By Madoline Markham KoonceAaliyah Taylor’s style is vibrant. It’s eclectic. It’s quirky. And each day, she looks like a walking piece of art she’s created by drawing inspiration from the styles of the 1960s and ‘70s. By day, you can find the jewelry and fashion designer talking with kids about books as a librarian at the Homewood Public Library, where she sees … [Read more...]
Spring Fashion Forecast: Local Fashion Pros Discuss Trends and Show Off What’s In Store for Spring
Local fashion professionals discuss trends and highlight what's in store for the upcoming spring season. APPLAUSE DANCEWEAR, 1629 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood TRENDS In the dance world, we are seeing a big upswing in athleisure wear with yoga pants, athletic shorts, and leggings. We are also experiencing a shift towards more conservative lines … [Read more...]
In With the New: In B. Prince’s 40th Year, Customers Return to Rediscover Style
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw While 2020 was the year of social distancing and e-commerce, local retailers have seen a distinct return to stores this summer as people rediscover their own style. According to B. Prince owner Bezshan Dolatabadi, the store began getting an insurgence of customers beginning in April. That rise has continued through June and July, which normally … [Read more...]
What’s In for Fall Fashion 2021?: ‘Classic Styles But with A Comfortable and Modern Twist’
Trends last fall focused on accessories as people created collections of masks. People traded suits and slacks for sweatpants and leggings. We caught up with local retailers to see how fashion has evolved this summer and what is in store this fall. What trends are you most excited about for fall of 2021? “We are very excited about the amount of luxe fabrics and … [Read more...]
Pandemic Pivot: Gus Mayer, Founded in 1900, No Stranger to Tumultuous Times
By Sam PrickettThe Gus Mayer brand is no stranger to tumult. Founded in New Orleans in 1900, the department store at one point operated 20 stores throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Its Birmingham store opened nearly a century ago, in 1922, moving several times — from 5th Avenue North to Highland Avenue to Brookwood Village. But a retail downturn in … [Read more...]