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Trendy Clothing for Juniors
Aug 12th
Purchasing trendy clothing for the junior age group means it’s important to know what is stylish and current with the trends. Trendy clothing for juniors comes many different sizes and it’s meant to be worn by young girls from the ages of 10 to 18. Juniors are at an age where there is constant, unyielding pressure to fit in, conform with their peers, have many friends, and have their peers like and admire them. Usually, the easiest way for them to fit in is through dressing like other their age, which means wearing trendy clothing. The constant pressure to conform to their peers means that juniors are constantly paying attention to what is new in trendy clothes. This means that they will not usually wear anything that is not trendy or stylish because they are so aware of what is in and hot as far as trendy clothes are concerned.
When purchasing trendy clothing for the junior age group, it is imperative to pay attention to what is in the magazines, what is on the runways, and what celebrities are wearing because the junior demographic will be very aware of what is current in trendy clothes. Right now tunic tops and cardigan sweaters, are hot for fall, and they are staple items in any junior wardrobe because they are so versatile. They can be paired with other hot trendy clothes like jeans, jeggings, skirts. So be sure stock some of these items because they will sell.
Party dresses are also another trendy clothing item that the junior set will want to have. No matter the occasion, whether it is a prom, a school dance, or a just night out, cute, stylish dresses are a hot item that every girl between 10 and 18 will need to have in her closet. Dresses patterned with polka dots or florals are another huge in trendy clothes and have been seen on the runways many times over this year, so if you aim to stock trendy clothing for juniors, these are another must-have item. These types of dresses are great because they are versatile, simple for any girl to wear, and they make junior girls feel chic, modern, and trendy. The right dress can make any junior girl the envy of all her friends, which is what they all want!
It is super important to by paying attention to the runway shows, celebrity trends, and what is in the magazines. Juniors tend to be very conscious of what is in style, and they are known for following the trends, not setting them. So if you keep up on what is in style for trendy clothes, you will be sure please this age group and get them spending their money.
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Wholesale Plus Size Womens Clothing is a Rapidly Growing Market
Aug 9th
Mass-market and broad appealing stores like Forever 21 and Target are offering plus sizes and even some expensive designers are deciding that the plus size market is a big business opportunity, and it is reviving the clothing market, which has faltered during the recession. This means that wholesale plus size womens clothing has room for growth and profits too!
The standard that wholesale clothing has focused on for many years now fits fewer and fewer people, and the recession has seriously injured this market. Retailers are now searching for ways to invigorate sales, and plus size is one of the few categories where there is growth, so that means that the same goes for wholesale plus size womens clothing. According to NPD Group, a market research firm, the plus-size market increased 1.4 percent while overall women’s apparel declined 0.8 percent in the 12 months leading up to April 2010 versus the same period a year earlier.
All of these factors add up to one thing, even though there has been a ton of talk in recent years that the plus size market is dead, this is just not true. Although some major retailer like Liz Claiborne and Old Navy have stopped carrying plus size clothing in their stores, they have opened up more opportunities for other, smaller retailers to take advantage of the market. The WGSN US Fashion Report says, “Plus-size is one of multiple market sectors that is underserved by mass-market retailers. But as plenty of smaller brands and labels can testify, there is strong consumer interest in attractive and well-designed plus-size clothing. Sales growth in the plus-size market is now outstripping that of the regular fashion industry. Major drivers are the increasing number of larger consumers across all age ranges, mainstream retailers adding plus collections, the better translation of trends to larger sizes and the successful targeting of niche markets,” according to Business Resource Editor, Angela Rumsey.
Plus size women want to shop and they have money to spend so the wholesale plus size womens clothing market offers many profitable opportunities. Make sure to consider stocking your store with plenty of wholesale plus size womens clothing and take advantage of a rapidly growing market.
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Tribal Prints are in When it Comes to Trendy Clothes
Aug 4th
Trendy clothes are essential to keep in stock. Right now a huge trend that probably won’t be going anywhere for a while is tribal prints. They are hugely popular dresses, tops, and skirts. Trendy clothes fly off the rack and they keep customers coming back to your store time and time again because they know they know they can rely on your store to keep up with the trends.
A tribal print is a design that is inspired by African, South American, and Indonesian-influenced prints. Tribal prints are great because they can be paired with other super cute prints like animal print, they can be paired with chunky jewelry, and they make any look super glam and chic. Trendy clothes can sometimes go out of fashion very quickly, but the great thing about the tribal print is that it’s all about how you wear it. It can be made super trendy by pairing it with chunky jewelry as mentioned before. It can also be trendy depending on what piece you buy. For example, a tribal print skirt is much more obviously a trend. Whereas a tribal print top meets the expectation ser by trendy clothes, but it can become much more of a classic, staple piece because it’s not as trend specific as the skirt. We know that the tribal print will never truly go out of style because designers infatuation with bold, tribal-print pieces always seems to emerge every season when we transition into warmer months. Designers always seem to come up with new, fresh ways to incorporate indigenous, tribal motifs into their spring and summer collections, whether they're using these prints with super bright colors, paring them with punk-inspired accents, or splashing them all over separates.
In past seasons, designers have given us extremely bold tribal prints, which is saying a lot since the tribal in and of itself is known for it’s boldness. Designers were creating their tribals digitally and they often made them in acid hues, making a bold statement in trendy clothes even more outrageous. Although, outrageous that is not the motif right now for tribal prints. This can probably be attributed to this season’s trendy clothes being focused on all things '70s and bohemian. The current trend is much more earthy, hippie, and organic.
It is super important to take note of this trend when purchasing items for your store because you want to make sure you have a good selection of trendy clothes. This increases your business and sets you apart from the rest. Your store will be able to supply people with the trendy clothes they want because you stay informed on current trends!
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Start Planning Your Wholesale Fall Ensembles in Summer
Jun 27th
While sweaters and long sleeve shirts may be the last thing on your customers’ minds, right now fall wholesale ladies’ apparel should what you’re thinking about. With temperatures rising and swimsuits flying off the shelves, the summer months are the perfect time to look ahead to fall trends. Customers want to have their new fall wardrobe in place for work and back-to-school. They also want to stretch a dollar by building on their existing wardrobe. Planning ahead can help you offer the latest in trendy items and wardrobe staples to your customers.
Driving traffic by making fall garments and outfits appealing even in the heat of the summer can be achieved with extra marketing. First though you need to choose and order your fall lineup of garments and accessories enough in advance that you are prepared for eager fall shoppers. Looking ahead to cooler weather options like ladies’ wholesale blouses and plus size wholesale options like long-sleeve tunic choices can propel your business ahead of the season.
Celebrities like Katie Holmes enter the fall season with options like a leopard trench that transitions well and can top off any summer outfit with ease. Our Cino DB Tech Jacket in Blueberry
is the perfect high-style option in a great range of sizes. Offering this trench to your customers gives them the same layering option as an option for moving into the fall months with its lightweight fabric and trendy print. Julia Roberts loves her layers as the temperatures cool. Layering a short cardigan over a long sleeve light weight knit shirt is elevated with the addition of a skinny belt. You can offer a similar versatile option to Missy sizes with our Missy 2 Piece Cardigan Set With Long Jacket or Pink Twill Missy All Occasion Long Sweater with Accent Color Border that features fall colors with an interesting contrast.
Fall options for junior wholesale dresses and blouses don’t have to only include long sleeve or heavier weight options; choosing earthtone colors or darker tones is another way to introduce the season. When the leaves turn colors and start falling off the trees, your shoppers will instinctively begin shopping for deeper, darker tones and layering pieces like lightweight cardigans and stylish jackets. Having these options ready to go before the season change when your customer’s have their wallet open will give you a jump on the competition.
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The summer looks of 2010 : what to keep, what to buy, and what to get rid of
Apr 14th
The good news from the fashion world is that this year's Summer fashions will call on old favorites done up in bright new ways to set the stage for fun, bright and crisp styles. You may not have to get rid of much, but you will of course want to shop for some of the latest 2010 Fashion trends to accent your old favorites.
The trend in fabric is in textures, with patterns embedded into the fabrics or created with ruching, folding and draping. Using texture strategically can enhance your body shape, as it will add volume to those places that need balances and control. But toss out those old animal prints and keep those florals.
In keeping with bright and fun, sequins, beads and studs will help make ordinary styles fun and youthful.
For those who love maxi dresses, good news! They remain a major trend for the summer. Keep your patterns and florals (but not animal prints), with colors trending towards grey, silvers and muted pastels being offset by colorful accents or accessories. This is not the years for bright.
This season the cuts are trending towards the 50s, with shirt dresses and shifts working for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. Keep those above the knee hemlines, and toss those minis unless you have exceptional legs to show off.
Pencil skirts are hot. But for those of you who can't wear pencils, pull out those A-line casual skirts.
Shoes trends are leaning towards the extreme—high heels or flats. The midrange heels should be stored for another year. Tall stacks are still the rage, as are strappy sandals and Grecian designs. If strappies don't flatter your leg shape, try wearing neutral colors to match your skin tone to minimize fashion dysfunction! You may wish to buy some high heel clogs. These wooden soled shoes have been shaped into mules. Pair these you’re your favorite skinny jeans and you will have a fashion favorite.
More good news! The crisp white shirt is back. Never really gone out of style, this classic look remains on the top of the charts. Also sailor stripes and tanks will continue to make fashion news. Get rid of the stripes that don't suit your body type.
Jackets, jackets and more jackets are on the docket for summer. Keep your sharp tailored ones, trenchy crops, and consider buying some new classic Chanel inspired designs.
Military seems to be strong trend as well. The classic signs of military—epaulets, metal buttons, trench styles—remains firm on the runway. Of course, the classic colors of khaki, olive and tan fit into the neutral tones of the season.
No matter what your fashion sense, Summer 2010 Fashion is sure to have a style and look that's right for you! And chances are this year, you have most of what you need in your closet already, with just few new additions you will be setting trends with what you already own!
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Is Fashion Week becoming less diverse?
Feb 22nd
New York's Fashion week for 2010, featuring mostly fall looks, features less ethnically diverse casts of models than in previous words. Are we in the fashion world backpedaling? Why are designers, who set the standards for beauty across the word using exclusively, or a majority all white cast when choosing models for their designs?
This is not exactly a new trend. Magazines have been cited as another prime culprit of lack of racial diversity in the fashion world. Fashion print shots, and the highest paid models are predominantly white. Are minorities being intentionally excluded from the fashion world, or is this just an oversight on the part of the designers (or a tendency to keep a consistent look among models?)
Intentional or not, there are hard figures to support the idea that the fashion industry has a predominantly white face, especially in North America and Europe. During New York's fashion week of 2010, a full 85% of all models cast were white. The next largest majority were Black models, at only 8%. Asians created the next segment, at 6%, with Latinas at 1%, and other or mixed races barely even on the register. The result is a hugely skewed model of the lack of diversity within the fashion world.
Some designers, such as A Detacher, Alice + Olivia, and Preen had no models of color at all. The rest used very few ethnically diverse casts. Some designers used only one non-Caucasian model, including brands like Calvin Klein and Diesel.
There have definitely been efforts in the past to reform the fashion industry. From everything from regulating BMI and trying to reduce cases of Anorexia in Models, to fighting the whitewashing of the industry, some fashion activists are trying to make themselves heard.
Perhaps activists are being actively ignored. In 2007, there was a full 20% non-Caucasion modeling cast at New York fashion week. Designers have even started speaking out against models that are bigger than the sample size (0). Is there a war going on between designers, and people who work in the fashion industry? In the effort to find the ideal from to show clothing, have fashion designers stepped over the line?
We'd love to hear your comments. What do you think about the overwhelming majority of white women in the modeling world? What can we do to bring in some diversity? How can we convince designers that we're tired of seeing the same old unattainable looks?
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Alexander McQueen commits suicide at age 40
Feb 11th
Yves St. Laurent, Isabella Blow, Bettie Page, and now Alexander McQueen. The fashion world is slowly losing some of its biggest names. Alexander (First name Lee) McQueen was discovered today in his London West End home by authorities.
McQueen was found hanged in his flat, though at this time, authorities are not regarding the death as suspicious, and will not confirm a suicide. All this, just weeks before fashion week.
He had recently suffered some personal losses, such as the death of a close friend in 2007, and he lost his mother only a week and a half ago.
McQueen is best known for his work at Givenchy, where he was the chief designer from 1996 to 2001. He is one of the most well known, and respected designers in the world, with four awards as British Designer of the year, and multiple international awards.
Recently, Alexander McQueen came into the spotlight more in America, when Lady Gaga dressed in head to toe McQueen for her "Bad Romance" video. Only the most innovative and exciting designers feature in Gaga's world. He has also designed for singer Rhianna, and Prince Charles.
Tributes to McQueen are pouring in from all over the world via social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. He will certainly be missed at this year's fashion week shows around the world.
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Lingerie for preteens? Has Noah Cyrus lost her mind?
Feb 5th
Even without a celebrity family, it would be shocking for a young girl to be interested in developing lingerie with her best friend. Comfy pajamas are one thing, but the looks the young Noah Cyrus has planned are a far cry from footed pajamas and teddy bears.
Noah's no stranger to controversy. Last Halloween, she was seen in a few questionable outfits as costumes. Patent knee high boots, and fishnets really have no place on a nine year old, but she was seen in two such outfits during the holiday when most girls her age are dressing up like princesses or butterflies.
You have to wonder who thought this kind of fashion move was a good idea. Is it just bad PR on the side of the Cyrus agents? Or is it indicative of questionable parenting skills? Even worse , is it deliberately exploitive? Are her parents knowingly using the controversy for buzz?
It's one thing to let a child wear whatever she wants around the house. As a child gymnast, I spent a lot of time running around in leotards and tights. But my parents didn't let me out in public like that, and I certainly knew the difference between appropriate clothing, and stuff that was for playing around in only. I certainly didn’t do a pole dance with all my friends to songs like "Smack That" as Naoh was seen doing last year.
What kind of fashion trends is this behavior setting for pre-teens? Will fishnets for kindergarteners be considered appropriate in 5-10 years? I am not sure if I should be more disturbed by the fact that the parents think this is appropriate, or the fact that Noah herself believes that it is. We can't expect a child to understand the connotations of her fashion choices – that's why it's up to parents to teach children what is not appropriate until they're old enough to know the reasons why.
I can only hope that as Noah ages, she's a little embarrassed of this kind of behavior. If she's got the usual celebrity need for attention, maybe she'll find more constructive ways to get it – like developing some kind of talent for acting, singing, or just doing charity work for people who are also lacking an education.
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Predicting the Unpredictable: The Future of Fashion
Jan 25th
No matter what else is going on in the world, fashion will never cease to be a constant source of speculation, celebration and surprise. It is always influencing, never limiting and ever-changing. That being said, predicting the future of fashion can be a risky game, but therein lies the beauty of the sport. In this fashion-forward, anything-goes world, it can’t be argued that “getting there,” ‘there’ being the next memorable, change-the-way-people-think-about-fashion trend, really is half the fun. So with that in mind, here are a few fashion trends that will, inarguably, grace the catwalks of the next decade.
Green. Contrary to most shifts in the fashion world, experts predict that “green” materials, manufacturing, trade and shipping will become more of a lifestyle than a trend. And really, who isn’t on board with that? In fact, Julie Gilhart of Barney’s has already introduced a slew of green initiatives that she hopes will ring in the new decade(s) of green fashion. These include Philip Lim’s “Go Green Go,” a partnership between Keds, Loomstate and Barney’s, YSL’s “New Vintage,” and Theory for Barney’s Green. The phrase “better late than never” has never been so true.
Smart Clothes. While Spandex and Ultrasuede were the break-through fabrics of the last few decades, the next 10 years brings a whole new realm of new fabrics. There have already been some creative fabrics surfacing to kick off the new decade, such as DuPont’s Lycra T400, which does away with any practical need to wear a belt by creating a type of stretch jean which never loses its elasticity. But, as always, the fabrics of the future will be 10 steps ahead of even the latest inventions. “Smart clothing” is a fusion between fashion and technology (when you can’t beat ‘em, fuse ‘em…right?). “Wearable technology” has thus far consisted of jackets with built-in sony disc systems (made by snowboard maker,
Breaking the rules. Oh wait, there aren’t any rules left to break. The widespread popularity of creatively outrageous and original icons such as Lady Gaga is a good example of the manifestation of this trend. Love her or hate her, she follows no rules and lacks no confidence. This may be a foreshadowing of a more pervasive existence of niche fashion, meaning many fashion trends influencing different groups of people rather than one all-encompassing set of fashion rules. Either way, it’s the start of something new and more empowering for fashion lovers everywhere. Be confident in breaking the old rules and you might just end up contributing to the new ones.
Any way you look at it, the future of fashion is up to those who are bold enough to create it, so for those who don’t mind taking a risk, there’s nothing stopping you from making history. And for those who prefer to watch it unfold—get ready, you’re in for a wild ride!
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Top Ten Fashion Designers in 2010
Jan 25th
The fashion industry is buzzing as the top designers have released previews of their collections for 2010. Unveiled in the Fall of 2009, the world stands ready to cash in on the new designs. All signs are leading to fresh, fabulous and funky for the new decade. Let’s take a sneak peak at the top ten designers for 2010:
Chanel has once again created a moveable feast for the senses as the 2010 line was unveiled in
Mark Fast rocked the fashion world by daring to use normal-sized models in his launch. Continuing on with his classic designs, Fast promises more handcrafted body knits, and vows to keep the costs down again this year.
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