Author: chrishuman

This is a trend report on high end retail in NYC this week , This is information that I like to share to other professionals.   In looking at color, Mauve is looking like a nice pop in the dusty Read More …

I have been reading much about Target and its continued evolution.  I have worked with this retailer for 25 years, made great friends, and have shipped tremendous amount of product. At this time it is breaking the mold for a Read More …

New York City Trend shopping, A look at one of the most influential places on Earth.    

One of the best trends to work on is AMERICANA  !, This is very strong all year,  in fall the trend moves to the heavier fabrics using Fleece , Thermal , Flannels , This grouping takes a vintage angle with Read More …

Boys trend is a unique part of the retail business, there are many levels of customer. the look will follow young mens to a degree, but design must adapt special color and features to the boys product. there is a Read More …

Athletic is always a great category for the boys market, little brother looking grown up.  Very sport driven, the look should also expand to cover all new cuts and techniques.  The graphics and fabrics may seem familiar but they are Read More …

The beginning of any season is one of the best times of the cycle. One of the first steps is the creation of the seasons color pallet.  The reason this is such a great part of the cycle is it gives Read More …

While reversible garments run a bit more at retail, the value is ofter perceived by the customer in the sense , he will be getting 2 garments for the price of one.  But there are other benefits, one being that Read More …

  Any Designer will tell you that one of the Biggest Trends Today is STREET FASHION. It is a response to the fast paced world, where the next Trend happens as fast as the click of a post. The Fuel Read More …