Quotes by Constance White

“We still want to keep our casual look, but now people want something extra and interesting. Not just a hoodie, but one thats fun or even intellectual.”

“What is shown is distributed in stores in malls around the country. Designers really have very limited distribution. And they have to work so far in advance. Often they are far ahead of where the consumer is. The consumer can look at that and fantasize and try to find a version of it locally. But these clothes will be widely available in their city and neighborhood stores. Were talking about [labels such as] BCBG, French Connection, Sean John, Rocawear, Kenneth Cole.”

“take this moment to do something radically new.”

“There were a lot of designers who did not take a chance for Fall 2005, and I think those designers are going to be braver, ... although certainly not as courageous as those who already took a chance.”

“While consumers may be a little leery of white, they dont need to be. What were seeing is a very soft and romantic white, many times even bordering on ecru or a faded, old garment you had in white and then you go back to it and its taken on a patina.”

“It seems like everyone is showing a pretty spring coat. Ideally, theyre in a beautiful print. I think women will love that and some of the coats are so light they still can be worn when its warmer.”

“I think one of the most interesting trends for spring is military. We saw it for fall, but for spring its being shown with a floaty dress and I think its made designers very creative, like, how do I do military but lighten it and make it soft?”

“Theyve been the cause of many fashion-forward statements and many fashion faux pas.”

“It seems only to be increasing in popularity, and the major reason is time. The rise and reign of Martha Stewart using all natural elements [to decorate], thats not realistic for most people.”

“The third reason is that the dress became dowdy. It just wasnt something anyone youthful and hip wanted to wear.”