Get the Scoop!!: Top 10 Luxury Brands and Apparel brands in the world

We have the scoop on the top luxury brands as well as top apparel brands!
It’s pretty kool to see how the ranking falls…you know the fashion industry is a multi *cough* billion dollar industry!

  WPP and Millward Brown has released 2013’s BrandZ Top 100 list, which names the most valuable brands worldwide. Louis Vuitton {we should of known} hit the top spot for the second year in a row with company value at $22.7 billion and Hermes is #2 with a company value of $19.1 billion.

1. Louis Vuitton
2. Hermes
3. Gucci
4. Prada
5. Rolex
6. Chanel
7. Cartier
8. Burberry
9. Fendi
10. Coach

That pretty much sets the tone for the luxury brands. Apparel brands are not far behind. Surprisingly, Zara {fast fashion chain} hit the list with $20 billion in value, surpassing Nike as the most valuable apparel brand in the world.

1. Zara
2. Nike
3. H&M
4. Ralph Lauren
5. Adidas
6. Uniqulo
7. Next
8. Lululemon
9. Hugo Boss
10. Calvin Klein

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Nike's New Print + 2013 Lookbook Sneak Peek {Watch This!!}

It can be hard to focus on exercise during the holiday season, but Nike is working hard to keep you stylish while working off all those holiday calories...next year {lol}. Nike has tapped gold medal Olympian Allyson Felix to debut Nike Pro Print, a hand tie-dyed, digitally rendered, graphic pattern, which will be available for both Olympian-level athletes and the fit fashionistas.

Check the exclusive moving image below!!!

Nike's global women's apparel designer, Ryan Noon, said "One of the amazing things you can do with graphics is change the mental mind of how the body feels — placing the upright arrows at the heel implies a psychophysical feeling of lift — and the green and purple stripes wrapping the thighs imply the feeling of power through strength."

"Innovative, functional, and a little avant-garde" perfectly describes this print and the rest of the Nike Women's Spring/Summer 2013 collection {the Studio Wrap is also a part of this collection}. The lookbook features Felix, Alex Morgan and Paola Espinosa—extraordinary women whose performances awarded them medals and records captured on world stages—in “flight,” giving awesome visuals of the clothes' versatility.

Here's a sneak peek

See the full moving lookbook here!!!

Love it...totally #TFCapproved!!! Who's ready to work out???

Refinery29, Nike, Fashionista





Nike x Liberty Running Trainer Collection

Sportswear powerhouse Nike has teamed up with Liberty London {once again} on a new collection of fashionably fresh footwear, designed to celebrate the culture of running. The collection of four iconic running sneakers {The Air Max 1, Nike Free Run +, Nike Lunar Glide and Nike Montreal} was given a full Liberty make-over. Each model got eye striking yellows and running track style patterns, sure to attract sneaker lovers searching for the next big thing.

The edgy Lotus Jazz Liberty print, created in 1965, represents the most innovative and contemporary design of sportswear on the shelves to date. The Lunarlon Dynamic support system {seen on the Nike Free Run +} enhanced cushioning and dynamic flywire represent the latest breakthrough technology integrated into Nike’s latest footwear.

These are great sneakers for performance and style...I want a pair!

See the full collection here!

FashionBeans.com

Another Nike Collaboration

Nike has teamed up with French label A.P.C for a line of pared-down unisex sneakers. The Nike Dunk and Nike Air Max were given a minimalist make-under creating the perfect mix of sporty function and chic style.

“It’s all very classic looking, trainers [shoes] that don’t shout too loudly,” Jean Touitou {head of A.P.C} told WWD. “It will give people the opportunity to wear a trainer with a very chic coat. The reason we are not doing the trainers ourselves is because we don’t have the know-how, Nike does…It’s like I’m not trying to bake bread for myself.”

The sneakers will be available August 30 at A.P.C. stores worldwide and will come in three colors {ecru, navy and brown} and will range from $110 to $150. This collaboration won't be the last for A.P.C and Nike, golfwear, skiwear and training apparel are also being talked about.



Fashionista

Nike and Levi Collabs for Skatebord Collection

The 511 Skateboard capsule collection is the first collaboration between Nike and Levi. The line bears the logos of both brands and includes a pair of Omar Salazar {pro-skater} LR sneakers, a denim jacket and 511 jeans that rely on Nike Dri-FIT technology.

Photo: NikeXLevi's

The capsule {made here in the U.S.A} is being marketed in both Levi’s and Nike stores. It is also in selected European multibrand stores, including the Citadium in Paris.

Check out Salazar in the the capsule's presentation film.

FashionMag.com, YouTube

Trend Alert: Zig~Zag

I've noticed and love one of the latest trends....Zigzags!!! A very cute and interesting pattern that looks nice on any body types. Here are a few pieces that I like and would add to my closet!

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Reverse Metallic Zig Zag 
Bandeau Top {$58} Mini Skirt {59.65}

  


Love these!

Baby Phat Women Zig Zag Print Shorts $11.99






Foxy Originals Zig Zag Necklace $63

  



Forever 21 Women's Zig Zag Tunic $15.96

 


For the curvy gals

Baby Phat Women Zig Zag Maxi Skirt $24.99

 


Super cute!

ASOS Zig Zag Playsuit $34.80

  



Parker Sequin Zig Zag Racer Tank $352

 



Jessica McClintock Zig Zag Soft Frame Kisslock $36.99

 

Nice!

Zig-Zag Pattern Arm M Missoni Sunglasses $130.90

 



Gabriella Rocha Minda Zig Zag Hat $10.50

 

Nike: Watch the magic happen