Style Equation Magazine - THE STYLE OF MUSIC ISSUE | Page 75

MODCLOTH OVintage fashion is making a comeback and leading ecommerce brand ModCloth is making shoppers fall in love with great vintage inspired finds. ModCloth has launched the ModCloth app for Apple and Android, allowing shoppers access to new finds, style advice, reviews and more. Musicians are also a fan of the ModCloth app. Neyla Pekarek, of the folk rock sensation The Lumineers, uses the ModCloth app to help satisfy her love for vintage finds while on the road. She also recently partnered with the brand to design the “Neyla” (http://www.modcloth. com/shop/dresses/the-neyla-dress) dress that she has worn on The Lumineers summer tour. SPREADSHIRT What is better than a cool t-shirt? Now, you can design your own creations with new app Spreadshirt. (http://www.spreadshirt.com/) This ecommerce platform allows users to likes, share and buy designs as well as create and share their own. Musicians are also using spreadshirt to connect with fans, giving them access to their own personal designs for merchandise including clothing and lifestyle accessories. Hip hop artist Ludacris has launched his own Spreadsheet store, allowing fans customizable designs. He “loves to engage with his fans in social media, traditional media and loves to be creative and flexible without all the hassles of a traditional product line.” POSE Fashion and beauty app Pose is a haven for fashion bloggers, fashionistas and everyone who needs to be in the know in the fashion world. Pose provides users a platform for the community of fashion and beauty obsessed. Available on Android and for Apple, Pose gives ideas on how to put together items for a look, what is trending on the streets of major fashion-centric cities and suggestions of outfits to wear for every event. Indie artist Tanille, (http://tanille.com/) whose music blurs lines between pop and R&B, uses Pose for the latest outfit ideas from the community as well as sharing her own ideas. “The cool thing is there are so many styles and trends to checkout and it’s all mobile. You can catch what’s hot in fashion in like 5 minutes on Pose,” said Tanille. “I don’t want to rely on stores to tell me what trendy and what I should buy. I like to people watch and mix my own style with new inspirations of things I like. I would definitely recommend Pose to others who like to share style or who like to observe and soak style in.” So, whether you’re looking to share the latest fashion and style with others, the best ecommerce platform or to connect with your favorite artist, these top new fashion apps will leave you satisfied and on trend.