Angie, this might have been said earlier: just looking at the new stuff at Nordstrom, Eileen Fisher is carrying several turquoise pieces.

https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/c.....%27Blue%27

Thanks, Karie. EF doesn't usually fit my body type, but it's great for my clients. Thank you.

I figured, but definitely glad that it’s out there!

Cognac has all but disappeared in my neck of the woods, and it´s one of my favorite neutrals. The retailers are carrying mostly pale neutrals, blush and black in footwear and accessories. I went to a large shoe store the other day and couldn't find a single pair of cognac shoes. I went to another store and found only boho-style items...not my cup of tea.
Lucky me, I still have access to ebay, and few "non-fast fashion" shops that will carry classic colors no matter what the current fads are.

It's high time we saw... more transparency about production processes and working conditions! When I'm trying on clothes in a store, I check garment labels to make sure I'm happy with the fabric and its care requirements. I wish it was as easy to know who made my clothes and under what conditions. And which stores pay their retail employees a living wage.

I'll be in the minority, since I'm in Australia, but here the stores seem to be full of muted tones and relaxed shapes. My taste runs in the opposite direction - as we head into winter down under, I long for jewel tones and more structured tailoring.

Mel, I hear you about how it seems like everything has gone to blush and light tans this season. And all the clothes seem to be yellow and pink, neither of which appeal to me. Ah well, it's my season to focus on footwear instead.

*More garments made from silk, linen, and merino wool, and, when applicable,
lined with silk rather than some poly blend. EF has the best overall options in this department, but the colours and aesthetic and limited. It is nearly impossible to find a lined blazer or coat made entirely from natural fibers. Men have cheaper and more plentiful options.
*More “androgynous” options for atypical sizes—plus, petite, and maternity.
*Professional/trendy footwear options that feature an anatomically correct toe, meaning wider at the forefoot than the heel. Yes, it would take time to adjust to the duck look, but our feet are not naturally tapered.
*Custom suit companies for women. Ample options for men, none for women.
*Greater attention paid to hems and buttons to prevent them from unraveling within the first few wears.

Oh my gosh gradfashionista, YES on the natural fibers and lining. The worst is when you see a silk top that is lined with polyester. I always want to hunt down the designer and ask "what is WRONG with you???!?!"