Maternity wear expansion fuels demand and growth
New York AP reports maternity fashion for working women has surged as designers like Diane Graham and Motif Collections launch tailored lines. The sector, from $300 million to an expected $1.5 billion retail spend, emphasizes adjustable, natural-fiber pieces with slim silhouettes, drop waists, and halenca panels to extend wear beyond pregnancy.
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High Point Market Showcases Neo Art Deco and Authentic Reproductions
High Point North Carolina bursts with buyers for the spring market as a 7th grader wins a state science prize with a study on upholstery fabrics and smolder resistance. Dealers report a shift toward rounded curves and nostalgic 1920s-30s styles, with authentic reproductions and country lines gaining traction. Pieces emphasize authenticity over Eurostyle slickness, featuring Art Deco inspired designs and hand crafted elements from Hickory KayLyn and Drexel Veritage.
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Hickory-KayLyn
Leslie Flippo
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