Shredding Threads at New York Fashion Week
Sep 19th, 2009 by Ealeal
We may barely be inching into autumn, but the fashion wheels keep on churning, and if you take a peek at the latest eye candy from New York Fashion Week, you’re bound to think spring and all its loveliness are just around the corner. That’s right, the fashion-forward are already planning their spring/summer wardrobe, and we’re here to clue you in. In my humble opinion, there’s no better way to get through the cold, the rain and the urban splash of winter, than by curling up with the latest fashion mags and dreaming of next season. So, what can we expect to find on the fashion scene this spring? Here are our 5 fave trends so far:
1. Easy, Breezy Sophistication:
Classic, clean cuts and sophisticated simplicity were hard not to notice on the runways, from DKNY’s laid-back pieces and color palette to the about-to-be-too-big-to-ignore Boyfriend Jacket that popped up everywhere at Fashion Week. The big, loose silouhette – supposedly hinting that this is a jacket you could have in theory stolen from your boyfriend, provided you have one – was a great example of the shift in shapes and cuts for this exciting season.
2. Heavy 80’s Revival:
Bring on the strong, edgy and somewhat eccentric from the most decadent decade in fashion. That’s right, the 80’s undertones we’ve seen in previous seasons is back with full-force, and more delicious than ever with quirky and sometimes downright crazy accents, like the emphasized shoulders and lively color schemes we saw executed to perfection by Marc Jacobs.
3. A Taste of the Tropics:
This spring will be popping with bold, colorful prints, from floral to tribal to geometric, if to judge by the zing of out-there patterns spotted at Fashion Week. From Diane Von Furstenberg’s loud 60’s-inspired statements to Betsey Johnson’s circus of color, exotic prints were all the rage.
4. The Return of Sportswear:
That’s right – alongside floral femininity and Dynasty-worthy getups, next season seems to be channeling a little Olivia Newton John, and the runways were dotted with classic sportswear pieces, back with a contemporary twist. Derek Lam adds an electric touch to the sports shirts of yesteryear, the brilliant Alexander Wang spices up footballer jerseys, and DKNY adds the finishing preppy touches with great shorts that make us wanna hit the tennis courts and raid our mom’s closet for some retro Perry Ellis.
5. Bring on the Chunky Bling:
After a few seasons where the bling just got bigger and bigger, I was afraid we’d have to kiss the chunky necklace goodbye at last. Being no fan of minimalism, I was relieved to see chunky necklaces and big, bold pieces stand out at the runway shows, from hue cocktail rings to the gorgeous shark-tooth necklaces by Tory Burch and the colorful pile of bracelets spotted at DVF. Can we say, more bling, please?
That, of course, is just the tip of the fashionista iceberg. We’re already hungry to see these to-die-for collections hit the shops, from shorts to puffed skirts to awesome accessories. Speaking of awesome, bold bling, why not make your own?
Those fabulous chunky bracelets worn by all the DvF models are a fair trade fashion from South Africa, ensuring that the artisans were treated and paid fairly for their handcrafted jewelry. The bracelets are made of recycled telephone wires in all those exotic and fun colors. They are provided by http://www.giftswithhumanity.com, and were provided to the show by Global Crafts Fair Trade Importers. What a fabulous and fashionable way to support the world
I wasn’t aware of that, thank you! Makes them all the more fabulous to me
A great green idea, as well! Thanks for commenting and sharing this important tidbit.