STREET PICS: NYC IN SEPTEMBER
September 24, 2006
September 18, 2006
Runway Report: L.A.M.B
Gwen Stefani knows how to make a hoodie look chic
In her s/s 2007 show for L.A.M.B., which she designed with partner Zaldy, Gwen Stefani showed a mixture of fitted hoodies, sporty tracksuits, glamorous dresses and sexy shorts.
For the downtown career gal who always sets the style at work, at the club, and the weekends, L.A.M.B. offers fashion for the cutting edge contemporary customer.
*The collection was accessorized with a new line of bags including totes clutches and purses.
*Geometric print dresses in both long and knee length ranged from demure to sexy.
*Flowing trouser jeans looked fresh.
*Brightly colored track suits were a sure fire hit and styles ranges from sophisticated black and white animal prints to brightly colored red and yellow nylon examples.
*Shorts looked great paired with a suit jacket and heels or a T-shirt.
*Each look was chicly accessorized with Stefani’s new “disco shoes” or sporty high heeled ankle boots.
To see the collection, visit www.style.com
Photo credit: www.style.com
September 17, 2006
CHECK THIS BRAND:
WHAT'S HOT NOW:
From Corporate Killers to All The Young Dudes, men.style.com breaks down key trends for fall 2006.
Click here for the full report
Click here for the full report
ON THE BYESSE
In London, Byesse is a recently formed fashion strategy company established to create partnerships with the fashion brands of the future. JC Report interviews the company's founder, Imram Amed who elaborates on the important elements needed when founding successful business and artistic partnerships.
VMA STYLE WATCH
Our favorite men's wear style statements from the VMAs.
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Was anyone out there inspired by VMA style? No one broke the style barrier with anything earth shatteringly new, and most guys wore either sweatshirts and jeans. or rocked the dandy look. Here are some of our faves...
Fall Out Boy looked cute in their 3 piece suits and vests,
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and Panic at the Disco rocked out with their goth dandy steez.
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Andre 3000 stood out with his funky cropped trousers and boots and crisp white button front. ![Andre3000[1].jpg](http://p7.hostingprod.com/@wearethemarket.com/images/Andre3000%5B1%5D.jpg)
Diddy looked chic in his tux
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Photos: Wire Image
THE END OF THE AFFAIR
The NYT’s style writer Cathy Horyn challenges the industry to get creative! And to value our talent
Read it here.
September 05, 2006
STYLE SETTERS
These guys made a statement in Vegas last week. 
MARKET WATCH: BARKING IRONS
Headquartered on the historic Bowery in NYC, Barking Irons is a brand that has a definite point of view.
Designed by the Casarella brothers, the collection uses graphics inspired by themes pertaining to the history of 19th century NYC. The result is a collection of innovative tees, and cut and sew sportswear that looks like nothing else on the market. The new jewelry collection features unique necklaces and rings made from antique collectible, souvenir silver spoons found at estate sales and auctions around NY state. www.barkingirons.com
MARKET TALK
Q&A With Jeremiah Myers, Head Buyer, Karmaloop 
What's inspiring you right now?
Japanese street wear and sneaker culture in general
What are key trends for s/s 2007?
All over prints, even though we are bored with them for the consumer it is still going to be a major trend. Products that come in more limited runs i.e. smu’s and collaborations.
What brands are you looking forward to seeing at Project Las Vegas?
Artful Dodger, WeSC, All the hype brands like Shmack, Spoon-Fed, Triumvir
What brands are you most excited about right now?
Creative Recreation, mhi by Maharishi and Reebok
Denim: What's hot now?
We are doing a lot of raw denim with or with out embroidery on the back pockets
What was the last book you read or movie you've seen?
All Marketers are Liars by Seth Godin
Ask The Experts
We asked buyers and editors what key trends they’re looking for and what brands they love for spring 2007.
Brand Picks: McQ by Alexander McQueen, Unis, Corpus, Nudie – Sam Ben-Avraham, Atrium, Project Show
“Athletic and Sport- inspired was a huge theme on the European runways and I think will play an important role in the American Contemporary market, especially bright Olympic colors. I also love the return of the New England Preppy. I think what looks fresh now is: short sleeve plaid shirts, seersucker, raw denim, boat shoes, ‘Save the Whale’ T-shirt, A Filson bag, Ray-Ban aviators and a sailor’s knot bracelet.”
Brand picks: Chip & Pepper University, 7 for all Mankind, Converse by John Varvatos
— Michael Macko, Vice President, Men's Fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue
Brand Picks: McQ by Alexander McQueen, Unis, Corpus, Nudie – Sam Ben-Avraham, Atrium, Project Show
“Japanese street wear and sneaker culture in general is inspiring me right now. All over prints is still going to be a major trend, even though we are bored with them already.”
Brand picks: Creative Recreation, mhi by Maharishi , Reebok, Artful Dodger, WeSC, Shmack, Spoon-Fed, and Triumvir. – Jeremiah Myers, Head Buyer, Karmaloop
“Sneaker heads turning to T-shirt and hoodie heads is a big trend for spring. I am hoping to find a brand that I never heard of –-from Brooklyn.”
Brand picks: Shmack , Ten Deep, Staylon and Antik Men’s. – Izzy Ezrailson, Up Against The Wall.
Key Trends
What you need for spring. Act like you know
White There’s always a risk you’ll look like an ice cream man when you wear it but crisp white is a dominant color for summer. From white denim to sheer white woven shirts, and clean white sneakers or jazz shoes, and especially outerwear. Shoes: Alife , JC, Keds, Converse, SpringCourt, Visvim... Sportswear: Warhol Factory x Levi’s, Cockpit, Save Khaki, Filippa K, Earnest Sewn, Hartford, Lois
Color—We can’t help loving the bright colors we’ve been seeing on the streets and on the runways. Hook up a candy colored tee or track jacket with super brightly colored sneakers for a premium streetwear style. Downtown hipsters are more into super tight colored denim or grey denim overalls, worn with a deep V-neck tee and colored jazz shoes.... Shoes: Creative Recreation, Reebok, Ice Cream, Converse, Alife, adicolor, Jeffrey Campbell,... Jeans: Cheap Monday, Iron Army, Bread Denim, Tsubi, Cockpit, Tripp NYC... Sportswear: Canterbury of New Zealand, Spoonfed, DSquared2, Rosasen, Prps, Free Gold Watch, Good Life, Lacoste, Yoko Devereaux.
Photo: Philip Treacy for Umbro
White There’s always a risk you’ll look like an ice cream man when you wear it but crisp white is a dominant color for summer. From white denim to sheer white woven shirts, and clean white sneakers or jazz shoes, and especially outerwear. Shoes: Alife , JC, Keds, Converse, SpringCourt, Visvim... Sportswear: Warhol Factory x Levi’s, Cockpit, Save Khaki, Filippa K, Earnest Sewn, Hartford, Lois
Photo: VisVim
REQUIRED READING: VEGAS REPORT
So how was Vegas? Here's what the blogs had to say...
Check out Jeff Staple's blog on Honeyee to see his picks from the MAGIC show.
Freshness mag cited DC Shoes, adidas Originals, Corpus, SpoonFed, Hysteric Glamour, Evisu, and Maharashi, as their fave brands at Project.
High Snobiety covered the Undefeated Las Vegas store opening party.
