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COLOR/PRINT TRENDS Solid+Saturated Outdoor Retailer S/S 2015

Mother Nature's shows off-  goes all multi-color…after a air clearing SLC storm COLOR TRENDS PART 6 Daring and tried+true- tonal preferences-as bright as solar flares and as vividly amped up as a rainbow- for outdoors and athletic wear/gear are as popular as ever for S/S 2015. Noticeably, the evolution of 3D digital printing on materials delivering incredibly rich images on footwear and apparel are fantastically artful- and often functional- with reflective pops. Also noted- neon acid tones are mostly relegated to footwear, gear and fitness apparel, but intense bold solid colors -including the refreshing intense black-shocking white combo--- all carry overs from Fall 2014-made appearances in every label we saw. HELLY HANSEN -Red-frames Demo Day locale-& yes it really is a cemetery Even USA dwelling guys who habitually stick with earth tones-or neutrals- for stuff worn above socks cuffs…will perk up in a pleasing UN Blue-or cornflower shade---an appealing...

Outdoor Retailer-New/Cool Gadgets/Gear/Apparel/Footwear S/S 2014 Part 4

Salt Palace, Outdoor Retailer Utah Part 4 Sherpa Adventure Gear, Dansko, Redington, Bearpaw, Baffin, Pakems, Sperry Topsiders, Rider's, Birki's Much has been written about the outdoors' oriented apparel and footwear multi-tasking as casual lifestyle pieces...or in the case of some labels like NAU, functioning as street ready clothes, too. Some items we thought might work... Kipu Tee-Spring 2014 color option Performance wear tops-not a new category by any means---are manufactured by scores of labels. One of our female favs- in terms of cut and style-making a top we really do wear around town-is  Sherpa Adventure Gear . The Kipu Tee's diagonal seams, pretty print inserts, flattering v-neck, bright color options (some available  NOW )=look good, fit well and also manage to wick away sweat/UPF 30+, anti-microbial and keep us cool via a stretchy, soft IceFil® fabric... Bonus points for the size range available...XS-XL. Considering we are fairl...