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- Brides-to-be can say 'yes' to the dress online - KKTV 11 News
- Luxury dresses criticised for 'culturally appropriating' North African design - Middle East Eye
- The Best Summer Dresses You Can Buy on Amazon - STYLECASTER
| Brides-to-be can say 'yes' to the dress online - KKTV 11 News Posted: 19 Apr 2020 06:03 PM PDT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - It's stressful enough to plan a wedding. During a pandemic, it's even more difficult for soon-to-be-brides. A boutique in Colorado Springs is changing the way they do business to stay afloat.  Something New, near Interquest and Voyager, is now offering virtual bridal appointments. Owner Mindi Linscombe says the COVID-19 pandemic has forced her to change the way she does business overnight. "This was like whiplash. I'm not even kidding, said Linscombe. "It was like we were having the busiest quarter ever. We were serving 20 brides on a Saturday, no problem. Then, all of a sudden, one day they said we had to shut down. It was like a screeching halt." Linscombe says March is typically the busiest month of the year for her business with brides planning summer and fall weddings. She recently expanded her shop in Colorado Springs. Now, she's getting creative to support her business and her employees. Something New now offers virtual bridal appointments. "The brides still want to wear a beautiful gown on their wedding day. It might be a smaller event than they thought, but they still need a dress," Linscombe said. 11 News spoke to Ally Ernst, a local bride making plans for a September wedding in Peyton, Colorado. She said her "say yes to her dream dress" moment came inside the comfort of her own home. "I love how intimate it was, because my people were there," Ernst said. "My bridesmaids were all like, 'This was so easy! Like, that's all you had to do?'" The dress shop will connect brides with a stylist who can help them find options to try on. Then, Something New will ship brides a box or have them pick up the dresses via curbside pickup. "Any bride will call our store and kind of tell us what she's looking for, and we will either send her pictures or, you know, look at pictures online," said Linscombe. "My stylists guide them through what dresses come in what colors and maybe what size they should choose." Linscombe says the connection between stylists and customers is important, and she wants to keep that connection virtually. She says any support makes a huge difference for her locally-owned business. "We are trying to keep our staff on payroll, like they have kids," said Linscombe. "Honestly, we're invested in our community. Our kids are in school with your kids as a customer. it's not some random person on Amazon." Something New is also having a sample sale for brides or anyone else who needs a gown. The store has created an online virtual showroom. You can find more information by visiting www.somethingnewboutique.com  |
| Posted: 24 Apr 2020 10:01 AM PDT  A British luxury department store and an American fashion label have become the latest target of cultural appropriation allegations after featuring dresses accused of imitating traditional North African clothing. The dresses, designed by Tory Burch and featured on the London-based Harvey Nichols website, are described as "folk-inspired" embroidered tunic dresses and can be purchased with a combined price tag of £625. With little else referencing the traditional dresses worn by women in North Africa they closely resemble, or the embroidery that is common in Morocco in particular, a wave of criticism has risen online. The cost has also come under scrutiny, when compared to the dresses found in North Africa that are sold for considerably less. Translation: Let them pay 500 for a dress that's €5 Translation: How is it $270 for a dress that's 10 dirhams in the market According to its website, Harvey Nichols is an advocate for sustainable fashion, using primarily sustainable materials and low-impact manufacturing processes to minimise negative environmental effects. The department store says it also attempts to feature ethical fashion brands who ensure fair treatment of workers as well as the use of organic materials. Such practices would contribute to the higher costs of Tory Burch dresses compared to those sold in North Africa. This is not the first time Tory Burch has been accused of cultural appropriation. In 2017, the fashion label was criticised over its summer collection campaign for using a song by two black artists despite not featuring any models of colour in its promotion clip. Speaking in a 2014 interview, Burch, whose company is valued at over $3.5bn, described how she was "inspired by women of many cultures" and how she resonates with "other places around the world because it's really about women we are inspired by and all cultures". Middle East Eye reached out to Tory Burch and Harvey Nichols for comment but has not received replies by the time of publication. 'Whitewashing'In recent years, designers have been accused a number of times of "whitewashing" cultural designs and overselling items that are otherwise easily accessible to its high-end customers. In 2017, British high-street retail brand, Topshop, came under fire on social media for releasing a playsuit appropriating the pattern of the Palestinian keffiyeh - a national symbol made famous in the 1960s by the late Palestinian Liberation Organisation leader Yasser Arafat. Similarly, last year luxury brand Cecilie Copenhagen was criticised for heavily featuring the keffiyeh print as part of its autumn/winter collection, with prices of its garments ranging from £84 ($103) to over £230 ($283). Fashion retailers Urban Outfitters, Boohoo, and Asos have also been criticised for selling clothes with the keffiyeh print, diluting its use by activists to fashion chic. Israeli brand Dodo Bar Or's first collection featured the print on playsuits and blouses, which have been popular with Instagram influencers. Spanish apparel retailer Zara, meanwhile, is no stranger to issues of cultural appropriation and has had its clothing lines criticised for failing to acknowledge the heritage or cultural significance of the styles they sell. Products sold include Moroccan-style shoes, traditional Afghan designs in dresses, skirts that resemble South Asian garments, and Somali-inspired clothes. While some designers have been praised for inclusion and representation, criticism of opportunism hasn't fallen far behind. Nike's attempts at sports inclusivity, specifically making attire for Muslim female athletes, fell short after selling its version of the burkini for nearly £500. In 2019, Muslim shoppers spent an estimated $484bn on clothing and footwear, something which was anticipated by Dolce and Gabbana, who unveiled a collection of abayas and hijabs that was received with mixed reviews. Many designer brands such as DKNY, Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango, and Monique Lhuillier have produced collections often sold around Ramadan to capitalise on the busy occasion which this year will be greatly reduced.  |
| The Best Summer Dresses You Can Buy on Amazon - STYLECASTER Posted: 08 Apr 2020 01:48 PM PDT When you stop to think about it, few items in our closets fill as many sartorial needs as the summer dress. After all, what else can pair as effortlessly with a pair of fresh, white sneakers as it does a pair of wedge sandals? What else can command a conference room in addition to weekend brunch with the girls? What else packs easily and layers well with others? And don't get us started on its ability to transform into an outfit with the simple addition of a denim jacket. Seriously, name a more versatile wardrobe piece — we'll wait. But our favorite thing about the summer dress is that there are so many options to choose from. This isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. There's an almost maddening number of summer dresses online to choose from, which is why we narrowed the list down to these three timeless styles that are somehow also incredibly on-trend. Whether you're a maxi dress stan, love the charm of a midi dress or crave the flirty allure of a mini dress, these picks have you covered. Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you'll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. 1. Angashion Button-Down Midi DressThis waist-defining midi dress from Angashion is made from a breathable cotton-poly blend that will resist wrinkles while keeping you cool and comfortable. The adjustable spaghetti straps and smocking on the back provide a perfect fit while the A-line skirt is universally flattering. The casual blue-and-white stripe pattern is casual without being overly nautical. And since the buttons down the front of the dress are for decoration, you won't have any awkward pulling or wardrobe malfunctions. It's a style truly made for everyone since midi dresses have a knack for elongating the body without overwhelming small frames.  Image: Amazon. 2. GRECERELLE Casual Pocket Maxi DressIf a black dress is your summer uniform, then consider adding this number from GRECERELLE to your rotation. The easy drape of this maxi dress is casual and sophisticated at the same time. The double slit allows multiple styling options while the pockets are an always-welcome feature that send this style to the top of our list of must-haves for summer.  Image: Amazon. 3. Relipop Summer Short Sleeve DressIt's rare to find so many of our favorite styles present in one piece of clothing without the whole thing looking a little too costume-y. Miraculously, that's what the team at Relipop have managed to pull off with this mini dress. The wrap silhouette is a perennial favorite and flatters literally every body shape. The ruffle details on the hem and the soft flutter on the sleeves add a feminine touch that is a perfect balance to the (not-too) short hemline.  Image: Amazon.  |
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