Fresh from the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris, the Trendstop catwalk team bring you the latest trends manifesting in ready-to-wear for the Fall/Winter 2016-17 season. The Trendstop trend experts follow every new collection to analyze the latest developments and most exciting innovations, distilling this research into our in-depth catwalk reports. Print is one of the key components of Trendstop's ready-to-wear catwalk analysis, dissecting every aspect of all-over patterns and graphi

There is something about 1950s style that is timeless. From wide-leg culottes to flared dresses and even the hairstyles, there is plenty of inspiration from the bygone decade. With its recent trend guide called ‘Fifties Femininity’, Reiss showcases how to take on retro style without going into costume territory. Wearing neutral hues, the Reiss woman looks as elegant as ever in lace dresses, crisp blouses and evening bags. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Cotton futures rose on Wednesday to the highest in 2016 on a combination of index buying and an overall uptick in commodities. "This is a transition from a speculative sector of the (cotton) market going from short to long and they are very aggressive," said Jobe Moss, a broker with MCM Inc in Lubbock, Texas. China cotton futures on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange were up 4 percent, the biggest gain since November, to 12,740 yuan per tonne, the highest in over 10 months. Traders attribu

Balenciaga has set its sights on winning the hearts of men around the world. The French fashion house has revealed it will be launching its debut men's wear collection for Spring 2017, under the guidance of its new artistic director, Demna Gvasalia. Balenciaga moves into men's wear In order to present the new venture, which is certainly a first for the 99-year old fashion house, Balenciaga will host a catwalk show on June 22 during Paris Men's Fashion Week. "The show will debut the mascu

Whether you are looking for a nautical look or summery outfit, a bold stripe always stands out. And what better way to get inspiration than with J. Crew’s recent style guide? Starring Carolyn Murphy, the lookbook features everything from wide-leg sailor pants to graphic print sweaters and t-shirts. Discover even more striped pieces below. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Announcing its interim results for the 24 weeks ended February 27, 2016, Associated British Foods, parent company of Primark said that sales in the first half at the retail chain were 7 percent ahead of last year at constant currency, driven by increased retail selling space, and 5 percent ahead at actual exchange rates. Commenting on the overall group results, George Weston, Chief Executive of Associated British Foods, said, “These results demonstrate underlying progress for all of our busi

Luxury online retail group Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP) has its sights on accelerating its growth in the Middle East after receiving capital investment from Alabbar Enterprises, which acquired a 4 percent stake in YNAP. The strategic investment, a capital injection of 100 million euros, was paid for by Alabbar Enterprises, a Dubai-based entity, controlled by Mohamed Alabbar. The entrepreneur is said to be the driving force behind the city's economic growth as Alabbar is the founder and cha

It is no secret that the world of fashion design is very competitive. Everyone dreams of becoming the next big designer, but only a special chosen few get to make it. However, a certain Chinese fashion designer has begun to evolve into a household name. Guo Pei spent several year as a designer, before she started her own fashion brand in 1997. Nearly two decades later, she was catapulted to household name status when musician Rihanna wore a cape by her to the 2015 Met Gala. Rihanna, who was

Get a first look at a selection of essential denim trends coming through for Fall '16, as leading fashion forecasting agency Trendstop present California Apparel News readers with a taster of their expert analysis to kick-start your season. We see designers update styles with clean-cut silhouettes for a modern appeal, as dark, raw denim-inspired colorways create sophisticated looks across a range of different shapes. As a contrasting influence, Modern Seventies pieces breathe new life into the y

Fashion brand Lindex is giving some major inspiration for summer with its new campaign called, ‘Love Your Summer’. Photographed by Pamela Hanson, the sun-drenched images star models Marloes Horst and Arlenis Sosa in a variety of warm weather fashions. From monochrome bikinis to striped one-pieces and casual shirting as well as breezy tunics, there is something for everybody. Paired with a sun hat and sandals, these looks are ready to go. Source:Fashion Gone Rogue.