Fashion's Adaptation

In our economically strained times the realm of fashion is presented with a daunting challenge: how to sway consumers to purchase high end items at such cringing prices as those for Christian Louboutin heels or Vera Wang dresses?

The answer? Well, if Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed; and that is exactly what the top fashion designers are doing in order to bring luxury items to the price level consumers won't shy away from.

Jimmy Choo, whose shoes usually range anywhere from $300 to over $800, created a line of heels for H&M that are sold a price that can allow even teens to wear this much coveted designer. The Jimmy Choos flew off the H&M racks, and the launch of Rodarte's economical friendly line to Target followed the same trend. Understandably, the quality of these "high designer-low priced" items are nowhere near on par with their high cost counterparts, but for the brand hungry crowd who don't wish to break the bank, this is a good alternative.

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"...and then there was FASHION"

In the recent dreary weather that has been fluctuating between snow and rain, there was no better mental escape than last night's runway show, "...and then there was FASHION."

I had the opportunity to be part of the team that brought this visionary fashion event to life and, to say the least, it was a great experience. The show took fashion to a new level where personality was integrated with the models on the runway, and choreography upgraded the mere strut to a performance art piece.

The show featured the latest trends from various stores and boutiques in the area, and emphasized the styles that are being seen everywhere this season. Clothes on the runway took basic looks to unforgettable by throwing on a hint of glamorous sequins, a splash of rocker studs, or the attitude of leather.

The excitement surrounding the runway show was palpable, and to not only watch the show but have seen it grow from a mere idea was a great experience. Watch the clip from the show below.

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