Runway To Real Way: Fall For Orange In Spring

It’s a very common misconception that certain colors are only allowed during certain seasons. Sure, jewel tones look best against a wintry fabric and pastels pop most in summer but the fashion color wheel is available all year round for us to dabble in as we so desire. Many of us would look at orange and immediately think of the falling leaves of, well, fall. But judging from the Spring/Summer 2016 runways, designers are bringing this autumnal color front and center for the spring.

Today's Fashion Headlines: Derek Lam for Athleta, Kate Spade Saturday & Jack Spade Closing, Tommy Hilfiger Memoir

Athleta Collaborating with Derek Lam The Gap-owned athletic wear company Athleta has scored its first designer collaboration with Derek Lam 10 Crosby. Lam is partnering with the brand for three seasons, starting with a collection debuting in September. The line will be available in Athleta stores and Lam’s 10 Crosby store in New York. “It’s …

Read more

Athleta Store Opens in Chicago!

The much anticipated Athleta store at 3415 N Southport opened its doors this week! Just in time for the best season in Chicago (that would be summer), a private shopping event and opening celebration hosted at the new store brought a long line of curious fans. Athleta customers were greeted with yoga demonstrations, cocktails, appetizers …

Read more

Retail Detail. Gap No Longer Sponsoring CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Plans Global E-Commerce Instead

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund 2009 collaboration with Gap Gap Inc. has just announced they will no longer be sponsoring the annual CFDa/Vogue Fashion Fund, the scholarship they've been involved with since 2007. This year, J. Crew will be taking the reigns as chief sponsor of the scholarship and much talked about campaign. That means, gently-priced …

Read more