Articles by Robyn Turk
Mytheresa looks to casual activewear for fall 2021 menswear styles
Fall 2021 will see a blend of comfort and casual as consumers begin to shift out of work-from-home and back into a lifestyle more similar to pre-pandemic rituals. And for Mytheresa, this translates into a hybrid trend bringing together activewear and everyday styles. “We’ve seen a lot of brands adapting typical skiwear pieces to the everyday...
Fashion FeaturedJun 4, 2021
How shopping habits have evolved since the pandemic
Our daily habits have changed as a result of the pandemic, across all aspects of life: work, exercise and even fashion. As lockdown restrictions start to ease, it is easier to see just how drastic the effects of the pandemic have been on our choices. Trend researchers have already noticed that the types of clothing people are shopping for have...
Retail|Interview FeaturedMay 21, 2021
Comfort is in: how a year in loungewear is shaping trouser trends
People are not ready to ditch the sweatpants - at least not entirely. As ordinances on social distancing and facial coverings begin to lift and people return to their pre-pandemic routines, clothing trends indicate that consumers prefer the comfort of the loungewear they had been wearing during lockdown. “Comfort became a key priority for people...
Fashion FeaturedMay 18, 2021
Consumers are picking comfort with their Fall 2021 denim
Skinny jeans are out and wide legs are in. The denim industry is witnessing an evolution in consumer tastes after a year of working from home, as people now prioritize comfort. Over the past few years, denim has been used as an expression of artistic forms of fashion, with statement elements such as patchwork and experimental silhouettes...
Fashion FeaturedApr 26, 2021
Why brands are finding success in men’s clothing rental
Clothing rental services are reaching new demographics and regions. Now, more than ever, consumers are looking for practicality, convenience and affordability. And rental services make all three possible. Rental technology platform CaaStle has expanded its services to the UK for the first time, partnering with L.K. Bennet for an unlimited...
Fashion |Interview FeaturedApr 14, 2021
Fall 2021 womenswear trend: yellow
This fall will be a particularly colorful season. Designers have been integrating bold, saturated hues into their collections, turning away from the neutral, earthy tones typically associated with autumnal fashion. Yellow was spotted in several Fall 2021 womenswear collections. Tod’s added accents of lemon yellow throughout its collection, seen...
Fashion FeaturedApr 12, 2021
Consumers are looking for vibrancy in Fall 2021 styles
This year is going to see the most colorful fall yet. Stylists and trend forecasters are predicting that consumers are getting ready to emerge from the hardships of the past year with bright and playful fashions, just in time for Fall 2021. We’re seeing a lot of really cool trends in colors this fall, which isn’t so typical - we usually see more...
Fashion FeaturedApr 9, 2021
Bloomingdale’s looks to transitional menswear styles for Fall 2021
After over a year of self-isolation and working from home, fashion is ready to transition away from loungewear and back to casual styles. Yet don’t expect trends to look the same as they had pre-pandemic. Justin Berkowitz, men’s fashion director for Bloomingdale’s, advises that new ideas are influencing consumer preferences as lifestyles...
Fashion FeaturedApr 6, 2021
The RealReal launches ReCollection line of upcycled fashion
The RealReal has always been devoted to giving new life to secondhand luxury fashion, and now the resale retailer has expanded on its mission. The company has teamed with eight luxury brands to launch a collaborative upcycled collection, transforming distressed or damaged clothing into new, one-of-a-kind luxury pieces. Called ReCollection, The...
Fashion FeaturedApr 2, 2021
The world is in lockdown, yet retailers are opening new stores
The importance of brick-and-mortar retail is often questioned amid the rise of e-commerce. Consumers have increasingly favored the ease and convenience that comes with digital retail for several years, and as the pandemic forced almost all retailers to turn towards a digital-only approach for several months of 2020, the future of in-person...
RetailFeaturedMar 17, 2021