... much change since Ed Hardy brought in bold embellishment in the early 2000s. "Is it part of the political shift?" trend analyst Julian wonders. "You don't want to look super jazzed up now. There's some safety and stability in the 'Mad ...

Trend analysts are saying the news comes all on the Internet anymore for anyone under 40. They're saying that personal blogs, maybe as supplemented ...

... summer than in previous years. Nationwide demand for gasoline is off by about 1 percent over the last 6 weeks, a trend analysts expect to accelerate if prices keep rising. "We don't go visit family as much," said Steve Bagosy, of Pocono ...

... the millennium. For the "real guy," there were flexible straight-hemmed bottoms and shirt jackets. Julian, a trend analyst for Fallon McElligott Advertising, said sportswear has been broadened to incorporate luxury, technology, business ...

... request that businesses close around lunchtime as Floyd's heavy rain and winds bore down on the city. Tom Julian, trend analyst for Fallon McElligott advertising, was one of the fashion intrepid who made it through the entire week, as designers ...

... By coincidence, however, a more traditional and approachable look was already in the works, says Tom Julian, trend analyst for ad agency Fallon Worldwide. "American and European designers are starting to let clothes come off the body in ...

... actress nominee of "Almost Famous," who is seen as one of Hollywood's new trendsetters. Julian, who is also a trend analyst for Fallon Worldwide advertising agency, expects Ms. Hudson to wear Vera Wang, who designed her Golden Globes dress ...

... which were featured prominently in the fall designer collections previewed in February in New York, says Tom Julian, trend analyst for Fallon Worldwide advertising agency and the fashion commentator for Oscar.com., the awards' official Web site ...

... billion deal to buy Compaq. The failed rally was reminiscent of previous advances this year that also faltered -- a trend analysts said will likely continue until the business outlook improves. The Dow Jones industrials closed up 47.74 at 9 ...

... explanation. But whatever the merits of this particular strike, it's significant because it forms part of a growing trend. Analysts at the AFL-CIO say that health-care benefits, not wages, are now "at the center of every labor dispute" and ...