The pace of new technology and new trends is so fast its leaving many nostalgic. Purchasing vintage clothes goes well with nostalgia and the longing for simpler days. With the speed of mass production there are new product drops every week. People are becoming aware of this as an injustice. As before they could fully enjoy...Continue Reading
The outfit of the night is a spin off from the highly popular #ootd that has been used on Instagram over and over. Brands have caught on to the #ootd by getting consumers to share their daily style inspiration with them using brand specific hashtags such as #mrpmystyle which is basically #ootd inspired posts. #ootn...Continue Reading
Women are at the forefront of 2017. With women’s marches happening across the world and the youth of South Africa feeling empowered to be a woman or embrace the feminine it is a great time for brands to really rally up and put a spotlight on women because social media is already doing it. Through...Continue Reading
You don’t need to have a door mat outside your store that says “welcome” but there are ways of making a store exhibit a vibe that makes people feel comfortable and feel a sense of belonging. There’s a bonding and connection that takes place when you feel like a store is a place you can chill...Continue Reading
Clothing is not just fabric. When it is well-made it becomes it’s owners closest friend. Just as well-made garments are enduring because of their good quality, good friends last through the years. Clothing that lasts through the years is like a friend that you stay close to for years, who doesn’t fail you and when...Continue Reading
So what if instead of getting people to buy new clothes, companies thought about taking old items and giving them a new twist. This is an emerging trend based on the insight that green-conscious fashion consumers are opting to buy less and only as they need. This is because they have grown to understand the...Continue Reading
In this tough economic time its all about value. The cost of experiences, going out and shopping is increasing and in many cases one’s income is not doing the same. Which leaves the young consumer having to choose between a worthwhile experience or a new t-shirt for example. An experience offers so much value to...Continue Reading
You know what makes millenials feel super uncomfortable? Overcrowded stores and malls. How store assistants act like they can’t afford to shop for clothes or treat them like thieves by keeping too close an eye on them. I know I’m not the only one who’s ever felt that way as a teenager because I got...Continue Reading
As the world continues to modernise so the hem line rises. In the 60s the mini skirt was it! With the youth in revolt and striving to carve a more liberated path, they took a risk by putting themselves more out there with their clothing choices and behaviour. Since then each decade has progressed in...Continue Reading
The youth want to both belong and stand out at the same time. Their names are what make them unique and separate them from others. The group of friends they hang out with is what gives them a sense of belonging – their squad. Mr P adapted to the personalization trend by offering customized iron...Continue Reading
