Stylesight February 2010

New to Stylesight
By Adrienne Schussler, Marketing - New York

We have added many great, new features to our Image Library this month. From our updated prints and graphics reports to our new designer tools, we are constantly finding ways to make it easier for you. Take a look at what is new to Stylesight this month. READ MORE

Visual Merchandising Trends

This month, members of our Trend Team around the globe were asked to weigh in on the visual merchandising of stores in their regions and which of them have been making most impact. From Paris to LA to Brazil and beyond, we list a few that stand out. READ MORE

CLICK Here To find out how Stylesight Information & Tools can help you successfully navigate trends in visual merchandising. With Stylesight, the coverage is unparalleled, the content is relevant and the ease of use is central to our development – and yours.

The Big Question
See what industry experts have to say this month

Stylesight Asks: How do you foresee the new concept of product sales through social media websites affecting the industry? How will retail stores be affected by this ongoing shift to online shopping? Should companies be re-directing some of their 2010 marketing dollars towards this initiative?


Beth Guastella SVP Retail Calypso St. Barth	Suwon Weaver Designer Hard Tail	Courtney Miller Men’s Sportswear Buyer Polo Ralph Lauren	Angela Ringo Interiors Editor Stylesight

Do you want to participate in the Big Question next month? Contact Us

ON OUR RADAR

Following the paired down aesthetic of Futurist report, The New Humility, the absence of color feels fresh as of late. Chalky, white textures and plaster finishes have touched everything from retail to art. Although it's not a new store Dear:55, on the Lower East Side, has completely white fixtures and decor that are haphazardly finished and offer the perfect backdrop to display their merchandise. READ MORE

Stylesight Happenings
By Adrienne Schussler, Marketing - New York

Join Stylesight at WSA, held February 2nd-4th in Las Vegas. Stop by Booth #14338 on Level 1 of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and take a tour of the site to see what’s new.
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Top 5 Things WE Love About Stylesight

1. Best of Pre Fall 2010 – Runway
Taking a step back from the flowing prints and ruffled pastel fabrics of the S/S 10 runways, Pre Fall 2010 looks toward more simplistic designs, with a focus on clean lines and cool neutrals.
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Site Genius Tips of the Month
By Natasha Menezes, Site Genius – India

We are now in the second month of 2010, and Stylesight is keeping up with our endeavors to bring you even better ways to find inspiration. Here is a rundown of some of my favorite tips to make browsing quick and easy: READ MORE

TrendScope
Francis Wong, VP Art Director – New York

I love the art of the snapshot. I always carry a small camera, especially when I am traveling. The smallest, ordinary things can catch my eye: a fish tank in the wet market, typography on a wall, a ragtag collection of chairs on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, layers of posters on a wall, a row of very blue sandals in a doorway in Vietnam, studies of the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo.
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ABOUT FRANCIS: Francis Wong, Vice President, Art Director for Stylesight, is responsible for the art direction of Stylesight and oversees the New York and Paris design teams. Francis' other roles include concept and new product development, as well as daily interaction with Stylesight's editors and managers.   Francis' extensive knowledge of the design industry stems from a diverse career experience. Prior to joining Stylesight, he was the Senior Designer for A Partnership, Inc., where he executed designs for print, Internet and TV production