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153 posts categorized "Trends"

May 17, 2013

Dress for Less: Gatsby Style

Dress-for-Less-20s
"O Gatsby, Gatsby, wherefore art thou, Gatsby?" Oh, wait. I think I'm mixing up my literary references. Anywho, how awesome is all this '20s revival in fashion? So dying to slip on a beaded dress, an amazing headband, and dance the night away. Happy weekends, bright young things!

1. All That Jazz Dress, $40, pixiemarket.com
2. "Bright Young Things," by Alison Maloney, $12.99, modcloth.com
3. Buckled Faux Leather Sandals, $32.80, forever21.com
4. Bangles, $11.90, loveculture.com
5. Filigree Headwrap, $12, urbanoutfitters.com

May 09, 2013

Oliver Spencer and Superga Collaboration

 

Oliver Spencer + Superga

It's a new collaboration—and it's fabulous! The century old Superga tapped the British menswear designer Oliver Spencer for the brand’s first ever menswear collaboration: Oliver Spencer x Superga. It's so cute!

The capsule collection bridges the gap between sport and luxury, adding Oliver Spencer’s signature color blocking to the ever-amazing Italian tennis shoe.

The collection retails for $108 to $153.

And if you happen to visit London this summer, check it out—Oliver Spencer opened a dedicated shoe boutiqe last year in London’s Bloombury neighborhood! Swanky!

April 18, 2013

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at FC's Pretty in Pink Prom Challenge

Watch our behind-the-scenes video to find out what is was like for FIDM Fashion Design Students to participate in FC's Pretty in Pink Prom Challenge.

Danica Ybanez, David Lee, Jarret Levin, Angie Martinez, and Lizbeth Robles each started with a thrift store gown, and redesigned it into a prom dress featuring this season's hottest prom trends!

Don't miss our Feature Story to see all the looks.

April 10, 2013

Music Fest Fashion Trends

Urban Outfitters

There's a reason why fashion bloggers and street style photographers head to music fests in droves. The fashion is insane! And it completely sets the tone for summer. Year after year, it just gets more intense. Retail sites such as Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters have even made it a searchable category. Speaking of shopping, we've picked out some music fest fashion faves of our own!


Urban Outfitters Braided Floral Headwrap
Braided Floral Headwrap, $12, urbanoutfitters.com

Delias Tribal Print Denim Shorts
Tribal Print Denim Shorts, $9.50, delias.com

Forever21 Bustier Crop Top
Bustier Style Crop Top, $24.80, forever21.com

NastyGal Love Fest Crochet Top
Love Fest Crochet Top, $8, nastygal.com

TopShop Pink Tie Dye Knot Cover Up
Pink Tie Dye Knot Cover Up, $56, topshop.com

So, have you packed for Coachella? Well, get on it! And let us know which street style blogs you show up on!

April 05, 2013

Dress for Less: On the Fringe

Dress for Less - Fringe
Fringe is back, better than ever! Seriously dying over this ASOS scarf. Want. It. Now. Happy weekend, all!

1. Fringed Skull Top, $48, nastygal.com
2. Fringe Western Style Booties, $36.80, forever21.com
3. Scarf with Fringe Detail, $19.95, asos.com
4. Camo Skull Fringe Tee, $22.90, loveculture.com
5. Romance Tee Fringe Dress, $28, savous.com

March 14, 2013

Celeb-Inspired Prom Trends for Guys

Promtrendsforguys

Prom is not all about the dresses. (Well, let’s be honest, it’s mostly about the dresses, but it’s not all about the dresses.) That’s why we’re doing a special feature on the hottest looks this prom—for guys! We were inspired by three of the hottest guys in Hollywood—Drake, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Rob Pattinson! See the trends.

Don't miss our post How To Match Your Prom Date, In a Good Way on PromAdvice.com.

March 09, 2013

Forget Food Trucks—Fashion Trucks Have Arrived

Wanderlust

Mobile retail stores—what's not to love?

Fashion entrepreneurs are modeling retail businesses after the success of the food truck phenomenon. It completely makes sense. Trucks takes less capital to launch a business, and it's a super hot trend, which adds a fun element to the whole fashion experience.

Le Fashion Truck was the first one to set up shop on the streets of Los Angeles, back in 2010. They are doing amazing. It's often parked just blocks from FIDM, at downtown’s FIGat7th. Follow them on Twitter or check their blog to see where they'll be next.

In some cases, fashion trucks are the stepping stone to online boutiques and stationary retail locations, as well. CNN reported that it cost Vanessa Lurie of Portland, Oregon, about $2,000 to transform a 1969 Cardinal Deluxe trailer (pictured above) into a two-rack vintage boutique called Wanderlust. In just two years, she was able to open a store.

Be sure to also check out Runaway Runway, JD Luxe, and Shop Truck LA.

Runaway Runway

JD Luxe

Shop Truck LA

March 02, 2013

Derek Lam Collection To Launch at Kohl's Next Month

Derek Lam for DesigNation

Derek Lam at Kohl's? Yes, and the collection is fabulous.

Casual and chic, Derek Lam's apparel and swimwear designs are perfect for the beach as well as on the go. What's not to love when beachwear can double as daywear? The pieces are priced from $36 to $88, and will be available exclusively in Kohl's stores and online beginning in April.

Kohl’s DesigNation concept features amazing designer fashions based on global inspiration. The Derek Lam collection is influenced from his trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Kohl’s will launch more DesigNation collections throughout the year (yay!). Each collection will feature a different designer, blending his or her aesthetic with inspo from international destinations. Love!

To view the Derek Lam collection, visit kohls.com. Plus, receive a 10% discount on kohls.com with the code TENFORBLOG through March 9th!

February 28, 2013

H&M Makes Its Paris Fashion Week Debut With Fall 2013 Collection

H&M Fall 2013

Last night, H&M presented its first ever catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week.  Ashley Olsen, Chloe Moretz and Emma Roberts were there!

H&M showed their Fall 2013 collected to an audience in a specially created space within the grounds of the Musée Rodin. Tomboy-inspired, the collection featured tailored shapes with delicate dresses. The collection will be available in about 200 stores worldwide, as well as online, beginning September 5th.

February 21, 2013

McQ Alexander McQueen Releases Fall 2013 Fashion Film

Instead of a runway show, the Fall/Winter 2013 collection from McQ Alexander McQueen has been unveiled by video released this week. It was shot in London with models Maria Bradley and Botond Cseke superimposed onto grass and concrete. So amazing! Check it out.