Ideas/Advice For Starting A Fashion Website

[poeticmutiny]

Ok everyone, I really want to put together my own fashion website. I'd like to do some articles and features, but I haven't put together a cohesive idea yet.

Is there anything that you all look for in a fashion website that would be beneficial for me to put online? I wouldn't be selling anything, it would be purely informative.

Any ideas/comments/feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Kimkhuu]

Personnally, I love pictures. Runway trends are always fun to look at, and a little info on the trends would be fun.

I really like lists. So lists should be a must (ex.: what's over, what's hot, what to wear NOW, top ten designers of the moment, top ten new designers....).

I also like to see pics of "normal" peoples with their quotes on different topics related to fashion.

 

[BBabe]

I too love early trend spotting, but seeing it worked into the average person's wardobe.
I always enjoy the "Must have/It" lists especially in handbags and jewelry.
I like reading about the "gossip/changes" at the labels in regards to designers. Bios are good also for the new hires at the labels.
Oh! and I love seeing what people are wearing/hot in other states...
Oh another thing I saw once and found extremely helpful (since many shop online) was sizing by label. Meaning if I'm a DKNY 6, that would make me a BCBG 4. It's also a great idea regarding shoes.
Great idea! Best of luck with it!

 

[Lena]

trend spotting and rising designers profiles/collections are my fave topics, they can be inspiring

good luck with your site

 

[ultramarine]

I love street-style photo galleries and profiles on up-and-coming designers and experimental stuff.
You may throw in an interview with celebs ... I'd go for socialites... great stories!
And amazing off-the-record dish!

 

[AlexN]

Originally posted by BBabe@Sep 12 2004, 03:24 AM
Oh another thing I saw once and found extremely helpful (since many shop online) was sizing by label. Meaning if I'm a DKNY 6, that would make me a BCBG 4. It's also a great idea regarding shoes.

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That's such a good idea!!!!! Why can't designers all just stick to a certain standard? So annoying...

TFS should have its own chart.

 

[As You Like It]

I'm working on a fashion-history site, myself.

But for contemporary fashion, I love photos of ordinary people off the street who have interesting styles.

 

[TheSoCalledPrep]

Zipped fashion collections. That would help me sooo much.

 

[BBabe]

Originally posted by AlexN@Sep 12 2004, 05:44 AM
That's such a good idea!!!!! Why can't designers all just stick to a certain standard? So annoying...

TFS should have its own chart.

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Here's 1 guide for jeans: http://www.girllounge.com/sizing.html

 

[Caramel]

Definitely street style.

 

[poeticmutiny]

Wow thanks so much for the brainstorming session! And thanks Lena!

Hopefully I'll be able to pull this off.

We shall see!

 

[purreow*]

Originally posted by BBabe@Sep 12 2004, 04:24 AM
Oh another thing I saw once and found extremely helpful (since many shop online) was sizing by label. Meaning if I'm a DKNY 6, that would make me a BCBG 4. It's also a great idea regarding shoes.
Great idea! Best of luck with it!

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Oh - that would be so cool - much needed!!

 

[BBabe]

Hey Guys!
We could start the sizing chart right now - then someone can compile it in an easy to follow graph. My problem is that my weight fluctuates a little. But for those of you that have a more consistent weight/shape, maybe we could start reporting the different sizing by designer.
Ok, I started a new thread in "Shop Till You Drop"
http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/index...showtopic=14317

 

[MulletProof]

Originally posted by Caramel@Sep 13 2004, 04:34 AM
Definitely street style.

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[shoesexy]

Good pictures of the latest shoe trends....they're so often an afterthought . I would kill for in store pictures of Manolo, Louboutin, etc. latest styles. Those of us who live outside NY/LA have to find everything online/in mags.

 

[sPaRkLiN'dIaMoNd]

Originally posted by Lena@Sep 12 2004, 03:19 AM
trend spotting and rising designers profiles/collections are my fave topics, they can be inspiring

good luck with your site

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definitily & good luck!