Get The Look — Spring Fashion

April Showers Bring May Flowers.                                       Pink Oriental Pagoda Umbrella with Tassel. It’s inevitable we get rain in April, and for much of the year saying that!  The combination of showers one minute, sunshine the next, means beautiful blooms in our parks and gardens come May.  This is great, but when we are out and about and especially at an occasion we need to be prepared.  Whether it be a day at the races, or a wedding, we need to keep covered.   So What's...

How Is Our Buying Influencing Our Fashion Trends? Fashion trends are changing. It is being influenced by our ever changing lifestyle. Clothes are becoming more versatile, sustainable and recycled. Customers are buying less, but are buying quality. Buying clothes to last. Customers want more for their money. Versatility is important. Like a two piece dress. This can be worn as a set, a dress and a blouse, on different occasions. Reign About Town - Reversible Rain Macs   Reversible outerwear is becoming increasingly popular. Reversible fashion means you get two garments for the price of one. The days of buying...

How Has Poncho Fashion Changed Over Time? A Poncho basically is an outer garment which is designed to keep body warm. A simple poncho is made from a large sheet of material with an opening in the centre for the head to go through. A Rain Poncho is made from a water resistant or waterproof fabric and is designed to keep the body dry. An extra piece for fabric is often added as a hood, to keep out the wind and rain. Traditional Alpaca Ponchos at the Otavalo Artisan Market in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Picture courtesy of David...