Tag: styles

J. Crew Gets Acquired by TPG Capital and Leonard Green and Partners, Plus Fresh High-End Collection Reveals New Directional Trends for This Classics Brand

J. Crew is one brand that has evolved through years, while maintaining a classic, prep edge, to now their high-end trendy collection, and news on being acquired, they’re on a roll.

Madonna’s Collection for Macy’s Starts Marketing Push with Lourdes as Lead Blogger for MaterialGirl Site

Not sure which is more interesting, the actual 80’s retro collection that’s sure to spark even more Material Girl looks for back-to-school, or Lourdes very teen blog that says a lot about her personality.

Billabong’s Design for Humanity Featuring a Surf Fashion Runway Show, Fischerspooner, Kid Sister, Live Art, and Charity Rocks the Paramount Backlot Studios

In its 4th year, DHF raises money for another worthy cause -Invisible Children -while creating a memorable event that combines many aspects of youth culture lifestyle.

H&M Launches Two Powerful Campaigns: Fashion Against Aids and Save the Oceans with WWF

Leaders in many ways, from design to new media marketing campaigns, this fast-fashion giant’s latest two campaigns taps into humanitarian and eco-savvy youth culture. Plus, their latest bikini campaign.

American Eagle Outfitters 2nd Quarter Shows Drop but Re-vamped Women’s Denim a Beacon of Possibility -Label Networks’ Upcoming Fall Study Indicates Growth

Retail Round-up including American Eagle, DC Shoes, and J. Crew. Seeing how each deal differently shows where certain strategic decisions have been a good thing -especially in predicting fall fashion designs.

Fashion’s New Muse -American Youth Culture and Key Lifestyle Traits

Trends coming from the bottom-up are re-inventing the fashion industry as consumer demand, changes in shopping, inspiration sources, new key lifestyle aesthetics dictate success in a challenging economy.

Back-to-School Gothic-Lolita-Not Just for Harajuku Girls Anymore

Back-to-school fashion meets with a heavy influence of Goth, Loli, Fairey Kei, J-Rock, Anime this year as J-Pop has officially invaded. (Alice in Wonderland Loli.) Street report on top brands, styles, accessories.