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The FashionUnited Top 100 Index closed Tuesday at 1246.24, down by 3.89 and at the wait to take on the sprint of the athletic apparel companies, which became the best performers yesterday thanks to Nike and Lululemon Athletica.
According to the last update on the Bedford Report, athletic clothing retailers have had a surprisingly strong September as strong earnings reports and the upcoming Olympics are expected to drive growth the rest of the year. At Lululemon, revenue for the second quarter was up 39 percent from last year to $212 million. Full Article…
Air Jordan III ‘Stealth’ – Arriving @ Retailers
Posted by: Abbey Strutt
August 26th, 2011 >> Fashion Consultant
This year has been a big one for sneakerheads, and much of that can be attributed to the fact that Jordan Brand’s release calender has been packing more threes than a Ray Allen post game report. Not the least among them is the brand new Air Jordan III ‘Stealth’, a colorway that takes the typical ‘Bred’ combo and injects a healthy dose of cool grey in the mix. Along with other hot releases like the Air Foampiste Pro ‘Dark Pine’, these are poised to be some of the biggest back-to-school sneakers for the unlucky among you who have that to look forward to in the coming weeks.
Skincare Guru Tata Harper Shares Tips for Getting Gorgeous
Posted by: Abbey Strutt
August 25th, 2011 >> Fashion Consultant
Compelling Colombian beauty Tata Harper is the powerhouse founder and creator of an eponymous skincare line that is not just all-natural and toxin-free; it’s made by hand on her Vermont farm, with many of the organic ingredients sourced on the property.
Harper, an industrial engineer by trade who was introduced to homemade skincare recipes as a child, found herself venturing officially into the beauty business when her stepfather was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
With the popularity of the film Black Swan that were shown in the cinemas all over the world a few months back, it is fair to say that ballet is having a bit of a fashion moment. From ballet inspired fashion (expect to see lots of wrap cardigans and midi skirts in the shops) to hair and makeup, ballet is a popular trend at the moment.
As such, if there is one trend that is massively popular at the moment it has to be the ballet bun. Full Article…
I have found for you the perfect short for a stylish dressing, but also when you dont want to spend too many time to decide what you are going to wear today. This is called the Lorient short from All Saints. Those linen shorst would suit for all your summer nights sessions on terraces. Dont trust his Breton name, these are actually made to enjoy summer times. Such a light, loose and breathable fabric (66% linen and 34% cotton) will make you comfortable not matter the weather is hot. Do not be affraid of matching them with a blazer and a shirt for something classy. And because these are crisis times, afford those shorts on sales. N
FASHION AS ART: Otago University professor Hilary Radner, left, and Dr Natalie Smith with some of the 70-odd items in their Nom*d: The Art of Fashion exhibition.
New Zealand’s first and only exhibition of Nom*d garments and memorabilia from the personal collection of its creative director, Margarita Robertson, opens in Gore tonight.
Nom*d: The Art of Fashion is the fruition of a two-year research project by Natalie Smith, who did her PhD thesis on the relationship between art and fashion since 1980 and the emergence of conceptual couture.