Posts for January 12th 2009

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Topshop Launches Into Spring

The transition from fall to spring might be slow-coming for some but Topshop doesn't seem to have a problem making the transition.

The transition from fall to spring might be slow-coming for some but Topshop doesn't seem to have a problem making the transition. The first batch of editorialized spring goodies has landed at Topshop and they are tempting indeed--especially when you look at the price.

Golden Globes

Fashion In 50 Seconds 01/12/09 Golden Globes Fashion & More

Last week, at the accessories trade show in New York, vendors were 'pleasantly surprised' with the number of orders they received.

Last week, at the accessories trade show in New York, vendors were 'pleasantly surprised' with the number of orders they received. Hear their thoughts

The Marc Jacobs Spring 09 ad campaign is cheery by Juergen Teller's standards...but it still feels a bit dismal to us.  

American Apparel is still opening stores and reporting financial gain in 2009. WWD tries to figure out why

Pale colors and feminine details were not what we would have expected at this year's Golden Globes. Vote on your favorite Christian Dior-clad starlet right here

 

Runway

Spring 2009 Trend Report: Summer Leather

As midseason demand grows and the lines between summer and winter become even more blurred, so too do the boundaries of fabric.
Spring 2009 Trend Report: Summer Leather

As midseason demand grows and the lines between summer and winter become even more blurred, so too do the boundaries of fabric. This Spring 09 leather cropped up by way of shorts, frocks, and skirts just as often as it did classic leather bombers. Although we can sympathize with the movement to get rid of this fabric all together, we can't deny that the results were interesting. In other words, there are only so many gauzy, maxi dresses a gal can look at before she feels like she needs a change. Check out our trend report from the Spring 2009 shows with designer information below each photo.