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A Stormy Trip To London City, and How I Made It! It was a very nervous start to the day, with storm Ciara on the way.  Will the trains run?  Will they be cancelled? Will I get there? The train came, and departed on time.  I managed to get a seat by the window.  I started to think, things aren’t so bad after all! Until.……..Over the train tannoy, the train manager made an announcement.  Due to the winds, the train would be restricted to 50mph!  Arriving at London Euston, nearly two hours behind schedule.  The station was heaving.  They had...

  How Do Fashion Trends Evolve From The Catwalk? Can you remember a world before social media and Instagram Influencers? Fashion trends used to trickle down from the couture on the catwalk shows and runways.  Then into luxury fashion and premium brands, to diffusion lines.  Then the mass market on the high street, and finally the economy brands.We have been colour forecasting fashion trends for decades.  Since 1915, forecasters have been using Pantone references for colours which are going to be on trend for the forthcoming seasons.  This hasn’t changed.  The runway palette for Autumn 18 consisted of key colours such...

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...