Max Azria launches Parallel line at JCPenney
Max Azria, designer of BCBG, shifts to Parallel a contemporary women’s wear brand. Parallel skirts, cargo pants and off-the-shoulder sweaters will be sold only at JCPenney stores. Prices range from 22 to 129 dollars.
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Parallel
Jcpenney
Azria
Denim Trends Make Jeans A Dressier Men’s Look
South Moon Under buyer Charlie Groom says dark denim and a tee create a dressier vibe. Whiskering returns but is toned down, boot cut remains, and midrise sits about 11 to 12 inches from waist to crotch for a more refined fit.
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South Moon
Charlie Groom
Groom
Kiln Enamel Jewelry Offers Colorful Sculptural Pieces
Kiln Enamel Jewelry presents simple, colorful and sculptural items made by firing enamel onto copper or sterling silver. Necklaces from 26 dollars, bracelets and earrings available, with prices up to 120 dollars. Call (718) 456-6722 or visit www.kilnenamel.com for more.
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Fur flip flops spark winter line from Bonjour Fleurette
Bonjour Fleurette unveils fur lined flips for cold months in faux ranch mink and palomino at 45 dollars. The idea targets Midwest winters with home wear suggested to avoid frostbite while outside use remains discouraged. Website: www.flowerslippers.com.
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Bonjour Fleurette
Iowa
Flowerslippers.com
Chartreuse Emerges as Edgy Color in Home and Fashion
Elle Decor notes chartreuse bridges home and wardrobe with bold use. Undercover features pale green gloves while Massimo dresses a mint corduroy pea jacket for Target. Prada includes it in argyle sweaters and Pantone lists it as a finishing touch. Small doses keep it sophisticated.
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Undercover
Massimo
Target
Prada
Pantone
Gazette Wire Services
Back-to-School Fashion Finds Under $30
The Gazette profiles Cedar Rapids teens Grant Cornish and peers shopping for budget friendly back to school items. They highlight sleeve length jean wash and price, noting six under thirty dollar buys and how savings support extra gear for teams and activities.
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Grant Cornish
Cedar Rapids
Budget denim and casual tops guide for teens
Shoppers seek affordable jeans from Massimo at Target for about $24.99 and Morona shirts at $14.99. The Gap offers baseball and logo tees at $9.99, with tips to layer a plaid or solid shirt over a white tee and leave shirts untucked for a relaxed look. Cornish notes a fitted sweater as essential for transitional weather.
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Massimo
Target
American Eagle
Morona
Nick Schultze
Cedar Rapids
Schultze
Cornish
Cargo shorts at Old Navy highlight practical pockets
Shoppers favor khakis over denim for comfort and look. The article mentions Old Navy offering about six styles of shorts with this pair priced at $26.50 and notes the abundance of pockets for cell phones, keys, and lunch money.
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Shorts
Old Navy
Teen Boys School Bio-Domes Headgear Trend
This week highlights Teen boys fashion at school with oversized Bio-Domes hats. The blue collar caps are embraced by celebs such as Ashton Kutcher and Justin Timberlake. Hot Topic offers caps featuring bands and retro Nintendo images, with used examples on eBay.
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Hot Topic
Justin Timberlake
Christina Aguilera
Cedar Rapids
Ashton Kutcher
Ashton
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