…Americans are too fat. And in London they are starting to get fat, too. So I have to say that if we have to talk about race system and nationalism, I find it refreshing that everyone [who is] Chinese is slim. But I do design for a specific person who appreciates… who’s probably thin, quite honestly. She takes care of herself…So no, you’re not gonna go in there and find elasticated waist bands and flip flops.
”He told Time Out Hong Kong
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Although they might be ahead of the rest of the world with pretty much everything else, the U.S are missing out on Zara's latest venture. On September 2nd, the successful high street chain will offer e-commerce in a select few countries. These places include France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom where the system will work from computers, smartphones and the newly launched iPad. However, there has been no discussion of bringing this system into action in the U.S and it seems it is not only Zara who lacks an internet presence in America. H&M also resists selling online in the States and gives the excuse that the clothes are manufactured and sold within weeks where there really is no time for internet business abroad.
Brian Sozzi, a retail analyst did not disagree with this statement and said: “I think the core thing with the fast fashion guys has been their inability to localize product by specific region. The way I think about H&M and Zara is that they make a broad bet on fashion, allowing them to receive good costs. What’s more, these companies have been very focused on growing square footage, devoting capital to selling the store experience instead of the Web."
However, major competition like Topshop and Mango are playing the online game and making more money than ever. Although Zara's sales are on the increase it wouldn't hurt them to pursue an internet commerce within the United States, there is certainly a demand for it so there is no money to be lost.
Although slightly apprehensive when she made the big move across the pond, Alexa Chung's MTV show, 'It's On with Alexa Chung', actually is doing really well.
According to sources the show - which has already seen the ex-T4 presenter interview the likes of Hayden Panettiere and Sienna Miller - has seen its ratings triple since its debut in May.
Clearly MTV are happy because they have recommissioned the show for a second series.
See? Yesterday's Cartier event was so much fun. At least Demi Moore thinks so.
Check out who else showed up for the bash at New York's Cartier Fifth Avenue. Hint: The list includes Justin Timberlake, Coco Rocha and Elton John.
What is it with us Brits? We never feel like we've 'really' made it until we achieve success on the other side of the pond.
This seems to be the case with Br(IT) girls Daisy Lowe and Alexa Chung. According to sources, Lowe has just signed on with MTV to do a short documentary about her life. Rumour has it that T4 presenter Alexa Chung is moving to New York with a job at MTV possibly in the pipeline.
It can't be true, can it? The famed French Vogue editor, most known for expensive YSL pieces or her Martin Margiela hair coat, is now trading in these signature pieces for clothes from the likes of Topshop and Urban Outfitters.
Still don't believe me? The Cut spoke to Roitfeld's daughter Julia Restoin-Roitfeld at an event celebrating the launch of Topshop's American flagship store in New York, where she said, "I don't think [my mom's] been in Topshop, but maybe when her assistants shop in Topshop for themselves and they see something my mom would like they would get it for her."
Let's just come out with it: What in the blue heck is wrong with your pants? (British men: I am using the American definition of pants and do not concern myself with your undergarments.)
