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Beyond the Catwalk: Fashion Industry in Flux

 When the economy goes south, so do hemlines, according to the highly disputed theory first perpetuated in the 1920s. What isn’t in dispute is that today, the relationship between the economy and the fashion industry has become a bit more complicated than skirt lengths. Behind the flawless frocks streaming down the runway at New York’s recent Fashion Week (featuring skirts, incidentally, that reached for the floor) is an industry in the throes of some sweeping fundamental shifts.

 

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No one likes a double-dipper—especially where recessions are concerned. And sadly, during this economic slump, it’s no surprise that retailers are taking a hit. But, future store owners, this could be your time to strike. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, open the best boutique ever… or something like that. (more…)

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Are you a Recessionista Chic?

Do you shop at H&M, or snub high-priced designer labels in Montenapoleone in favour of outlet finds? Congratulations, you're a recessionista - a woman with 'a keen eye for style but an even sharper eye for a bargain'.

Apparently, more and more of us fashionistas are seeking out low-price clothes that give the style but won't give our wallet a diet, and over one third of us own an item of clothing that cost less than 5€.

The bargain fashion boom was boosted by e-bay, fast fashion and those huge out
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Photo via Flickr/Ammar Abd Rabbo


Fashion houses are reaching out—far, far out—to clients, and the extra effort is paying off in couture sales. WWD recently discussed the high—and widespread— demand for couture, and we found their tactics to be…well, really interesting. Forget your prototypical snobby reputation of the high-end fashion world—because these houses are going miles (literally) for their clients.

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(Photo via 5 Elements-Berlin)


Yeah, maybe your country isn’t having a great time with this international economic recession, but some countries—China, Germany, etc.—are doing quite well thankyouverymuch. Indeed, WWD found that German citizens are still looking to shop. Since, well, we also love to spend (even if our bank accounts disagree), we thought we’d give you a low-down of next week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Now, don’t get too jealous…


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Beyond the Catwalk: Fashion Industry in Flux

 When the economy goes south, so do hemlines, according to the highly disputed theory first perpetuated in the 1920s. What isn’t in dispute is that today, the relationship between the economy and the fashion industry has become a bit more complicated than skirt lengths. Behind the flawless frocks streaming down the runway at New York’s recent Fashion Week (featuring skirts, incidentally, that reached for the floor) is an industry in the throes of some sweeping fundamental shifts.

 

Read the full a

Read more…



No one likes a double-dipper—especially where recessions are concerned. And sadly, during this economic slump, it’s no surprise that retailers are taking a hit. But, future store owners, this could be your time to strike. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, open the best boutique ever… or something like that. (more…)

Read more…

Are you a Recessionista Chic?

Do you shop at H&M, or snub high-priced designer labels in Montenapoleone in favour of outlet finds? Congratulations, you're a recessionista - a woman with 'a keen eye for style but an even sharper eye for a bargain'.

Apparently, more and more of us fashionistas are seeking out low-price clothes that give the style but won't give our wallet a diet, and over one third of us own an item of clothing that cost less than 5€.

The bargain fashion boom was boosted by e-bay, fast fashion and those huge out
Read more…

Photo via Flickr/Ammar Abd Rabbo


Fashion houses are reaching out—far, far out—to clients, and the extra effort is paying off in couture sales. WWD recently discussed the high—and widespread— demand for couture, and we found their tactics to be…well, really interesting. Forget your prototypical snobby reputation of the high-end fashion world—because these houses are going miles (literally) for their clients.

(more…)

Read more…

(Photo via 5 Elements-Berlin)


Yeah, maybe your country isn’t having a great time with this international economic recession, but some countries—China, Germany, etc.—are doing quite well thankyouverymuch. Indeed, WWD found that German citizens are still looking to shop. Since, well, we also love to spend (even if our bank accounts disagree), we thought we’d give you a low-down of next week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Now, don’t get too jealous…


(more…)

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