Omiru Poll Results: Thick Frame Glasses are In!

We asked: Are Thick Frame Glasses In or Out?

You said:  Yes!  A 67% majority voted them In.

Omiru’s take: Style icons are unafraid to make a statement–so it’s no wonder that so many adorn themselves with Thick Frame Glasses (think Jackie O.).  And what better place to make a statement than on your face.  Style tip?  Match the boldness of your facial features with the thickness of your glasses.  Those with delicate facial features will look best in at most medium-thick glasses frames.  But those with bold facial features can up the drama with thicker frames.

Next Question: Now that we’re nearing shorts weather, we want to ask you about another variety of cropped pant (that was all over Copenhagen Fashion Week): the Capri Pant.  But what do You think?  
Tell us, are Capri Pants In, or are they Out?  Cast your vote on
the sidebar!

Pictured: Thick Frame Sunglasses| $4.80 at Forever 21.

3 comments March 11th, 2007

Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall 2007 Trend Roundup

Fall 2007 in Scandinavia is all about feminine fabrics and details.  Satin, silk, and sheer fabrics are combined with oodles of lace, ruffles and bows.  Silhouettes tended towards the voluminous but are controlled through the use of belts, cinching and cuffs.  Dark, subdued tones rule the runway complementing the usual suspects of black, white and gray.   

SILHOUETTES
Short Hemlines
Mads Nørgaard, Nur Rock, Stine Goya, Jespine Philbert, Rand Jeans

Controlled Volume
Inwear, Rützou, Baum und Pferdgarten, Ivan Grundahl

High Waisted Styles
Ivana Helsinki, Gestuz, Dr. Denim, Noa Noa

A-line Styles
Elise Gug, Rützou, Noa Noa, Bitte Kai Rand, Annhagen

Belted Styles
Elise Gug, Ivan Grundahl, Sand, Noa Noa, Gentlemen’s Affair, Bruuns Bazaar

Empire Waistlines
Rützou, Sand, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Malene Birger, Bitte Kai Rand

Bows
Elise Gug, Ivana Helsinki, Bruuns Bazaar, Sand, Malene Birger, Gentlemen’s Affair

Puffy Sleeves
Munthe plus Simonsen, Designer’s Remix, Bruuns Bazaar, Baum und Pferdgarten, Camilla Norrback

Pleats
Munthe plus Simonsen, Rützou, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Malene Birger, By Groth

Cinched Sleeves
Rützou, Designer’s Remix, Baum und Pferdgarten

Lace
Munthe plus Simonsen, Inwear, Sand, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, By Groth

FABRIC & PATTERN
Plaid
Designer’s Remix, Rand Jeans, Ivan Grundahl

Satin
Munthe plus Simonsen, Inwear, Noa Noa, By Groth, Gentlemen’s Affair

Fur
Elise Gug, Dalsgaard, B.A.P, Ivan Grundahl, Sand

Leather
Munthe plus Simonsen, Rützou, Mads Nørgaard, Annhagen, Ivan Grundahl

Textured Knits
Inwear, Elise Gug, Designer’s Remix, Malene Birger, Thelin

Metallic Shine
Rützou, Mads Nørgaard, Graumann, H.U.G.S by Vonryba

Sheer Fabrics
Inwear, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Malene Birger, Noa Noa, Bitte Kai Rand, By Groth

GARMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Shorts
Munthe plus Simonsen, Inwear, Jespine Philbert, Rand Jeans, By Groth

Skinny Pants
Munthe plus Simonsen, Mads Nørgaard, Rützou, Bruuns Bazaar

Pedal Pushers/Capris
Rützou, Inwear, Munthe plus Simonsen, Malene Birger, Noa Noa, By Groth

Wrap Dresses
Elise Gug, Rosanna Julie

Leggings
Mads Nørgaard, Dreams by Isabel Christensen, Cecil Marie Martensen, Noa Noa, Bitte Kai Rand

Wide Leg Trousers
Rützou, Ivan Grundahl, Robert & Blad, Bruuns Bazaar, Sand, Day Birger et Mikkelsen

Pencil Skirts
Inwear, Elise Gug, Dr. Denim

ACCESSORIES
Oversized Bags
Inwear, Designer’s Remix, Bruuns Bazaar, Ivan Grundahl, Malene Birger

Long Gloves
Munthe plus Simonsen, Rützou, Dalsgaard, Ivan Grundahl, Malene Birger

Legwarmers
Mads Nørgaard, Ivan Grundahl, Noa Noa

Pictured: Munthe plus Simonsen (top right) and Rützou (middle left).

March 11th, 2007

Omiru Poll Results: Sweater Jackets are In!

We asked: Are Sweater Jackets In or Out?

You said:  Bring on the Sweater Jackets–a full 69% voted them In.

Omiru’s take: There’s no question that Sweater Jackets are in.  But now we can ask ourselves what type to wear.  Short or long, chunky or delicately knit?  Short sweater jackets work well for the petite, but then again, there’s a casual elegance to a 3/4 length.  Chunky sweater jackets have a kind of ski-week charm, but a delicately knit jacket can blend right in at work.

Next Question: One of New York Fashion Week’s biggest accessory trends was the re-emergence of Thick Frame Glasses.  But what do You think?  
Tell us, are Thick Frame Glasses In, or are they Out?  Cast your vote on
the sidebar!

Pictured: Marc by Marc Jacobs Nicolette Sweater | $278 at Shopbop.

March 5th, 2007

Omiru Poll Results: Colorful Accessories are IN!

We asked: Are Colorful Accessories In or Out?

You said:  Colorful Accessories are In!  A whopping 84% gave Colorful Accessories two thumbs up.

Omiru’s take: We’re fans of Colorful Accessories ourselves, so we couldn’t be happier. Why do we love them so much?  Versatility!  Which could you wear more often–a big bright yellow jacket, or a pair of fire engine red gloves?  We’d hazard to guess that the gloves would blend better into your wardrobe as well.

Next Question: Remember how sweater jackets were all the rage in 2001?  Fashion Week resurrected them, for both men and women.  But what do You think?   Tell us, are Sweater Jackets In, or are they Out?  Cast your vote on the sidebar!

Pictured: Weatherly Watch Cap | $48 at Anthropologie.

2 comments February 26th, 2007

Five Must-Have Spring 2007 Women’s Fashion Trends

Pack away your bulky winter clothes and introduce your closet to some of spring’s chicest trends. While your parka and shawls enter hibernation, your brand new LWDs, trapeze silhouettes, and black-and-white prints are sure to enjoy heavy rotation. 

8 comments February 20th, 2007

Omiru Poll Results: 80s Fashion is On the Way Out

We asked: Is 80s Fashion In or Out?

You said:  The 80s called, and they want their clothes back.  Nearly as many people voted 80s Fashion Out (30%) as In (34%).

Omiru’s take: True–the 80s did give us more than their share of fashion mishaps.  Think giant shoulderpads and the parachute pant (eek).  But that doesn’t mean that we should throw out the baby with the bathwater.  Gold lamé, in moderation, can provide sparkle to an otherwise ordinary evening outfit.  And off-the-shoulder tops can beautifully counterbalance narrow pants.

Next Question: Colorful accessories lit up the runways at Marc Jacobs and Duckie Brown.  But what do You think?   Tell us, are Colorful Accessories In, or are they Out?  Cast your vote on the sidebar!

Pictured: Grey Ant Slash Top | $209 at Shopbop.

February 19th, 2007

Fall 2007: Omiru’s Top 5 Wearable Menswear Trends

Cropped Styles

Seen at Perry Ellis, Duckie Brown (pictured), Lacoste, and DKNY.

Colorblocking

Seen at John Bartlett, Duckie Brown, Cabbeen, and Narciso Rodriguez (pictured).

Plaid Fabric

Seen at Duckie Brown, John Bartlett, Perry Ellis (pictured), and Cabbeen.

Pocket Detailing

Seen at Perry Ellis (pictured), Cabbeen, and Lacoste.

Colorful Accessories

Seen at Duckie Brown (pictured).

All photos courtesy of New York Magazine.

February 16th, 2007

Fall 2007: Omiru’s Top 5 Wearable Womenswear Trends

20s Influence

Seen at Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler (pictured).

Geometric Patterns

Seen at Carolina Herrera (pictured), Oscar de la Renta, and Narciso Rodriguez.

Sleeved Dresses

Seen at Diane von Furstenberg (pictured), Venexiana, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein, Monique Lhuillier, and Betsey Johnson.

Metallic Shine

Seen at Marc Jacobs, Grey Ant, Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, and Monique Lhuillier (pictured).

The Sweater Jacket

Seen at Diane von Furstenberg (pictured) and Carolina Herrera.

All photos courtesy of New York Magazine.

7 comments February 15th, 2007

Omiru’s Fall 2007 Menswear Trend Roundup

INSPIRATIONS

Colorful Accessories
Duckie Brown

February 14th, 2007

Omiru’s Fall 2007 Womenswear Trend Roundup

Hello, retro.  For Fall 2007, the silhouette slimmed down–way down–as designers reached into the archives for inspiration.  The excess layering and embellishment of seasons past gave way to tailored, more refined looks with a distinct edge. 

Colorful Accessories
Marc Jacobs

1 comment February 13th, 2007