Bridge/Better Sportswear

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• Moderate Sportswear
• Special Size Sportswear
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• Dresses/Suits
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• Accessories
• Intimate Apparel
• Menswear
• Childrenswear

DEPARTMENT BREAKOUT

• Better Knitwear
• Better Sportswear
• Bridge Sportswear

CONTACT US

Kathy Bradley-Riley
Senior Vice President, Merchandising
212-560-3620

Andrea Goldreyer
Market Analyst
Better Misses Sportswear
212-560-3627

Gail Barken
Market Analyst
Better Sweaters and Knit Tops
212-560-3612

Jill Doneger
Market Analyst
Bridge Sportswear
212-560-3882

• Fall 2012 Trends
• Summer 2012 Sportswear Checklist
• Spring 2012 Better Sportswear Editor Book
• Spring 2012 Sportswear Highlights
• Spring 2012 Swimwear Editor Book
• Holiday 2011 Sportswear Checklist
• Spring 2012 Swimwear Trends

MARKET INFORMATION

• Going Dotty

  Dots are getting positive reaction at retail in the woven top category.

• Shimmer Down

  Day shine has been well received by consumers.

• Bohemian Rapsody

  Boho is alive and well for Summer 2012.

• Block Busters

  Fabric blocking is gaining momentum.

• Show Some Skin

  Skin exposure will be a key statement for summer.

• Shirting the Issue

  The shirt takes a softer direction in charmeuse, silk, silken poly, rayon and rayon blends.

• The High and Low of It

  High/low follows the shark-bite as the newest treatment in hemline interest.

• Print It

  The patterned jean is the newest call-out in the denim market.