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[portfolio_slideshow showcaps=true]  This holiday season, New York City retailers showed consumers creative, colorful and inspirational windows. From the Bergdorf Goodman’s Follies themed windows to Barney’s collaboration with Disney, and Christian Louboutin’s highly coveted red sole tree, 2012 was merry and bright. Emerging Designer or have a resource to share? Please feel free to contact me at melissa@theemergingdesigner.com. You [...]

Jane Hamill, Founder of the Fashion Brain Academy told us, “As a former boutique owner, I recommend when you call a buyer you ask, “Do you have a quick moment?” before you start in with your pitch. This can disarm them a bit and lower their defenses so they can actually listen to you!” Learn more [...]

During London Fashion Week, SilkFred.com, the online destination for emerging designers opened a pop-up shop at the Folly. Founder Emma Watkinson told The Emerging Designer more about the temporary boutique and how important it is for designers to take their brand offline. We also had the chance to chat with Anne Sophie Koehler of Scaline and Alexander Van Baalen to [...]

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Founder & Editorial Director of Retail Minded told us, ”Don’t reach out prematurely to retailers. Be prepared with a professional Buyers Packet, answering all the questions retailers will have and preparing you for your order terms, shipping, etc. Too soon is often too fast… so take the time to get prepared.” Learn more [...]

[portfolio_slideshow] With some of the best shopping nestled in the most fantastical hotels, there’s a reason why it’s called Sin City. From Christian Louboutin, Prada, Fendi, Alexander McQueen and list of several other coveted luxury brands, here’s a taste of some of the shoes and accessories in Las Vegas during MAGIC. Emerging Designer or have a [...]

It goes without saying that the retail industry is changing. It has become increasingly harder to reach customers in a space that’s saturated with noise.  As part of MAGIC’s Seminar Series, Nicole Guarascio, Trend Director at Stylesight presented ways retailers are engaging customers through the use of technology, branded content and subscription models as a way to bridge the [...]

The ID Pop Shop New York City is back at the Chelsea Market from August 13-19. The pop-up shop, focusing on emerging designers and independent labels in fashion, home art decor and accessories has a roster of 25 brands showcasing their latest inventory. You’ll find jewelry from Kimberlin Brown, Barbara Wilkinson and Cynthia Rybakoff along with [...]

  Window Watch for the Fourth of July? It seems obvious to take a peak inside at Converse. Declaring their independence with their Americana Collection, you’ll see a patriotic lineup of Chuck Taylors. With stars and stripes in red, white and blue, these babies are undeniably the definition of American kicks. [portfolio_slideshow] Emerging designer or [...]

If you take a peak inside the window at Dior in SoHo, you’ll see a short, sweet and illuminating message that will make you want to take a look inside each and every window to find your angel. Emerging designer or have a resource to share? Please feel free to contact me at hello@theemergingdesigner.com. You [...]

What’s inside the windows at Louis Vuitton? You’ll see spring/summer looks that were originally shown on the runway. Yes, that runway that showcased a fanciful, life-sized white carousel. You’ll see the the pink MM Jelly handbag along with the iconic Speedy North South, this time, made in blue and cream calfskin. Also inside are their [...]

Kate Spade New York is ready to whisk fans off to Bora Bora in celebration of their spring collection which features Tahitian florals; their pattern of the month along with an array of colorblock frocks. The brand’s Travel to Tahiti contest, promoted in the windows of their SoHo store shows the pattern on their tropical [...]

To congratulate the 2012 graduating class at Parsons The New School for Design, Saks Fifth Avenue is featuring the top of the class at their flagship New York store. With their fresh perspective, interesting use of materials and remarkable construction, it’s clear to see why these students are the future of fashion design. [portfolio_slideshow] Emerging [...]

Making their user experience even better by bridging the online and offline worlds, Fab.com, the online flash-sale site that features emerging and established designers has launched two pop-up shops in conjunction with New York Design Week and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. It’s their effort to give consumers the opportunity to touch, feel and see [...]

From runway to window, here’s a look at Prada’s fall/winter 2012 collection at their Madison Avenue store. There’s geometric prints on suits, handbags and Mary-Janes along with embellished jeweled collars for a retro flair that could only scream Prada. Mannequins with masks and sculpted head garb could perhaps be Miuccia Prada’s interpretation of a Medusa-like [...]

Kal Rieman is the latest designer to pop in at the RS Pop Shop; the permanent fixture at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York that showcases emerging talent. For spring, the brand takes its affinity for masculine cuts and balances it with soft flattering silhouettes. You’ll see a red, black and white story with [...]

How does a mass retailer to get in good with tastemakers? The ingredients seem to be: pop in to cities with the best style-based flea markets, enlist a super chic fashion blogger as your style ambassador and add a social media component to the campaign that has an on-site presence. That’s what we saw from [...]

From runway to retail, Saks Fifth Avenue gives us a preview of the Fall 2012 Alexander McQueen collection. Two windows show Sarah Burton’s take on “soft futurism.” A striking feather vest and dress, ornate with “dandelions” paired with heel-less shoes are hero looks. And of course, the visor that makes this woman powerful, yet elusive, [...]

International Playground keeps it cool by working with “good people making good clothing.” Through their Lower East Side boutique, showroom and e-commerce site, they are able to stock and support brands from all around the world. Partnering with designers from Denmark, Hong Kong, Sweden and of course, local talent, you’ll find collections with their own [...]

[portfolio_slideshow] Just in time for the Olympics and a season of worldwide patriotism, Lacoste has debuted their 2012 polo flag collection. Inside their Fifth Avenue windows, larger-than-life polo shirts stand erect. The United States, Brazil, China and the United Kingdom are just a few of the countries featured in two shirt styles. For a twist [...]

[portfolio_slideshow exclude_featured=true] Bloomingdale’s has found a new way to engage consumers outside of their 59th and Lexington flagship store. The new Virtual Style Bar set up in the windows gives people the chance to try on sunglasses by Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Mui Mui and Roberto Cavalli. Users must put their face up to [...]

Nestled on East 7th in the East Village, arguably one of the best streets in the neighborhood, Red boutique is known for fostering local emerging design talent. Coined as the “lab,” Red helps designers introduce their collections and gain a bit of insight while doing it. Stocking womenswear, handbags and accessories that are a bit [...]

[portfolio_slideshow width=460 height=310] For spring, Lord & Taylor pays homage to Mondrian in their 5th Avenue windows. Featuring designs from kate spade new york, Pink Tartan, Cynthia Steffe and Z Spoke by Zac Posen, his diffusion line, the displays are richly color-blocked for the season. Emerging designer of have a resource to share? Please feel [...]