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Issue XVII of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, in honor of tomorrow’s grand opening of H&M’s first West Coast store in San Francisco, we present to you comfortable, stylish shoes for our all-time favorite sport: shopping.
Between standing for hours on end in line and speed shopping the venerably cheap chic racks at H&M, shopping might as well be a sport. In any case, we bet that the fashionistas around the Stella McCartney displays will be engaging in some sort of contact sport by the time the clothes are gone.
For women…
Stylish, functional, and comfortable–what’s not to love about this shoe?
And for men…
Love the two tone white and tan, with the green accents. And the side grommets give this casual shoe a dose of extra flair.
November 18th, 2005
How to feel like a Greek goddess:
Step 1: Slip on slinky, form-fitting yet irresistibly comfortable jersey piece…
Tufi Duek Pintuck Pleated Sleeveless Top in Wine $138 at
Bluefly
Jill Stuart ‘Natasha’ in Slate Blue $177 at Bluefly
Strapless Dress with Sequins $297 at ABS
Sean by Sean Combs Slinky Jersey Top $175 at
GirlshopStep 2: Make yourself an ambrosia cocktail (the drink of the gods).
Step 3: Strut your stuff.
November 15th, 2005
A certain garment has been spotted everywhere: the shirred satin/taffeta/chiffon strapless dress. Said dress was worn by Kirsten Dunst (in a beautiful Bottega Veneta version) for In Style’s cover feature this month, and has been popping up in specialty stores nationwide. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Teal Shirred Strapless Dress | $264 at ABS
November 15th, 2005
Issue XVI of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we turned up an adorably cute dress (holiday party, anyone?) for women, and a biker-chic pair of men’s pants.
For women…
We love (1) the perfectly-on trend (and generally flattering) color, (2) the pintucking, and (3) the beaded appliqué. Pair it with a cream colored shawl, and you’ll be ready for an evening out on the town!
And for men…
Roman Kapadia "Pit Pants" | $259 at Guyshop
We’re strong believers in the beauty in the Details, and by that measure, this pair of pants has beauty to spare. Between the grommets, the seam detailing, and the back zippers, Kapadia’s "Pit Pants" strikes a balance between trendiness and utility.
November 11th, 2005
Issue XV of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we searched high and low for stylish, but utilitarian bags for work. Check out what we found!
For women…
The straps, the hardware, the shape–we love everything about this bag. We think that the nipped in strapline gives this tote a little something extra. It’s roomy enough to hold your papers, books, art supplies, cell phone, PDA, iPod…and it’s stylish to boot!
And for men…
We love both the strap detailing as well as the hardware elements. This tote perfectly complements the utility-conscious look of the season.
November 4th, 2005
We’re all over…
The complete Sex and the City series on DVD
Photo Credit: HBO
Why: Raise a cosmo to the future movie nights ahead!
(We already have one slated for this Saturday afternoon)
We’re all over…
Tiered, ruffled column dresses
Pictured: Michael Kors Spring 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Why: These tiered layers allow you to display your upbeat side
and are a far better alternative to the mass-produced prairie skirt.
Plus, it helps to know that they’ll be here to stay ’til at least next spring.
We’re So over: Fedoras
Photo Credit: E! Online
Why:
Warning: Strongly avoid unless you are either
a) Cameron Diaz
b) Cary Grant
c) Inspector Gadget
We’re So over:
The folkloric Russian dirndl outfits
Photo Credit: E! Online
Why:
We’re all for keeping abreast of trends
–just not blindly following them.
This kitschy theme is simply a bit overboard for us…
November 4th, 2005
Worth Global Style Network also weighed in on color for Autumn/Winter 2006-2007, noting:
- Growing importance of grey and brown.
- Brown influencing yellow and green to create golden and olive toned colors.
- Greens softening with saturated blues.
- Cool colors from Teal to Violet growing in importance.
WGSN also made note of the mix we’re seeing between nature and urban life. The return to natural colors like beige, brown, and green reflects the want to seek refuge in the natural world. On the other hand, techno fabrics (think of stain-resistant and other performance fabrics) reflect society’s tendency towards innovation and the embrace of manmade creations.
November 2nd, 2005
Background on Black Coffee: Black
Coffee is the brainchild of designer Jacques van der Watt, who is known
in his native South Africa for his mysterious yet feminine creations.
Key Takeaways: Black
Coffee’s collection made heavy references to traditional Japanese
culture such as obi belts, kimono-style dresses and canvas flats.
Color Palette:
Beige, taupe, black and white colors emphasized an Asian influence;
some of these muted colors were contrasted with rich hues such as
burgundy and red.
Silhouettes: The
unusual cuts and lines of van der Watt’s pieces helped to differentiate
the label from many others. Black Coffee truly caught our eye with
unusual takes on layering (a structured knee-length jacket paired with
a flowy, asymmetrical skirt) and shape (tunics with three tiers of
ruffles at the bottom).
Photo Credit: Ling Kong
Accessories Report: Canvas slippers on the women; wooden beaded necklaces; printed obi belts; necklaces with coin-shaped pendants.
What’s Wearable: Black Coffee proved that, despite overt ethnic references, this collection could still be wearable.
With this top, Black Coffee has truly gone full circle:
November 1st, 2005
Background on Paul Munroe:
A former civil engineering student, Paul Munroe has been showing his
designs on the runways of South African Fashion Week for the past six
years. This show, which featured only menswear, was Munroe’s US debut.
Key Takeaways:
What this collection lacked in cohesiveness it compensated for with
creativity. While we weren’t quite sure how to describe the ensembles
seen at the show (Urban thug? Eighties rockstar? Space cowboy?) we
decided that perhaps the collection’s inability to be labeled is part
of its appeal.
Silhouettes: Baggy jeans, plaid pants and kilts, quilted nylon overalls, vests.
Accessories Report: We
spotted leather piping, medallions and iron-on patches on
everything–from the sides of a pants leg to the back of a vest–as
well as pocket detailing and fabric-and-stainless steel belts.
What’s Wearable:
While many of Munroe’s outlandish ensembles seem fitting for only the
most extreme of alternative lifestyles (example: a sleeveless leather
tank resembling a corset), each individual garment is interesting
enough to worn as a stand-alone piece. We also liked the bomber jackets
and baggy black jeans (our photographer boldly proclaimed: "I would
definitely wear those.")
November 1st, 2005
Lights, Camera, Action! Hot Chocolate’s sixties hit "I Believe in Miracles" brightened the room as the show started off with swimwear such as plunging, space-dyed maillots for women, and super-short swim trunks for men in psychedelic citrus shades.
Key Takeaways: The show was full of references to nature, such as water-blue chiffon dresses, floral-print suits and jackets in earthy colors.Domingo also succeeded well in doing what he does best–couture gowns–as well as suits for women and edgy jackets for men. Overall, Joseph Domingo’s show was one of the top highlights of SFIFW.
Silhouettes: In swimwear, plunging maillots for women and supershort trunks for men; Fitted skirt and pantsuits for women; boxy jackets for men, worn on a bare chest; deep-V dresses for women; flouncy cocktail dresses with tiered prairie skirts or accordion pleats for women. We loved the thoughtful details, like the green "leaves" that made up the sleeves of this dress:
Accessories Report: Necklaces and bracelets made of clusters of resin beads; silver dagger necklaces (one of which Domingo himself wore); flower-shaped costume jewelry; glass beads. Models wore their hair long and loose.
One way to turn heads:
Photo Credit: Ling Kong
October 31st, 2005
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