With the Apple Watch being released later this year, Tech Crunch is wondering How the Watch Industry Will Save Itself. The article also contains interesting info about the history of the traditional watch.

Meanwhile TAG Heuer has announced it is developing its own smartwatch that will not be 100% “Swiss Made”. Because “Switzerland lacks the technological expertise to do so itself”, the company will work with partners in Silicon Valley to produce the hardware and software.

A Euromonitor International Report from October 2014 opined that current smartwatches “are unlikely to challenge the global growth of traditional watches.” I am very curious to see how this will play out over the next few years.

Fab Links from Our Members

Gradfashionista enjoyed this piece about layering. She said: “The outfits are beautiful and the use of neutral colours alone helps make the effect of layering more apparent. Modern, simple and classic.”

Catherine shows us 8 ways to wear tall cognac boots. They bookend her hair perfectly, and Angie loves all the renditions. 

UmmLila thought that the insights in “How Orthodox Judaism’s Law of Modesty Gave Me a Sense of Style” are of interest not only to people who dress modestly for religious reasons or otherwise, but to everyone who wants to make the trends work for themselves.

Ummlila also found this article that asks if the athleisure trend could be on its way out. What do you think?

Shipskitty reports that a major exhibition of the fashion of Yves Saint Laurent will be staged at the Bowes Museum in County Durham later this year.

Approprio would like to share some eye candy from Tommy Ton at the 2015 Fall men’s shows in Milan.

On the forum, we’ve been discussing heel height and a woman’s right to choose. Suz came across a Canadian entrepreneur who has taken Paris by storm with her innovative shoes that come with interchangeable heels in various heights and styles — all named, with sly humour, for men.

NZ Nicola feels inspired to get the sewing machine out again after browsing Marcy’s blog, Oonaballoona.

Jackiec is fascinated by the concept of cleaning your jeans in the freezer.

Shevia is intrigued by the fact that some Lilly Pulitzer fans feel betrayed by the brand for bringing out a capsule collection for Target. They worry that this will “dilute the value of their carefully curated purchases.”