FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – TUESDAY

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ATHLEISURE IS OFFICIALLY IN THE DICTIONARY, BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? – GQ
“It’s official: Come 2016, the eye roll-inducing label given to the fashion world’s fascination with evolved workout layers (slim tapered sweats, neoprene hoodies) will be added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. According to Merriam-Webster, via The New York Times, athleisure will be defined as “casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use.” It’s a fairly vague definition, but an appropriate one considering the trend has never been able to be defined by a single look.”

BRIAN ATWOOD REVEALS VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW SHOES – Footwear News
“This year, Brian Atwood is bringing the standout shoes to the Victoria’s Secret runway.  The designer gave Footwear News an exclusive first look at the styles the Angels will wear tomorrow during the runway show in New York City at the Lexington Avenue Armory in Midtown Manhattan.”

BIRCHBOX CEO KATIA BEAUCHAMP SAYS THERE’S ONE THING COMPETITORS CAN NEVER STEAL FROM YOUR BUSINESS – Business Insider
“”You cannot protect anything about your ideas,” says Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp. Her discovery commerce platform for beauty products has seen its fair share of copycats since its launch in 2010.”

DICKIES ARE THE NERDY FASHION TREND THAT’S COMING BACK – The Huffington Post
“Dickies could be the answer to all your winter woes. For those of you unfamiliar with the dickie (also spelt dickey or dicky), it’s a type of false shirt-front that was originally intended to be worn with a tuxedo. Since its inception it has transformed, and today many wear it underneath shirts, giving the appearance that you’re layering a shirt overtop of a turtleneck.”

SPAIN’S MANGO TO SHUT 450 U.S. SALES OUTLETS – Fashion Mag
“Spanish fashion chain Mango will close 450 sales outlets in the United States early next year after ending a five-year deal to display its clothing lines at department store J.C. Penney, a spokesman said.”