2012 Fall Fashion Report – From Bold Coats To Modest Patterns
Sure, spring is just around the corner but we were already wondering what’s in store for fall! We took a look at the latest runway shows to get you ready to fall forward. Women’s: Bold coats Coats and jackets typically serve as one layer or texture to an overall ensemble, and rarely stand alone, but [...]
Spring ’12 Fashion Trends for Men and Women
It may still be winter, but the only way to motivate customers to buy is to stock the latest in spring trends. We take a look at the trends that popped in the spring runway collections: Men’s Bold accents, to primary hues: Last year was all about bold and colorful accents in men’s apparel, this [...]
Winter Fashion Trends, From Head To Toe
Hats – Men’s and Women’s Black satin fedoras, trilby panama fedoras, and gambler felt hats are all making a comeback this holiday season. This classic is proving to be a perfect accessory or centerpiece for all assembles, from daytime casual dress, to evening outerwear. Women’s: Belts Gray and purple are standout colors among belts this [...]
Spring ’12 Fashion Preview: a Return To Craftsmanship
For spring, designers turned away from the masculine and minimal styles of seasons past and returned to the idea of craftsmanship. Well-made clothing with lots of details brought back the mid-century idea of investment garments. It was nice to see designers play with what the concept of couture, rather than the scaled-down design we’ve seen [...]
Fall Fashion Update: Retro Styles With a Modern Flair
With the season now upon us, Blacks takes a look at the latest fall fashion trends for both men and women. Some of these styles we’ve definitely seen before, but rest assured they’ve been updated for modern fashionistas. Women’s Turtlenecks: In the past, turtlenecks haven’t exactly been on the forefront of fresh eye-catching fashion; at [...]
Fall Fashion Preview – Men’s & Women’s Trends
Although buyers are reporting that there is not a lot of newness in terms of fall fashion, there are some noticeable trends on order for the season. From a change in mood and color, to new menswear cuts, here are the trends that stood out to our style watchers: Menswear: Loose and relaxed Let’s be [...]
Early Spring Womenswear Trends – Our NYC Street Report
Spring has finally sprung on the East Coast, and within a week heavy coats and scarves were traded for bright tops and neutral macs, giving wardrobes and moods a much needed lightening up. From romantic florals, to bright basics and safari looks, here’s a look at the early spring trends that Blacks’ trend-spotters spied on [...]
NY Fashion Week Review – Womens’ Fall ’11 Collections
Yet another New York Fashion Week has come and gone, leaving us with a preview of trends for fall. There doesn’t look to be any surprises this season, just a repeat of some long-standing trends (black, tailored, minimal looks) and a heavier emphasis on prints and outdoor looks. Here are some of the trends that [...]
Fall 2011 Menswear – Real vs. Runway Trends
We’ve seen what’s on the runways and in the showrooms for fall, but the question is “What will men really be wearing next season?” Fortunately, we had the opportunity to get some feedback from top menswear buyers across the country on what they are choosing for fall. Here’s a rundown of the trends that they [...]
Spice Up the Season with These Accessories
The holiday party season is upon us, and with it comes a new line of accessories that will surely make your holiday apparel pop. We’ve taken an in depth look into the latest men’s and women’s accessory trends for the 2010 season. So don’t worry, that blazer you’ve tucked away for the past year can, [...]
Hot Clothing Trends for the Holiday Season
What’s hot in apparel this holiday season? We take a look at the top-selling trends in both men’s and women’s wear to help you get a better idea of what to buy, show and wear this season. Women’s: Modern Cocktail Dresses There’s a new cocktail dress making its way through the holiday party scene, and [...]
Top Men’s and Women’s Wear Trends for Fall ’10
As we ease further into fall, Blacks takes a look at the trends that will be shaping the season, from military (yet again) to a retro modern take on Mad Men flair. Here’s our Top 5 Trends for men and women this season:
Are Luxury Customers Really Cutting Back?
If you read all the media reports, you’d think that luxury shoppers have took a hard lesson from the recent downturn and curtailed their spending significantly. Recent articles have reported that luxe shoppers have gone from buying the best of the best in most categories, to cherry-picking the few items that matter the most in [...]
SP’11 Menswear Preview – Notes From Milan
Next spring is a time for looking back at the elegant, casual looks of the past—times spent on the French Riviera, strolling in a lightweight dapper spring suit, or showing off one’s athleticism in rolled-cuff shorts and slim jackets, with dressy finishes such as a pocket square or leather satchel. Shades of khaki and blue [...]
Hot Streetwear Trends For 2010
Streetwear has always been about eclectic styles—a mix of high and low, retro, current and futuristic influences. Think military, designer, hippy, grunge, vintage and feminine all rolled into one. This year is no different, but there are a few themes that stand out so let’s take a look at the magic mix for 2010.
Women’s Fall 2010 Runway Report
Fall 2010 is channeling the legacy of the ‘50s and ‘60s – think of the retro flair of Edie Sedgwick – as well as showing a versatility of style. Ladylike shapes and chic menswear-style silhouettes show that this upcoming season is not only based on a retro trend, but also includes romantic, sporty and body-conscious [...]
Women’s Wear Buyers Report: Fall ’10
We recently visited a number of the show rooms in NYC and, after a lot of enjoyable and scrupulous investigation, here’s our inside look at what’s in store for this fall. Overall, we saw a forward and innovative market for Fall 2010. Knitwear is the top classification this season driving new silhouettes, details, and intricate workmanship. New fabrications brought the knitwear trend to other classifications to create fabrics such as laminated tweeds, rubber, and embossed embroideries. The top hues have ranged from all jewel tones to a “new” blue. This color range has brought warmth and wealth to the collections creating a fantastic regal theme for this upcoming season.
NYC Stores Report: Women’s Spring Trends
This upcoming season, fashion followers and retailers alike will welcome a more minimalist trend to shop floors. Say goodbye to huge accessories and store your designer handbags away for a later date–basics and solid colors are here to stay.
NYC Retail Overview:
This season, New York City is only concentrated on basic minimalist luxury. A demand for luxury basics has replaced the designer handbag and over-the-top accessories. This recession-friendly trend has led to the quick turnover of spring merchandise and new consumers.
Recap: Fall 2010 Menswear Shows
We visited the menswear shows in New York last week and the good news is that the product looks clean and focused for fall. We’re seeing a continuation of the same trends we saw this fall—knits, outerwear, and five-pocket pants. But for next fall expect more fancy sweaters. We may also see a resurgence in [...]
NYC Winter & Holiday Trends
What are fashionable Manhattanites wearing and buying this holiday season? Think black everything, plush cashmere sweaters and warm accessories. Although shoppers everywhere are scaling back from previous years, the trend in New York this season is one big splurge gift for the VIPS on your list, with a bunch of smaller, less expensive filler gifts.
Fall ’09 Menswear Report
The fall looks we’re seeing in stores right now debuted on runways last winter – during some of the gloomiest days of the recession. At that time, fashion pundits outlined a handful of recession-related trends such as “strong suitings,” (in an effort to convince your employer not to lay you off), “protective looks,” such as [...]
Women’s Spring 2010 Fashion Wrap
Paris fashion week wrapped up a full month of runways shows unveiling the spring 2010 ready-to-wear collections. The shows in London, Milan, and Paris all declared minimalism as the leading trend for this upcoming season. The look is sleek and solid silhouettes in neutral hues.
Fall/Holiday Outlook 2009
As we head further into fall, several retailers have asked me what they should expect for this holiday season. We all know that last fall was challenging for retailers of all stripes. Many merchants had to take steep markdowns just to clear the bubble of holiday inventory. We also know that although the government is [...]
Riding the Sportswear Trend
As we’ve seen in our most recent trends, luxury retailers are experiencing a significant drop in sales of clothing and furnishings, which were down 34% and 33% last month, respectively. Sportswear, although also down (20%), is performing somewhat better, so it’s important for retailers to focus their attention on taking advantage of the sportswear trends [...]
