Spring is around the corner…but we are already watching trends for fall. The tailored look is returning. Accessories discarded in the past are remerging and the “dress for success” look is back for both men and women. No more casual jean Fridays…if you are serious about business…dress like it.
The look is contemporary, lines are clean and uncluttered. The importance of structure, design, refined and subtle hardware and craftsmanship are critical as we move from price to value. Inexpensive fads and poorly made knock-offs that barely last a season are being replaced with an investment in quality.
Totes, laptop bags and briefs will not be “beach” for business. They will be tailored with refinements in detailing and structure. High quality canvas, cotton, linen and other natural fabrics are leading the way and these fabrics will be more costly.
Leather comes in many grades, but top brands and corporate-designed custom products will use quality leather to stand the test of time. The patina of the leather as it wears will be a mark of prestige.
Investment in higher priced business essentials will be a necessary building block for the business wardrobe. The aging of the fabrics and leathers will be seen as an enhancement to the product and since the design is well crafted it will be both stylish and serviceable for many years.
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