Best Fall Trends!
Early last Saturday morning I joined a few hundred folks at the Boston Store in Mayfair Mall for an exclusive in-store runway show of the latest fall fashions from some of the biggest names in retail.
Goodwill Fashion Expert—Bjorn Nasett
Wisconsin farm boy, Bjorn Nasett has a career that spans 30 years. He enjoys being a writer, wardrobe stylist, vintage and resale clothing expert, hair stylist, makeup artist and photographer! In his spare time he adopts senior dogs and strongly believes in pet adoption. Check out his website www.fashionfarmboy.com!
If you have specific questions send him an email at askbjorn@goodwillsew.com.
Follow Bjorn on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and YouTube!
Watch Bjorn in action! ... See more videos featuring Bjorn (and more) on our AmazingGoodwill YouTube channel!
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Oct 19, 2016 12:01:15 PM
Fall Colors?
Some people hew to the tried and true while others walk a path few would dare to take. That’s precisely the way I feel whenever I see bold designer fashions that stray from traditional ideals. Last February at the Autumn/Winter 2016 fashion presentations in New York City, I took in a show that really proves this point in so many ways.
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Oct 12, 2016 2:29:39 PM
Elbow Room
Have you ever wondered why those elongated oval patches are placed over the elbows on sport coats and sweaters? I always assumed it was because of wear on the elbows—sort of like a patch on the knee on a kid’s pair of pants. So, as I did a little research, I found that I was totally correct!
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Oct 6, 2016 1:07:56 PM
Fall Loves Leather!
Hands down, one of the best buys of all at any Goodwill Store & Donation Center is jackets and coats. With prices that go from $5.99 to (at most) $19.99, (or slightly more for our high-end designer items in showcase) there is no greater fashion standout for fall and winter. Within that category I wouldn’t hesitate to add leather and/or faux leather.
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Sep 28, 2016 3:11:00 PM
Fall’s Clean Lines
When we think of early fall and the coming winter we start to cozy up to the idea of changes in our wardrobe. Sweaters, boots and scarves start to come out of drawers, closets and storage to replace our t-shirts, sandals and shorts. But, is there anything new when it comes to autumnal fashion?
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Sep 21, 2016 11:45:44 AM
Fashion Week Explained
Why should anyone care about fashion? I’ve heard that line many times in my life, probably more than I care to count! The answer to that question isn’t simple, but I’ll try to put it all into perspective. Twice a year I travel to New York City to take in the spectacle that is Fashion Week. During this week, clothing designers, both famous and not so famous, preview their ideas about style in order to receive feedback about what we, the public, will want to wear.
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Sep 14, 2016 11:58:43 AM
Coat Tales
As we transition from summer to autumn, do you find it difficult to know what to wear? If you have these three types of coats you’ll have some options to up your style game as the temperature fluctuates! You MUST have: a trench coat, moto-style jacket, and a denim jacket.
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Sep 8, 2016 11:31:13 AM
The Future of Fashion
Every morning, a group of people get up and prepare for their day with a singular goal—pursuing a career in the world of fashion and design. There are numerous ways to go about this journey, and all of those choices share one thing—the desire to create and share new ideas.
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Sep 1, 2016 12:54:10 PM
Vintage Menswear Defined!
Richard Biasi is a veteran thrift, auction and estate sale shopper who has one mission—finding vintage menswear to sell at his flourishing Chicago store! Richard has an eye for items that can stand the test of time, as well as fashion. Let’s find out more!
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Aug 24, 2016 1:46:33 PM
Menswear Trend-watch!
One of the best things about fashion coverage is meeting the movers and shakers! Such as my friend Kim Cihlar who has reported on menswear and fashion in New York City for many years! This week she graciously shares some of her photographs, as well as her take on menswear in 2017!
Posted by
Bjorn Nasett on Aug 15, 2016 9:50:56 AM
Frozen Fashion
I met Allice Wilson (human statue who purchases a majority of costumes at Goodwill) through photos I saw on her Instagram (@Bobosnakes). I was fascinated with her ability to portray a realistic looking statue! Here’s a few questions I posed to her about her work:
Posted by
Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Aug 9, 2016 3:52:13 PM
It’s in the Bag!
If you ask any woman what her most important accessory is, most likely she would say her handbag. Not only does it serve as a most functional place to store all sorts of things such as make up, cell phone, wallet and house keys, but it’s also a fashion statement! There are evening bags, as well as other types of purses, of course , but the one that we’re going to focus on in this week’s blog is a day-to-day bag that a gal would use ALL the time. Or, at least a majority of the time as she goes about life.
