- Fashion Trend: Let's Jam There’s plenty of room for both the boyish and the girly on spring’s lingerie landscape, where classic men’s pajamas are as popular as the flimsiest nightgowns. Paging Veronica Lake in “Sullivan’s Travels” and Claudette Colbert in “It Happened One Night.” On the right woman, even the most traditional men’s pajamas seem sexy.
http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/the-white-choice-1844115?src=nl/mornReport/20081027shion-news/the-white-choice-1844115?src=nl/mornReport/20081027 - Financial Crisis Seen Taking Toll on Textile, Apparel Industry GENEVA — The global financial crisis and the possibility of a worldwide recession could see the textile and apparel industry in for some rough times, industry executives and experts said.“Companies are facing a credit crunch and this is putting them in difficult positions,” ...
http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial-crisis-seen-taking-toll-on-textile-apparel-industry-1844224 - Thierry W. Despont; Court Architect to Industry's Sun Kings'
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE0D7133FF93BA25751C1A961958260 - note: recycled art
http://www.despont.com/ - Chanel Mobile Art Feted (will be end at 2010)
The fashion flock braved chilly temperatures and brisk winds to pay homage to Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld Tuesday night at a fete for the New York landing of the traveling Chanel Mobile Art exhibition. Resembling a UFO from Planet Chanel, the Zaha Hadid-designed temporary structure was erected in Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield.
http://www.wwd.com/lifestyle-news/eye/chanel-mobile-art-feted-1840675 - Carleton Varney: A Highly Decorated Life
http://www.wwd.com/lifestyle-news/carleton-varney-a-highly-decorated-life-1842691 - Professor and Columnist Wins Economics Nobel
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/14/business/economy/14econ.html He forecasted that U.S. Economic will not rebound until 2010. - Financial meltdown won't spoil Halloween fun:
political figure, became more influential in people's common life.
She topped the list of most searched political masks on Yahoo, followed by presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain. - http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE49Q4AY20081027?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=10112
Worthington Moves in More Feminine Direction
For the first time in four years, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has retooled its Worthington label, culling information from customer surveys, consumer feedback and information from the chain’s trend department. - Localized store design/lay out for retailer is hot!
- News report:Early deals abound for holiday shoppers 40% consumer plans to start their holiday shopping before Halloween. Shoppers, who want buy bargain, plan to spread their spending over time. Online shopping remain flat as last year about 44%. However, shoppers will look for bargain online then head to store to get them will increase.
- Online personal style service: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-forecast-1844842?src=nl/mornReport/20081028
- Environmental Yarns Show Strength at Filo Fair
MILAN — Yarn manufacturers exhibiting summer 2010 collections at Filo looked to survive the economic malaise by placing a heavy emphasis on organic, recyclable and novelty yarns. Metallic yarns in matte shades were a key look for many of the exhibitors. At Filatura di Pollone, sales manager Massimo Colombo said “purple is dominating the spring palette, with added filaments to give the yarns a brighter effect. “Anything heavy, chunky or coarse is not popular in the market,” Colombo said. “Seasonless yarns are what the market is demanding. Cashmere and cotton mixes that can be worn both in summer and winter” were sought after by buyers. - http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/environmental-yarns-show-strength-at-filo-fair-1844901?src=nl/mornReport/20081028 America's swift political tide Just four years ago, political strategists and academics wondered if the Republicans had an unshakable hold over the U.S. Congress and the White House. Now some are predicting a clean sweep by the Democrats on Nov. 4. Why the quick shift? Reporter John Harwood notes that America's enormous number of unaffiliated swing voters destabilize the political scene as they respond to major events like Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War and the housing bubble. The New York Times (10/28)
- Buy-ology: What's sex got to do with it? A $7 million study of the brain activity in 2,000 consumers revealed that sex doesn't sell so much after all. The research also found that product placement is virtually useless, cigarette warning labels encourage smoking and subliminal messages (this brief is the greatest ever) are common.
- FastCompany.com/Design Finds You blog (10/24) Singing Sarah Palin Why is the world so fascinated with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin? Is it her look? Her poise? Her unusual background? Palin's poll ratings soar and plummet, but she continues to inspire songwriters and musical satirists. Here's a video medley of Palin tunes, as compiled by an Alaska journalist.
- Anchorage Daily News (Alaska) (free registration) (10/20) Consumer Confidence Hits All-Time Low
Conference Board index drops 23.4 points to 38. - Plitican inspared fashoin http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2008/10/29/efobama129.xml
- Act now to save the global economyA prevailing view in the U.S. is that a quick recession would liquidate the world of past excesses, so no government action is needed to halt the global slump. Columnist Martin Wolf calls this idea ludicrous. "Decisions made over the next few months may well shape the world for a generation," he says. "At stake could be the legitimacy of the open-market economy itself." Financial Times (10/28)
- Mine customer data for organic growthIf your company is an incumbent fighting off new rivals, you have an important advantage: You already know the customer. The authors of this paper suggest ways to mine that knowledge to maximize profits. Identify the 20% of customers who are most and least profitable. Figure out what they want and organic growth is yours. Harvard Business Review (10/2008)
- Big Boost for Textiles: Obama Vows to Back Industry's Key Goals With North Carolina a key swing state in Tuesday's presidential election, Barack Obama has pledged, to support five key textile industry policy positions
- End of an era: U.S. consumer spending dropsIt seems Americans are finally changing their ways. The U.S. government announced Thursday that quarterly consumer spending dropped for the first time in 17 years. "In some ways it's really an obituary for this whole debt-fueled era," says reporter David Leonhardt. We've now entered the "paradox of thrift": It's better in the long run for consumers to be cautious with their credit cards, but the economic contraction is painful. The New York Times/Back Story (audio) (10/30)
- Selling the electionThe U.S. presidential race has produced a flood of politically themed merchandise, either to press a cause or just make a quick buck. Here are a few favorites. For $45 you can buy a pair of bipartisan "vote" shoes, but a six-pack of "Yes we can" cola will run you just $14.99. BusinessWeek (10/29)
- Zac Posen Gets Out the Vote... Cavalli in Cologne... Tom Watch..
THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD: Thursday morning, Posen filmed a 15-second video urging people to vote for Barack Obama, and to dress for the occasion. - President Obama’s Era: Low-Key and Modern, From Society to Style The reign of the 44th President-elect won’t be a New Camelot. Instead, he and his young family will bring their own youthful, low-key style to the White House.
- Designers Praise Michelle Obama's Refreshingly Down-to-Earth Style Washington is about to get a whole new jolt of energy.
- America’s Most Influential First Ladies What does influence mean when it comes to the first lady of the United States?
- The World Reacts With Hope Barack Obama’s victory in the U.S. election was greeted in Europe and Asia with positive headlines and high expectations.
- Survey: Election key to consumer confidence The presidential election figured heavily in a consumer survey, with respondents saying the contest played a bigger role in their spending decisions than did their job situations and the stock market's ups and downs. The report also found 8% were likely to spend more this holiday season because of President-elect Barack Obama's victory, compared with 5% who would have increased their spending if Sen. John McCain had won. Advertising Age (11/5)
- Brand loyalty on the wane as budgets tighten Consumers are adjusting their shopping habits to cope with the economic downturn, according to a survey from market research firm Mintel International. In addition to a migration to less-expensive private-label goods, wary consumers are stretching their shopping dollars by making the products they buy last longer, indulging in less variety and contributing more of their own labor -- whether that means cooking more meals or finding do-it-yourself beauty treatments. The Wall Street Journal (free content)
- Consumers "trade down" on electronics purchases A consumer trend toward buying lower-end or refurbished electronics while budgets are tight is hurting some retailers. No. 2 electronics retailer Circuit City is closing 20% of its U.S. stores while TigerDirect.com reports an increase in sales of refurbished products. CNNMoney.com (11/5)
- Obama crafts new U.S. economic strategy The darkest days of the Great Depression were the paralyzing months before President-Elect Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in. Barack Obama is making sure history doesn't repeat itself as he prepares to shift his country's economic policy, says Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, international business editor of London's Telegraph. "At first glance it looks like a switch to European social democracy, but Washington's 'permanent government' always finds a way of moderating change," he writes. Telegraph (London) (11/6)
- J. Crew leverages Michelle Obama connection J. Crew is among the retailers that have sought to benefit from first-lady-to-be Michelle Obama's appeal by buying up related keywords on Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! after she has been seen wearing their outfits. In J. Crew's case, the retailer also created a Web page around a three-piece mustard-yellow ensemble Michelle Obama wore on an Oct. 27 "Tonight Show" appearance. The New York Times (11/16)
- Malls tell shoppers, "We have deals, too" Simon Property Group, the largest shopping-mall owner in the U.S., has launched a "Shop Smart Campaign" designed to promote the bargains available at traditional stores during the holiday shopping season. Many malls are adding lounge areas and hosting holiday events in an effort to lure shoppers away from discounters and the big-box competition. The Palm Beach Post (Fla.) (11/16)
- Luxury prices drop in U.S. Luxury-products manufacturers are cutting U.S. prices on designer clothing, handbags and footwear as even wealthy customers pull back on spending. The move is not likely to affect European profit margins because the U.S. dollar has made gains against the euro over the past six months. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (11/14)
- Consumers engage in "circle shopping" The new catchphrase is called "circle shopping": when consumers buy something, regret the purchase and then return it. "The big figure for 2008, retailers are expecting to receive almost $220 billion in returns. According to our records, it's the largest return amount on record," says Joseph LaRocca, NRF's vice president of loss prevention. Marketplace (11/13)
- Cell phones emerge as hot marketing tool for retailers Mobile phones could serve a critical role in boosting retail sales over the holiday season. "It's really developed into a wonderful marketing tool that not only gives you text messages about products, but since mobile Web browsing is now available, you can find out when it goes on sale and where it's available," NRF spokesman Scott Krugman said. Wal-Mart and Amazon have launched text-message services to alert customers to special deals and prices. The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) (11/14)
- Obama's curse upon comedians Popular culture will endure some growing pains as the Obama family moves into the White House, says Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, after watching Don Rickles bomb with an Obama joke. Americans will have no choice but to view President-elect Barack Obama's ways as personal to him, Robinson says. "The idea that 'all black people' are like this or like that has always been absurd, and this absurdity becomes inescapable when a black person occupies the singular position of head of state," he says. The Washington Post (11/14)
- Karl's Paris Puppets... Dior Adores Beijing... Holding A Candle...
Karl Lagerfeld certainly likes to show who's pulling the strings at Chanel. - Versace Shows in Beijing
Event held to raise funds for earthquake victims. - U.S. consumers making wrong decisions about "bargain" shopping Many Americans have become flummoxed in these budget-conscious times by the attempt to determine time- versus cost-savings while shopping, as well as what discounted items are truly necessities. One expert says Americans are making "diagnostic errors." "They're stressed out, and using the wrong information to make a decision, and ignoring all other data that contradicts that decision," he said. The New York Times (11/19)
- Marketing to Women: "Demography is dead," says Ann Mack, director of Trendspotting for New York-based agency JWT. "It's horrible to say in our industry, which has so easily sectionalized people and targeted them with advertising. But in this world, you can no longer simply target to a demographic. You also have to look at life stage versus age."
Michele Miller, author of The Soccer Mom Myth and the WonderBranding blog on marketing to women, agrees. "Big marketers, if they haven't adjusted already, are about to receive a very big surprise," Miller says. "We are experiencing a major shift in our culture." ....Read its original page. Great article!
Summary: All these breaking news supported our template's contexts!
Politics is huge at the year of 2008, and it will continue its power in future. Go green aim to bigger market. Economic will be bad for quite a while (till 2010). Arts become a hot topic in fashion. Consumer wants valve from retailers. Internet will be more and more important in people's life. Finally, if even guys are getting more femininel style, women would get behind.......
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