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The article reviews the top moments in the fashion industry in 2015, including the introduction of the designer sneaker, the leadership of fashion firm Kering chief executive officer (CEO) François-Henri Pinault, and the popularity of the pleated skirt as marketed by fashion firms including Gucci and fashion designer Marc Jacobs.

The article states that color provider Pantone Inc. announced that its 2016 colors of the year were Rose Quartz and Serenity, which are shades of pale pink and baby blue, in early December 2015. According to the article, the annual Pantone announcement is a significant event for the fashion industry. The article discusses the influence of Pantone's coloring system on fashion, design, and home décor.

The article discusses the leadership style of fashion firm Gucci chief executive officer (CEO) Marco Bizzarri and the success of Gucci as of Autumn 2015. According to the article, Bizzarri was known for his quick decision making and previously worked for fashion firms Stella McCartney and Bottega Veneta. The article discusses the work of Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele.

The article reviews the top moments of Fashion Week events in Autumn 2015 including designs from designers and labels such as Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and Iris Van Herpen.

The article discusses marketing efforts aimed at aging members of the generation known as Millennials by fashion retail firms such as Forever 21 and ModCloth. According to the article, retailers that built their brands around the shopping trends of Millennials were attempting to adjust to the increased spending power and changing shopping habits of that generation. The article presents comments from Forever 21 vice president of merchandising Linda Chang.

The article discusses the marketing strategy employed by Italian fashion company Prada for its handbag known as the Inside bag. According to the article, the product launch by Prada was the company's largest since the introduction of the Galleria handbag in 2007. The article discusses the design of the bag led by designer Miuccia Prada, its marketing potential, and advertising efforts. It presents comments from Prada marketing and commercial development chief Stefano Cantino.

The article discusses efforts by luxury women's fashion designers and companies to market to Dallas, Texas, consumers. According to the article, designers often hold events in Dallas. The article discusses the significance of fashion in Dallas society, designer stores such as Stanley Korshak and Forty Five Ten, and presents comments from Dallas resident Moll Anderson.

The article discusses the concept of replenishment in women's fashion. According to the article, replenishment pieces are articles of clothing that are designed and constructed in such a manner that they consistently sell out and represent a significant amount of revenue. The article discusses replenishment items such as a leather biker jacket from designer Rick Owens, leopard-print pumps from designer Gianvito Rossi, and a cashmere sweater from the company The Row.

The article discusses the popularity of sheer nude-colored pantyhose in women's fashion in 2015. The article states that several designers including Mother of Pearl designer Amy Powney and designer Donna Karan introduced nude hose in fashion shows and fashion lines and discusses the "Skintones" line from Australian hosiery company Wolford. The article also states that celebrities such as singers Katy Perry and Ariana Grande and actress AnnaSophia Robb often wear nude-colored hose.

The article discusses notable events and developments in the world of fashion during 2014. Singer Rihanna wore a dress containing 216,000 Swarovski crystals to an awards event in June. A hat designed by Vivienne Westwood and worn by singer Pharrell Williams to the Grammy Awards ceremony attracted much attention. Designer L'Wren Scott committed suicide at age 50.

The article discusses designer Hedi Slimane's efforts to infuse clothier Saint Laurent with a fashion sense informed by trendy popular culture in Los Angeles, California. In September of 2014 Saint Laurent will open a 10,000-square-foot retail store in the city. Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini hails Los Angeles as an important, Asian-influenced center for culture, music, entertainment, and technology.

The article discusses miniskirts in the collections of several fashion designers for 2014. Hedi Slimane, Giambattista Valli, and Raf Simons are among designers exploring the trend. Fashion director Brooke Jaffe of retailer Bloomingdale's says her company will be cautious about stocking the new designs. Additional information is provided about the history of miniskirts, and how the new versions can be worn.

The article discusses changes being implemented at apparel retailer Saks Fifth Ave Inc. under company president Marigay McKee. She is urging the store's buyers to seek out new, emerging designers as the stores strives to become more adventurous in the styles it carries. Eric Jennings, Saks' fashion director for men's clothing, says Givenchy is among designers whose wares Saks is buying more of.

The article discusses notable fashions for the fall of 2014 that were on display at Fashion Week events in New York City, Paris, France, Milan, Italy, and London, England in 2014. Accompanying the text are several annotated photographs of models wearing fashions from various designers including Nicolas Ghesquière, Junya Watanabe, and Dries Van Noten.

The article discusses innovative fashions from various designers based in London, England that were on display during the London Fashion Week event in February 2014. Designer Mary Katrantzou exhibited a dress featuring traffic symbols and scouting badges made of lace. Other designers whose works are cited include Christopher Kane and Tom Ford.

The article discusses the ways in which clothing and fashions are designed and promoted, focusing on a skirt and coat print from the designer Marco Zanini that was worn by the socialite and stylist Giovanna Battaglia in 2013. Topics include the fashion label Rochas of the consumer goods company Procter & Gamble Co. and the print's appearances in Paris, France fashion shows and fashion magazines.

The article discusses suits for women introduced for the fall of 2013 by several designers including Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior that are marked by sharp tailoring, more narrow shoulders, and an overall trimmer fit. Commentary is presented on how these suits differ from those that were popular during the 1970s and 1980s.

The article discusses the enduring popularity of the "Jackie O" dress. Created by Laurel Berman, co-founder of the Black Halo apparel company, the Jackie O has been worn by various actresses and celebrities at numerous events and award presentations. Periodically Berman updates the dress with new colors and fabrics.

The article discusses a fashion trend in spring 2013 for sheer and transparent fabrics in women's clothing and accessories by designer labels as well as fast-fashion outlets. Topics include fashion tips on wearing transparent materials while dressing appropriately for an office environment; the use of lace and embroidery on transparent backing for shirts and dresses; and the increased sales of undergarments due to a lack of linings in clothing.

The article discusses women's fashion for office employees during the summer of 2012. The article provides advice for women who work in offices that are cold due to the use of air conditioning. According to the article, clothing such as cardigan sweaters, tailored jackets, and scarves could help maintain warmth while keeping in summer style. The article presents comments from U.S. entertainment producer Desiree Gruber.

The article examines fashion design of women's clothing designed to be worn by businesswomen. An overall trend is considered in which clothing such as women's suits, blouses and slacks are increasingly incorporating elements associated with traditional fashion design for women, such as the use of bright and pastel colors, the cut of clothing and jackets tailored in unconventional shapes.

The article evaluates several clothing collections that were unveiled during New York Fashion Week in New York City in 2012 including collections from fashion designers Donna Karan, Phillip Lim, and Derek Lam.

The article discusses ten notable moments in fashion during 2011. Topics discussed include attire worn by Kate Middleton at her British royal wedding, haircuts made popular by singer Justin Bieber and actress Emma Watson, the resurgent popularity among young men of the three-piece suit, and the appearance at a runway show in Paris, France of clothes designed by singer Kanye West.

The article discusses women's fashion for the spring of 2012. Clothes from assorted designers including Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan are said to have a femininity reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s. Commentary is presented about shoes from Nicholas Kirkwood, pantsuits from Jil Sanders, and other items.

The article notes that women's clothing is often more expensive, less comfortable, and of lower quality than men's garb, and presents advice to women on clothes shopping. Realize that logos and labels don't necessarily indicate quality. Crunch fabrics to see how well they regain their shape. Debi Greenberg of high-end clothing store Louis says it is important to begin examining a garment's interior.

The article discusses how fashion designers have used digital and printer technology to produce Spring, 2010 fashions marked by intricate prints and designs. A collection from Helmut Lang is based on collages of scanned photographic images. Digital printing of fabrics is faster and sometimes less expensive than traditional screen printing.

The article discusses what fall fashion for women in 2010 might look like, based upon runway shows in cities such as New York and London, England during the winter of 2009-2010. Boutique owner Kelly Golden thinks apparel reminiscent of luxurious sportswear will sell well. Suits and Mongolian sheep fleece could also be popular.

The article discusses the fall, 2010 collection of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, who killed himself in February, 2010. At the time of his death McQueen had finished less than half of the line, which is marked by medieval themes featuring silk duchesse and gold metal jacquards. The clothing suggest McQueen was entertaining thoughts of the afterlife.

The article discusses the popularity among fashion designers of practical work apparel for women. At fashion shows in New York and Milan, Italy, designers such as Jill Sander, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors exhibited elegant variations on women's suits. They have eschewed broad shoulders and tight-fitting garments.

The article discusses which actresses are most likely to boost sales for the designers whose clothes they wear to such events as the Academy Awards presentations. According to the Web site www.StyleSpot.com, both Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep could prove influential, albeit for different constituencies.