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"Classic, flowy fits and silhouettes with
interesting hem treatments, like a high-low
or asymmetrical hem, are becoming more
mainstream," Edwards says. "And while cutouts or keyholes may make the decorator's
job a little harder, they can add pop to a retail
assortment. Younger consumers, especially,
are looking for styles that show their appreciation for design, as well as their individual
style preference."
Garment details include basics with interesting details that elevate them into a
"better-basic" category. Among these are
fleece tops with classic, retro bound collars, raglan sleeves and V notches. T-shirts
must offer multiple neckline options, such
as crew-, scoop-, sweetheart- and U-necks.
V-necks always will be popular with women
because they better accommodate jewelry.
For the foreseeable future, athleisure will
remain a staple for womenswear. "People want
[comfortable] clothes that take them from
day to night," Barry says. "Almost every piece
in our Fast Fashion collection caters to the
athleisure trend. Our joggers, which are now
in our full line, are crazy popular."
Fabric staples will include anything soft
and lightweight, and this includes fashion
fleece. "We have even seen collaborations
between streetwear and luxury brands, like
Louis Vuitton, and off-white, which speaks
to the significance of streetwear in apparel
today," Barry says.
Edwards adds that knits will be significant,
and blends will continue to be strong, as they
can create outstanding heathered and textured
looks that can upgrade a basic tee's appearance.
Stretch is another trending feature, whether
mechanical via textile construction,or through
the addition of spandex.

Color Me Trendy

In womenswear, a return to color has been
noticeable in the past few years, with designers shunning black in favor of zingy pastels
and primary hues, says Barry, who points to
shades of lilac and pink; autumn reds and
oranges; and yellows.
"You're probably aware of the Millennial
pink craze, with soft shades of pink - along
with hues like peach and mauve - taking
over," she says. "It's not just for women, as
pinks are huge for men and can be seen everywhere in streetwear."
Barry says bright colors are back - particularly yellows. "Whether you're looking for
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New Styles: Womenswear
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1. Delta Apparel Platinum Slub Tee
Style P512S  Short-sleeve, crew-neck tee
 Made of 4.3-ounce, 60% combed, ring-spun
cotton/40% polyester  Features set-in sleeves
and is side seamed for a curved silhouette  Sizes
S-2XL are available in 10 colors
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hand and flat-braided drawcord  Drop-tail
bottom hem with side vent construction
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4. ANVIL V-Neck Streak Tee
Style 675VIDL  A 4.2-ounce semi-fitted tee made
from a 50% polyester/32% combed, ring-spun
cotton/18% rayon moisture-wicking fabric
 Features double-needle dolman sleeves and a
curved bottom hem  Sizes LXS-L2XL are available
in three colors
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2. Alstyle Missy Tee
Style 2517 from the company's Premium collection
 Made from 5.5-ounce, 100% soft-spun cotton
 Features a set-in rib collar with shoulder-toshoulder taping and double-needle stitching on
the sleeves and bottom hem  Offered in 11 colors
and sizes XS-3XL

5. Just My Size Long-Sleeve Scoop Neck
Style JMS40 from Hanes  Retail-designed,
form-fitting extended women's sizes created
for the wholesale embellishment market  Two
top-selling, 100% ring-spun cotton styles at retail
(brick and mortar and online)  Color offerings
that align with the highest-volume colors in other
Hanes styles

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3. LAT Apparel Curvy Gameday Lace-Up
Premium Jersey Tee
Made of 5.5-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun
cotton  Self-fabric collar binding and shoulderto-shoulder, self-fabric back neck tape  Inset
contrast shoulder piecing  Contrast-cotton

6. Port Authority 3⁄4-Sleeve Tunic Blouse
Style LW70 from SanMar  Made of 4.1-ounce,
100% polyester crepe  Features include a split
V-neck, roll sleeves with button tabs, a longer tunic
length and rounded hem

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