China’s consumer market is recognised as one of the fastest evolving in the world today. A market that is young and hungry for authentic labels. That is inspired by international product trends and fashion media influences. So it is that retailers need access to and information on the leading influences in this market sector. ISPO BEIJING is the outstanding sports business platform in the Asian Pacific Rim that has been developed to bring together the world’s leading brands to spotlight that creativity for them.

Dance into the New Year with this vivacious and appealing reddish orange

Orange.

Love it or hate it, fiery orange is one of the hottest colors for the coming year. So shield your eyes and get ready for flaming orange dishware, furniture, overcoats, dresses, shoes, handbags and even eyeliner.

The collection is about a journey on an endless road of a group of strangers who join the road trip unexpectedly but share the same objectives in seeking for their dreams.  Colors that are dominant in the collections are navy, cream, military green and chilli red. The main prints are “blossoms”, “pine”, “look wild”, “old long ago”, and “bugs”.  Fabrics used are silk chiffon, silk satin, cupro, and cotton. Ruffles detail as well as patchwork and crosstitch embroidery details can be seen throughout the collection. Hand drawing can also be found in the prints.

This Autumn/Winter 2011 sees Disaya embark on a midnight fantasy, revealing an enchanting story beneath the stars and the pearly lustre of the winter moon. Inspired by angelic fables of the silent skies, ‘Call of the Winter Moon’ merges ethereal silhouettes with nocturnal motifs to reflect the eccentricity and quirky aesthetics of the brand.

Five trends forecast for Fall and Winter 2012-13 from Cotton Incorporated…Anticipation Nation, Social Club, Absurd, Role Play, and Decadent Decline.

An new initiative to showcase British fashion in China was unveiled on 1 July.

Summer's outerwear staple for the deranged climate

Dressing up for the season has never been this difficult. Despite the calendar showing it's summer, Bangkok's fashionistas have endured heat, rain and cold spells, so much so that their everyday wardrobe is suffering from obesity by stocking up on too many items for all kinds of weather. In terms of fashion, the temporary and unpredictable chill shouldn't be treated as winter; just ditch your obsolete chunky knits and wools. We're not living in winter days and fashion always has a way of troubleshooting seasonal mishaps.

Neighbourhood and lifestyle shopping centres in Bangkok and major provinces are the future wave in retail development due to the rapid change in consumer lifestyles, which demand greater convenience.

NEW DELHI: Being eco-friendly has acquired a business sense in retail. With apparel retailers including Wills Lifestyle, Van Heusen, Benetton, S Kumar’s Nationwide (SKNL) and Arrow betting big on eco-friendly line of apparel to woo the environment-conscious consumers, the segment is set to get a leg up in times to come. “There is definitely a demand for eco-friendly and organic line of apparel, and we will soon launch it,” said Benetton India MD Sanjeev Mohanty.