The future is in the hands of the consumers with a power shift away from the retailers. Shoppers have more control over what, when, how, and how often they purchase fashion, leaving retailers (both online and brick and mortar) with many challenges not the least of which is ‘what to offer’. Plunkett Research, Ltd.’s Keys […]
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SALE! SALE! SALE! Fast fashion made in mass is at a COST to the retailer, industry, and the planet. Retailers and the fashion industry WAKE-UP! Consumers are hungry for individualism and looking for up and coming brands with an innovative spirit and are conscious about the environment. Today we see the “SAME stuff, SAFE stuff, […]
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. . . Or else people and the planet pay the price. The conversation continues – social, environmental, and economic opportunities in sustainable fashion are feeding the shift on infrastructure, consumption, and disposal of fashion. I do think we need to redefine what we view as “cost” to include the environmental cost and the cost […]
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Amara Bessa, owner of Kariella Clothing Shop, took the time to talk to EDGE about her start in the fashion industry, how often and where she shops the market, and what she does to differentiate Kariella from other independent retailers. In this live audio interview, Amara tells us about her vision to be unique, build […]
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EDGE is about connecting up and coming designers with independent boutique mind-set retailers. We interviewed Amara Bessa, owner, Kariella Clothing Shop, and here is advice she would give emerging brands in finding the right retailer, making an appointment, and the preparation needed for the meeting. Click here for more on EDGE talks to Amara of […]
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Independent retailers embrace the EDGE concept with creative visual merchandising, sustainable apparel, and offer emerging designers collections. I recently visited Larchmont Village. It is located in one of the most historically significant neighborhoods in Los Angeles and is notable for its quaint old-town shopping street and well-maintained historic homes. Larchmont Village serves as a Main […]
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