It’s precisely this sort of easy-fashion that Australian stores ought to be scared of when Zara opens in Australia. Though the shoulders aren’t precisely now, the stripes are bang on the money. Australian retailers will have to be equally as on the money to compete.

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It’s precisely this sort of easy-fashion that Australian stores ought to be scared of when Zara opens in Australia. Though the shoulders aren’t precisely now, the stripes are bang on the money. Australian retailers will have to be equally as on the money to compete.

Entire Article: Read it by clicking Zara striped blazer: street fashion.

Tags: Zara,London,street style,Topshop,

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Cities have their rivalries. The claim to be better than others at some things. Some go as far to say that they’re better at all things. In the case of Melbourne, Australia, the grandiose claim is that Melbourne is Australia’s fashion capital. No small statement. And yet, Melbourne, that title could soon elude you.

You see, Australia is catching up with the rest of the world: Zara is coming. And with it will come precisely the kick in the pants that Australia’s retail scene needs; it’ll have to compete on an international level, or Zara will leave it behind. Say what you like of Zara, but they are great at retail while too many Australian stores get by thanks to a lack of strong competition.

But it’s not just retailers that are facing competition. Melbourne as a city will too. It’s claim to be the fashion capital may elude it. Melbourne, it’s time to step up.

Entire Article: Read it by clicking Zara in Australia: step up to the plate Melbourne.

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Rania Mordanova also models a rather perfect example of how to wear the hair bows trend without going for a big girly headband. A simply scarf tied in a bow can have a vintage charm, or an element of rock-chic depending on how you dress it.

Related Pictures : ‘Zara Young collection – Spring 2010 – Ranya Mordanova & Arthur Daniyarov’