and crossing boundaries of music, fashion, art, […]

The L.A. Fashion Industry Profile–Highs and Lows of a Leading-Edge Area

LA areafashion_200

As an $18 billion apparel business, Los Angeles, CA, is increasingly seen as the fashion capital of trends in the United States. There is tremendous interest in streetwear, surf and beach lifestyles, and the L.A. Style. According to recent study sponsored by CIT and the California Fashion Associate called “The Los Angeles Area Fashion Industry […]

Rent the Runway Buys Go Try It On—How Fashion-Tech Plays Into the Future of Fashion

Beyonce_200

There have been many great ideas in the past few years with fashion moving online, including trade shows, that have been generating considerable start-up capital. Two of those, Rent The Runway and Go Try It On, have just joined forces. Rent The Runway, which offers up designer clothing and accessories for low-cost rental for 4 days […]

Music-Inspired Fashion Trends from Street, MAGIC, Project Showcase Forward-Thinking Designs for Youth Culture 2012

musicfash

From Tripp NYC to T.U.K. footwear and an English Beat themed fashion runway show, MAGIC, Project, and Street delivered inspired collections from this important subculture.

Global Fans Madly In Love with H&M Hearts Lanvin Masstige Collection

Fast-fashion retailer H&M rides yet another successful masstige collab, and the marketing build-up from viral videos to haute runway show to online auction for charity raised the bar for fashion collection launches.

ASR Runway Show Remains a Highlight of the Trade Show Featuring Latest Trends in Swimsuits and Beach Style for Summer 2011

Now a must-see event during ASR, the swimsuit runway show featured bikinis with retro and progressive designs, lots of neon, patterns, beach lifestyle with a more urban edge.

Milan Runway Shows Underway with Sports Influences in Many: Vivienne Westwood’s Punk Skater; Thom Browne’s Fixie Cycle Chic

News from Milan’s fashion week featuring Spring-Summer 2011 menswear indicates lots of trends coming from street, sports, 80’s grunge.

Billbong’s Swimsuit Fashion Runway Show at Design for Humanity Showcases Homage to Roots Plus Modern Elements

One of the more modern swimsuit shows we%uFFFDve attended, Billabong%uFFFDs Design for Humanity show illustrated their design team%uFFFDs cut-and-sew expertise.