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Photo Credit: NY Magazine
Key Takeaways: For Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, Spring 2008 is all about the waist. Belts circled the natural waistlines of the primitive, yet refined tribal-inspired collection. Key looks included: vest-over-vest layering, oversized collars, short short skirts, the kimono sleeve, and the belt.
Color Palette: Upon a palette of blacks, whites, tans, and greys, the collection reached out to golden olive, a primal red, and metallics–gold leaf and a green tinged silver. Small geometric prints worked to create a tribal feel to the collection.
Silhouettes: The military-tinged Proenza Schouler silhouette centers on the waistline and the legs. Short skirts, high heels, and the belt placed at the natural waistline combine to create the illusion of two-mile-long legs. Key classifications included: the short short skirt, the vest, the poufy skirt, the kimono sleeve, the oversized collar, and the belt.
Accessories Report: Round oversized sunglasses, belts sitting at the nautral waist, and cavalry hats from milliner Albertus Swanepoel.
What’s Wearable: The vest-over-vest layering is great for short-waisted women, as it visually elongates the torso. And the belt at the waistline works wonders for women with boyish figures, as it helps to create that waistline.
What’s Not Wearable: Short short skirts are tough for those with less-than-perfect legs. And be careful with the gold leaf garments. They’re beautiful, yes, but oh-so-hard to wear–for your figure and your pocketbook.
Previous Proenza Schouler Fashion Week Coverage from Omiru:
Fall 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Spring 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Fall 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
Spring 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Proenza Schouler
September 9th, 2007
Photo Credit: Dan Lecca for Mercedez Benz
Key Takeaways: Inspired by ancient Rome, Vera Wang’s Spring 2008 collection was as notable for its draping and loose silhouette as it was for not neatly fitting into Spring 2008’s bucket of trends. Key points from Vera’s collection included draping, pleating, a dropped waistline, and artfully controlled volume.
Color Palette: Felt more like Fall than Spring, with blacks, browns, and olives accented by royal blue, dusky pink, and bronze.
Silhouettes: Silhouettes were cut loose, though the volume was often anchored at one point on the dress–be it the waistline or the shoulder. Draping and pleating, along with the dropped waistline, befit the ancient Roman theme of the collection. Classifications included tunics, bubble hemmed tops, column dresses, and drapey togas.
Accessories Report: Ornate, blocky tiled necklaces adorned the models’ necks.
What’s Wearable: The best pieces in the collection were, as expected, Vera’s eveningwear. Of note was a beautifully draped chiffon floor-length gown, black in front, and a yellow-olive in back.
What’s Not Wearable: Be careful with all-over metallics and satins–as they’re unforgiving on the figure.
Previous Vera Wang Fashion Week Coverage from Omiru:
Spring 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Vera Wang
Fall 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Vera Wang
Spring 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Vera Wang
September 9th, 2007
Photo Credit: Dan Lecca for Mercedes Benz
Key Takeaways: Easy-to-wear combinations of skirts, blouses, sweaters, and dresses in vivid shades of preppy pinks, greens, and corals. Key trends included: mini dresses, maxi dresses, square shaped jackets, dresses with pockets, and colorblocking.
Color Palette: Building on a neutral palette, the collection alternated between preppy greens and pinks, noble greys, corals, and blues.
Silhouettes: Dresses, dresses, dresses. Mini dresses, maxi dresses, tunic dresses, shirtdresses, tulip skirt dresses, sheath dresses, and even smock-like dropped waist dresses. While dresses dominated the collection, skirts also made a strong showing. Of note were the prairie-style tops and skirts, skirts and dresses with pockets, and the square shaped jackets.
Accessories Report: Minimal. Models sported sandal shoes befitting the light, fluid collection.
What’s Wearable: A square shaped jacket over a day dress is always chic. You also can’t go wrong with a dress with pockets.
What’s Not Wearable: Mid-calf length skirts and dresses are difficult to wear.
Previous Cynthia Steffe Fashion Week Coverage from Omiru:
Fall 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Cynthia Steffe
Spring 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Cynthia Steffe
Spring 2007 Backstage Interview: Cynthia Steffe
Fall 2006 Fashion Week Runway Review: Cynthia Steffe
September 7th, 2007
Photo Credit: NY Magazine
Key Takeaways: Vena Cava’s Spring 2008 collection vacillated between the 1930s and the 1970s, with classic depression-era silhouettes (think: drapey bias cuts and nipped in waists) interspersed with styles of the 70s (think: empire waistlines, the mini, and the maxi). Key trends included high-waisted pants and skirts, emphasis on the waistline, the minidress, the maxi dress, belts, ruffles, and the color purple.
Color Palette: Neutrals with shorts of yellow-green, seafoam, dusky rose, and shades of purple.
Silhouettes: Bottoms were high-waisted and were loosely cut for a voluminous look. Ruffled louses and tie-neck tops followed suit with the volume theme, while belts provided a counterpart to the volume and defined the waistline. Dresses largely fell under either the mini or maxi category, but 30s style knee-length dresses also made an appearance. Vena Cava’s jackets were either cut cropped (often with elbow-length sleeves) or long and sleeveless.
Accessories Report: Belts played a key role in Vena Cava’s collection–of note were the thin, drapey, multistranded belts. Tights replaced leggings for Spring.
What’s Wearable: Favorite pieces include a seafoam green blouse with an asymmetrical gather at the neckline and an art deco style black column dress. The perfect casual chic look? A white, empire-waist minidress paired with an olive cropped closureless jacket.
What’s Not Wearable: Maxi dresses aren’t inherently unwearable, but they’re tough to pull off without looking like you just walked out of the 70s. Same goes for the drapey palazzo-style pants.
Previous Vena Cava Fashion Week Coverage from Omiru:
Backstage Interview with Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava
Spring 2007 Fashion Week Runway Review: Vena Cava
September 6th, 2007
We asked:Are Ankle Boots In or Out?
You said: In! A full 59% of you voted Ankle Boots In.
Omiru’s take: Ankle Boots (aka "Booties") are THE hot boot style for Fall, if you believe what you read in the fashion glossies. Sure, boots are always In for Fall, but we find these ankle boots much more difficult to wear than the standard-issue knee-high variety. Beware if you have less-than-perfect legs, as these booties visually shorten your leg line. Style tip? Avoid boots that hit directly at the ankle bone–choose styles that end right below or right above your ankle bone for the most flattering look. As for what to wear with ankle boots, try simple silhouettes, such as a knee length skirt, a sweater dress or a belted military-inspired coat. Oh, and don’t forget tights or leggings for an even more svelte look.
Next question: Environmentally friendly (and organic) are the new retail buzzwords. Organic foods, recycled goods, and even eco-friendly cars (think: the Prius) are being embraced by the American public. But what do you think about Eco-Friendly Fashion? Tell us, is Eco-Friendly Fashion In, or is it Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: MICHAEL Michael Kors Studio Boot | $188.95 at Nordstrom.
September 4th, 2007
We asked:Is The Leather Jacket In or Out?
You said: In! A whopping 68% majority voted The Leather Jacket In.
Omiru’s take: The Leather Jacket is one of those silhouettes that never really goes out of style. Good thing, since it’s expensive to buy a well made jacket. Should you decide to go leather, buy a ruggedly classic style that you can wear year in and year out. Style tip? Contrast your downtown chic leather jacket with a dress–or top with feminine detailing. Or keep it simple and pair the jacket with a white tee and a pair of grey jeans, as pictured.
Next question: Boots are a perennial fall footwear favorite, but what do you think about boots that end at the ankle? Tell us, are Ankle Boots In, or are they Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Theory Nyree Leather Jacket | $875 at Shopbop.
August 27th, 2007
We asked:Is The Short Sleeved Jacket In or Out?
You said: In! A 63% majority voted the Short Sleeved Jacket In.
Omiru’s take: The Short Sleeved Jacket is our favorite way to bridge your summer and fall wardrobes–and it’s as appropriate for business casual workplaces as it is for the weekend. We love the cap-sleeved jacket, the elbow-length sleeved jacket (pictured), and the 3/4 length sleeved jacket. Style tip? The longer the sleeve, the more formal the jacket–so adjust the sleeve length accordingly for your workplace.
Next Question: Our friends at Second City Style are lusting after Leather Jackets for fall, especially fitted, feminine styles. But what do you
think? Tell us, is the Leather Jacket In, or is it Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Nanette Lepore ‘Coquette’ Jacquard Jacket | $161.90 (sale) at Nordstrom.
August 20th, 2007
We asked:Is The One-Shouldered Dress In or Out?
You said: Out! 42% of you voted the One-Shouldered dress Out, and another 26% voted it On the Way Out.
Omiru’s take: While starlets are dolling themselves up with the one-shouldered dress for the red carpet, we’re leaving this trend on the rack. Sure, it’s as dramatic as it is elegant–but the one-shouldered dress is a tough one for figure flattery. Style tip? Should you decide to try the one-shouldered dress, head to the gym to tone up your upper arms.
Next Question: We’re still feeling the summer heat, but we’re also looking to build our wardrobes for fall. One way to bridge the seasons style-wise is with the Short Sleeved Jacket. But what do you
think? Tell us, is the Short Sleeved Jacket In, or is it Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: YAYA AFLALO Fans Noir Dress | $99 (sale) at Shopbop.
August 13th, 2007
We asked:Is The Color Grey In or Out?
You said: IN! 91% of you are all for this traditional Fall color.
Omiru’s take: We’re wearing grey this fall, too. It’s a versatile alternative to black, which has a more severe feel to it. Style tip? Grey outfits don’t have to be drab. Pair grey with the bright colors you’ve been wearing this summer for autumn outfits with a kick. Men can spruce up a grey suit with a brightly colored scarf, while women can weave color into a predominantly grey outfit through layering.
Next Question: Seems that the latest red carpet trend is the One Shouldered Dress–very elegant and almost Grecian in style. But what do you think? Tell us, is the One Shouldered Dress In, or is it Out? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: BCBG Max Azria Cowl Neck Tunic Sweater | $198 at Nordstrom.
August 6th, 2007
We asked:Are Long Hip Length Blazers In or Out?
You said: In…and Out. 49% of you are all for the long blazer, but 36% voted it Out and the remaining 15% voted it On the Way Out.
Omiru’s take: Seems that the Long Hip-Length Blazer inspires strong opinions in either direction–and rightly so. For some, it’s figure flattering, but for others, it’s just the opposite. Style tip? If you’re short-waisted (e.g. long legs, short torso), the Hip-Length Blazer will be flattering on your body, as it’ll help visually balance out your top and bottom. However, if you’re long-waisted (e.g. short legs, long torso), the long blazer isn’t going to do you any favors. Skip it and try the cropped blazer instead.
Next Question: We’ve been out shopping for our new Fall wardrobes, and we’re seeing Grey, Grey, and more Grey. But what do you think? Tell us, is The Color Grey In, or is it Out? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Theory Rory Blazer | $360 at Shopbop.
July 29th, 2007
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