Jessica Herrin: Founder and CEO, Stella & Dot

Background: I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I grew up in Silicon Valley and went to Stanford. I co-founded a company out of business school called the WeddingChannel.com. Being an entrepreneur and helping other women become entrepreneurs became the dream opportunity for me. ...

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Recently Nicki Minaj announced at a press release that she will collaborate with mega big box retailer Kmart to launch her life style brand. Here are some of the samples and sketched she posted on her twitter account. She did not say a launch date but, I will look out and keep you updated with lthe collection.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the line look like so far I'm loving the hight waisted pant+jacket versace inspired print set. 

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FUNNY FUN HAT

If you follow fashion, you know Anna Dello Russo for her head-to-toe runway looks and frequent daily outfit changes. if you don't, you might recognize her crazy hats.  So it makes sense that when H&M tapped the fashion editor-at-large they asked her to whip up a collection of accessories.

In October, the Swedish store will introduce hats, jewelry, bags, shoes, sunglasses and even some luggage designed by Dello Russo.  It's the first time they've recruited a fashion editor for design purposes (though style blogger Elin Kling collaborated with the store a few years ago) and Dello Russo's thrilled to be first.  She told WWD, "This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day."

Though Dello Russo's taste runs a bit more high end—even that gold cherry topper she wore was custom made—the Tokyo-based Italian editor has worked with H&M before—she walked the runway at Lanvin for H&M's extravaganza.  We can't wait to see what kind of party H&M throws this time around.

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Business casual part 2

Share this pageFacebookTwitterSharePrintInBusiness 22 November 2011 | By Chris McGinnis
Europe
Europeans use business casual as an opportunity to show off their character and fashion sense. "Europeans know how to express themselves and be comfortable at the same time, while most Americans tend to think it's mostly about just being comfortable," said Patrick T Cooper, a US-based fashion consultant. Cooper recently returned from an extended trip to London where he was impressed by men "in two-button, peaked lapel, ticket pocket, double-breasted blazers with British spread collar shirts (no tie) and light wool slacks — all tailored, of course, to fit perfectly." He said that women may have a tougher time with the business casual look in Europe, and thus may want to stick to their regular business attire, even when attending business casual events. "There's no real letting your hair down when it comes to business attire for women. For women who normally wear suits at work, I would take it down just one notch for business casual, to a tailored pants suit or a poplin top and a pencil skirt. And never any flashy or dangly jewellery," he advised.
India
"In India, business casual means jacket, trousers, collared shirt, no tie and oxford shoes for gentlemen. For ladies, it is jacket, trousers, inner t-shirt and low-heeled pumps," advised Ashrafi Matcheswala, who recently moved from India to the US where she is the general manager at the Taj Campton Place Hotel in San Francisco.
Carlson, who spent three years in India, added, "The many Indians who have spent time working in technology jobs in California returned focusing on the more casual side of business casual, but they've 'Indianized' it by incorporating the local kurta into the look."
Japan
"Japanese business attire has definitely become more casual over the last three to four years," said Jun Mizutani, head of marketing at Tokyo-based RCM Japan.
However, casual varies slightly from industry to industry. For example, many executives have shed the traditional suit, or coat and tie during the summer, except for those in the financial or securities industries which remain mostly formal.
Last summer, the Japanese government launched the "Cool Biz" campaign to encourage office workers to shed their formal work clothing and adopt business casual outfits to endure the summer heat, which lead to a greater acceptance of casual styles at work or at off-site events. Similarly, the "Warm Biz" campaign encourages office workers to consider adding more knits and layers as thermostats are turned down to use less heat for winter.
United States
The definition of business casual varies from coast to coast in the US, the country that likely coined the term. Along the more formal East Coast, business casual typically infers a "preppy" look: a dark blazer, jacket or sweater for men and women, a collared shirt (tie optional), a skirt (for women) or pressed slacks (no jeans) and leather shoes. The look gets more casual the farther you travel west. For example, in Denver or Seattle, business casual takes on a more "outdoorsy" look and includes jeans, boots, vests and jackets that might look familiar on a hiking trail than in a business meeting. When you finally reach California, business casual can include just about anything, and varies a lot by industry. For example, a business casual event in the banking or finance industries would likely lean toward the more conservative East Coast version. But in high tech or entertainment, business casual could include jeans and a black t-shirt (think Steve Jobs) or even floral Hawaiian shirts. All the more reason to heed Newman's advice to call ahead and determine precisely what you should pack before you leave home.
Chris McGinnis is the business travel columnist for BBC Travel
 
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Business casual part 1

22 November 2011 | By Chris McGinnis

Many Japanese executives have shed the traditional suit in favor of a more casual look. (Brent Winebrenner/LPI)
"Two of my least favourite words in the English language are 'business casual' as it means different things to different people," said Joyce Newman, president of the Newman Group, which offers high-level speaker, media and image consulting to global executives. "The definition varies widely between cities, countries, cultures – even industries – and it's a real dilemma for travellers because you never get a second chance to make a good first impression."
Related blog post: Dressing down in Tokyo
Firstly, business casual dress varies between men and women. While men are often safe wearing khakis and a button down shirt, the permutations for women are endless. "Business casual for women can best be categorized by what it's not than by what it is. For example: no jeans, no shorts, no low necklines, no miniskirts, no stiletto heels," said globetrotting Claudia Kozma-Kaplan, who heads up marketing for the Leading Hotels of the World.
In some regions, the term business casual simply does not translate. Frankfurt-based financial industry executive Johannes Jacobi said. "Most Germans feel more comfortable in the familiar suit and tie – invitations to business casual events in the US or elsewhere are usually met with angst and a lot of questions."
Also, appropriate business casual attire in one country or region is not always acceptable elsewhere. An Indian executive might feel comfortable wearing a traditional kurta (a loose fitting shirt worn by men and women that extends to just above the knees; worn with pants) to an event in Hyderabad, but would probably feel awkward wearing one in New York. Similarly, a Puerto Rican executive who might wear a guayabera shirt to a business casual event in San Juan should probably leave it at home when travelling on business to London.
On the other hand, should a visitor wear a kurta or guayabera when visiting India or San Juan? Bermuda shorts in Bermuda? Maybe… or maybe not. According to Newman, calling ahead for advice is the best way to avoid the potential embarrassment of over- or under-dressing at an unfamiliar business casual function.
"Ask someone who has been to a similar event in that country before," counselled Newman. "Use your travel agent, your friends or social media networks for advice about what to wear. Eventually, with 'six degrees of separation', you will find someone in-the-know."
Beyond the safe global standard of jackets or blazers, khaki or gray slacks, and leather shoes, below is a primer to how business casual varies around the world.
Australia
"Business casual is essentially the same for both men and women in Australia," said Sydney-based management consultant Peter Braithwaite. "If it's an event, men should wear a collared shirt, pants and jacket, with leather shoes. You may find jeans, but that is pushing it a bit. For women, a skirt, dress or pants are okay. Heels aren't necessary, but never sandals -- for men or women."
Caribbean
In Latin-influenced islands such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, local men frequently wear informal-looking guayaberas to business casual or formal events —even weddings. On the other hand, women tend to "dress up" in cities such as San Juan where "casual Fridays" usually mean high heels, flashy jewellery and bright colours. But proper attire could differ on the next island over. "When I first went to the Caribbean, I was expecting business casual to be the norm, but was surprised at how formally locals dressed in places like Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica and Haiti due to the European influence on their cultures," said international development consultant Linda Carlson.

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SCULPT: SCULPTING THE BODY WITH STYLE

I am in the process of starting own my business. The name of the company is call SCULPT. I am taking risks and being careful at the same time by starting small. For right now I am selling good quality shapewear for an affordable price.  I figure that women of all ages and shapewear want to look and feel good in what they wear. Even the ones that appear to be physically in shape have some flaws and insecurities about the way they look, that is where I come from by providing shapewear for to make them look sexy and beautiful.  For now I am starting with the basic that most people want but, eventually I want to venture out and have fashion colors, prints and, pattenrsI would really like the. I would really like the input and feed back of the public about what they think, and what they would like to see me sell in the future.  If you like to buy visit me on http://sculpt2011.tumblr.com/, I have the link to each item for purchase. For support, follow me on twitter @sculpofficial. Follow my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sculpt/202652543118850. Thank you in advance for your feedback and love.

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Japanese for Welcome to the United States

Uniqlo, a Janase brand. It has been around since 1984. Uniqlo have stores through out Asia and Europe and now they are ready to take over the U.S. with a bang. They opened their first store in the Soho area of New York City in October of 2006. It was an instant hit with the chic down town crowds.  By the end of this year there will be two more stores open; one of the them will be 91000 sq ft on the swanky street of 5th Avenue and 53rd Street. The other will be on the busy, business booming area of Herald Square 34th Street.

Some of Uniqlo's competitions include: H&M, Forevere 21, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Gap. What does expanding mean to the United States and the competitions? You can imaging the number of jobs that Uniqlo will bring to fashion industry. The opportunity to learn from a foreign brand and they way they view and do business is inevitable. For the competitors it means that they will need to pay closer attention to prices and promotions, Customer service, convenient, and last but not least store design/visual style.

Store design/visual styles play a big part in when competing to draw customers into a store. A store's design/merchandising must speak to the target customer. It must have the right colors, lighting, and style. Store stylists and merchandisers have to always think like the customers and always reinvent themselves with the growth or declining of the economy. Uniqlo has no problem with that. Just ask Mihee Yi, the Award winning Creative Director of Uniqlo-USA, here is a link to a Q&A about merchandising and some other rewards and challenges about her job. http://vmsd.com/content/qa-with-uniqlos-mihee-yi 

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FASHION DOWNGRADING-GOOD OR BAD?

Fashion brand, Rock and Republic well known for there jeans is going exclusive with Khol's. What does that mean for the brand now? do you think its a smart thing to do for its business? do you think that it will decrease the value for the brand? It seems to be the trend or the way to go for many well known, luxury designer like, Vera Wang and Issac Mizrahi to collaborate with discount stores. I think that a good business  should always have a plan B,  and once they get to B should start planning for C, with the way that the economy is at the moment. The fashion industry is one of the industries that is taking it the hardest by this failing economy.


I say, it is good move that t Rock and Republic is making by joining Khol's because, it will help them gain the customers that could not afford their lines at Saks or Bloomingdale's. I'm almost certain that, the clients they had at the luxury boutiques aren't buying from them as much anymore which is why they are branching out to Khol's in the first place. To me it not a bad thing for Rock and Republic and other brands to sell their clothes at discount retailers; its a good business decision. With good advertising and celebrity endorsement I think that the brand can regain its popularity.