Friday, June 23, 2017

Real Style For Real People

A Futurist? An Artist? Wasn't Prince The Artist? Scroll down to the images posted earlier for an overview of new style trends that are migrating into today's corporate workplace. Borrowing from current style trends is as simple as finding elements you feel comfortable adding to your style. 

My oldest son recently got a new job in a larger corporate company, so both sets of grandparents immediately assumed he had to wear a suit. He tried to explain a corporate casual had replaced the need for a suit in his younger more contemporary workplace. Still confused they responded,  "Oh so you can wear what you want to wear?"

If you've ever watched an episode of "What Not to Wear" you know that there really are some limits to what you should select to wear at work!   Borrowing from current trends and pulling those elements into a comfortable yet trendy appearance is one of the many reasons our clients enjoy coming to play in the showrooms.

Break trends down to the basic components:

1- How is fabric changing? Besides the popular "color" for the year- consider function.
  • Look for construction that works well for your daily routine. 
    • Does it move/give with you?
    • Protect you from sun?
    • Wash and wear?
    • Resist snags?
    • Retain color and shape?
    • Keep you warm without bulk?
  • How does if feel? In recent years the push for soft hand tees and breathable fabrics have pushed our apparel suppliers to replace basics with popular retail driven fabrics and brands. 
  • Details-  Bringing in a fresh look to a corporate ready pull over might be as simple as adding an over stitch to the outside of the fleece. What's an over stitch? Check out the stitching on this pull over on the top of the fabric.
How can we help? 

  • Pop up shows at your location for larger groups to educate your workforce and allow them to feel and see new trends first hand with our team. 
  • Smaller groups or individuals prefer to visit our showroom location.
We can share quick tips via electronic resources showcasing new trends and virtual images of your logo on apparel. Once selections are made, manage your brand for color and style by having us build and maintain a company store for employees that reflects your needs. Ask your brand consultant how to refresh your brand for 2017.


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