Americana fashion rises in a patriotic season
The article surveys bold red white and blue styles across fashion and beauty. Designers Hermes Perry Ellis Echo Seventeen editors Estee Lauder showcase Americana motifs from gingham to denim to accessories. Patterns favor smaller textures with bold color blocking while vertical stripes flatter the body.
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Gottex
Anne Vuille
Caren Charles
Perry Ellis
Marc Jacobs
Echo
Golden Gate Bridge
Estee Lauder
Nght
Lauder
Tom
Linda Platt
Platts
Denise Collins
Steve Fabrikant
Anne Pinkerton
Fabric care tips from The Associated Press panel
A Woolite assembled panel offers fabric care guidance to protect clothing investments. Tips include choosing quality textiles, gentle washing with mild detergents, air drying when possible, and spot treating stains promptly with safe solutions.
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Woolite
Fruit motifs headline summer fashion explode across runways
Fashion critics crown fruit themed looks as the season’s boldest. Oscar de la Renta leads with tropical fruit prints and Carmen Miranda inspired accessories while designers like Nicole Miller and Sharif present citrus and berry motifs. Pantone’s Eiseman notes ecological appeal and mood lifting hues.
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Fashion Cognoscenti
Oscar de la Renta
Dominican Republic
Ala Carmen Miranda
Alice Vickers
Saks Fifth
South Pacific
Marisa Christina
Anne Klein II
Nicole Miller
Cole
Bud Konheim
Pareo
Sharif
Leatrice Eiseman
Pantone Color Institute
Carlstadt
N.J
Joe Boxer
de la Renta
Chanel
Cartier
Ann Vaulle
Bergdorf Goodman
Nordstrom
Barneys
Micro fabrics reshape fashion with new fibers and blends
The article surveys how microdenier fibers like microfiber polyester and micro nylon promise new fabrics for rainwear, suits, hosiery, and activewear. It notes brands and designers embracing Lycra, Spandex, and rayon blends, plus finishes to improve washability and wrinkle resistance as fashion and tech converge.
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Gemreich
Kathryn Cordes
Hanes Hosiery
Hanes
DANY
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Halston
Robin Piccone
Flaud
Karl Lagerfeld
Donna Karan
Calvin Klein
Norma Kamali
Peter Ten Broeck
Raven
Tavon
Ten Broeck
Zartrel
Fiber fashion fibers and the evolving textile landscape
A rapid rise of new fashion fibers and definitions shapes industry trends. The article surveys materials from natural blends to synthetic spandex, noting designers and brands like Levi Strauss and Cotter, while highlighting market jargon, growth in textile innovations, and shifting consumer interest in sustainable options.
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Pete Fares
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Tee + Naturals
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