New year trends mix tech and retro chic in fashion culture
The piece previews 2011 trends blending technology with retro nostalgia across fashion and pop culture. It notes 4-D experiences, royal buzz around Kate Middleton and Prince William, India’s rising cultural profile, and a move toward collaborative tech like Groupon and Boutiques.com, plus a denser use of wood tones and newstalgia.
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Pantone Research Institute
New York
Europe
Prince William
Kate Middleton
Banana Republic
Kate
Middleton
Prince Albert of
Monaco
Charlene Wittstock
London
China
India
America
Katy Perry
Russell Brand
Jodhpur
Subcontinent
Telegram Stop
Groupon
Google
Boutiques.com
Sarah Jessica Parker
Bieber
Justin Bieber
Pizzeria Mezza
Brooke Burke
Kim Kardashian
Kardashian
Kardashian Kard
Team Kardashian
Customer service as branding in a crowded luxury market
The piece argues customer service remains a key differentiator for brands, especially luxury houses, as shoppers encounter personalized attention. It notes sales associates may greet customers by name and recall previous visits, reflecting data-enabled personalization in the buying experience.
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Barre
Walt Disney
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Facebook
Eae
Blackswan
Cme Sel
Colin Firth
Bey Buck
Helena Bonham Carter
Call Theatre
Showtime
Wehrenberg Theatres
Para
Sun - Taes
Sun
Sat - Sun
Mon - Thurs
Black Swan
FRI
Sat
Tangled
Pete Toleree
V.i.pr
USS. Cellular Center
Hin
Iowa
Ticketmaster
U.S
Patering
Biaggi
Indango