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Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: This time it’s all about contrasts – knit beanies with elegant dresses, leopard print with polka dots, and further clashing patterns. Every so often there was a hint of minimalism in single-colored ensembles, but the underlying theme was funky mismatched designs.
Color Palette: Though there were many hues in this collection, none were as loud as their fellow patterns. There was an even distribution of black, white, and grey, with random patches of red, rustic orange, lavender, navy blue, and watercolor blue.
Silhouettes: Some long-sleeve button down collared shirts with a bow at the neck, an occasional military style jacket, loose skirts and shorts, cropped shirtdresses, oversized blouses, wrap dresses with loose blouses underneath, and baggy jumpers.
Accessories Report: This Anna Sui lady is flight bound; she has a loud-patterned suitcase to match her stylish getup. Also in tow, round sunglasses (though not as huge as MK’s), beanies, fisherman hats, small purses worn as fanny packs on the side of the hip, big and long medallion-like necklaces, tights with patterns on them, and round toe boots in loud colors and patterns.
What’s Wearable: One must really pick apart every single outfit on Sui’s runway in order to make them semi-wearable. Each piece might be able to be worn on the streets, but it must not come close to the other loud pieces paired on the models in this collection. One accessory that will be bitten off from this show is the long medallion necklace.
What’s Not Wearable: If thrown together, almost none of these pieces can be worn, especially a matronly dress with long sleeves, high neck, and a tie at the neck. Some of the boots with patterns are also better left on the runway.
February 10th, 2006
Another update to Omiru’s Mid-Week Fashion Week Trend Recap and its Part II:
Tuxedo Detailing: Goes along well with the Powerful Working Woman trend…
Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta
Sweaterdresses: These just went from oh-so-comfy to oh-so cute!
BCBG, Lacoste
Chain Handles on Bags: Fashion seems to have gone from chain-happy charm bracelets to chains on handbags.
Heatherette, Narciso Rodriguez, BCBG, Luella Bartley
Variations on the Little Black Dress: This season, the LBD is anything but boring. Look for poufy skirts, pintucking, and more!
Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez
February 9th, 2006
Key Takeaways: Sassy, sexy and striking – the only way designers Richie Rich and Traver Rains work. An overwhelming amount of stylish deconstruction walks down a piano key runway as they pay homage to New York City. There is a hodgepodge of fused looks included in this collection – think futuristic kabuki New York punk rockers sent back into time to retro 1960’s London.
Color Palette: From daring uses of reds, greens and blues to the extravagant use of the French-inspired black and white stripes – if you can name a color, chances are it was included in this collection. But the main palette lies in their use of loud patterns. With inspiration drawn from such a major metropolitan area, Heatherette had a lot to work with. The segmented pieces included: 1.) clean graffiti prints in playful reds, blues and greens, 2.) French-inspired black and white stripes, 3.) soft, yet confident, peaches, pinks and creams – and a whole lot more!
Silhouettes: Much like their color palette, Heatherette’s silhouettes are all over the place. For the most part, they are flirty (for the women) and slim (for the men.) Slip dresses with high waists complement Fashion Week’s emphasis on the waistline. Heatherette also includes a cinched waist on their wild debutante dresses, which are quite flattering and youthful (some of them are overflowing with feathers.) On the flipside, they still remember that not all women are girly. They provide quirky 60’s inspired street wear and bohemian avant-garde garments.
Accessories Report: Standing out from their potpourri of accessories is their chain-adorned handbag – stylish and extremely functional. Oversized circular framed glasses give a bit of quirkiness, while a landslide of novel head wear pieces include fedoras and mime-like berets. For some of their more “formal†attire, simple clutches contrast with busy Chrysler building printed dresses. They also add a couple of Chihuahuas in the mix for some Paris Hilton pizazz.
What’s Wearable: All pieces are laden with Heatherette style: unapologetic and impulsive. The primary wearable aspect from this collection is the loud prints. City skylines, “big apples†and music notes give fun concepts for basic screen print tees and graffiti-based garb. In addition, the veritable cornucopia of conceptual street wear ranges from Park Avenue gaudiness to the modishly trashy rock and roller. When pieced apart, there are some things that aren’t too costumey. For one, the vests support fashion’s current direction. Same goes for the high-waisted dresses and knitted, down home outerwear. Although they are a bit busy, they are wearable.
What’s Not Wearable: Some of the debutant dresses are a bit “tacky 80’s prom†– same goes with their superfluous use of feathers. Even if Naomi Campbell wore this purple ostrich monstrosity, it was difficult to take seriously. The whimsical nature of Rains and Rich is very appealing, but sometimes it’s too convoluted and haphazard – especially with their mixing and matching of Pucci-esque patterns.
February 9th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: As always, Nanette Lepore enjoys experimenting with various shapes, sizes and colors, and isn’t afraid to try something new. This season, we think she was going for Granny Meets British Punk.
Color Palette: All shades of plum, complemented by black, grey, brown and purple. Silver lamé made a comeback. As far as prints go, polka dots were paired with plaids in an effort to achieve mismatch chic.
Silhouettes: Long blazers,
loose trousers, buttoned-down silk shirts, fitted sweaters, voluminous
skirt suits, flowy dresses, short trench coats and bell sleeve
boat-neck dresses.
Accessories Report:
NP incorporated patterned silk scarves into the collection, along with brooches in the hair and cuff bracelets to complement evening gowns. Red
tights also replaced the traditional black ones we’ve been spotting
everywhere.
What’s Wearable:
The evening gowns are red-carpet worthy. The knit sweaters, tweed skirt
suits and kimono-style silk dresses can also be translated from runway
to reality.
What’s Not Wearable:
The neck scarf looks more like a men’s necktie, and although we women
strive for equality, we’re not ready to alter our wardrobes. A plaid
pantsuit is flattering on the body but hard on the eyes.
February 8th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: This season, Chaiken is about minimal — but by no means drab — wardrobe essentials for her, with basic solid colors at the forefront. Staples like black pants turn from plain to powerful when paired with cropped jackets and crisp white shirts, and the LBD is pure class.
Color Palette: Almost exclusively black, with bits of red, grey, white and beige.
Silhouettes: Comfort is key, as reflected in roomy coats, straight, loose trousers and shapely below-the-knee dresses.
Accessories Report: This season’s simple Chaiken gal needs not jewels but deep red ankle-length pointy boots to spice up her wardrobe.
What’s Wearable: Wear all of this collection’s relaxed trousers, oversized turtleneck sweaters and black sequined dresses without any fussiness.
February 8th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: The Iisli enthusiast can be a dancer, a matron, a schoolgirl or a vixen, depending on the piece she sports. She doesn’t dress with simplicity, but rather sports layer upon feminine layer of clothing.
Color Palette:
Though the collection consists of little color, ensembles are rarely all one hue. Instead, silver, beige, black, grey,
brown, olive green, maroon and blue are worn together.
Silhouettes: Loosely pleated short dresses underneath knit jackets;
deep v-neck stretch dresses; chiffon blouses with
long sleeves that bubble from shoulder to wrist. The only hint of tight
is black and grey leggings.
Accessories Report: Pointy-toed oxfords were everywhere, whether with daring thigh-high socks or with long, thin scarves.
What’s Wearable:
A glittery silver wrap jacket is the perfect way to spice up a
colorless outfit.
What’s Not Wearable:
Silhouettes too fussy for the eye, such as a schoolgirl jumper; bunched-up,
high-waisted skirts that exaggerate the feminine pear shape; an overly
bulky olive green minidress; leggings with everything.
February 8th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: Luca Orlandi has opted for cleaner lines, flowier pieces and an entirely different set of colors, resulting in an uncharacteristically neutral fall collection.
Color Palette: A refreshing spectrum for fall: winter white, watercolor blue, chocolate brown and cream set against steely greys and neutrals.
Silhouettes: Buttonless coats, skinny trouser pants, pencil skirts, ruffled blouses and tie-neck tops.
Accessories Report: Leopard stoles, oversized ombre enamel necklaces.
What’s Wearable: A simply elegant wool camel coat reminiscent of Zoran.
What’s Not Wearable: Oddly smocked empire waist cocktail dresses. You don’t want to look like an oversized preschooler!
February 8th, 2006
Photo Credit: NY Metro
Key Takeaways: Cinch your waist with a bow, an obi or a skinny belt for a flattering hourglass shape.
Color Palette: Steely greys and neutrals, with pops of rich color such as garnet and charmeuse.
Silhouettes: Dresses and skirts with wide belts with exaggerated buckles. Tulip skirts and cropped jackets are both here to stay for at least one more season. Stiffer, more ornate fabrics — like embroidered silk and jacquard — replaced flowy spring fabrics.
Accessories Report: Uber-wide belts are back! This doesn’t mean, however, that you have to put your skinny belts away — both are wearable this season. Bows were huge at the show as well, manifesting themselves as large ties at the neck and also as cute adornments elsewhere on the body.
What’s Wearable: An above-the-knee strapless dress with black-and-white chevron stripes. So classically Bill Blass.
What’s Not Wearable: Full-sized ballgowns with wallpaper patterns.
February 8th, 2006
Here’s our update to Omiru’s Mid-Week Fashion Week Trend Recap:
Oversized Collars: We’re talking HUGE collars here. Overwhelmingly Large Lapels.
Doo Ri, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Willow, Marc Jacobs
Short Sleeved Dresses: And they’re not even matronly!
Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Narciso Rodriguez
Asymmetry: We’re seeing this trend play out beautifully on coats with asymmetric closures.
Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs
Fur Trim: Seems to be the status symbol du jour.
Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Zang Toi
Shearling: I suppose this counts as an offshoot of the fur trend.
Oscar de la Renta, Lacoste
Powerful Working Woman: Nicely cut pantsuits and skirt suits…great for the office! BTW–if you want to check out a group of powerful women bloggers, stop by BlogHer.org. Disclaimer: I’m pitching in over there as the Fashion and Shopping co-editor.
Carolina Herrera, Zang Toi, Luella Bartley, Tuleh, Narciso Rodriguez
February 8th, 2006
Key Takeaways: Last season was about controlled volume, and while this season continued that theme, it was more about volume and less about control. Key trends include (1) Bubble skirts, (2) Waistline emphasis, (3) Oversized collars, (4) Voluminous Sleeves, (5) Asymmetry, (6) Ruffles, and (7) Boatneck necklines, and (8) Fur trim detailing.
Color Palette: Mostly neutrals and muted colors, with splashes of red, blue, and gold.
Silhouettes: Three major silhouettes: (1) Slim all over, (2) Full over slim, (3) Slim over Full. Perhaps the most memorable silhouette is the bubble skirt with fabric gathers at the waistline. Oscar also showed oversized collars, boatnecked styles, cape-like jackets, tuxedo detailing, poufy sleeves, and an overwhelming emphasis on the waistline.
Accessories Report: Long gloves, trunk-like purses, necklaces with giant beads, and clutches.
What’s Wearable: Eveningwear Standouts: A little black dress (shown above) that’s anything but ordinary–short sleeves, cinched belted waistline, and an cross between a boatneck and a funnel neckline. And that sexy black lace strapless number that accentuates a woman’s hourglass figure.
What’s Not Wearable: A blouse with a leg of mutton sleeve…reminds me of Jerry Seinfeld’s "Pirate shirt." The bubble skirt, as is, is going to be a tough one to pull off.
Want more Fall 2006 trend information? Check out Omiru’s Mid Fashion Week Trend Recap!
February 8th, 2006
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