'08 Forecast: Trend-Spotting in Las Vegas, San Diego
From bohemian maxi dresses to frenetic graphic-patterned hoodies, there were styles to be found in every category and for every customer at the recent trade shows in Las Vegas and San Diego. Buyers had plenty of new styles and new lines to choose from at the MAGIC Marketplace, Project Global Trade Show, Pooltradeshow and United Trade Show in Las Vegas, held Aug. 26-30, and the Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo and Agenda trade show, held Sept. 7-9 in San Diego. The first edition of S(eco)nd at Pooltradeshow and the second run of the Global E.C.O. Show at the ASAP Global Sourcing Show, both in Las Vegas, offered a new crop of designers who proved that eco-friendly can be fashion-forward. Designers added a new take on dresses with bold color, graphic prints and inspiration from decades past.
Work OutPerformance activewear essentials, such as the nylon windbreakers, fleece hooded sweatshirts and mesh running shorts, … |
Culture ClubStreetwear and skate brands look into the archives of what their cultural tribes were wearing … |
Nature's RainbowEco-friendly clothing doesn't have to be beige. With the advancement of ecologically friendly fabric and … |
Geometric EccentricModern geometric prints bring optical interest to the continuing dress trend and add graphic entertainment … |
1980s RewindMusical icons of the 1980s inspire the newest take on edgy rock style. From motorcycle … |
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Bright New WorldDesigners choose the purest shades of the color wheel for this season's palette. Modern, simple … |
Free-Spirited '70sThe bohemian trend finds new life with the help of 1970s inspiration. Maxi skirts, ethnic … |
