ExPosure Pre Show
Pre Show Mingling
Vendors in the Second Room
ExPosure Bar Scene
Posted by Trisha on May 21st, 2006 in News, Street Style | 1 comment
Pre Show Mingling
ExPosure Fashion Show
Free on Sunday evening? Come out and see Omiru at the ExPosure Fashion Show!
Sunday, May 21, 5:00-8:30pm
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $20 General Admission / $30 VIP / $10 Students.
More Information | Buy Tickets
Posted by Trisha on May 19th, 2006 in News |
Friday Fashion Hotlist | 5.19.06
Issue XXXXI 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 bring to you a gorgeous colorblocked bag for women and a wonderfully beachy pair of cuff links for men.
For women:
Ananas Mari Bag in Mango | $297 at Shop Emily Grace
Thanks, Clothes-Pin for the tip!
And for men:
Posted by Trisha on May 19th, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women | 1 comment
Trendscape: Masculine Overtones
There’s a difference between being a tomboy and dressing in chic outfits with a masculine touch. You can still maintain your girliness while rocking these rough pieces by accessorizing with feminine earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and handbags. Marc Jacobs’s Spring collection at Fashion Week (as seen in PaperMag) was an overly dramatic interpretation of masculine women’s gear. Style Bytes notes that the latest masculine look is sexier and more laid back, but don’t try stealing your boyfriend’s duds to pull off this look.
Pleated Pinstripe Bermuda Short| $22.80 at Forever 21
Shameless Crochet Racerback Tank | $30 at Nordstrom
Paul Frank Julius Stripe Polo | $38 at Nordstrom
Caslon Menswear Vest | $58 at Nordstrom
Eyelet Woven Pant | $194 at CoutureCandy
On Your Feet “Leola†Flat Sandal | $49 at Macy’s
Posted by Melody on May 18th, 2006 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
Gen Art San Francisco | Erica Tanov
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Key Takeaways: This season was about unusual pairings of color, patterns and texture: We spotted jersey on satin, burnt orange combined with plum, and prints mixed in with plaids.
Color Palette: Orange and blue, chocolate brown and lime green, plum, burgundy, orange, champagne.
Silhouettes: Wide-legged pants, boxy jackets, slimming jersey wrap dresses and long, flowy skirts.
Accessories Report: Scarves–tied around the head, around the neck, around the waist–anywhere you can dream up.
What’s Wearable: Virtually everything, particularly the beautiful champagne evening gowns included in the collection, as well as slimming wrap dresses and cropped jackets.
What’s Not Wearable: A fringed poncho channeling the year 2004.
Posted by Susannah on May 17th, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
Trendscape: Men’s Embellished Jackets
Embellishment once used to be reserved for womenswear, but men are now being let in on the fun (and the snazzy details), according to FashionTribes. But not every man can sport this ultra-stylish look. Confident men who aren’t afraid to don a jacket that may be a tad more feminine than that of their girlfriend can pull this look off. Men who fear being labeled a Metrosexual need not apply.
Allen B. Herringbone 3-button ‘Scandal’ Blazer | $219.99 at Bluefly
Triple 5 Soul Floral Dressy Blazer | $156 at Urban Outfitters
Posted by Melody on May 17th, 2006 in Men, Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape |
Gen Art San Francisco | DEMA
Key Takeaways: Volume is key: puffed sleeves, bubble skirts, and wide legged pants. Oversized collars, deep v-necks, 3/4 sleeves, and double breasted coats make us feel like we’re watching NY Fashion Week.
Color Palette: Neutral shades, with splashes of green, purple, maroon, and mustard.
Silhouettes: 3/4
length tops, high waisted styles, deep-v necklines, long sleeved
styles, hemlines at the knee, bubble skirts, and a lot of
layering.
Accessories Report: Boots, colorful scarves, sweater caps, and dare we say a poncho!
What’s Wearable: Most everything. Love the slouchy cardigans!
What’s Not Wearable: We’re not fans of the dark stockings–they make the looks older than they have to be.
Posted by Trisha on May 16th, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
Trendscape: Oversized Collars
When it comes to collars these days, it seems that Bigger is Better. Everything from sweater collars to blouse and jacket collars are expanding, so use the look to make your outfits more dramatic. Style Bytes predicts that the look will take us into fall, so if the weather gets cold, make like a snail and tuck your head into your colossal collar.
Our Blow the Bank Pick:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Chintzed Poplin Plisse Jacket | $458 at
Nordstrom
Our Splurge Pick:
Our Affordable Pick:
Rigby Sweater Jacket | $74.95 (sale) at Anthropologie
Posted by Melody on May 16th, 2006 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
Gen Art San Francisco | Gytha Mander
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Key Takeaways: Gytha Mander (meaning “A Gift From Meâ€) brings us a collection that fuses Rasputin-like tendencies with a Dsquared mindset. Even so, his pitch-perfect men’s apparel exude a dark elegance that echoes equestrian regality with warm tailor-made suits. His style seems to find that form-fitting nuance that seems to get lost in Western menswear.
Color Palette: A mix of ruby reds, oranges, blacks, whites, teals, camos, blues, browns, purples, and a whole landslide of shades provide a warm hodgepodge of colors that compliment this collection. All of them blend smoothly without taking away from the designer’s vision – especially the iridescent blue lined blazers.
Silhouettes: Fitting each model to a tee, the mildly sharp, broad-shouldered blazers are juxtaposed with the autumnal skinny-fit trousers.
Accessories Report: Ties are whimsically paisley printed and fancy with bold stripes, while scarves make an occasional appearance.
What’s Wearable: Nearly all of the outerwear is something all fashion-minded men would want to get their hands on – even the professorial herringbone jacket with leather elbow patches. He switches things up with an alternative to the traditional button down shirt via the banker shirt. The use of unique color perspectives and prints excel with the linings and stitching in the topcoats and blazers, while the trousers (even the denim) fit handsomely. The overall contrasting textures make a lot of the pieces appealing and wearable.
What’s Not Wearable: There was a recurring bib present on many of the tops. They seemed more infantile than fashionable – but they are useful for those butter-dripping lobster dinners. The trousers may have been endearing overall, but there was one particular pair that drew unnecessary attention to the crotch area. The pants looked like Brokeback Bon Jovi. Gytha Mander also utilized gun holsters in the collection (à la John Bartlett Fall Collection ’06.) They make look cool on the runway, but unless you’re a prominent law enforcer, let’s leave this one on the racks.
Posted by Dino on May 16th, 2006 in Men, Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend |
Omiru Poll Results: Victorian-style Blouses are In…for Now
We asked: Are Victorian-style blouses In or Out?
You said: They’re in, but you have your reservations about them. 45% of you voted for them, while 34% think they’re Out. Another 21% believe that they’re on their way out.
Omiru’s take: Though they were everpresent last Fall and Winter, it seems that the fashion community is tiring of these questionably flattering blouses. And, let’s face it, so are we. It’s too bad, since something about these blouses screams Spring, but hey, we’re ready to move on to the next silhouette.
Next Question: Tell us, what do you
think about Bubble Skirts? Are they In, or are they Out? Cast your vote on
the sidebar!
Posted by Trisha on May 15th, 2006 in Features, News, Trend, What's In and What's Out | 2 comments
