Shades of burgundy and jade, skirts and hemlines inspired by the designs of the 1960’s were among the trends on display at New York’s Fashion week, in February.
Among over 300 designers showing their Fall/Winter 2012 collections to media, celebrities and buyers, Vivienne Tam, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Kors featured pencil skirts, some with matching jackets and touches of the 60’s and 70’s with a cosmopolitan, urban flair such as the longer hemlines seen in maxi, circle and pleated skirts.
With the influence of the global economy on impulse buying, many designers are paying attention to detail and tailoring to fulfil the new trend in conscious decision making when building a wardrobe. Navy replaced black in some collections, but jades, deep green, plum and burgundy in fabrics ranging from fur and leather to silk and satins were more common as seen in Diane Von Furstenberg’s pink and berry sleeveless crepe dresses, frosted lime jacquard coat and scarlet pencil skirt.
Other designers featuring these rich colours and decorative fabrics included Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Narciso Rodriguez. Marc Jacobs, Christian Siriano and Karen Walker chose to feature metallic shades of green, gold and silver on brocades and jaquards.
Many designers mixed fabrics like jacquards and brocades and leather and fur, in an eclectic mix of layers, fabrics and textures although tweed and oversized plaid continued to be popular, along with buffalo check and blanket stripes.
The trend is definitely focussed towards tight tailoring and sophisticated palettes and silhouettes across the board.
A stylish appearance is an important part of most people’s lives and the right choice of clothing for the right season can go a long way to creating a stylish look that compliments your profile and accentuates your uniqueness.
In today’s world, what you wear plays an essential role in creating a first impression, and the right clothes can make all the difference. Having stylish clothing in your wardrobe can set you apart from the crowd, and the choice today is wide and impressive, with a choice of fabrics and designs to give you the perfect, up to date, stylish look you want.
Handbags and jewellery are a great way to make a style statement. They do not need to be expensive, but paired with the right clothing can definitely lift an outfit from everyday to a stylish combination. Don’t be scared to go bold – with earrings and bracelets that stand out and accentuate the colours or design of the outfit.
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Mixing things up can also help to create some stylish outfits. By pairing an elegant blouse with a pair of fitted jeans and a great pair of heels, you immediately make the jeans more stylish. Adding some elegant jewellery and a trendy bag can bring the outfit out even more.
These clothing items need not be expensive designer labels, but choosing good quality and wearable items within your budget can be used to lift the outfit out of the doldrums.
