School Assignment #5: 21st Century Retailing

{ Research the latest trends in retailing }

Present two findings (articles):

- Retailer

- Location

- Description of the latest trend (about)

- Imagery

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1st Article - Fall 2011 Trend: The Lush Life

Retailer: Bloomingdales & Neiman Marcus

Location: all locations

Description: "Designers are pouring on the luxury,

sending out a strong texture message with

rich furs, chunky knits and smart tweeds."

(The Row RTW Fall 2011)

(Donna Karan RTW Fall 2011)

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2nd Article - NY Runway Trend: Blue Streak

Retailer: Bloomingdales & Neiman Marcus

Location: all locations

Description: "From cerulean to sapphire, periwinkle to navy,

designers are showing off a major case of the blues for Fall '11"

- rich navy suede boots

- head-to-toe looks in a cool blue palette

(Alexander Wang Fall '11)

(DKNY Fall '11)

(Rebecca Taylor Fall '11)

(Diane von Furstenberg Fall '11)

Both Articles and images from WWD