Latest trend-setting brands at Mervyns this back-to-school season
26 Jul '06
4 min read
Fashion fatigue
There is no end in sight to the popularity of military looks, which have gone a step further this season by mimicking actual functional military garb. What keeps this long time trend fresh is the special attention to detail on cargo pockets, pulls and zippers, use of desert color palettes and unique fabric treatments that prepare students to hit the books in style this back-to-school season. Key looks include Chief Petty Officer-styled jackets, messenger bags, and belts with webbed, studded or grommet detailing. Fashion cadets will also be armed in style with camouflage backpacks, screen tees and hooded pull-overs.
Cracking the dress code
From polos and crisp button-down dress shirts to jumpers, scooters and pants, Mervyns is the "uniform headquarters." Uniforms also provide the perfect canvas for expressing personal style. Students can add trendy accessories such as plaid, star-printed or skull-motif backpacks, bright rainbow-striped socks or a pair of Heelys -- the hottest wheeled sneakers -- to create a look that sets them apart from the fashion pack.
Mervyns LLC, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a family-friendly promotional neighborhood department store offering trend-right fashions and home decor for the entire family at affordable prices. With 187 locations in 10 states, it has a well-earned reputation for its extensive selection of national and private-label fashions and housewares.