Runway Competitions
05.07.2012
Every designer – up-and-coming or established – gets a thrill of seeing his or her collection on the runway. While the internet, in recent years, has transformed into a career-establishing, practically essential aspect of designing, making it in the traditional sense of magazine spreads and Fashion Weeks instills a greater sense of pride. Reaching that point – not an apex but, rather, the first notable peak of many – is a drudging, difficult, and uncertain read more (...)
Social Media for Fashion Designers
05.07.2012
Style isn’t enough for a brand. Sure, visual elements establish it, but fashion is a business, and simply having a good product isn’t sufficient. The best-kept secret always flies under the radar, missing out on important opportunities for visibility and recognition. Why short-change yourself? In the present, having a social media presence is part of business, and not making yourself seen on some of the internet’s most widely-used platforms puts you at a read more (...)
Color Me Confused: What’s Colorblocking and How to Wear This Spring 2012 Trend
05.07.2012
That pop of color, the uniqueness factor of any look, is more than a hint and a single visual draw – it’s one large swath paired next to another, playing off each other yet competing in vibrancy. Such is colorblocking, the latest trend for spring and summer 2012. And, its reach goes beyond a single garment. Rather, everything can be colorblocked. How it’s done, on the other hand, isn’t straightforward. It’s not a versatile piece that pairs well with everything in your wardrobe. Rather, unevenness in the right doses is what it’s all about. Choices and clashing are the essence. Ideally, warm shades, read more (...)
Satchels: The “It” Bag of 2012
05.07.2012
Think of all the places you go in a week. Daily, you dress in your best business casual outfit to head into work. A high-profile client, in fact, may show for a meeting on one of those five days, and a step up from business casual garb is one part of making a good impression. Other days, you and some co-workers may head out to happy hour – a relaxed but not too-laidback affair. Come Friday evening (and then again on Saturday), the pulsating club music calls you out for a night on the town. A club top might not be appropriate for read more (...)