Archive

Listed are the posts for August 2009.

Fashion vs. The Recession

Everyone is tightening their wallets these days and that’s forcing fashion designers and retailers to adjust to the rapidly changing economy!
Clothing retail store owner Alan Au states what I’ve been suspecting for a while:
While some people will be innovative and put creativity to the test by working with what they have, most people will conform [...]


Lifetime + Project Runway = Letdown?

In case you haven’t noticed, the hit show Project Runway has moved over to Lifetime after a long stint on Bravo.
The first episode of the new season starts tonight!
Are excited about it?
We’re definitely looking forward to it!
Project Runway has to be one of the best reality shows on television. Sure there’s the usual manufactured drama [...]


Mad For “Mad Men” Fashion!

Did everyone catch Mad Men last Sunday?
The show is such a fantastic peak into Madison Avenue in the 1960s.
In fact, it’s just a fantastic look into the ’60s in general! Mad Men has been so influential in creating a lot more interest in ’60s fashion and style.
And, of course, one of my favorite parts of [...]


Diane von Furstenberg Thriving And Surviving In The Economy!

There’s no question that the economy is hitting everyone hard and it’s hitting luxury items in the stomach.
The chart from the New York Times shows that luxury apparel sales are expected to fall by 15%. Ouch!
But top fashion designers like Diane von Furstenberg are rolling with the economic punches and have prepared themselves well to [...]