Retailers are constantly reinventing themselves and their products to keep up with the times. L.L. Bean is no exception: the almost 100-year old company reached into the archives to update some of their classics to better fit more modern styles. Slated for a much-anticipated release this March, the collection will cover menswear, womenswear, accessories and footwear. L.L. Bean is known for their durability, and from the preview we have seen, we’re confident loyal L.L. Bean customers will approve. Denim, sweats and old fashioned Americana influenced clothes making a comeback on Spring runways (think Ralph Lauren and Alexander Wang for denim and sweats respectively) coupled with more brands touting heritage as a selling point to attack tepid consumer sentiment could make for a successful combination to bring new attention to the brand.

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The wristwatch is a timeless accessory that comes in so many different styles it has the ability to compliment an outfit for any occasion. When we saw the new set of designer watches from Timex, it was clear the vibrant, chunky and durable pieces are for the sportier side of life. The Ironman collection is aptly named with a water and shock resistant casing, 30-lap memory and easy, quick lap recall features. Available in six colors, there’s sure to be one for every adventurous lifestyle – even if that adventure is just of the daily city variety.

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