FASHION & NEW TRENDS

Women love handbags more than other accessories. As a woman’s most trusted accessory, we are beyond excited about seeing some of these incredible pieces begin to appear in stores or available online. How can one not fall in love with these awesome  handbag trends?

Another common structure to handbags is the clutch, wherein there are no straps to hold onto or pull over the shoulder and you must keep your bag in hand at all times. Clutches appear with fold over designs in fur as per Sally LaPointe, in silky material as seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim. We even have contrast stitching on quilted clutches at Kate Spade.

Structured bags aside, we see a few totes here and there as well and that certainly makes us happy because those are perfect for stuffing all our needs in while they still look chic and sophisticated. Christian Siriano adds suede and fringe to the mix, making the designs even more appealing to those still stuck on the 2015 fashion trends.

Gorgeous, rounded top hands appear at Opening Ceremony as well as tote bags come in sizes that are perfect for the average college student to carry about laptops, tablets and books. High contrast, impeccable art and the desire to sail the oceans is what we see when gazing upon the Ralph Lauren totes.

While most bags have zippers or the like, one of the handbag trends we see on the runway shows is the fold-over effect. Instead of fumbling with buckles or zippers, this might be an infinitely more convenient way to get your handbags shut. We see clutches and saddle bags in similar folds with Banana Republic, furry designs at Sally LaPointe, and simply irresistible sophistication as per 3.1 Phillip Lim. Chic and pretty in snakeskin pink you say? Lela Rose has you covered. Folded over with a zipped ending is the quilted black and white clutch at Kate Spade with the contrast stitching.

Top handles and brown with white stripes can be found in alligator skin texturing on the Prada runway, something we fully love. Snakeskin handles mix with statement straps at Fendi, while one of the two bags stuck together at Christopher Kane features more yellowish skin of the slithering creatures. Among all the designer brands catering to the snakeskin trend though, Miu Miu probably has the best selection out there, coming in multiple sizes, colors and with different looks to the lovely handles. We can easily say that snakeskin and alligator skin textured looks on the handbags are one of the biggest trends for the coming season.

Monochromatic silks and leathers with nice texture might be fun and dandy, but we are in love with the two-tone pieces that simply cannot be glossed over, that is how alluring they are. For example, an aquamarine and buttercup yellow mix as we see at Delpozo is spectacular, while Altuzarra sports some black and white tote bags with pretty tassels in leather.

Fendi, Gucci and many others follow through with two or three-toned pieces, getting creative with the appliques at the former and the designs on the latter. Prada brings in the white and green over the alligator skin, along with the red alligator over white snakeskin seen on the runway.

ONLINE FASHION STORES PART 2

Younger age groups have been regular users of online shopping. Smartphones and internet friendly tablets have increased the percentage of online shoppers, with nine out of 10 people aged 25 to 34 having shopped online. Average weekly spending online in December 2013 was £675.4 million. There was an increase of 11.8% compared with December 2012. ONS has noted that people of pension age have increased their online shopping activities. Some 40% of those aged 65 and over bought online in 2014. Online sales increased by 12.0% in January 2015 compared with January 2014. Online retail sales are predicted to reach £52.25bn in the UK this year, a 16.2% increase on 2014 when the total stood at £44.97bn.
So here are some of the online stores which might be help to reduce your efforts.

ONLINE FASHION STORES

Internet becoming more and more popular medium of shopping had made the companies to bring e-selling and marketing strategies in their prime strategic decisions. Most of the companies have changed their policies and creating their own websites to boost up the sale. Every year online shopping is growing rapidly. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey, there was 19.2% growth in internet purchase in the UK in 2013 that was fastest in last four years whereas retail sales rose by only 0.4%. So nobody wants to spend hours and hours in high street, when you can get it all at home while sipping coffee.

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LAYER YOUR CLOTHES IN WINTERS

Its chilly everywhere. Curb the chill and do it in style. When the weather gets colder, the fancier and more fashionable coats, jackets, capes, boots should be. So wrap yourself up with our wide array of outerwear, from edgy jackets to sophisticated furry coats. The evenings are drawing in and so it's time to de-hibernate your woolens. But if piling on the layers comes with the fear of looking like an urban yeti, then worry not. We've dissected our favorite layered looks from the street style set to show you how to keep your cold snap looks sleek, chic and streamlined.

Double up on outerwear is a good choice when you still love to put on your summer clothes. Your summer jacket isn't off bounds for winter - a denim or leather jacket is a great base for under a long trench when the cold really hits home. Also I love to invest in over-the-knee boots, has always been my first preference especially in winters. All those slinky wrap skirts and culottes you bought for summer are still in style, so to take them into winter without catching a chill, a pair of over the knee  or even thigh high boots - are just the thing. They look sexier than tights by far and much warmer.

    

 The street style set turned layering on its head at the spring / summer 16 shows, teaching us it's all about mixing and matching different textures and lengths. Be playful to follow suit - but the golden rule for this one is to stick to a minimal palette. This technique is pretty much easy to do if you’re willing to look outside of the box and take style risks. Not to mention it has the added bonus of extending the versatility of the wardrobe you already have.  mixing textures and prints can be a daunting task, which often results in wrong combinations that don’t look that good. This is why most people say they’d never do it. But seriously, with lots of practice and if done correctly you can get out of your comfort zone and mount amazing looks using the technique of Mix n Match. 

                  

 With the chill finally rolling in and the holidays a few weeks away, we can only hope you have you cosy winters outfits  prepped. From luxurious coats to winter boots and even items for special occasions, get out of the cold and keep covered. Big belts and fun furs to cool capes, the winters 2015 will be filled with suitable clothing. It’s that time once again, to accentuate the waist with big bold belts, create a color contrast. Capes are back on the catwalk in a big way this season. This time some of the best, and perhaps most user-friendly, options have come down. If you can pull them off, capes are great statement alternatives to coats when the weather is mild enough to enjoy them.

 

The worlds of casual clothing and tailoring have created a new fashion star — Athleisure. A number of up-and-coming brands like Paco Rabanne, Cedric Charlier and Carven all made very strong arguments that this niche has a lot of cool room to grow. Expect more from this trend in the next spring/summer season as further fashion houses explore the style.Winter collection does not complete without Fur. There are a lot of interesting furs on the catwalk in all four fashion capitals also known as Big 4.  

So Scarlet, traffic light, crimson or ketchup - whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying winters 2015 stand-out colour trend. From Dior to Marni, Fendi to Ferragamo, every designer is working the hue in head-to-toe forms, cutting some of the boldest figures of the season.

Can’t decide which winters 2015 trend to try first? Just pile them all on at once, say Burberry, Marni, Mary Katrantzou and more, who clicked and clashed their bold new prints to brilliant effect. In suits, flares, dresses and capes, rich coloured velvet popped up at the shows in every city - just in time for cocktail hour. 

 The easiest way to get dressed for the new season is with an anything goes attitude. 

High Street Fashion

High-street fashions move forward rapidly, with retailers and brands frequently trying to introduce new styles, to encourage customers to come back to the retailers and buy more often. High-street fashion retailers quickly take the best themes from the catwalk shows and transfer these styles into off the peg outfits. Although few young customers would want to actually buy from the designer brands, the Paris and London catwalks are a source of inspiration. These are often featured by the fashion magazines and transferred into affordable, similar outfits by the lower-priced retailers. High street retailers own brands control much of the market for young customer fashion. High-street fashion brands are considered as mass fashion. The majority of people today wear mass market fashion. Mass market fashion is first produced and then sold through retail distribution retailers, typically owned by the brand. Fashion followers wear popular high street fashion brands. What influences fashion trends becomes a principle for brands to communicate with the customers.

High-street retailers like Zara and H&M have achieved a reputation for adopting a strategy of constantly renewing their product ranges using fashion-led styles which attract media attention and attract their (mostly) young female customers into their retailers frequently. Some high street retailers are sourcing and buying weekly to bring in new fashionable items and to replenish stock.

 High Street Fashion in UK is the type of market that is carefully made to attract the customers by means of fashion and affordable price. Moreover, fashion in this level could capture the mainstream regarding its design and price strategy. High-street fashion brands target the female adolescent with fast fashion and competitive price through fashion media promotions which partly concern about an integrated brand communication plan. Demand for the high-street fashion product is expanding at a considerable rate according to fashion consumption; hence, the lead time needs to be decreased.

There are new fashion cities coming developing in countries like South Korea, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, the Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Vietnam. With 60 percent of the world’s population living within these countries, fashion brands now have opportunities for growth outside the traditional established markets.

Growth in fashion cities is already apparent in luxury sectors such as fashion, spirits and beauty. Research suggests that luxury women’s wear will grow from less than 10 percent a decade ago to 32 percent in 2025, while high-end beauty products will double to represent 47 percent.