Renting out designer clothing and accessories has become a booming industry in fashion, especially for those who know what’s-what in fashion but can’t afford to buy such items. The undiscovered additional marketplace, however is a new youth marketplace moving into their mid-20’s who shop differently–with an environmentally conscious buying pattern and who seek ways to […]
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Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell Designs Moto, BMX, Skate-Inspired Collection for Marc by Marc Jacobs—First to Bring Moto Style into High Fashion
Fergus “Fergadelic” Purcell has been at the center of graphics for streetwear and skateboarding for years. He’s the man behind Palace Skateboards’ Tri-Ferg logo, and has done a number of collaborations with brands such as Stussy and Silas. He’s been given cred for bringing grunge-wear to the runway and crossing boundaries of music, fashion, art, […]
The L.A. Fashion Industry Profile–Highs and Lows of a Leading-Edge Area
As an $18 billion apparel business, Los Angeles, CA, is increasingly seen as the fashion capital of trends in the United States. There is tremendous interest in streetwear, surf and beach lifestyles, and the L.A. Style. According to recent study sponsored by CIT and the California Fashion Associate called “The Los Angeles Area Fashion Industry […]
Rent the Runway Buys Go Try It On—How Fashion-Tech Plays Into the Future of Fashion
There have been many great ideas in the past few years with fashion moving online, including trade shows, that have been generating considerable start-up capital. Two of those, Rent The Runway and Go Try It On, have just joined forces. Rent The Runway, which offers up designer clothing and accessories for low-cost rental for 4 days […]