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Background on Paala: Former graphic designer Janna Stark created Paala, inspired by the idea that the same dresses can function for day as well as night.
Photo Credit: Cary Wun
Key Takeaways: While feminine, the collection was not overtly sexy. Stark focused on girly details such as poufed and ruffled sleeves, flowy skirts made of printed chiffon and tie-neck tops.
Color Palette: Yellows, browns, greens, pinks and purples, many in used ombre patterns.
Silhouettes: Ruffled dresses made of chiffon with high-neck collars or styled off-the-shoulder; tie-neck silk tops with gaucho trousers. Many of the dresses had rows of button detail on the side and back.
Photo Credit: Cary Wun
Accessories Report: Wild hair extensions.
What’s Wearable: An off-the-shoulder dress made of sheer silk with a debossed floral print in crushed velvet. Who wouldn’t feel pretty, oh so pretty?
Our favorite top from the show:
Photo Credit: Cary Wun
October 18th, 2005
Background on GENES: Combine
San Francisco native Genes Sotto with former Zang Toi assistant
designer Fleur Lidwine-Louis and what you get is GENES. The clothing
line, which is based in New York, is designed with the sexy, urban
woman in mind.
Key Takeaways: This
collection, created by Genes Sotto and Fleur Lidwine-Louis, was a bit
retro, a bit classic, a bit urban, and rather youthful all at the same
time. Classic shapes make Genes highly wearable, while colorblock
designs evoke an element of retro youthfulness.
Color Palette: Canary yellow, teal, turquoise and gold.
Silhouettes:
Most of the collection was dedicated to lustrous silks, which weighed
flatteringly on models in the form of circle skirts, ruched dresses and
blouson tops.
Accessories Report: Side ponytails, dewy faces and lace-up stilettos.
What’s Wearable: Dresses covered in pailettes.
The latest way to show off a toned midsection:
October 17th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium High.
How to Wear It: Grommets, metal zippers, D rings, snaps, and buckles have found their way to traditional garments ranging from dresses, sweaters, and blouses to pants and skirts. The hardware look gives a bit of an edge to otherwise conservative (read: normal) looks, and really turns up the heat on more risqué garments.
For maximum wearability, keep the metal pieces small and on sections of the body that you want to highlight. If you have a great waistline, for example, wear metal on your belt. And if you love your shoulderline, look for hardware trimmings on or near the shoulder area. For a fresh look, try D rings and buckles in unexpected places.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: This trend has been bubbling up for at least a year. We even made note of hardware detailing at Armani Exchange back in April. And hardware studded bags were a ubiquitous accessory this past season. Look for this trend to continue as a counter to the pretty, overly feminine look dominating the runways.
October 17th, 2005
Trend Alert: Printed Bags
Trend Alert: Oversized Bags
Trend Alert: Mini Messenger Bags
Trend Alert: Man Messenger Bags and Oversized Bags for Women
Trend Alert: Hardware Detailing on Bags
October 14th, 2005
Trend Report: Plaid Shoes, Oversized Bags, and Colorful Umbrellas
Trend Report: Fedora Hats and Belts with Hardware Detailing
Trend Report: Sport Sneakers and Belts with Hardware Detailing
October 13th, 2005
Trend Alert: Printed Fabrics
Trend Alert: Shorts (Huge on the Spring 06 Runways)
Trend Alert: Natural, Neutral Colors
Trend Alert: Knee-length Skirts (especially in White!)
Trend Alert: Cropped Pants and Oversized Bags
October 12th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium.
How to Wear It: This season’s knit cap goes beyond the traditional urbanwear beanie. With detailing such as an oversized shape, and bills in contrast fabrications, the knit cap exemplifies Spring 2006’s focus on eclecticism.
Show your individuality by pairing your urban-styled knit cap with something other than casualwear—perhaps an uber-feminine outfit.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Early. Knit caps are a basic part of one’s wardrobe, but this season’s more eclectic styles merit a trend classification of their own.
October 12th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium.
How to Wear It: The menswear-inspired fedora hat provides a nice counterpart to the predominantly pretty, feminine looks out on the runway. And for men, it provides a gentlemanly accessory for otherwise casual outfits. On the streets, we’ve seen a few Fedora Fashion Formulas for women that we adore:
Fashion Formula 1: Fedora + Cropped Sweater + Tank + Shorts.
Fashion Formula 2: Fedora + Lacy Camisole + Pinstriped Pants.
Fashion Formula 3: Fedora + Ruffled Blouse + Embellished Belt + Jeans.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Early. This season’s focus on eclecticism has spurred a renewed interest in accessories, and fedora hats are one of fashion’s hottest hat styles.
October 11th, 2005
Trend Alert: Colorful Umbrellas, Oversized Bags, and Printed Bags
Trend Alert: Two-tone, Preppy Tote Bags (and Flip Flops!)
Trend Alert: Striped Sport Sneakers for Men
Trend Alert: Oversized Bags and Sport Sneakers for Women
Trend Alert: Oversized Sunglasses
October 10th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium High.
How to Wear It: As we noted for double breasted styles, the petite, the full figured, the curvy, the broad shouldered, and those with a full bust should wear trenchcoats with caution. Oversized lapels can overwhelm small frames and emphasize width in the shoulder area.
Belted trenchcoats can work wonders on boyish figures, as they help give the waistline some definition. Those with narrow shoulders will also be flattered by the trenchcoat’s horizontal emphasis at the shoulder.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Early. Last Spring, cropped jackets and single-breasted styles were all the rage. Now it’s time for the double-breasted trenchcoat to shine.
October 7th, 2005
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