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Presents photographs of elegant fall styles. Photo of a model wearing a Marc Jacobs lace blouse and tweed skirt; Stores which sell Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche suits and shoes; How accessories such as diamond brooches, corsets, and scarves lend feminine touches to styles; Consideration of the focus on luxury in the fashion industry this fall.

This article analyzes three cases illustrating certain principles of merchandising that rest upon the style cycle. The author describes the three stages of the style cycle in order as when its appeal is to the desire for distinctiveness in the buyer, when the model is copied for more wide-spread sale, and when the product is made with cheaper materials and produced in large quantities. The cases show how a manufacturer or merchant must recognize his position in the style cycle and govern his production and distribution policies accordingly.

Discusses how the focus was on Asian designers Thakoon Panichgul, Jeffrey Chow, Derek Lam, and Peter Som at the fashion show at Manhattan's Bryant Park. How the designers infused their clothes with subtle details and ease; Consideration of how large department stores such as Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman are interested in carrying their fashions; Attractiveness of U.S. fashion schools to Asians due to the lack of fashion educational opportunities in countries such as South Korea and Japan; Influence of Asian propriety and restraint in the clothes made by designer Derek Lam, who was born in the U.S. but has lived in Hong Kong.

Highlights spring fashion ideas for women in 2005. Recommended styles and designs; Types of fabrics; Color combinations.

Presents photographs by Diego Uchitel of models wearing fashions by Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, and Rocha.

Features the fashion trends in the U.S. for the fall of 2004. Materials; Leopard prints on fabrics; Accessories to match the clothes.

Features fashion ideas to achieve the rustic-chic weekend look appropriate for the fall of 2004. British tweeds; Luxe knits; Fur shrugs; Riding boots.

Features fashion ideas featuring ladylike attire of the New England society. Bold colors with mismatched tweed; Plaid and leopard prints; Suggested accessories.

Presents fashion ideas for weekend getaways. Cable knits; Chiffon dresses; Cashmere cardigans.

Features various designs for decorated clothes for the fall of 2004. Fur garments; Bows and beads; Tweeds; Embroidery.

Features various designs of jeans available in the market as of September 2004. Styles and shades; Shirts and blouses to match the jeans; Recommended accessories.

Features various designs of denim jeans available in the market as of September 2004. Style and shade; Ways of dressing-up or dressing-down denims; Shirts and blouses to match denims; Accessories.

Features designs for cocktail dresses available in the market as of September 2004. Materials used; Shades; Accessories to match the clothes; Price.

Features the fashion trends for the fall of 2004. Knee-length dresses; Suede skirts; Fur garments; Accessories to match the outfits.

Presents an interview with the three style-setters who give their tips for dressing with grace and confidence through the ages. Color combination of clothes; Age consideration; Non-experimental fashion.

Examines trends in the fashion industry during the 1980s. Factors that characterize the decade's fashion; Comparison of the 1980s fashion with the seventies and the sixties; Top fashion designers during the decade; Comparison between fashion in Paris, France and New York City.

The article presents business news briefs as of November 22, 1982. A fad for T-shirts and jeans is developing in the Soviet Union and while clothing factories are profiting, the Communist Party is disturbed. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced tax payment through bank orders. The U.S. Department of Defense has distributed 1.1 billion U.S. dollars for military research to 250 colleges.

Mentions the popularity of the color aqua blue among fashion designers in the fall of 2004. Trend for designers such as Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez to feature aqua in their runways in New York City; Forecasting about the popular colors in fashion by the Color Association and Pantone Inc.; Influence of popular culture and motion pictures on colors; Process of determining the shade of teal that is appropriate for different products or clothes; Impact of technology on the influx of polyesters and dull colors in the 1970's.

Mentions how fashion trends which feature lace are found in motion pictures such as 'Finding Neverland.' Revival of lace fashions on the runways; Views from costume designer Alexandra Byrne on the feminine and flattering nature of lace.

Mentions how luxury items have infiltrated a variety of industries including fashion and furniture design. Influence of high-end markets on the mass market; Increase in the global business for luxury-goods by 27.7 percent in the United States and 56.2 percent in Hong Kong; Difficulty associated with predicting how long the luxury boom will last; Impact of the stock market and the presidential election on luxury spending; Willingness of consumers to purchase premium products and services despite the lagging economy.

Mentions how fashion designers are predicting a return to dressier styles in the workplace in the fall. Reintroduction of the silk shirtdress by Ann Taylor to celebrate its 50th anniversary; Development of a new line of pants, sweaters, and jackets by Express.

Focuses on the efforts of the fashion industry to stabilize the changes in fashion trends. Variations made by several fashion designers on their designs; Role of fashion designers in keeping fashion pointed to right direction; Distinctions between classic and basic clothing.

The article discusses and describes an open air party held to promote a fashion foible in 1969. It cites Rumanian dresses promoted in the party that the author had already seen available at the Lord and Taylor sports department. It discusses the different fashion items and its availability from the different notable fashion stores. It mentions famous fashion brands such as Gucci and Elizabeth Arden.

Information related to the clothing trade and fashion industry in Tokyo, Japan is presented. An overview of economic conditions in Japan is presented. A fad in fashion among teenage girls in the city is examined. Information is presented on retail stores and restaurants which opened in Tokyo in 2010.

Deals with the emergence of the millennium trends in the apparel industry. Fads in Italy that are influential for foreign countries; Description of the specialty retailing concept undergoing in France; State of the women's fashion market in New York; Impact of the entertainment business to retailing.

The article highlights the popular trends in denim fashion in 2013. Laser technology enabled denim fashion to achieve results like laser laundry, which is a dry process that enables removal of indigo from the denim surface and create camouflage print and many more. The denim industry is also releasing eco-friendly versions like the water and soil resistant smart denims as well as denims that are focused on health like those that release aloe-vera and moisturising effects.

Focuses on the fads in New York City in spring 1997. Dominant trends; Includes multicultural, romantic and sleek modernism; Fashion retailers' comments on the spring market; Trends in brand sales.

We all know about Vogue's importance in fashion. But have you ever considered how the sensibilities of different editions influence what comes down the runway? Here, an international Vogue typology. ARMAND LIMNANDER ANNA WINTOUR [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article highlights the 2008 Igedo Fashion Fairs held in Düsseldorf, Germany. A total of about 33,500 specialist buyers from 59 countries attended the four fairs, according to preliminary estimates. In addition, an estimated 20,000 visitors came to the different showrooms around the city. The fairs featured a total of 2,150 exhibitors and collections presented trends for the 2008-2009 autumn/winter season. Igedo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President Frank Hartmann said the mood was very good almost eveywhere throughout all of the halls of the fair. Some of the featured young designers at the event were Cyrille Gassiline from Russia, Yasemin Akat from Turkey, and Mayer from Germany.

The article provides spring fashion tips in the U.S. A retro-cropped jacket will add glamour to a silky camisole. For layering, a short jacket over a long shirt will lengthen ones waist.

Presents fashion ideas for spring 2005 in the U.S. Return of bright, retro-inspired prints; Use of feathers, shells and wood beads as fashion accessories; Appeal of craft work to fashion designers.

Offers a look at who decides what colors will be in style for every fashion season. Report that the International Colour Authority in Great Britain sets the colors for clothing, leatherwear, textiles, paints and carpeting ahead of each season; Role of The Collector Box in New York in helping companies in fashion, makeup, jewelry and home decoration select their shades.

Presents photographs of various celebrities wearing blue tights and clothing. Photos of Jennifer Tilly, Jason Ritter, Shiva Rose, and Sarah Ferguson.

Highlights the state of the fashion industry in the Russian Federation as of September 2004.

Discusses the fashion trends in the U.S. for the fall of 2004. Denim varieties; Tweeds; Leopard prints; Knee-length dresses.

Reports on the return of the preppy clothing style, according to fashion experts. Implications of the trend for the fashion industry; Designs that selected clothing firms will offer for the fall; Reactions of parents to the return of the style of clothes many of them used to wear.

The article discusses chic fashion. Sleeves are sliding off shoulders all over the runways in summer 2004. This new cut is a great way to draw attention to toned arms. There's a new breed of perfumes that smell soft and pure. These fragrances have a yummy fresh-from-the-shower scent. They're great for laid-back days and also ideal for wearing to bed.

The article discusses fashion trends. The latest fad is baggy pants, shield sunglasses, cinched waists, baring your back.

Looks at how contemporary culture has always inspired fashion.

The article discusses trend prediction in the fashion industry. The author says there are trends more suitable for the masses than others while some are made to be worn by fashion editors, insiders in the trade and designers. She adds that the media must be aware that it holds responsibility to carefully pick, select and interpret a certain trend, which is a decision she cites have so far been warmly welcomed by both designers and consumers.

The article explores the changing landscape of Indian fashion. While the fifties and sixties were determined by understated fashion caused by the war, the late sixties and seventies gave birth to a new generation of fashion when denim jeans made the biggest fashion statement. In 2013, the author says the Indian apparel industry is presented with an opportunity to evolve into world-class organizations, which he believes could be done with the change of managers.

This article reports on the need for local trim specialists in New Zealand to monitor trends and align it with the needs for their existing and potential clients. It attributes Savant Pacific Limited's success to its ability to align with global trends and forecast key trims and styles that will be popular next season. It cites establishing relationships with suppliers and offering exclusive lines, as well as customised designs, as key areas for trims specialists seeking longevity. Particular focus is given to design trends for the 2010 winter season.

The article discusses how Korean shoppers are favoring casual wear that have no logos and are nondescript. Topics covered include how Young Korean consumers are channeling athletic and clean-cut normcore-inspire looks and how the Korean fashion community is highly influenced by Western culture and fashion.