Walking throughout your local shopping district, whether it is in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or anywhere in between, the ghosts of empty storefronts are haunting the retail industry. The darkened, empty, open spaces are a stark reminder of a business that just was not selling enough to stay. There is no denying that we are amid a time of change in the retail
If you haven’t heard of Hot Girl Summer, you may have been living under a rock for the past 2 months. Hot girl summer has taken over the social media sphere from Instagram to Twitter, Tik Tok to Snapchat. Thanks to rapper Megan Thee Stallion, women (and men) everywhere are living their best lives this summer. Welcome to your summer motto. Let us break
Size inclusivity is a growing topic in fashion. Expanding size ranges is top of mind for nearly every single one of my clients and just about every brand I follow. Typically plus-size mannequins are saved for plus-size only stores, or plus-size sections in a department store. In a non-plus-size specific brand store it is as if they do not exist, until now. Nike, an industry
Athleisure. The genius coupling of performance athletic wear and leisure wear that has all but taken over the United States over the last 10 years. On a recent trip back to New York City, the amount of athleisure roaming the streets is noticeably less than it was 4 years ago. So, is the athleisure bubble now about to burst? We’re taking a look at
Designer clothes. Killer shoes. Jet-setting. Hair. Make-up. Runway. The parties. The crew. The freedom. Those damn bodies! Last month alone, thousands of new college graduates determined to make their name in fashion are going to be vying for coveted internship and assistant level openings in this $385.7 billion market. From the outsider looking in, the fashion industry (and those that are allowed in) has it all.
Attending tradeshows can be exhausting. So much to see and accomplish in such a short amount of time without the right preparation can make a costly trip mostly useless. We are breaking down our top tips on how to make the most of your tradeshow visits so that you walk away with the solutions you really came for. 1. Choose the right shows for
Dear Mama, Showing our love and support for mom’s in fashion! Mother’s Day is upon us. While we are all thinking about how to celebrate the most important mamas in our lives, we wanted to give a shout out to a few moms in fashion that are killing it both in parenthood and business. For about 364 days a year, being a mom can be a
You may have heard of Fashion Revolution week, or seen Instagram get taken over by people holding “I made your clothes” signs. What is it all about? Fashion Revolution started as a reaction to the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh on April 24th, 2013. 1,138 people died in that horrific tragedy and another 2500 injured. It became the deadliest garment industry accident in
3 Major Brands Plan Their Debut Events Grab your fanny pack. It’s Coachella or bust! Coachella is more than just a music festival. It has become a cultural event that promises the possibility of catching a show with your favorite celebrity; floods social media feeds and sparks trends in fashion (hello/goodbye flower crown and have you heard of the bralette?). This multi-day concert held annually
Important terms and abbreviations you need to know while you build your brand. If you are just starting out in the fashion industry, speaking to technical designers, suppliers and manufacturers can sound like a different language at times. Here, we’re giving you a rundown on some key terms and abbreviations that you will need in your vocabulary so that you can speak with confidence