There was plenty of new or relatively new talent at The ENK 2012 accessory show at Pier 92. Prevailing themes mimic those in clothing fashion from tribal influences with a bold urban edge, art deco by way of the 1980s, ladylike daintiness, cool girl rocker and green social consciousness. Standouts among the accessory pack [...]
May 16, 2012
ENK 2012 Fall Wrap -Up
Category: Accessories,Eco-Friendly Styles,Fashion Trends,Retail Buzz,Uncategorized
Intermezzo, MODA, and D&A: Transition from Spring to Fall
May isn’t just the transitional period from spring to summer, where you can wear tanks but not without a cardigan, but also the transitional period where stores, boutiques, and shops need to fill their shelves with what’s next for Fall without leaving what’s still hot for Spring behind. That’s where the May fashion trade shows, [...]
Category: Accessories,Charity,Eco-Friendly Styles,Fashion Trends,Retail Buzz,Spring,Summer Trends,Trade Shows
May 2, 2012
Fall 2012 Trend Report: The looks that made the cut
Although the birds maybe singing and the bees humming the sweet song of Spring, as fashion industry insiders, we know that the what’s really in full bloom are the latest trends for Fall 2012. It’s warming up outside and the latest trends are even hotter. Read below for how to spice up your wardrobe and [...]
Category: Accessories,Bottoms,Fall,Fashion Trends,Retail Buzz,Shirts,Shoes,Tops
April 30, 2012
Summer’s Latest Trend: Oversized Shirts
Summer’s Latest Trend: Oversized Shirts – By Alexis Lehtonen Oversized shirts are poised to become one of summer’s biggest trends. With generous silhouettes dominating shorts and crop tops, it is no surprise that the trend is now influencing women’s shirts. A slew of top fashion houses sent overscale shirts down the runway, including DKNY, [...]
Category: Fashion Trends,Retail Buzz,Shirts,Summer Trends,Uncategorized
April 19, 2012
Is ‘Made in the USA’ the next ‘Eco-conscious’?
Is ‘Made in the USA’ the next ‘Eco-conscious’? Fashion industry seeing an increase in brands choosing to keep production stateside By Alexis Lehtonen March 21, 2012: It was not long ago that “environmentally friendly” and “socially responsible” were the buzz words of the fashion industry. What started out as a quaint, feel [...]
Category: Retail Buzz,Uncategorized
March 29, 2012
Los Angeles Fashion Market: Fall ’12 Preview
Los Angeles Fashion Market: Fall ’12 Preview Los Angeles, CA: Last week buyers descended on the California Market Center (CMC) to preview Fall collections from hundreds of brands. Held five times a year, the Los Angeles Fashion Market combines 13 floors of showrooms with three specially curated tradeshow areas, SELECT, FOCUS and TRANSIT. The [...]
Category: Accessories,Bottoms,Designers,Dresses,Eco-Friendly Styles,Events,Fall,Fashion Trends,Retail Buzz,Trade Shows,Uncategorized
March 24, 2012
Mary Jane Denzer(MJD)
With over 32 years of successfully operating her eponymous store at 222 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, NY, Mary Jane Denzer (MJD) is an eminence grise in the retail industry. She keeps her sales quiet but they are into the millions and the store’s business model is similar to Chicago’s famed Ikram boutique. MJD appeals [...]
Category: Exclusive Interviews,Retail Buzz,Uncategorized
March 22, 2012
COEUR Tradeshow Continues to Expand
Los Angeles, CA: Following its debut in the Fall of 2011, COEUR tradeshow curated over 65 premier accessories, gift, home and lifestyle labels on the top floor of the Cooper Design Space building during last week’s Los Angeles’ Fashion Market. Highlighting the best handbags, jewelry and footwearfor Fall/Winter 2012, COEUR mixes classic and timeless labels [...]
Category: Accessories,Bottoms,Eco-Friendly Styles,Fall,Fashion Trends,Trade Shows,Uncategorized
March 13, 2012
Brand to Watch: Allibelle Handbags
By: Alexis Lehtonen For retailers looking to stock their stores with a top notch handbag selection, it is time to get to know New York based ALLIBELLE. Founded last year and debuting this spring, ALLIBELLE consistently wows with timeless shapes that incorporate functional and original detailing, Italian leathers and custom hardware for under $500. [...]
Category: Accessories,Featured Designers,Retail Buzz,Uncategorized
March 6, 2012
Fashion Coterie Spring 2012 Recap
By Millissa Mathai Fashion Coterie, hosted by ENK International was held at the Javits Center, in New York City last week from February 21-23. Guests were greeted by glamour the moment they walked into the exhibition space. From lavish chandeliers, plush white carpet, LED screens and of course, the fashion glitterati – Coterie over [...]
Category: Accessories,Designers,Eco-Friendly Styles,Fall,Retail Buzz,Trade Shows,Uncategorized
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