London’s originality, All things digital at LFW, Chinese designers left behind, Polo’s all time high, Man Repeller

| Daily Digest

L-R Aquascutum, Mary Katrantzou, Roksanda Ilincic Spring/Summer 2012 | Source: Style.com

Screen vs. Clean: When Print Meets Purity (IHT) “To call your own fashion show a car crash would seem a risky business. But what about an inspiration of a crushed metallic Cadillac on a field of vividly colored flowers among the exotic fish in the Pacific Ocean? Fantastic, fabulous and totally original!” How London Fashion Week Is Going Digital (Mashable) “London Fashion Week is showcasing an increased commitment to all

…Continue Reading

London’s dark edge, No slowdown in luxury, Exclusive allure, Drab male models, Daphne Guinness at FIT

| Daily Digest

L-R J.W. Anderson, Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll | Source: Style.com

Tipping Toward the Dark Side (IHT) “Significantly, British designers, whose colorful digitalized prints of the last couple of seasons so influenced the New York shows, have taken a sharper turn. Although not angry or belligerent in the Punk mode, an angular geometry is the new influence, with craftsmanship as the subtext. The flowery prettiness once endemic to British design has been swept away by designers using both

…Continue Reading

Mary Katrantzou’s digital beauty, A Purple world, Fashion East spawns Lulu & Co, Macy’s Net jumps, McQueen’s spell

| Daily Digest

Mary Katrantzou Autumn/Winter 2011 Runway | Source: IHT

‘English,’ With Irony (IHT) “Yet although there have been the usual glancing references to tweed, cable knits, plaids and country clothes, the real story lies with a young, techno-savvy generation. The prints that grow more sophisticated each season are light-years from the classic patterns of roses ’round the door. But they are only a click away from a student with a smartphone and digital skills.” Olivier

…Continue Reading

As seen on screen, Managing materials, Milan bounces back, Vuitton hires to meet demand, Chasing youth in London

| Daily Digest

NIck Robertson, CEO of ASOS | Source: Retail Week

Fast fashion for fast consumers (FT) “Critics have consistently tried – and failed – to turn [ASOS’s] growth story into something resembling the tale of the emperor’s new clothes. Online fashion would never take off, they said… In 2007, non-UK sales made up 10 per cent of the company’s annual retail sales. Today, it is 44 per cent.” Materials Girls: Designers Trim Hemlines, Costs (WSJ) “Bad weather in major

…Continue Reading

LFW delivers drama, America’s got talent, China’s blingdom, Gilt considers IPO, Fashion and immigration

| Daily Digest

L-R Issa, Topshop Unique, and House of Holland | Source: IHT

Catherine Versus Kate (IHT) “The marriages this year of Kate and Kate — the future Princess Catherine and the rock-on model Kate Moss — are stirring excitement in Britain… [LFW] is doing its best to deliver. As the liveliest city in the lineup of autumn 2011 show locations, there are designers to suit every need, from royal wedding to Goth glamour.” America’s got talent (FT) “The British may be invading the

…Continue Reading

23456

Latest Articles