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Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Narciso Rodriguez

Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: NewYork Magazine

Key Takeaways:  Narciso Rodriguez has been experimenting with the same sleek, structured forms for the last few years, but his work appears fresh and innovative against a backdrop of designers moving from layering and volume to a long and lean silhouette.  Key trends for both men and women included: slim silhouettes, geometric patterns, and colorblocking.  Key women’s trends included sleeved and asymmetrical dresses and long gloves.

Color Palette: Black, grey,beige, and white were spruced up by teal and a dusky emerald green.  Colorblocking added a graphic feel to the collection.

Silhouettes:
With touches of 60s elegance, Narciso showed slightly big over small, or small over slightly big silhouettes.  Overall, the looks were long and lean, with precise tailoring for a snug fit.  Structured coats skimmed over skinny pants and dresses.  As a nod to seasons past, Narciso showed a few body-hugging, empire waist sleeveless dresses.  Other dress trends to note included sleeved dresses and asymmetrical frocks.  For men, the look was either slim all over or slightly big over small.  Of note was a "paint splattered" graphic print tee–a departure from Narciso’s past menswear.

Accessories Report:  For women, the big accessory was long gloves; for men, it was the skinny tie.

What’s Wearable:  For women (with a slightly curvy figure), we love Narciso’s signature body-hugging empire-waist dresses.  Silhouette-wise, it’s tough to go wrong with the slightly big over small and the small over slightly big silhouettes.  For men, the slim cut suits with skinny ties are great for adding visual height.

What’s Not Wearable:  For women, avoid dresses and skirts that hit you at mid-calf, as the awkward length visually shortens you.  For men, steer clear of pants with tiny patterns–they look more like pajamas than street pants.

2 comments February 8th, 2007

Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Cabbeen

Cabbeen Fall 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: Omiru: Style for All

Key Takeaways:  As the first designer from Mainland China to present at New York Fashion Week, Mr. Cabbeen shows us just how funky, modern and colorful Chinese fashion has become.  Wearable everyday bombers in twill and nylon were paired with carefree trousers and jeans and laid-back black trainers with painted or embroidered embellishment.  Fabric choices ranged from plaid to chevron to pinstripe.

Color Palette:  A rainbow of colors ranging from the requisite grey, navy and black to pale yellow, maroon and army green.  Colorblocking and plaid fabrics featured prominently in the collection.

Silhouette:  Relaxed on top with long and lean hoodies and tanks paired under comfy jackets and casually fitted pants and jeans. 

Accessories Report:  Scarves and striped ties adorned the necks of most models.  Most also sported black trainers or roll-top ankle boots in neutral colors.  

What’s Wearable:  For the guy with a bit of fashion-funk, we recommend the robin’s egg blue jacket with cherry blossom embroidery to catch the eye of any lucky lady (or lad). 

What’s Not Wearable:  If it’s over 20 degrees where you live and the sun is shining, steer clear of the oil-slick inspired puffer jackets so as not to blind innocent bystanders.

2 comments February 6th, 2007

Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis Fall 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: NewYork Magazine

Key Takeaways:  Creative director John Crocco  showed a group of clean looks featuring horizontal stripes and cozy wool, thermal and leather pieces that have us dreaming of hot cocoa by the ski lodge fire.  Thick knits featured chevrons and other geometric patterns.  Rugged models where snuggled under warm winter beanies and sported a "just-in-from-the-cold" makeup scheme of blushed faces and rosy red lips. Key trends included: neutral colors, patterned knit fabric (e.g. cable knit), horizontal stripes, plaid, the sweaterjacket, pocket detailing (on pants and jackets), and high waisted pants.

Color Palette: Classic shades: creamy winter whites, simple blacks and greys were complemented by several tones of steel blue-grey. 

Silhouettes: Thick cream cable knits were paired with slim (but not tapered) high-waisted dress pants in strong shades of blue.  Suits were cut slim, but not tight, and included vests in contrast fabric.  Detailing included leather strips, fur cuffs, and on pants–extra pockets.  Bare-chested muscular men in long white underwear reminded us that thermals can be both playful and practical. 

Accessories Report:  Scarves!  This friendly little neck warmer comes in many shapes and sizes, as Crocco cleared showed with several long and short loops of cashmere/wool warmth in oatmeal-type colors.  Several large totes in various wool and brown leather were carried down the runway–perfect for the man who has everything–-and needs to carry it on the go.  Feet were kept cozy in glossy styles and snug pale blue suede shoes.  Hands were covered in sleek black or dark brown leather gloves. 

What’s Wearable:  V-neck cardigans and tailored dress pants are stylishly safe for the elegant contemporary man.  We love the stylish 3/4 length coats–and the sweaterjackets–to keep you warm for Fall.  The pocket-as-embellishment detailing on pants and jackets is a quiet, but effective way to stand out in a crowd.

What’s Not Wearable:  We’re not a fan of the plaid pants–they’re more pajamas than real pants.

3 comments February 5th, 2007

Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Duckie Brown

Duckie Brown Fall 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: NewYork Magazine

Key Takeaways: Steven Cox and Daniel Silver of Duckie Brown cheekily juxtaposed streetwear with suits for Fall 2007.  Key trends included: colorblocking, skinny pants, wide pants, plaid patterns, colored gloves, and the pointed beanie.

Color Palette: Dark; blacks and browns were accented by touches of bright orange, green, turquoise and yellow.  Plaid patterned tops were featured with dark colored trousers.

Silhouette: Blazers were cut exclusively with two buttons.  Loose fitting coats and jackets were paired with skinny pants for a big-over-small look.  Two other garment classifications of note: the vest and the shrunken blazer.

Accessories Report: Colorful gloves and bright (pointed) beanie hats.

What’s Wearable: We’re all over Duckie Brown’s brightly colored accessories, which make wearing bright colors more accessible to men.  For more adventurous types, we recommend Duckie Brown’s green overcoat, paired with grey and muted denim.  Style tip from Duckie Brown?  Push up the sleeves on a long sleeve shirt–but keep the cuffs showing.

What’s Not Wearable: As we noted at Buckler, underwear as outerwear is just not a good idea.  A turtleneck and beanie combo needs a pair of pants to make it complete.

3 comments February 5th, 2007

Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Buckler

Buckler Fall 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: Omiru: Style for All

Key Takeaways: Futuristic with a science fiction edge, Andrew Buckler’s Fall 2007 presentation featured crisp, refined lines and a nod to the 80s rock scene.  Buckler showed body conscious cardigans, dress shirts, and jackets along with corsets, wifebeaters, and colorful boxer briefs.

Color Palette:  Key colors included jet black, graphite ebony, darker reds, boyish blues, and bruised purple.

Silhouette: Jackets and dress shirts were lean, with refined lines and a tailored feel.  Pants were cut skinny and exuded a punkish 80s vibe.

Accessories Report: Caps in the style of a British police officer.  Elbow-length gloves, Knee socks, and colorful thin scarves.  Simple silver jewelry with a Rock n’ Roll edge.

What’s Wearable: We’re digging the beautifully tailored jackets, cardigans, and dress shirts.

What’s Not Wearable: 
Underwear as outerwear–corsets and tight underwear don’t belong on the streets.  Uber-skinny pants also pose a fashion challenge for most men.

3 comments February 4th, 2007

Fall 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | John Bartlett

John Bartlett Fall/Winter 2007 Runway
Photo Credit: Omiru: Style for All

Key Takeaways:The Harvard alum stuck to his signature "preppy with a twist" style, showing sweatervests, fair isle sweaters, and turtlenecks fit for a slightly subversive prep school student.  Though his silhouettes remained pretty standard, John Bartlett spiced up his menswear collection with rich textures, ranging from velvet to cable knit.  Key trends included colorblocking (seen on both sweaters and jackets), sweatervests (a continuing trend), and wide cuffed pants.

Color Palette: Shades of beige, white, black, and greys overshadowed touches of olive green and a splash of red.  Colorblocking featured as a central theme in Bartlett’s collection.

Silhouettes: Both shirts and sweaters were cut slim, though Bartlett’s jackets and coats were more relaxed in fit.  Pants ranged from skinny-legged to wide-legged, with the most notable pant detail being the wide turned-up cuffs.  Sweatervests and turtleneck sweaters featured prominently. Coats and jackets included 3/4 length styles, aviator styles, (velvet) blazers, and mandarin collared styles.

Accessories Report: Three accessories trends to note: (1) brightly colored socks paired with neutral colored shoes, (2) the skinny tie (a continuing trend), and (3) scarves with a "cuff" detailing.

What’s Wearable: Textured sweaters, velvet blazers, and wide legged pants will keep you warm for Fall.  Our favorite look?  A sweatervest paired with a button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up. 

What’s Not Wearable:
What not to wear?  The plaid suit and the jailbird stripes.

1 comment February 2nd, 2007

February 2007: Omiru’s Favorite Graphic Tees


Presenting, in no particular order, our
Top 5 Graphic Tees for February 2007!

Tokidoki Bowling Tee
Tokidoki Bowling Tee | $35 at AzaleaSF
Inspired by Japanese animation.  Available in Men’s sizes.

Advisors Tee at Threadless
Advisors Tee | $15+ at Threadless
To whom will you listen?  Your conscience…or your inner devil?  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Byebi Tee at Threadless
Byebi Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Intricately illustrated, though we would have preferred a different color scheme.  Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

f(x)=sheep(x) m Tee
f(x)=sheep(x) m Tee | $15+ at Threadless
Math is soo much more fun with sheep! Available in Men’s and Women’s Sizes.

Brand Old Piggly Wiggly Tee
Brand Old Piggly Wiggly Tee | $37 at AzaleaSF
Totally retro, and comfy to boot!  Available in Men’s sizes.


2 comments January 31st, 2007

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 1.26.07

Issue No. 73 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting The Best Stuff to Organize Your Work to style up your 9-5.  We present to
you an expandable collator and the cutest sticky notes we’ve ever seen.  Sure beats the average yellow Post-it.

russell+hazel Collator

russell+hazel Collator | $29 at
Velocity Art and Design


Good on Paper Sticky Notes
Sticky Pads| $7 each at Good on Paper

5 comments January 26th, 2007

Six Must-Have Spring 2007 Men’s Fashion Trends

Spring is the perfect time to stray away from the heavy fabrications and monochromatic tones of Winter and Fall and turn to breezy, lightweight and colorful fashions. Presenting six items to add to your wardrobe this Spring.

 Slim Shorts
Slim, smart and short - but not too short.


 7" Essential Chino Shorts | $48 at J. Crew

Cardigan Confidence

Invoking the  gentleman style of the ’50s and ’60s, lightweight cardigans are perfect to make you look mature in a "cool daddy-o" way.


 Marc by Marc Jacobs green striped V-neck Cardigan | $118 at Bluefly

Lighter Combat

The military look isn’t totally out, so any  light-colored military or safari-type button up is perfect for those sunny days.


Twill Military-Style Shirt | $59.50 at Banana Republic


Colorful Cover Up

Turn in your thick hooded sweatshirt for a lightweight hoodie in a lively shade.

 
Flex Fleece Zip Hoody | $40 at American Apparel

Ghetto Gold

Silver has grown tired, so why not give it a break and bust out the yellow gold!


Prince on the 45 Mini Gold Vermeil Necklace | $112 at White Trash Charms


Solid White Kicks

Nothing says spring style like a pair of classic white sneakers. 

 
Converse Jack Purcell | $50 at Zappos

5 comments January 24th, 2007

Friday Fashion Hotlist | 1.19.07

Issue No. 72 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.

This
week, we’re spotlighting Made-For-You Valentine’s Day Gifts to jumpstart your V-Day shopping.  We present to
you two jewelry-type items: a custom silver bracelet and a custom tag necklace.

Custom Silver Bracelet

GK Designs Custom Silver Bracelet | $60 at Elsewares

Custom Tag Necklace
Custom Tag Necklace| $50 at Elsewares

3 comments January 19th, 2007

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