The Bloggomist: Three Times a Trend
Fashion Opinion

Pop culture: it’s there whether we like it or not, seeping into every possible corner of our subconscious and rooting itself into the crevices of our souls. I grew up a pop culture junkie partaking in my fair share of TGIF television programming, MTV buzz bands, and exploited subculture trends. →

You can hardly pick up a magazine or turn on the television without being bombarded by trends in one form or another. Whether it’s the morning talk show circuit breaking down the latest diet craze, critics outlining current hot genres in movies or scientists constructing new movements in biomedical engineering, it seems there are few (if any) industries that exist void of the idea of “the next big thing”. There is no doubt that trends are a powerful force; they decided what we wear, how we eat, what medicines we take and what products we use. →

In light of the recent Ralph Lauren photoshopping debacle, I thought it appropriate to share this video made by the people at Dove in correlation with their Campaign for Real Beauty program. Since 2004 Dove has been on a mission to debunk modern beauty myths and replace them with strong self-esteem and pride in girls and women around the world.
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I always marvel at how something so intricate can come from something so simple. It’s enough for me to see a few yards of fabric morph into a three dimensional garment, but when designers are able to turn materials that have absolutely no correlation with fashion into covetable and wearable items I’m simply at a loss for words. →

Considering the buzz and success surrounding AMC’s breakout hit Mad Men, it was only a matter of time before it seeped even further into our subconscious and we all started dressing like retro 60’s throwbacks. Emmy winning costume designer Janie Bryant and Brooks Brothers →

Kick starting the “replica movement” in Japanese denim in the early 90’s, Evisu founder Hidehiko Yamane single handedly introduced selvedge denim to the greater fashion conscious. Getting his hands on a rare 1950’s American Shuttle Loom, Yamane started producing his own denim which grew to be some of the most sought after in the world. →

Even if he’s not a well known name in his native Canada, designer Jean-Pierre Braganza is making waves around the rest of the fashion world with his dramatic, body-conscious pieces and avant garde aesthetic. Leaving Ryerson University in Toronto to finish →

Considering the state of affairs our country is currently in, we’re all well aware of the fact that business and ethos aren’t always two things that go hand in hand. However there is a movement of artisans such as Brit designer Anthony Roussel who are working hard towards putting the consciousness back into beauty and Roussel’s →

I am so excited about fall I can hardly stand it! I was keeping a keen eye out for ways to pad my cool weather wardrobe when I just happened to stumble on Japanese brand Waste(twice). Pegging themselves as a “genuine comfortable clothing” company, Motoki Kawanabe and Shinsuke Kojima draw a nice line between rugged and tailored sensibilities. I love how there is →

This past year has been a real head scratcher for retailers as they try to figure out new and innovative ways to get customers through the door and to the cash wrap. The recession has not been kind to the industry and everyone has been searching for that magic fix that will get people dropping cash again. Womenswear Daily recently did a piece focusing on how designers, creative directors, ad agencies and PR offices are brainstorming for new ways to lure patrons back and keep them intrigued. The article touched on topics from new digital markets to the sudden rise in high-low collaborations to Johnny Cupcakes founder John Earle’s community style approach of Twitter spread “meet-ups” inviting people to take part in free pizza and movies. →