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Budget-Friendly Retailers for Your Fashion Resolutions in 2024

As we embark on a new year, one of the most common resolutions on people's minds is better financial management and budgeting. With retail spending soaring beyond $5 trillion in 2023, it's clear that consumers will continue to indulge in lifestyle goods in 2024. However, achieving budgeting goals doesn't mean compromising on style and quality. In this article, we've compiled a list of pocket-friendly retailers that prioritize affordability without sacrificing the latest trends. Whether you're into quiet luxury or glam looks, these alternatives to popular sites like The Row and Revolve have you covered, with many items averaging less than $100.

Retail Expansion Fuels U.S. Luxury Brands Across The Nation

Despite gloomy economic news and viral social media videos of stores closing, there is proof that the luxury retail sector in the United States is thriving, and it's due to a wave of retail expansion. According to a recent report by the global real estate services company JLL, luxury brands are making significant strides, with more than half of new luxury stores opening their doors in the ever-iconic states of New York and California. Even more intriguing, nearly 40% of these new store leases were secured in high-end malls across the nation.

Easy Fall Winter Trends to Elevate Your Style Today

As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, fashion takes a turn towards sophistication and understated luxury. This fall and winter, it's all about embracing understated opulence and timeless pieces. We've sifted through the latest fashion week highlights and celebrities' style choices to curate a selection of current trends and classic styles that will effortlessly enhance your chic appearance.

Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

Kering, the renowned luxury conglomerate that owns brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has recently made headlines with its strategic moves in the luxury market. On Thursday, the company reported a modest 2% year-over-year revenue gain in H1, ending on June 30, totaling 10.1 billion euros (approximately $11.1 billion at current exchange rates). The figures show steady progress, but the company faces challenges as it lags behind some of its competitors like LVMH and Richemont.

Project Runway Star Coral Castillo at LA Fashion Week

Project Runway’s finalist designer Coral Castillo is one of the most celebrated and memorable designers to ever compete on the popular fashion reality TV show. She speaks softly but designs boldly honoring her rich Mexican culture. Born and raised in Mexico City, the talented celebrity fashion designer is determined to show the world the beauty of her motherland.

Rocky Star Dressing Women Warriors Around the World

Driven by a love for design and tenacious commitment to quality craftsmanship, Rocky Star has built a lifestyle portfolio to reckon with. His designs celebrate the grandeur of the past and brings old world charm to life with a new-age magic in dramatic silhouettes, decorative prints and intricate embroideries.

The international fashion designer and atelier powerhouse has designed for famous women globally and continues to enjoy creating couture for fearless and feminine fashionistas as he calls them Women Warriors.

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) returns this weekend under the umbrella of N4XT Experiences, a premier and global event experience company. The joint forces aim to elevate LAFW's presence in the preeminent trend-setting city, creating greater opportunity for established and emerging brands.

"LA is the epicenter of entertainment in the world. With the convergence of fashion, entertainment and celebrity, LAFW is perfectly positioned to emerge as a fashion week with global prominence," says Ciarra Pardo, co-founder of N4XT Experiences.

N4XT Experiences is a live events platform launched in 2022 by brand guru Ciarra Pardo, former Chief Creative Officer of Fenty and Creative Director who’s worked with Jay-Z, David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Rihanna.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

Maison Kitsuné Paris Now In LA

Maison Kitsuné is thrilled to announce its first pop-up in Los Angeles this February 2020. The Paris-based fashion brand and music label led by co-founders and creative directors Gildas Loaec & Masaya Kuroki, is excited to make waves at Platform in Culver City, featuring seasonal collection drops, limited-edition collaborations and community-driven events.

BVLGARI Unveiled B.zero1 Rock Collection and New Faces at NYFW

Bvlgari gathered a star studded set of international media, celebrities and Insta-famous socialites at Brooklyn’s iconic location Duggal Greenhouse to debut B.zero1 Rock, a new trailblazing collection encapsulating the Maison’s brave and indomitable spirit. The MAI TROPPO advertising campaign stars super model Lily Aldridge, British actress Naomi Scott, American Actress Zendaya and Chinese-Canadian superstar singer and actor Kris Wu. It was shot in Bvlgari’s home city Rome by the Swedish director and photographer Johan Renck.

Yanina Couture Show SS2020

Yanina Fashion House greets the second decade of the XXI сentury by creating a daring, extravagant and elegant Spring-Summer collection. Stepping aside from the usual noble and discreet black and white style, designer Yulia Yanina in SS2020 collection reveals the additional facets of the designer's work with colors and flowers.

Best Looks From LAFW

Los Angeles Fashion Week did not disappoint with another spectacle at the Petersen Automotive Museum. While I was still recovering from NYFW and the street style feasting, LAFW helped ease the fashion withdrawal. The Fall/Winter show featured designers from New York to Dubai to indulge LA fashion enthusiasts with their exquisite and artistic collections. Here are some of the most memorable collections.

LAFW Highlights and What To Wear

The #LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion was a 4-night fashion affair that featured classic favorites and daring designs. Memorable fashion showcases included designers Michael Costello, Michael Ngo, George Styler, Anthony Rubio, Nathalia Gaviria, and IZAYLA.