Neffs Collaboration with Disney

Neff tshirts, smartly, has collaborated with Disney on Mickey and Minney tees of their own kind.  They range from $20-$30 and can be found at Macy's.  They are located in the action sports section.

Casual Drawstring Pants Trending

I have noticed in North Florida that casual drawstring pants seem to be trending.  They were either in the window with marketing POP support or on front aisle table.  Stores from Pac Sun, Tillys, American Eagle Outfitters, and Express Men.  Prices range from $30-$60.

Popcorn shirts just won't go away

I am fascinated with these popcorn shirts that became popular at the turn of the millenium.

They were once a hot trend that has ended up still/back on the market.

I have noticed them for several years at Wal-greens....so someone must be buying them!

There is even a website to buy these for wholesale or retail.

Popcornshirt.com

Welcome to PopcornShirt.com!” reads the website. “Our popcorn shirts are the perfect item for the fashion conscious woman! Great for travel, and flattering on everybody, the popcorn shirt comes in many styles. From the button down cardigan for a night on the town to a spaghetti strap camisole for lounging around the house, this shirt is the perfect addition to any woman’s wardrobe.”

These one size fits most shirt sells for $5.99 or 2 for $10 at Wal-greens. I might buy one for research- would love to hear if anyone has had this in their wardrobe.

The OP/Wal-Mart version of the Amphibian

Ocean Pacific was an authentic surf company made in 1972.  They joined forces with Wal-Mart exclusively in 2007. Recently Op has started selling their version of Quiksilver's Amphibian short.

Op shows the benefits and features on its hang tags and product stickers.  They carry both plaid and solid versions pricing around $19.

Six:02

This store has recently opened at the Florida Mall in Orlando. Roxy Outdoor Fitness seems it would be a great fit with this intimate women's store.

FOOT LOCKER, INC. INTRODUCES ITS NEWEST RETAIL CONCEPT:

NEW YORK, NY, November 12, 2012 – Foot Locker, Inc. announced today the introduction of SIX:02, an elevated retail concept featuring top brands in fitness apparel and athletic footwear for women. The first three stores will open for the holiday season in Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Conn., Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J., and North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas.

SIX:02’s unique design will be the first to offer women a broad choice of athletic brands in an environment created especially for her. The store features dedicated fit zones and fitting lounge areas for her to find the perfect fitness pants, sports bras, tops, and athletic footwear for her body type, activity, and style. A well-trained team will provide tips on how to coordinate the right outfits for her fitness activity, always with an eye for style. The extensive collection will offer top name brands, including Nike, adidas, ASICS, Under Armour, New Balance, Mizuno, Brooks, and Actra, as well as emerging premium fitness brands, such as Pink Lotus, Colosseum, and Spanx. Women will be inspired and motivated through imagery, verbiage, and music throughout her shopping experience.

“A woman’s day tends to be packed with work, family, and friends. She often finds a moment for herself at the gym, during a run, or at an early morning fitness class,” said Stacy Cunningham, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Foot Locker. “We understand that it’s her time to feel good and to look good. She deserves a place to find premium fitness and athletic gear that allows her to combine her personal style and versatility with performance features. We are excited to offer her that opportunity and experience at SIX:02.”

SIX:02 is a part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,350 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and CCS retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channels, including footlocker.com, Eastbay, and CCS.com, the Company is a leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.

http://www.footlocker-inc.com/investors.cfm?page=2012-foot-locker-announces-six:02

Fox Active

Fox has joined in with many other action sports brands and continues it's Fox Active line.  It shows three divisions in the line Active Training- training specific product/ergonomic details/body temperature control, Active Tech-technical fabrics/sealed seems/breathable, and Active Sportswear-authentic lifestyle inspired styles/everyday casual use.  These include tee, jackets, shorts, hats, and shoes.  The shirts are priced around $30, the shorts $50, and jackets $120.

Fox on Fox Active:
Today's action sports athletes must be prepared, both physically and mentally, to seize those legendary moments in their respective sports. Whether it's the last two laps of a grueling 30 minute moto in sweltering heat, or dropping into a 30 foot wave breaking over razor-sharp reef, our athletes rely on their preparation to succeed. From a heritage deeply rooted in performance products, we strive to build the very best in every category we create. Our dedication to performance, passion for design, and engineering excellence drives us to innovate and push beyond the ordinary. This is Fox Active.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G_jvF8M4jE&sns=em

Macy's Customer Favorites

Macy's has started a new 'Customer Favorites' sales program.  These items can be found in all departments. The items have a sign next to them with a QR code that can be scanned and you can order the product in seconds. It will show what colors it is available in.  It boasts that all styles and colors are ALWAYS in stock.

KIDS

WOMAN'S SHOES

MENS

Billabong x White Mike Spring Collection

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Billabong has teamed up once again with world-renowned photographer Michael Muller for an expanded range of pieces inspired by Michael's breathtaking photographs of not only sharks, but other wildlife. 

Muller visionary images involves a unique approach to underwater photography, where he uses professional studio lighting below the surface. The results have produced some of the most jaw dropping shark portraits seen to date, and have been used in everything from Red Hot Chilli Pepper album covers to successful gallery exhibits all round the world. These new images are now the basis for the Billabong x White Mike collection which boasts the Carnivorous and Wild boardshort and Jungle King and Freebird tee designs.

The Billabong collaboration has further highlight Muller’s charity's whitemike.org. This is a non profit organisation that brings awareness to the devastation created by commercial long line fishing that is decimating the shark population at a rate of seventy to ninety million sharks a year. "This is un-sustainable, unacceptable and unconscionable," said Muller.

As well as aiding White Mike, the collection will also raise funds for earthecho.org - EarthEcho International, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to empower youth to take action that restores and protects our water planet."  EarthEcho was founded by Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, grandchildren of the great explorer Jacques Cousteau. 

Matthew McConaughey's new line of clothing- 'Just keep Livin' sold at Dillard's

New from Matthew McConaughey: JKL

Posted by Lamor W.

When he’s not on the red carpet, actor Matthew McConaughey is known for his free-spirited often hippy-ish style. Recently, he’s translated that aesthetic into the new JKL just keep livin clothing line.

“JKL stands for just keep livin. In 1992, my father moved on, and just keep livin came to be,” McConaughey said in a release about the brand. ”It was about keeping his spirit alive and continuing to get incentive from the things he taught me. The tag line is a compass for me and serves as an approach to life: No matter where we’re headed, where the road takes us, what’s up ahead or what’s behind us, we’ve got to ‘just keep livin.’ That’s the philosophy. There’s a ‘just keep livin’ choice in everything we do and I’ve been the most satisfied in life when I’m on this frequency. It’s a big part of what we try to show the kids through our foundation and it’s the DNA of the JKL brand.”

Casually stylish with subtle functionality, each piece in the clothing line features proprietary AdvantEdge™ technology that may include:  fabrics that are  brushed for extra comfort or treated to be oil- and water-repellent; moisture controlling and quick-drying fabrics; UV protection; stretch fabrication for ease of movement;  secure and well-placed utility pockets or mesh insets and grommets for air ventilation.

And in addition to function, there’s philanthropy behind the brand. A portion of sales revenue goes to support the just keep livin Foundation, a nonprofit group McConaughey founded in 2008 to support after-school fitness and wellness programs, in inner-city high schools.

Tshirts retail around $35

And denim $90

American Rag's Surf line

Exclusively at Macy's American Rag, has started a surf line. They are featuring a version of Quiksilvers Amphibian short called Surf and City short. It is light weight and water repellant with a 4-way stretch.  They are an Every Day Value (EDV) priced at $29.98.  The shorts are offered in bright and basic solids as well as plaids.  The line is supposed to sit on Macy's floor next to the Action Sports pad.

Lindsay Phillips Switchflops

Watch below link for demo-

http://youtu.be/fGUl5XOHmxM 

SwitchFlops are a brand of flip-flop sandals with an innovative design twist. They function and look like a normal pair of thong-style sandals, but they are customizable to the preferences of each individual wearer. What makes them unique is that they come with interchangeable straps, enabling a person to purchase one pair of sandals and a number of different straps to suit day-to-day preferences. The decorative straps attach to the flip-flops using Velcro® and can be changed out in a matter of seconds. The idea of changing SwitchFlops straps to alter the overall appearance gives consumers a variety of style options in a single shoe.

-wisegeek.com

These sandals sell for $25-65. The staps sell for $9-12.

Fashion Designers exclusively featured in Music videos

Ralph Lauran's Denim and Supply recently featured Swedish Electronic Artist Avicii, in their fall fashion campaign.  And them Avicii, featured Denim and Supply fashions in his video "Wake Me Up".  You are able to go on line and purchase D&S clothing featured in the video. Awesome concept tied with great music.  

To see music video and website go to- http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=11757744&ab=int_DenimAndSupplyJP_US

Denim & Supply teams up with Macy's to support House for Hunger

Macy's is one of the channels that Denim & Supply had chosen to use to promo the House for Hunger through Playbutton campaign

WEAR IT LOUD - FEED THE WORLD

This limited edition mix is exclusively sold on Playbutton atDenim and Supply Ralph Lauren 

At only $20 and distributed exclusively through Denim and Supply Ralph Lauren, this limited-edition, wearable MP3 playercomes preloaded with a playlist curated by world famous DJs and producers to raise awareness of the global fight against hunger. With 1.8GB of free storage space, you can add new songs all the time.  Keep wearing your Playbutton in support of the fight to feed the world.

FEATURED ARTISTS

ALBIN MYERS - ARTY - AVICII

CAZZETTE - DAVID TORT - EDX - HARDWELL - MOBY

MYNC - NICKY ROMERO - NORMAN DORAY

For more information on the causes involved please click House for Hunger and The FEED Foundation.

 

Note: The artists, labels and publishers generously donated the rights to the use of these tracks in support of the House for Hunger Playbutton.  Additionally, a foundation of $60,000 has been made to the FEED Foundation.  Purchasing a Playbutton does not affect the donation, but wearing your Playbutton shows support and raises awareness of the global fight against hunger.

 

This info was collected fromhttp://playbutton.com/products/house-of-hunger-playbutton

-Recently posted on same site..        

SOLD OUT! House for Hunger Playbutton

Animal Print Camo

Camouflage and animal prints are both hot for fall, but some brands have combined the two. The crossover look has hit several different channels and lines.  Below are examples from Men's, Women's, Children's, and Ladies swim from K-Mart to Macy's.  It will be interesting to see if the surf industry follows the trend.

KMart Girls 7-16 Dress

Macy's Denim and Supply Men's wear

 

Macy's California Waves Jrs Swimwear

Just thought he was cute and trendy!