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His, Hers and Ours: Gender Neutral Fashion | WMI

Department stores may soon have a bit of a problem—instead of clothing created specifically for “men” and “women,” brands are designing apparel that...

Millennial Fashion Consumer Infographic | WMI

Millennial women are setting the pace in fashion. They’re the trendsetters and the influencers. How do Millennial women shop? How much do they spend?...

Luxury Brand Audiences on Social Media | WMI

There’s no doubt that social media is an essential branding tool for fashion marketers. From Facebook to Instagram to emerging platforms like...

The Decline of the “It” Bag | WMI

The contemporary handbag market hasn’t had a good year. Major brands are reporting a decline in sales across all price points and luxury brands are...

Trends from New York Fashion Week | WMI

The last model hasn’t even strutted down the runway, but we’re already seeing some trends emerging from New York’s current Fashion Week. Perhaps the...

Understanding the Fashionista | WMI

The Fashionista influences and inspires everyone around her with her cutting-edge style. She flips through magazines and follows her favorite...

Retailers Find Success in Personalized Shopping Experiences | WMI

Online retailers have access to an abundance of consumer data—they can determine geographic location, style choices, brand preferences, and can make...

Timepiece Trends | WMI

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3 Reasons Why Women Shop | WMI

Understanding Why She Buys: 3 Reasons Women Shop for Apparel New research reports 73% of the women surveyed said they purchased up to one quarter of...