Fashion Blog

Modest fashion has grown from being exclusively associated with religion to a style embraced by the mainstream as an alternative to the often-provocative looks associated with many standard brands. In this interview, we speak with Dr. Nicole Muhammad, a clinical psychologist and founder of Sew Elevated – a young brand that combines modest dress with […]

The Coronavirus has clearly turned the fashion world on its head. Fashion brands are announcing massive revenue drops. Luxury conglomerates down double digits. And with consumers unable to go anywhere, a global recession is a real risk. Yes, the news is bad. But could it also be an opportunity? To kick off our Coronavirus “Sur-Thrival” […]

11Honoré helped pioneer luxury fashion for the curvy consumer. Over the last three years, they have teamed up with well-known luxury brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs, to offer their customers beautiful clothing in sizes 12 through 24. Highlights: How 11 Honoré used an “obvious” void in the market to […]

Brandon and Kim discuss an important topic every fashion brand marketer should understand: how the modern consumer actually buys. As first introduced in Why Fashion Brands Die. Highlights: The 8-step process guiding today’s modern fashion consumer from interest to purchase (and beyond) How to use a sales process to turn a first-time customer into a […]

Stephanie Barker Fry has worked with the likes of Swarovski and WGSN over the course of her career. She is now a lecturer at the London College of Fashion and a freelance brand consultant helping small and medium-sized brands develop effective marketing messages. Highlights: What’s driving the return of word-of-mouth marketing What fashion consumers expect […]

“The Retail Apocalypse” is everywhere right now. But the truth is, fashion retail brick-and-mortars have some advantages online does not. Smart brands like Warby Parker, Bonobo’s and IndoChino get it… having made the jump from purely online to retail locations. In this discussion, you’ll find out why. Highlights: The 3 big advantages fashion retailers have […]

Asket is a very different fashion brand. They don’t rely on seasons or drops. They don’t change up their product lines very much. They don’t offer discounts or have sales. And yet, over the past five years, they’ve made a strong impact in the menswear market, building a wide fan base in the process. Co-founder […]

Swedish brand Limitato combines two categories – art and fashion – to create something quite unique. Today, their “fine art apparel” is sold in more than 200 locations around the world and online. Co-founders Gustav Peterson and Emrik Olausson share what they’ve learned along the way. Highlights: How Limitato combines apparel and fine art to […]

Over the last couple weeks, TFC host Brandon Roe has been discussing 2020 consumer fashion trends on a number of radio shows across the country. In today’s conversation, he reveals some of the most important insights shared on those interviews. Highlights: How the constant noise online will continue to drive consumers towards real life experiences […]

The “retail apocalypse” has been making tons of headlines recently. More than 9,300 store closures were announced in 2019. Macy’s is kicking off 2020 with a plan to shutter 29 locations. But is it really an “apocalypse” or simply the result of the old leaders losing touch with their consumers (and paying the consequences)? As […]