Runway Reports | Women's:The Fall 2009 runway season is well underway and we find ourselves referencing many sources for immediate information. We've canvased some of the Infomat team to see what sources they are perusing for of-the-moment editorial. The range is diverse, and includes the known, as well as a couple of upstarts; design oriented to financial. There are so many, here are a few of our favorite spots and articles:
New York Collections kicked off with a Teri Agins report for the Wall Street Journal: Designers Get a Taste of Sticker Shock.
"Now is the time to reinvent the designer business or they aren't going to have an industry," says Ron Frasch, president and chief merchandising officer at Saks Fifth Avenue. "The world doesn't need any more designer-priced goods," Mr. Frasch says. He is urging designers to create "good," "better" and "best" price tiers, and to price more of their clothes in the midprice "bridge" zone.
WSJ also has a fashion blog: Heard on the Runway.
A business article featuring strategies taken by several Bristish designers,
Creativity is key to weather recession in fashion.
The New York Times
Twitter updates from the New York Times fashion frontline: themoment.
On The Runway Blog
Cathy Horyn wraps up the New York Collections with an audio slide show:
In the End, Good Design Wins the Week, A Fashion Week Finale
International Hearld Tribune
In addition to IHT's comprehensive coverage of the collections, lots of videos, the seasoned editorial team also presents reporting on the business of fashion. Fashion Master or Mentor?, An agonizing choice for young talents, by Suzy Menkes. Young designers and key retailers are cited in the report.
A daily blog with show reports, runway commentary, back stage views and street style.
Fashion156, a UK based style magazine, had the exclusive London Fashion Week, LFW, online issue.
fashionologie is the musings of a twenty-something American girl who wishes she could have a Freaky Friday incident and switch bodies with Carine Roitfeld. In additon to all of that, fashionologie is nicely edited, clean and very easy to follow.
SHOWstudio
Fashion Director Alex Fury uploads show reports throughout the day, accompanied by images captured by veteran catwalk photographer Chris Moore to illustrate the shows and showcase a selection of SHOWstudio's favourite designers through comprehensive image galleries.
SHOWstudio London andParis Fashion Week galleries.
Look On Line
The grand-daddy of fashion websites, online since 1994 has a companion blog. Marilyn Kirschner, is the fashion editor. If you don't know who she is, you should. She has good insight and speaks her mind, a formidable combination. Check out "A Tale of Two Ralphs," the New York Collections wrap-up post. lookonline blogger
V Magazine
The backstage photos at V Magazine provide clear shots for beauty, hair and make-up professionals.
Date Published
March 2009
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