Saturday 11 July 2015

American Apparel Says It Might Not Have Enough Money to Last the Year

An American Apparel store last year. Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images

Between sinking sales and mounting legal fees, you might wonder how American Apparel has enough money to operate an international business. On Monday, the company provided a response to that question: it might not.

Uniqlo Had a Sluggish Spring in the U.S.

A Uniqlo store in Berlin. Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

With its fleet of stores now numbering 814 in Japan and 767 more internationally, the low-priced basics brand Uniqlo led parent company Fast Retailing's revenue to grow 24 percent in the first nine months of the year. Although unusually cold weather put a damper on sales during June, Uniqlo Japan saw same store sales rise nearly 10 percent in the third quarter, which ran from March to May 31 — and the brand was even stronger in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, which all beat their sales estimates.

Did Michael Kors Knock Off Shrimps's Recognizable Striped Coat?

Shrimps faux-fur coat, $939, available at MyTheresa. 
It's often said that there's no such thing as an original idea anymore — in fashion or otherwise — and some weeks, that rings especially true. On Tuesday, for instance, Skechers filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden that claims the latter footwear brand knocked off Skechers's patented "Go Walk" sneakers. 
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Meet the New Multi-Step Mascara Regimen

A model backstage at Berlin Fashion Week. Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images 

It's no secret that makeup has become very specialized lately, and with specialization comes multiple steps. People think nothing of using six products to contour or slathering on 12 products in a Korean-inspired skin care regimen. Now this "more is more" philosophy is moving up to the eyes, and more specifically, to lashes.

16 Must-See Beauty Looks from the Fall 2015 Couture Shows

Not #basic beauty. Photos: Imaxtree

Couture is the best. After seasons of tasteful, subtle hair and makeup at ready-to-wear runway shows, it's a relief to see completely over-the-top looks for a change, if for no other reason than I don't have to think of synonyms for "glowy" and "natural" to describe them. Designers went all the way with hair and makeup for the fall 2015 couture shows, and it was dreamy and thought-provoking.

Madewell to Reprise Its Collaboration With Sézane Just in Time for Bastille Day

Camille Rowe for Madewell.

Last fall, perennial cool-girl retail chain Madewell partnered up with French label Sézane — which has a similarly hip cult following — on a 14-piece collaboration that perfectly captured the particular brand of French insouciance that so many fashion lovers are fond of.

Bright Colors and Bold Patterns Spotted Outside the Paris Couture Shows

A crowd of desperate photogs is the ultimate street style accessory. Photo: Sarah Jane Barnes/Fashionista
There was a motley crew of colors and patterns outside the haute couture shows in Paris this week, and we aren't just talking about the anti-fur protestors. Of the many fashion weeks that have already happened this year — from women's ready-to-wear to men's — couture is undeniably the fanciest, and as such, fashion's insiders dressed to the nines.

Alyssa's Chic, Convertible Shirt Dress

Art shirtdress, $390, available at Rodebjer 

Often times, it seems that no one can style a piece of clothing quite like the man or woman who designed it. Case in point: when I dropped by Carin Rodebjer's resort preview last month — where the native Swede walked editors through her collection — I couldn't help but obsess over the shirtdress she was wearing. More specifically, how she was wearing it.

Wednesday 1 July 2015

Uniqlo outfits 'stylish' hijabs, dresses for the modern and modest women

Some of the pieces from Hana Tajima’s ‘modest wear’ fashion collection with Uniqlo.
Clothing retailer Uniqlo has teamed up with a UK-based fashion designer to launch a new “modest wear” collection, including a range of hijabs.
The range, designed by Hana Tajima, features stylish hijabs in a variety of colours and prints, headbands, long dresses and rayon blouses which aims to “cater to ladies who embrace modest fashion” as well as being “carefully designed to suit contemporary tastes”. The items will go on sale on Friday from the store’s website and outlet in Singapore.

Amazon has completely changed its fashion strategy

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Amazon has changed its mind about being a luxury retailer.
The massive e-commerce company is saying it no longer is focusing on courting luxury brands, Jennie Perry, chief marketing officer of Amazon's fashion division, told Business of Fashion.
"There has been lot of speculation on us entering the luxury market and that is just not something that we’re focused on right now,"  Perry said.

Kiernan Shipka Shows Us There's More to Summer Than White Dresses

She probably doesn't even sweat. Like, ever. Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

In my fantasy future for Sally Draper, the character Kiernan Shipka played on "Mad Men" until the show wrapped forever last month, she goes to interesting parties and always looks like the coolest girl in the room. Which pretty much describes Shipka's life currently.

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Up-and-Coming American Models to Watch

Taylor Hill backstage at the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Photo: Samir Hussein/Getty Images

While the models you see in ad campaigns and runway shows come from all corners of the globe, some of the most famous supermodels in the world were born and raised in the USA. Women like Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Christy Turlington Burns and Carolyn Murphy were discovered as young women growing up in relatively small towns, and although they've reached the pinnacle of industry success over the years, they had humble beginnings (and less-than-ideal bookings), just like many other models trying to break into the business

4 'New' Beauty Trends That Are Actually Old Techniques With Different Names

Hey, have you heard about strobing and babylights? Photos: Imaxtree and Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images

Certain trends in fashion and beauty are recycled every generation or so, like A-line miniskirts, flared jeans and the cat eye. Movie remakes are common, too. (And I would argue sometimes completely unnecessary.