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Style Intelligence Report is pleased to present the Fashion Week Notebook!
Vicariously (and thanks to the amazing photographic coverage of the fashion shows by New York Metro and Style.com), we’re reporting on the fashion trends that you’ll be seeing come Spring 2006.
True to our mission of providing an intelligent look at fashion trends, we’ll be analyzing the fashion shows for trends—in silhouette, color, and garment classifications. And because of our strong belief in Real Style for Real People, we’ll be sorting out the runway-only looks from the wearable ones to give you insight into what you will actually want to be wearing come spring.
Ideas? Suggestions? Leave us a comment, or email us at styleintelligence@gmail.com.
September 10th, 2005
Issue XII of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a compilation of some of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, inspired by the falling
temperatures, we’re going jacket-happy with streamlined silhouettes and hardware detailing.
For women…
Gibson Jacket | $148 at
Anthropologie
We absolutely love the clean look and the flattering shape of this jacket, especially the yoke that visually slims your waist. Plus, the tall stand collar offers flexibility—wear it up for a trendy look, or wear it down for a more relaxed look.
And for men…
Ciesse Jacket | $138 at
Yoox
A jacket perfect for the dropping temperatures of Autumn. The jacket is lightweight to keep your look streamlined, but filled with down feathers to keep you warm. Very technochic.
September 9th, 2005
Out on the streets of San Francisco, we made note of a few items in particular: Manbags, Brightly colored bags, Driving caps, and Stylized boots.
Check it out:
TrendWatch: Manbags, for lack of a better term. Stylish men recognize the need for a bag to carry the essentials: wallet, phone, keys, iPod, etc. Be on the lookout for more of these in the coming months.
TrendWatch: Brightly colored bags. We love the stripes!
TrendWatch: Driving Caps. There’s something about men in hats that we just adore. The refinement, the panache…we just can’t get enough.
TrendWatch: Boots, of course. We’re on the lookout for ones with a little something special, like these, with cutouts.
September 6th, 2005
This weekend, Style Intelligence Report went to the Farmer’s Market at the Ferry Building to bring to you the Best of San Francisco street style.
TrendWatch: Vests, Messenger Bags, Slouchy Bags, and Bright Colors. We still can’t get enough of Green and SeaFoam.
TrendWatch: Track Jackets and Men’s Messenger Bags.
TrendWatch: Cute Caps and Tailored Jackets.
TrendWatch: Love the Grey Jeans–and the fitted jacket.
TrendWatch: Bags with Hardware trim, sporty Track Jackets for Women.
TrendWatch: Cropped Jacket, Knee-Length Shorts, and Boots.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for Style Intelligence Report’s StreetStyle Accessories Report!
September 5th, 2005
Issue XI of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a compilation of some of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we searched high and low for stylish bags, in honor of the Three Day Weekend. Yay for Labor Day!
For women…
Penguin Weekender | $44 at
Fred Flare
Kind of reminds us of the airline stewardess bags of yesteryear. Hot—and adorable at the same time.
And for men…
Loop Backpack | $88 at
Guyshop
Utility doesn’t compromise style with this rugged nylon bag. We love the hardware detailing, and the diagonal zipper is a nice touch!
September 2nd, 2005
Issue X of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a compilation of some of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we’re mixing it up with a cardigan and biker boots, both of which we saw in excess during our trendwatching extravaganzas.
For women…
Utopia Cardigan | $78 at
Anthropologie
We love the unique look of this wool cardigan—especially the touches of gold.
And for men…
Ride’um Cowboy Boots | $250 at
Kenneth Cole
These boots are hot on both men and women. So we also found a biker-inspired women’s version:
August 26th, 2005
Without further ado, we present the men’s packing list:
- Denim: For a more versatile look, go for darker washes.
- Sport shirts: Casualize them by rolling the sleeves up, just so. But please don’t pop the collar. Stripes are flattering but also very common. For a sport shirt with more personality, try a patterned shirt.
- Cargo pants/shorts: Casual bottoms provide a great foundation to the college man’s wardrobe. You can get away with wearing more dressy tops (e.g. sport shirts) without overstyling your outfit.
- Khakis: Look for flat-front pants in a color that flatters your skin tone. Generally, I find that sand colored khakis flatter more than the yellowed variety.
- Corduroy: Look for corduroy with a medium-size wale, as it’ll be more versatile over time.
- Sandals or flip flops: especially if you live on the West Coast.
- Polo shirts: For a more distinctive take on this collegiate classic, try an eye-catching color and/or a slimmer fit.
- T-Shirts: But beware of the career fair t-shirt…it’ll peg you as anti-fashion, and not in a trendy way.
- Sweaters: Have a few on hand in both crewneck and v-neck styles. For a more fashion forward look, go for a zip up.
- Casual Jacket: Try an interesting cut in a versatile color. One of my current favorites is a bomber-style jacket in black nylon.
- Overcoat: Especially in colder climates.
- Sneakers: If you’re not an athlete, look for sport sneakers with style, such as Adidas’ classic Samba shoe.
- A great-looking messenger bag or backpack.
- Blazer, Dress Shirts, Ties, Slacks and Formal Shoes: Have a couple of sets on hand for the social occasions that will inevitably arise—dorm dances, dates, and the like. Make sure to have more than one set of dress shirts and ties so that you won’t be “the guy with one set of clothes†when you review photos of your college life.
- A few good-looking pairs of PJs for when you roll out of bed and head straight to class.
August 23rd, 2005
Issue IX of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a compilation of some of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we’re mixing it up with a statement necklace for women and an affordable grey suit for men.
For women…
Palm Fruit Necklace | $128 at
Anthropologie
Statement necklaces are in. Wooden beading, tribal influences, and multiple necklace strands are all big.
And for men…
Charcoal Wool Three-Button Suit Blazer | $325 at
Banana Republic
No longer a symbol of conformity, grey suits are back. We love this suit from Banana Republic for its fabric (BR has access to some of Italy’s best mills) and detailing (hand sewn buttons, three button cuff detailing, and multiple interior pockets). Find the matching pant for $148.
August 19th, 2005
Tired of flash-in-the-pan denim washes and jeans distressed to the point of unwearability? Style Intelligence Report is pleased to present a denim trend that’s much more wearable: creased denim.
Think of your trouser pants, right after they come back from the dry cleaner. Clean, freshly pressed, with that nice crease running down the front of each leg. Creasing your jeans imparts a sense of the same formality that is embedded in your work clothes. And it’s perfect for Casual Friday at more conservative workplaces.
How do you get the look?
- Bring out your iron and ironing board. Turn on to medium heat.
- Position your jeans on the board so that the center front of one of the legs is on the fold.
- Slowly press the fold flat using the iron, moving from mid thigh down to the hem.
- Repeat steps 2-3 with the other leg.
Easy, simple, and oh-so-chic.
August 18th, 2005
More than anything, college style is all about looking good without looking like you’re trying too hard. And let’s be realistic–chances are, you won’t be going heavy on the Edwardian fashion or rock rebel chic clothes.
Luckily, collegiate fashion is In. Think preppy collared shirts, vests, and cardigans–and sporty chic track jackets, polos, and henley shirts.
What should you be wearing for a fresh, collegiate look? Whether or not you’ll be attending classes this fall, Style Intelligence Report has the answer for you:
Men
- Sports-inspired items, like track jackets,
- Patterned sport shirts,
- Cardigans,
- Knit ties,
- Fitted polos,
- T-shirts over polo shirts (or sport shirts), and
- Denim, as usual.
Women
- Cropped anything: blazers, sweaters, and pants,
- Henley shirts (a casual nod to Nautical fashion),
- Cardigan sweaters,
- Vests,
- Premium denim: as the prices rise, the popularity of status denim only increases,
- Oversized sunglasses with square-shaped frames,
- Plaid and Tweed, and
- Sports-inspired items (e.g. track jackets, tennis tank tops).
For more information, check back next week for our back-to-school packing list. We’ll drill down on Exactly what you’ll want to have hanging in your closets.
August 15th, 2005
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