Articles by Jayne Mountford
Tracing a trend: men in skirts
Jun 14, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Burberry/Molly Goddard/Louis Vuitton Men wearing skirts is commonplace in certain countries including Fiji, Myanmar and Bhutan. In Greec
SS23 Menswear buying season: four trends to look out for
Jun 9, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Courtesy Gucci/Louis Vuitton/Dior Homme The Milan trade show Pitti Immagine Uomo traditionally kicks off the European menswear buying se
Fall/Winter 2023 Design Inspiration: Athletic wear
Jun 1, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Courtesy Gucci, Dior, Balmain FW22 When Run DMC rapped about 'My Adidas' in 1986, the intersection between athletic wear, fashion and mus
Holiday 2022 trends: shimmer and shine
May 26, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Courtesy 16Arlington, Bottega Veneta, Elie Saab After a few seasons of comfort clothes, designers for FW22 delighted in showing a myriad
2023 Lifestyle Trends
May 18, 2022 - Fashion
Camper Van Escape. Illustration: Jackie Mallon The Great Outdoors Whether it is just hiking for the day or traveling in a camper van for
Spring/Summer 2022 fashion advertising campaigns: the top ten
May 10, 2022 - Business
Image: Courtesy Valentino SS22 Every season the world's biggest brands hire topflight teams of photographers, stylists and hair and make- up ar
SS23 Bridal Trends: statement sleeves, high leg slits and more
May 4, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Courtesy Lela Rose, Morilee, Savannah Miller After two years of modestly sized weddings or no wedding at all, brides-to-be are keen to wa
FW22 Jewelry Trends: crystal and Lucite necklaces, body jewelry, earrings and more
Apr 29, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Miu Miu, Moschino, Simone Rocha Using crystal as a cost effective way to emulate diamonds dates back to the late 19th century. Daniel Swa
Runway to retail: brightly colored pant suits
Apr 22, 2022 - Fashion
Christopher John Rogers Resort 22, Valentino FW22, Zara Ready-to-wear in 2022 has seen a revival of 'comme des garçon' (like the boys) style.
FW22 Handbag trends - hobo bags
Apr 20, 2022 - Fashion
Image: Chloé, Givenchy, Chanel For FW22 many designers showed 'hobo' bags. A hobo bag can come in various shapes and sizes, but is easily id