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Jessica Alba celebrated her 32nd birthday this past weekend with sweet treats from CRUMBS Bake Shop! The actress and her friends partied the night away and enjoyed CRUMBS mini cupcakes and a colossal birthday cupcake that read, “Happy Birthday Jessica” (www.crumbs.com)! |
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The pretty in pink trend with K-Way. Add a burst of color to your wardrobe this season and liven up your look with the below pink K-Way outerwear.
K-Way’s premium rainwear doubles as both a rain jacket and as a windbreaker offering a traditional yet functional style, and the feminine and playful pink hues are perfect for every Fashionista.
We’re so excited to announce the launch of Cotton Inccorporated’s new campaign starring Hayden Panettiere! Head over to the all-new TheFabricOfOurLives.com to watch her commercial, listen to her song for Cotton and get the scoop on her laid-back cotton style.
Explore Hayden’s Closet to see her cotton looks for different occasions. Then shop for your own cotton looks that fit your style and budget.
Learn more about Cotton Incorporated at the Fabric of our lives website.
If you are interested, you can read a bit more about Hayden Panettiere at the Fashion Salad fashion blog.
By the way, if you love cotton as much as we do, you can learn more at the cotton prices website (this site is more for the fashion industry than for consumers).
Did you remember the Cotton from Blue to Green promotion organized by Cotton Incorporated from 2011? We reported about it here on the Fashion Blogger.
Learn more about Hayden at the Huffington Post.
The following is a fashionable tip from Vera Wang regarding bridal accessories for those of you with tone arms.
Got great arms? If so, add long gloves to your strapless gown. While gloves make a strong visual impact, they are not for every bride.
Nothing detracts more from a splendid wedding gown than the wrong accessory. But done right, gloves can be elegant and sophisticated. As a rule, the earlier in the day the service is, the shorter the glove should be. Long gloves, which necessitate well-toned arms, look sensual next to bare skin and the proportions create the illusion of height.— XO, Vera
If you are wondering why we are posting about stats from 2012, the reason is that 2013 is not yet complete. Actually, much of the data that you find below is from prior to the completion of 2012. Although the research data is slightly dated, we thought that it would be a helpful resources to members of our industry.
Throughout history, fashion has greatly influenced the “fabric” of societies all over the world. What people wear often characterizes who they are and what they do for a living. As Mark Twain once wrote, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”
The fashion industry is a global industry, where fashion designers, manufacturers, merchandisers, and retailers from all over the world collaborate to design, manufacture, and sell clothing, shoes, and accessories. The industry is characterized by short product life cycles, erratic consumer demand, an abundance of product variety, and complex supply chains.
In this Spotlight, we take a look at the fashion industry’s supply chain—including import and producer prices, employment in the apparel manufacturing and fashion-related wholesale and retail trade industries, labor productivity in the manufacturing sector and in selected textile and apparel industries, and consumer prices and expenditures on apparel-related items.
How Much Do Consumers Spend on Apparel?
In 2010, households spent, on average, $1,700 (in nominal terms) on apparel, footwear, and related products and services—3.5 percent of average annual expenditures. Since 1985, as a percentage of total apparel expenditures, households spent more, on average, on apparel designed for women aged 16 and over than any other apparel product or service.
Employment in Apparel Manufacturing
Employment in the apparel manufacturing industry has declined by more than 80 percent (from about 900,000 to 150,000 jobs) over the past two decades. The decline has been proportional throughout the apparel manufacturing component industries.
Wholesale and Retail Trade Employment
From 1990 to 2011, within the wholesale trade industry, employment in industries such as jewelry and women’s and children’s clothing experienced little or no change. However, over that period, employment in the men’s and boy’s clothing industry decreased 17.5 percent—from 32,000 jobs in 1990 to 26,400 jobs in 2011.
Within the retail trade industry, employment in men’s and women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, and jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores decreased from 1990 to 2011. In contrast, industries such as children’s and infant’s clothing (118.6 percent), cosmetic and beauty supply stores (82.3 percent), family clothing (63.2 percent), and clothing accessories stores (57.0 percent) all experienced an increase in employment from 1990 to 2011. From 1990 to 2007, employment in family clothing stores increased from 273,700 jobs to 539,800 jobs, or 97.2 percent. Since 2007, the family clothing stores industry has lost 93,100 jobs, or 17.2 percent.
Fashion Designers by Location
Among all states, California had the highest concentration of fashion designers. In general, location quotients are ratios that compare the concentration of a resource or activity, such as employment, in a defined area to that of a larger area or base. For example, location quotients can be used to compare State employment by occupation to that of the nation.
Fashion Designers – Employment
Fashion designers create original or exclusive custom-fitted clothing (e.g. haute couture), accessories, and footwear. In doing so, they must know how to sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they design. Fashion designers work in wholesale or manufacturing establishments, apparel companies, retailers, theater or dance companies, and design firms.
Within the United States, most fashion designers work in large cities, such as New York or Los Angeles. In May 2010, almost 75 percent of all salaried fashion designers worked in New York and California. California led the nation, with a total of 4,480 employed fashion designers.
Fashion Designers – Annual Mean Wage
Across the country, the mean annual wage earned by fashion designers ranged from $44,100 for those employed in Virginia to $80,650 for those employed in Maine and New York.
Fashion-related Occupations: Employment Outlook
In 2010, earnings in many occupations associated with apparel manufacturing were typically lower than the average for all occupations ($45,230). Among these occupations, fabric and apparel patternmakers—who use computer-aided design (CAD) software to determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material and to create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes—earned an annual mean wage of $44,650. There were a total of 6,410 fabric and apparel patternmakers employed in 2010. Occupations such as textile and garment pressers, sewing machine operators, hand sewers, shoe and leather workers and repairers, and textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders earned a mean annual wage that was more than $15,000 below the average for all occupations. In 2010, sewing machine operators, with 142,860 workers, was the largest of these occupations.
Fashion designers earned an annual mean wage of $73,930 in 2010, over $25,000 more than the average for all occupations. There were a total of 16,010 fashion designers employed in 2010.
Fashion-related Occupations: Employment and Wages
In 2010, earnings in many occupations associated with apparel manufacturing were typically lower than the average for all occupations ($45,230). Among these occupations, fabric and apparel patternmakers—who use computer-aided design (CAD) software to determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material and to create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes—earned an annual mean wage of $44,650. There were a total of 6,410 fabric and apparel patternmakers employed in 2010. Occupations such as textile and garment pressers, sewing machine operators, hand sewers, shoe and leather workers and repairers, and textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders earned a mean annual wage that was more than $15,000 below the average for all occupations. In 2010, sewing machine operators, with 142,860 workers, was the largest of these occupations.
Fashion designers earned an annual mean wage of $73,930 in 2010, over $25,000 more than the average for all occupations. There were a total of 16,010 fashion designers employed in 2010.
Mass Layoffs
From 1996 to 2011, the U.S. apparel manufacturing industry experienced many job losses—averaging 323 mass layoff events per year. During that period, the largest number of mass layoff events occurred in 1996, when the apparel manufacturing industry initiated a total of 706—leading to the filing of 67,511 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits.
From 1996 to 2011, textile mills averaged a total of 200 mass layoff events per year, while leather and allied product manufacturers averaged 54 events per year. In 1996, apparel, textile mill, and leather and allied product manufacturers initiated a total of 1,040 mass layoff events—representing 7.1 percent of all mass layoff events in nonfarm establishments.
A mass layoff event occurs when fifty or more initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits are filed against an employer during a 5-week period, regardless of the duration of the layoff.
Where in the United States is Apparel Made?
The apparel manufacturing industry includes a diverse range of establishments manufacturing full lines of ready-to-wear and custom apparel; apparel contractors, performing cutting or sewing operations on materials owned by others; and tailors, manufacturing custom garments for individual clients. Knitting, when done alone, is classified in the textile mills subsector, but when knitting is combined with the production of complete garments, the activity is classified in the apparel manufacturing industry.
In 2010, there were 7,855 private business establishments in the apparel manufacturing industry, employing 157,587 workers—compared with 15,478 establishments and 426,027 workers in 2001. In 2010, only two U.S. counties had more than 500 business establishments—Los Angeles county, California (2,509) and New York county, New York (803).
Establishment Size – Manufacturing
The average size of establishments (the number of employees at a typical workplace such as a factory or store) has declined in most apparel manufacturing industries in recent years, while it generally remained little changed in fashion-related retail trade industries.
In apparel manufacturing, the average number of employees per establishment declined from 28 to 20 over the 2001–2010 period, though it stayed about the same in women’s and girls’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing.
Apparel Manufacturing Productivity – Output Per Hour
Productivity, a key measure of efficiency, is the amount of output produced per hour of work. Labor productivity in the U.S. manufacturing sector more than doubled from 1987 to 2010. Labor productivity also more than doubled over that period in U.S. textile mills and nearly doubled in footwear manufacturing. Labor productivity in apparel manufacturing followed a different pattern; it grew at about the same rate as overall manufacturing productivity from 1987 to 2000 but generally declined from 2000 to 2010.
Manufacturing Productivity – Real Output
U.S. manufacturing output was nearly 50 percent higher in 2010 than in 1987 after adjusting for inflation, but real output in U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear manufacturing, declined substantially over the 1987–2010 period.
Manufacturing Productivity – Hours
The number of hours that U.S. manufacturing employees worked remained fairly steady from 1987 to 2000 and then declined by about one-third between 2000 and 2010. Hours worked in U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear manufacturing declined nearly continuously and much more sharply than overall manufacturing hours during the 1987–2010 period.
Clothing Factory Manufacturing Productivity – Unit Labor Costs
Unit labor costs describe the relationship between compensation and labor productivity. Increases in hourly compensation increase unit labor costs; increases in labor productivity lower unit labor costs. Unit labor costs in U.S. manufacturing have held fairly steady since the late 1980s, meaning that manufacturers generally have been able to offset increases in compensation costs with improved efficiency. Unit labor costs for U.S. textile manufacturers also have held fairly steady since the late 1980s, but unit labor costs in U.S. apparel and footwear manufacturing were substantially higher in 2010 than in 1987.
Injury and Illness Rates
A comparison of fashion-related industries shows that the rate of injuries varied among industries in 2010. Employees in thread mills had a higher than average injury rate of 6.7 per 100 full-time workers, whereas employees in yarn texturizing, throwing, and twisting thread mills suffered fewer injuries and illnesses at 1.8 percent.
In apparel manufacturing, the injury and illness rates in glove and mitten manufacturing, at 8.8 percent, was the highest of all measured occupations related to the fashion industry. Men’s footwear (except athletic) manufacturing had a rate of 7.6 percent, compared with other footwear manufacturing at 3.6 percent.
This is an interactive chart. Click on the columns to go deeper into the category.
Establishment Size – Retail Trade
The average number of employees per establishment in clothing stores stayed near 13 during the 2001–2010 periods, though it decreased from 25 to 21 in family clothing stores.
Consumer Prices in the Apparel Industry
The Consumer Price Index for all items has risen at a much steeper rate than the indexes for apparel and shoes since 1978. Prices for apparel rose 62 percent from 1978 to 1998, declined somewhat through 2005, and have been fairly steady in recent years. Prices for footwear followed a similar pattern as apparel from 1978 to 2004, and footwear prices have increased somewhat more rapidly since 2004.
Consumer prices for men’s and boys’ apparel rose at somewhat faster rate than prices for women’s and girls’ apparel from 1978 to 1998. Prices for both categories declined somewhat through 2007 before leveling off in recent years. Prices for men’s and women’s footwear followed similar patterns as prices for apparel.
Consumer prices for infants’ and toddlers’ apparel rose about 69 percent from 1978 to 2000 and have generally declined since then.
Producer Prices in Apparel-related Industries
When shopping for clothing, shoes, and accessories in retail stores or over the Internet, a consumer’s first thought about price is most likely not about the price exchange that occurs before the item is available at the retail level, although that transaction heavily influences the price the consumer sees. While producer prices for selected fashion-related industries have trended higher since December 2003, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for fabric mills, a major component in textile-related production, increased significantly from October 2010 until September 2011. In comparison, producer price increases for other industries such as footwear manufacturing and for accessories and other apparel were more muted until December 2011, when their rates of increase started to accelerate.
Import Prices in Apparel-related Industries
Have you ever wondered about the journey your clothes, shoes, and accessories traveled before these items found a home in your closet? Chances are your wardrobe includes many import components from across the globe. From December 2010 to February 2011, import prices for fabric mill products increased sharply and have continued to increase. Import prices for apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing were higher than footwear manufacturing from September 2007 until October 2011, when footwear prices overtook apparel accessories and other apparel and have remained steady.
Compensation for U.S. and Foreign Apparel Manufacturers
In 2007, among those countries studied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Germany had the highest hourly compensation costs within the apparel manufacturing industry. The Philippines, with compensation costs at 88 cents per hour, had the lowest among those countries studied.
From 2006 to 2007, with the exception of Taiwan and Japan, hourly compensation costs increased in all countries studied—including the United States. From 2002 to 2007, Argentina and Australia experienced the largest increase in hourly compensation costs—increasing 154 percent. Over that period, Japan experienced the smallest increase in hourly compensation costs—from $11.77 per hour to $12.70 per hour, or 8 percent. Compensation costs for the United States increased from $15.37 per hour to $20.42 per hour, or 33 percent.
The information above was retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States. The Apparel Search Company has made slight modification to category titles and arrangements of the data. We have not altered any of the statistical findings. We have also included additional links to various related online fashion industry resources. Please check with the BLS websites for updates, revisions, additions, etc. You can view graphics and charts about the above mentioned data at the apparel industry statistics spotlight section on the BLS site.
View additional fashion industry statistics on the Apparel Search directory.
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More BLS Data of Possible Interest: Industries at a Glance data: Apparel manufacturing | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | Leather and allied product manufacturing | Textile mills
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Featuring flowing fabrics, bold prints and even customizable lengths, these skirts and dresses give fashionistas the perfect laid back summer look.
Ikat Silk Sequined Maxi ($199.95)
http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0027163/Ikat%20silk%20sequined%20maxi
Chevron Print Halter Maxi ($129.95)
http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0027185/Chevron%20print%20halter%20maxi
Floral Wash Halter Maxi ($79.95)
http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0024221/Floral%20wash%20halter%20maxi%20dress
Scarf Print Maxi Skirt ($120)
About eShakti :
eShakti is an online retailer of women’s fashion clothing offering a unique customer benefit: customization of size and even style delivering unparalleled fit at affordable prices. eShakti’s styles are distinctive – uniquely classic and evocative of the past with feminine details and dressmaker finishes for a modern customer. Styles come in a wide array of fabrics and colors in sizes 0 through 26. In Sanskrit, Shakti means power. eShakti empowers women to choose the fit, color, size and styles that suit them. Our custom capabilities allow shoppers to tailor any item to their specific tastes such as changing neckline, sleeve or hem, or tweaking the measurements to ensure a flattering fit. Visitors experience a user-friendly site where ordering custom clothes is almost as easy as ordering off-the-rack clothes. (Indeed eShakti offers both off-the-rack and custom clothing.) eShakti appears to have found something all women love – they share their purchases online with each other, write blogs and interact with eShakti taking `ownership’ for it. This relationship with the customer is one eShakti values above all since eShakti is not just customer-centric but customer-driven!
About Muse Apparel:
Founded in 1999, Muse is a modern women’s apparel brand that specializes in trend-right and fashion forward designs for every woman. Muse combines flair and innovation to product an ageless style that stands out as “WOW with understandable attitude.” Stylish, confident, and independent, the Muse woman doesn’t follow trends – she sets them. Muse designs and manufactures their own products, which are sold in major retail department stores including Nordstrom, Macys, Lord & Taylor, Dillards, and over 1,000 specialty boutique stores across the country. Dresses retail for a suggested price of $138-$220.
If you enjoy these fashion pieces, you may excited to do a bit of more shopping. If that is the case, you are welcome to check out the fashion shopping guide on Apparel Search.
Don’t forget to shop for Muse Apparel at www.eShakti.com
Mint is a fashion trend for spring 2013 as seen above from ellelauri. Further evidence is Leven Rembin from Hunger Games seen in trendy mint green pants last month.
Learn more about ellelauri at their website http://www.ellelauri.com
You may also have interested in learning about Emmy Rossum from the fashion blog posts below:
Emmy Rossum in Liz James Designs
Since its inception in 2001, JOIE has been one of the most sought after contemporary brands catering to the savvy, fashion minded, modern woman. Understatedly chic, JOIE’s designs are constantly inspired by the Southern California lifestyle and its casual, yet sophisticated way of life. Originally known for its signature cargos, JOIE has emerged as a lifestyle brand, a complete collection of ready to wear and accessories.
The JOIE aesthetic, both modern and timeless in its appeal, draws its influence from vintage creations while successfully maintaining a fresh approach to fashion. Be it Paris or California, the JOIE girl enjoys wearing casual, comfortable clothes accented by her travels throughout the world. The concept has always been “Casual, Comfortable and Luxurious.” Therefore, each piece that is designed encompasses a balance of these three key elements…one cannot exist without the other.
Headquartered in a loft in downtown Los Angeles, Owner and Creative Director Serge Azria’s goal is to continue in JOIE’s success while progressively evolving the brand. Spring 2007 marked the introduction of JOIE Shoes, followed by Soft JOIE in Spring 2010 – a collection of luxuriously soft tees, tanks, sweaters and dresses inspired by JOIE’s effortlessly chic aesthetic, and handbags for Fall 2012.
Azria is familiar with accomplishment. Prior to his time at JOIE, Azria partnered with Vince Camuto as CEO and head designer to create VCS footwear (which later became the Camuto Group) where he led the company to outstanding and rapid growth. In 2004, while enjoying the challenges he faced in design and in management, Azria accepted the offer to purchase a portion of the contemporary line JOIE. With great success, he then became sole owner and Creative Director in 2007.
JOIE’s corporate expansion over the years has been rapid and strategic. The JOIE brand holds a strong global presence in prestigious department stores and specialty shops worldwide, as well as free standing JOIE boutiques in New York City on Madison Avenue and in SoHo, Newport Beach’s Fashion Island and on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Alongside the growth of the brick and mortar retail business both domestically and internationally, JOIE launched an e-commerce website in January 2012, extending the boutique experience to the JOIE customer on the digital level. With a long roster of store openings slated for 2013 and more product categories on the horizon, JOIE’s unparalleled growth will only strengthen as it increases the brand’s global reach.
Another great fashion brand discovery! I wanted to introduce you to an amazing new denim brand – 15|FIFTEEN!
This is a great premium denim brand for young edgy women, and offers on-trend denim for the junior market at a reasonable price. The colors and washes of these fits follow current contemporary trends, with options ranging from pigment ombre with wax coating to various shades of lightly distressed denim. 15|FIFTEEN is also marked at an affordable price ranging from 54-$89. Visit http://www.15-FIFTEEN.com.
Learn more about this denim brand at the 15|Fifteen Premium Denim post at the Style Blog (our sister site).
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Alchemy Networks, the premiere digital network for urban lifestyle and entertainment, is proud to introduce the addition of eighteen channel partners which focus primarily on natural multicultural beauty. In welcoming these new channel partners to Alchemy Network’s YouTube platform, Alchemy provides an online destination for African American women interested in health, beauty, and fashion.
The newly added channels include: Naptural85, Mahogany Curls, HeyFranHey, My Natural Sistas, lip__SH0CK!, CharJay, and FoodHeavenMadeEasy, in addition to other channel partners. Collectively the channels generate over 6 million views per month and have almost 1M subscribers. By bringing these channels together, Alchemy Networks is building a multicultural destination for women to discuss and share health and beauty insight, entertainment, and fashion tips.
“Our channel partners have created a unique genre of digital entertainment for a targeted audience,” said Alchemy Networks CEO, Peter Griffith. “We are noticing continued interest and growth in the revival of the natural hair and beauty movement and we are proud to offer a platform of supporting content for African American women of all ages. “
Griffith continues, “Alchemy Networks’ hair and beauty hub is the only digital platform that delivers to the 18 to 54 women of color. Our viewers are active buyers of hair care and beauty products, specifically for natural hair and organic products.”
Whitney White of Naptural85 states, “It’s nice to have an outlet where African American beauty vloggers can call home. We’re a small niche of the Internet, but the subject is quickly gaining momentum as more women realize how much information is available online.”
Alchemy Networks looks forward to continuing to expand its portfolio of channel partners, cultivating an online destination catering to the trend setting, African American audience.
Happy National Spa Week! With summer just around the corner everyone is working overtime to complete final projects at school and get matters squared away at their jobs so they can indulge in some much-needed downtime. Unfortunately, racing against the clock to get vacation-ready leaves little time for the pampering we all need to look our best. Substituting painful facelifts and pricey manicures for equally effective at-home treatments can save us all some precious time—and leave extra cash in our wallets to splurge on that super-cute designer bathing suit!
We would like to highlight some great beauty products that can be effortlessly added to your daily routine without having to drop big bucks at a spa:
Have you ever found yourself shopping for clothes online, adding styles you love to your ‘shopping cart’, but then leaving them in the cart because you were unsure how they would look or fit?
If you are like many women, the idea of shopping online is daunting. Many concerns arise: “Will it look great?” “If only the sleeve could be a bit longer to cover my arms, or the hem a little bit shorter to show off my legs.” The desire to look distinctive and feel gorgeous, while confident and empowered when shopping for new clothes is something we all share – but is not always fulfilled.
That is where eShakti comes in. A completely unique online fashion business that not only offers great retro-modern and trendy styles of dresses, skirts, tops, sweaters and jackets in standard sizes, eShakti also empowers women by allowing them to modify original fashions to suit their personal style and fit requirements, ensuring a look that is completely their own. Alter a neckline, shorten the length or change a sleeve style; the options are endless. eShakti allows women to customize their own looks by bringing off the rack and made-to-measure clothing to women of all shapes and sizes, from petite to plus size (size 0-36W) for the best fit available online. A company committed to high quality with terrific affordability, all products range from $39.95 – $129.
eShakti’s straightforward measuring tools enable customers to record their own measurements from the comfort of their own home. The brand regularly receives positive feedback from women who appreciate the site’s custom sizing tools. As eShakti’s customer, Alison Trude, says, “I appreciate being able to customize different aspects of the clothing, not just the size, but also the length of the dresses and the different sleeve options. I have taken advantage of these customization options several times so that the garments better suit my wardrobe needs.”
Regular product evaluations and available customer service throughout the purchase process also provide peace of mind that all garments will fit well and wear as expected. Word of mouth from delighted customers and a recently enhanced website featuring a more user-friendly interface have resulted in a dramatic increase in visits and orders over the past year. Says one customer, the broad style choices coupled with customization options make shopping on eShakti her only choice; “I am impressed by how easy the website is to use. As a person who tends to be in-between sizes, I never thought buying clothing online was an option for me. For plus size clothing in particular, sizes do not hold true to form. On top of that, there are so many stylish options at eShakti. I was looking for a sun dress and found so many wonderful choices that I was ecstatic. The ability to customize was icing on the cake.”
In addition, eShakti continues to increase product availability. New products and styles are introduced on a daily basis that keeps it fashion forward and trendy at all times, including the launch of a specialized bridal and special events dress collection featuring over 20 versatile designs and quality fabrics, all maintaining the brand’s commitment to affordability.
Unlike traditionally tailored clothing, eShakti’s quick turnaround time allows shoppers to receive their custom-made look within two weeks of ordering. In addition, the website removes the wide range of hassles that often accompany online shopping. Whether sizing frustrations, product availability issues, or simply a lack of time, eShakti offers a solution, making it some customers’ only fashion destination for uniquely designed clothing with remarkable turnaround and no-questions-asked returns.
About eShakti
eShakti is a trendy women’s online fashion retailer that offers something unique – customizable women’s clothing that can be easily personalized by size (0-36W), measurement and style. Offering distinctive designs, quality fabrics, unique details and dressmaker finishes, the brand empowers women to get clothes that best suit their personal size and style, all at an affordable price. The brand delivers unparalleled fit via easy online measurement tools. Custom styling capabilities allow shoppers to tailor any item to their specific tastes, whether it’s a hemline, neckline or sleeve length, to ensure a flattering fit and custom-made look.
About 5W Public Relations
5W Public Relations (5W) is a full-service agency known for cutting edge programs that engage people with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 90 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, CSR, Sustainability Communications), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and digital strategy, 5W brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results driven approach to communications.
Spring is well underway and chic celebrities including Jessica Alba and Leann Rimes are embracing the warm weather, debuting one of the most identifiable fashion trends of this spring/summer season – graphic denim. From reputable brands such as Citizens of Humanity to Current/Elliott, top fashion e-tailer, SINGER22.com allows fashionistas to get the look of these Hollywood fan favorites, putting a modern twist on this retro look.
Julianne Hough and Olivia Wilde
Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny in Crimson Tapestry
Retail Price: $129.00
Current/Elliott Rolled Skinny in Indigo Rose Lattice
Retail Price: $149.00
Retail Price: $59.00
Citizens of Humanity Rococo Avedon Ultra Skinny in Gold
Retail Price: $149.00
Current/Elliott Rolled Skinny in Indigo Leopard
Retail Price: $169.00
J Brand Greyscale Pieced Colorblocked Skinny in Slick
Retail Price: $273.00
Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny in Tribal
Retail Price: $149.00
Learn more about Singer22 at the Fashion Salad blog. Discuss celebrities and the fashion that they wear at the Google+ community.
2012 is long over, and so are its trends. We’re well into 2013, and we’re in the midst of new fun, exciting, and refreshing trends! Not up for purchasing a whole new wardrobe, but want to keep up with the times? Here’s a perfect solution: add a splash of 2013 to each and every outfit with accessories that are totally in this season!
Right now, you might be asking: what’s in style right now?
Emerald green. Black & white. Ruffles. Stripes. Oversized jewelry. Statement sunglasses. Color blocked handbags.
You can totally combine two or more of this year’s trends into one stunning accessory. Don’t believe us? Check out some of our fab finds!
A striped ruffle headband with a hint of emerald? Yes, please! The Beacon striped headband is available for $7.95 at Dahlal.com.
This animal print headband (available at Kohl’s for $4.99) is totally part of the black & white trend and it helps you participate in the stripes craze going on right now.
This handmade emerald bib necklace (available at Etsy) fits just right in with the oversized jewelry trend, and it will match all the emerald-ness going on around you!
Isn’t this oversized pearl necklace fun and cute? Adorned with an emerald-colored flower and big white pearls, this necklace hits two and half trends right on the spot – the only thing that’s missing is the color black!
Want a bit of emerald in your oversized ring? Look no further than this sterling silver Paua shell & marcasite floral ring, which is available at Kohls for $85!
Margaret’s emerald green stone & enamel cocktail ring is priced at only $18.46, and it’s totally in this season. Why? The ring is green, oversized, and boasts stripes. What you waiting for? Snatch it up before everybody else does!
Black and white? Check. Stripes? Check. Oversized bracelet? Check. This Jennifer Lopez gold tone simulated crystal cuff bracelet ($10 a pop at Kohls) hits all three trends on the mark.
If you feel like spending extra cash on a bracelet, we have just the bracelet for you! This sterling silver electroform ruffle leather bracelet sells for $395 at Fire & Ice. The sterling silver is – you guessed it – ruffled. The leather part is emerald green. Most of all, the bracelet is oversized. What does that mean? Trendy, trendy, trendy!
This Apt. 9 Maci colorblock convertible tote is lined in black, and there’s a hint of white. This handbag fulfills the color block handbag trend, and it would match a black & white outfit just perfectly!
Black & white? Check. Ruffles? Check. Stripes? Check. This handmade animal print tote bag (available on Etsy for $35) will add a splash of pink to your black and white outfit!
Statement sunglasses are all the craze right now, so obviously this $17 pair of Mossimo women’s round sunglasses are totally in right now. However, the striped frames are going to guarantee extra attention from all the fashionistas shopping at Target!
This pair of emerald green polarized retro sunglasses is much pricier at $360, but it hits two trends right on the spot. Those are statement sunglasses, after all, with frames that are the ‘it’ color of 2013.
This knit emerald green neck warmer (that sells for $28 a pop at Etsy) is all ruffled up, so it will match your other ruffled accessories and add a splash of the much-loved emerald to your outfit!
Target has this fabulous Mossimo striped woven scarf on sale for $15. It’s black & white, striped, and ruffled, so you better snatch it up before everybody else does!
Guest Post: Simon is a professional writer at Higherclick.com writing in behalf of their client Macy’s.com.
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Her collections have been described as avant-garde, cutting-edge, eccentric and on occasion… even outlandish. But there is no denying that Joanne Stoker continues to deliver designs that astound and delight us each season. In 2011, the young designer fascinated the industry with a radical shoe design, with functioning LED lights which illuminated the heel. Her inspiration: the New York skyline.
For Spring, Joanne found inspiration in the idyllic boardwalks and seaside getaways familiar to her native UK and each design is infused with Stoker’s inimitable sense of fun and play. The collection features modern textures and fabrics and a range of different heel heights for the wearers mood. Styles like the ‘Jitterbug’ or ‘Mambo’ are named after old dancehall classics and deliver high-fashion, high-fun architectural heels. Bold candy stripes work their way into a range of flats and graphic raffia’s, with oversized lurex bows used to bring a femininity to sky-high platform styles.
The insightful designer strives to always combine a passion for artistry with an understanding of modern architecture. A graduate of Cordwainers College, the young designer mastered a deep understanding for the technique and craftsmanship behind the art of making beautiful shoes. Meticulously conceived from conception to completion, each collection combines durability with utility and beauty for a final product both exquisite and timeless!
Stoker, who has been mentored by icons like Jimmy Choo and collaborated with the likes of Matthew Williamson, will debut her collection, Joanne Stoker in the US for Spring/Summer 2013.
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