The ruffled wrap was pretty and dainty, so it was feminine but it also was tailored and would be right for work, too. |
The trend in Europe is that we're seeing a lot of cotton shirts with velvet or lace trimmings, performance outerwear like insulated jackets and parkas, and bright colors that typically do well on the retail level. So it's a different look that's affordable. |
The trend this year both on the East Coast and the West Coast is about taking a more holistic approach to what you give Mom. It's more about modern offerings versus the overdone excessive approach of flowers and chocolate. |
The younger Hollywood types were wanting to get these jewelry pieces but alter the design and then keep them. |
This will be the retail model of the future. More and more designers are looking to multiple channels of distribution to make money. |