Retail Diary: Sunday Scoop - Zendaya đ¤, NYFW, Handbags, Styling tips from Substack and more
NYFW recaps and insights, Women over 40 making headlines, Zendaya robot WOW and add accessories to your handbag now. Dive into your style-packed Sunday scroll
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Met Gala Co-Chairs are announced - Vogue was creative with the launch content. Where had I seen the Met Gala content from? I Deserve Couture Instagram. I loved that Vogue did this and I think I Deserve Couture handled the flattery well.
Images from the content linked above.
Zendaya does the robot in iconic Thierry Mugler - This 1995 Couture piece was a mic drop moment by Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach. Hypebeast on instagram had a great recap of the looks from Dune 2 premiere. Having her announced as a Co-Chair for the Met Gala during this same time was smart and well timed.
Alaia Le Teckel spotted - Gab Waller listed this bag as an It item for the season and it was featured in Februaryâs Bazaar Magazine âWhat to buy and how to wear it.â This bag has an extra long shoulder strap, easier to wear over thicker winter jackets. I love that this is another style that can be collected and have various iterations and it fits in with the 90âs
style.NYFW News:
When emotions tell the whole story. Favorite recap of the Luar show by style not com instagram
In the Washington Post Rachel Tashjian wrote about fresh looks and style and spoke with
and in âAt Fashion Week, a new Millennial styleâ (gift link to read behind paywall) and it reminded me that there is a pot for every lid (we all have our own preferences) and also, so many great generally under the radar brands are getting coverage. Love that! Fforme, Attersee, Batsheva, etc.Vanessa Friedman wrote for the NYTimes on her review of NYFW about girl power showing strength and style. âWhat Girl Power Looks Like Nowâ (gift link to read behind paywall) and I like the idea that the girlhood trend is morphing into power moments.
Rory Satran wrote for the WSJ âAmerican Fashion in Crisis? Not at these Showsâ (gift link to read behind paywall) and I believe this too. American Fashion is continuing to be strong. Not to underplay how difficult it is to make it as a âsuccessfulâ designer or brand - you have to do more than make amazing pieces. You have to manage supply chain, nail your inventory planning, price your products appropriately etc. But if these brands can walk the fine line of designing well and managing a business - well that is exciting for the fashion industry!
Christina Binkley, Editor-at-Large for Vogue Business, has a newsletter for the publication âThe American Threadâ writing about the fate and future of fashion in the US. For this piece cheekily titled âNew York Fashion Week needs a Momâ she wrote about the organization (disorganization) of planning NYFW shows and the challenges of making it to all the shows and timing/logistics.
There was coverage on two different age groups - the kiddies and the over 50. Check out âThe Kids of New York Fashion Weekâ and the WSJ doubling down with âAre Fashion Brands Finally Catering to Women over 50â (gift link to read behind paywall) and ââTrue Beauty Starts at 40â Why Older Women Ruled New York Fashion Weekâ (gift link to read behind paywall) by Rory Satran. It is good business strategy (and really, why wouldnât you??) pay attention to those over 40. There is money in this demographic, they want to spend/shop. (Very in line with this piece I shared from the Washington Post a few weeks ago)
Inspiration moment - Handbags - Iâve highlighted many times my joy at âaccessorizing the accessoriesâ with this trend of bag charms. It speaks to my love of personalization, DIY crafts (yes, I have yet another hobby) and perhaps even hoarding and messiness (Iâll discuss with a therapist) but Iâm not the only one who is into it as shown by runway trends and the praise from journalist. I enjoy the NY moment from Coach in this look from Bazaar. Iâll breakdown a few ideas here.
First you need a big tote. Grab what you have in your closet (because Iâm sure you have one) but if you are looking for other ideas here are a few:
thick straps that stand on their own would help
gear up for summer with this beauty - a raffia Birkin-esque from Saint Laurent.
add miscellaneous accourtments. one or all of these:
a bracelet (bonus if there are charms or chunky beads), phone strap or a piece from Donât Let Disco (I love this and this) or this Louis Vuitton bag charm can dress up any tote.
add a key chain or two - can be any random one you own, or a fun conversation starter like this cassette tape one from Saint Laurent.
add a change purse (I have the one linked from Stoney Clover Lane with a Diet Coke patch because, of course I would.)
for extra flair, wrap a silk twilly around the handle too.
All items linked above.
Substacks to Scroll:
Iâm really enjoying the Substack content around styling. Fashion items are great but Iâm finding so many fun styling ideas and I really love reading how others approach their STYLE.
I love how
broke down the trends and styling from NYFW with plenty of inspiration to use now.- has wonderful styling advice and this week she wrote âYour Guide to Shopping Secondhand Onlineâ
Love these tips and reading
âs thought process in âHow are people affording fashionâLove the organization in this - what
liked from NYFW (the major moments) and how to get it now. âDoes it pass the want-to-wear-it test?â Also, I 100% agree on the coach bags. Iâm still thinking about this as you can see from my inspiration above.And not just on Substack! Great content from Marie Claire âWhy is Everyone Tying Sweaters Over Their Coatsâ and
Le Catch with the sweater styling inspo
NYFW news - I love
and writing on dressing up, The Swans and NYFW here.Head to the
comments to discuss The Cutâs âHow I fell for an Amazon Scam Call and Handed over $50,000â. And send to your BFF text chats to discuss too. It is wild.A better recap for totes doesnât exist. I love this for all us Book Nerds. đ
gave recommendations and interviewed other âstylish bibiliophiles.âA few of my personal favorites that I own and love were in this recap including Baggu and Mansur Gavriel Tulipano (I have the cobalt like Tembe which made me feel immediately cooler.)
This Bottega Veneta Large Cabat Newspaper Print Tote Bag feels perfectly ready to tote books and magazines. It was the Final Look for the February 2024 Vogue print issue also.
I also love that my Uniqlo crossbody bag and Little Liffner Mini Sprout fits my Kindle.
Toteme now has a tote version of their popular clutch and it looks perfect for book toting for a professional day/work look.
For books to add to totes, check out a collection of some recent favorites here.
New and different,
wrote about personal art collections interviewing on her art collection. âInside the Collection: Grace AtwoodâLooking for an escape this Presidentâs Day Weekend but having a staycation? Check out
for beautiful travel writing and I enjoyed the Packing List inspiration by Pia Baroncini (I like her Podcast Everything is the Best)
What have you been reading this week and enjoying? Add to the comments so we can all check it out.
Enjoy your Sunday Scoop.
Sarah Shapiro
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Catch up on Sarahâs Retail Diary from earlier this week:
Fashion Spiral on the history and data around the Kick Flare Pant
Thursdayâs Deep Dive - Brace yourself for juicy insights on NYFW, seismic cultural impacts, sizzling new collabs, and the latest store buzz with the data to back it up.
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Zendaya's outfit was đĽ She (and her stylists) always know how to show up. Thanks for sharing all of these updates!
Iâm so glad to see the bag accessories are in vogue now! Great way for us to appreciate bags we have and tweak it to make it feel new đ