The Daily Fix: Fashion Industry News FRI

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WHAT IF YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIAN, ARCHITECT AND FASHION DESIGNER WERE ALL THE SAME PERSON? – CNN
“What if the next big thing in fashion wasn’t something wearable, but something all together different — something more? The idea of fashion designers drawing inspiration from other areas — be it music or art — is nothing new. But in recent years, the trend has accelerated, with designers forming real world collaborations with artists — think sportswear brand adidas and Pritzker prize architect Zaha Hadid, or Snarkitecture and COS — leading to the development of new more hybridized business models.”

PATAGONIA WANTS YOU TO KNOW HOW BAD YOUR JEANS ARE FOR THE PLANET – SO YOU’LL BUY THEIRS – LA Times
“Patagonia launched a line of denim this week that the Ventura-based apparel company says has been designed to lessen the blue jeans business’ negative effect on the environment.”

ZENDAYA ON HER ‘SQUISHY’ NEW SHOE COLLECTION & HOW SHE GETS THOSE FLEEKY BROWS – Yahoo!
“Zendaya Coleman (who usually goes by her first name only) has done a lot over the past several years. She stars in and co-produces a top-rated Disney Channel show, had a pop single go platinum, and even wrote a book for tweens about the importance of self-confidence. Now, she—along with her stylist of five years, Law Roach (”at this point, she’s my annoying little sister!” he teases)—is ready for her first real foray into fashion with a brand new shoe collection. “

IN BATTLE OF THE BAGS, KATE SPADE WINS — FOR NOW – RetailingToday
“Luxury handbags seem to be as common these days as smartphones, and therein lies the problem for rival brands Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade, who all reported quarterly results this week.”

 THOMAS WYLDE, THE FASHION LABEL THAT MADE HOLLYWOOD CRAZY FOR SKULL PRINTS, HEADS IN A NEW DIRECTION – LA Times
“Thomas Wylde, the Los Angeles brand that ignited the celebrity trend for rock ‘n’ roll skull-printed silk scarves in 2006, is getting an extreme makeover.”