CUE “ATHLETIC CHIC” FOR SUMMER…
YES, BOXER SHORTS ARE NOW CHIC, AND NOT JUST FOR BEDTIME. IN THIS ISSUE, EXPLORE HOW TO ACHIEVE THE TREND THAT IS TAKING OVER SUMMER AND HOW TO EMANATE THIS ULTRA COOL GIRL VIBE.
IT’S THE BEGINNING OF PRIDE MONTH…
WE HAVE LISTED OUT THE MUST HAVE ITEMS YOU WILL NEED FOR ALL OF THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVIES!
WE ARE SPILLING THE TEA…
NOT ONLY DO WE FOLLOW FASHION CLOSELY, BUT ALSO EVERYTHING POP CULTURE. SEE SOME TOPICS THAT ARE WORTH GOSSIPING ABOUT.
JUNE NEW YORK BLACK
DIAMOND ACCESSORIES
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ATHLETIC CHIC
Fromrunwaystocelebspotting's,thesportychiclookhasbeenmakingwavesinthefashionworld.Butwhat exactlyis“sportychic”?Well,it’salaid-backstreetstylethatbringssportyelementsandurbanaesthetics togetherinoneoutfit.Theresultisacool,contemporary,andclassylookthatseemseffortlessyetputtogether
Atitsheart,sportychicisallaboutcomfort.It’scasualbutnotcareless.Itdoesn’tlimityoutofollowasetof trendsandgivesyouthefreedomtomixandmatchinawaythatturnsoutfashionablebutnotfrumpy.Oneof themainelementsweareseeingpopupwiththistrendisboxershorts!Yes,that’sright,boxersaren’tjustfor thebedroomanymore,believeitornot,theyarethemust-haveapparelitemofthesummer.
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SabatoDeSarno'sdebutforGucci duringMilanFashionWeeklast Septemberreallysetinmotionthereturn ofcornflowerblueinfashion,acolor that'salwayscomingandgoingbutis nowontheriseonceagain.Sinceit’sredebut,it'sbegunpoppingupacrossthe fashionscene,inswimwear,knitwear, andready-to-wearforsummer.
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SUMMERCOLORS
WeallknowthatredwastheITcolorfor thispastfallandholiday,andeven thoughredremainsapopulargo-tocolor formany,weareseeinganewpunchy poptakecenterstage.Manyrecent runwaycollectionshaveallshowcased tangerineasafreshandboldnewcolor forsummerandwearelovingit.Forthe warmmonthsahead,maybewhenyou wouldhaveaddedapopofred,gofor tangerineinstead!
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Ifyouneedanymoreconvincingonthebagcharmstrend,takeitfromoneof ourfavoritestyleicons,JaneBirkin.Shehasbeenknowntoadornherbest designerbags-particularlyherownBirkinbag-witheye-catchingcharmsand embellishmentsthatarebothquirkyandchic.Looknofurtherforaquickand easywaytomodernizeevenyouroldestandmostwornhandbags.
Toembracethetrendina sophisticatedway,considerhow yourcharmofchoicewillfitinto yoursummerwardrobe.Fans ofdopaminedressingshouldopt foramoregraphiccharmina huethatwillcomplementyour bag,whilethosewhohave amoresimplistic&muted wardrobeshouldsticktoneutral tonesorplainmetals. Ifthemajorityofyourbagsare fairlyplainwithoutmuch texture,youcanusestandout, kitschybagcharmstoaddsome ofyourpersonalitytoyourlook.
BAG CHARMS BACK?!
Wenotonlykeepupwith fashiontrends,butwealso keeptabsonallthingspop culture!Sohereissome gossipworthmentioning.
IT’S TIME TO… ….That’s Hot! 8
So, the Kardashian’s think that Kylie should “walk away” from Timothee? Here’s what we know…
AccordingtoaDailyMailinsider,thesetwoarestill together,butwearen’tsureforhowlong.The insiderstatedthat“Kylieistryingtoholdontoher relationshipwithTimothee,butthosearoundher fearit’sbecomingevidentthathe’sjustnotas investedintheirrelationshipassheisanymore.”
Theyaddedthat“KylieismadlyinlovewithT,and shehasputsomuchintotheirrelationship…but thoseclosesttoherfeelthathedoesn’tmakehera priority,andhersistersarenowtellinghertowalk away,butshecan't.”Hmm…Wearealwaysrooting forlove,butdowethinkthisromanceisbuiltto last?Onlytimewilltell,butourfingersstaycrossed thatthiscoupleislong-lasting!
Hailey Bieber’s new engagement ring cost how much!?
HaileyBieberhasdebutedabrand-newengagementring.Themodel turnedbeautymogulunveilednewdiamond,andit’ssignificantlybigger thanthealreadyextravagantringgiventoherbyhusbandJustin Bieber.HaileyandJustinrecentlyrenewedtheirweddingvowsonMay 9,amomentthatwassharedonInstagramalongsidethe pair’spregnancyannouncement.
Hailey’snewring,featuresalargeoval-shaped diamond,inafour-prongsettingTheband,like Hailey’sweddingring,isyellowgold.Thering wasdesignedbyjewelrydesignerLorraine Schwartz,andreportedlycostUS$1.5million.
Hailey’sfirstengagementringfromJustinBieber featuredasingle,oval-shapeddiamond.Whilethe sizehasneverbeenconfirmed,expertsbelieveitis betweensixand10carats.DesignedbySolow& Co,theringisasimilardesigntohernewone, featuringasinglediamond,onan18-caratgold band.Thepriceofherfirstringwasreportedly aroundUS$500,000.
Thenewring
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RETAILING AT A GLANCE: WALMART
WhenshoppingWalmartandreviewingtheirmostrecent set,itseemsasthoughtheyarestillstandingforvalue packitemsandtruecore“modular”basics.Atthis location,someoftherealestatethatpreviouslyheld fashionjewelrypanels,wasnowdevotedtoother accessorieslikehair,keychains,andjewelryrepairitems.
SHOPPING DATE: 6/2/2024
SEASON SET: SPRING/SUMMER
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Overall,apartfromtheirmodpanel,AKA“corebasics”whichisadecentportionofthejewelryfloorpad,alotoftheir fashionjewelryseemedmarketedtowardsayoungerdemographic.Itseemedthattherewasmorejuniorvaluedrivenitems morethancontemporarytrendoptions.Thefashiontrendthatwasrepresentedwasupdatedopenworkandfloraldriven.
EXCITING
For Immediate Release
April 1, 2024
BlackDiamondAccessories Announces StrategicBrandLicenseAcquisitionof C&C Californiafor FashionJewelryandHairAccessories
New York, NY – Black Diamond, a pioneering force in the fashion jewelry and hair accessories industry, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new brand license, C&C California. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Black Diamond's mission to expand its portfolio and reach in the fashion world, emphasizing innovation, style, and quality.
Kenny Lee, the visionary owner of Black Diamond, expressed his excitement about this new venture, stating, "We are beyond excited to welcome C&C California into the Black Diamond family. This acquisition is not just a business decision; it's a strategic alignment of values and aesthetics. C&C California represents the epitome of West Coast style – relaxed, sophisticated, and timeless. We believe that integrating C&C California's unique identity with Black Diamond's deep-rooted heritage in fashion accessories and market presence will lead to unparalleled innovations in the fashion jewelry and hair accessories sector."
C&C California, known for its laid-back and chic approach to fashion, aligns perfectly with Black Diamond's commitment to providing consumers with high-quality, trend-setting products. This collaboration promises to bring fresh designs and products that cater to the needs and desires of fashion-forward consumers worldwide.
"The synergy between Black Diamond and C&C California opens up a world of possibilities," Lee added. "We are set to embark on a journey of creative exploration, aiming to blend C&C California's signature styles with our innovative designs and craftsmanship. Our goal is to create pieces that not only resonate with our current customer base but also attract new fans to the combined charm of our brands."
As Black Diamond integrates C&C California into its operations, customers can expect a seamless fusion of both brands' strengths – high-quality materials, cutting-edge designs, and a commitment to sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices. This acquisition is a testament to Black Diamond's vision for the future – a future where fashion is not just worn, but experienced.
About Black Diamond Accessories:
With a rich history spanning over five decades, Black Diamond Accessories has been a beacon of innovation and excellence in the fashion jewelry and hair accessories sector. Renowned for its forward-thinking design and superior quality, Black Diamond Accessories has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, fashionable products that cater to a diverse and global audience. With this partnership, Black Diamond Accessories reaffirms its commitment to elevating everyday style with pieces that are both fashionable and accessible.
About C&C California:
C&C California emerged from the Los Angeles fashion scene with a unique take on casual wear, inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of the West Coast. Known for its effortless style and comfort, C&C California has become a favorite among those who appreciate a blend of simplicity and sophistication in their wardrobe.
For more information, please contact:
Kenny Lee
CEO kenny@raytik.com www.blackdiamondaccessories.com
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