Like always, Prada is trendsetter for the coming seasons. This year's trend: broad stripes. Acne or H+M couldn't buck the trend, so they have already absorbed the broad stripes for their collection.
Chlo� is the show I always look forward to the most. To me it's the epitome of French chic and sophistication. It's not my favorite Chlo� collection as there were hits and misses but the looks above I absolutely adore.
PS: Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I just started at new uni and I am also in the process of redecorating/renovating my room. I painted the walls weeks ago but still haven't really cleaned out all the stuff I don't want anymore...it's quite messy at the moment >.<. I'll show you pics once it's finished.
Soon, fall is about to replace summer. And in a little while, many fashionistas are curious about which trends the new fall/winter collections reveal. For all those who cannot wait any longer I started out to research a little bit about this season�s fashion trends in Europe. And this is what I discovered.
According to the motto �opposites attract�, this fall is a multifaceted mix of draperies, patterns and styles. Traditional costumes get suitable for everyday use, Minimalism gets reduced to the maximum and sweet school girl outfits coexist vintage suits � la Wall Street. The 80�s masculinity meets the charming fifties. And rock star outfits are comingled with baronial glam to a baroque mix.
1st trend: Minimalistic chic
Derivation
With its seeds in art and architecture, this trend traces back to the German Bauhaus era of 1919. The principle �Reduce to the max� adverts to reclaim clean lines and simplicity over an excess of ornaments. Later, it made its way as a mindset in fashion in the 30s with Marlene Dietrich as an outrider. Today, minimalism is an inherent part of the fashion scene.
Look
This mindset alludes to the basics. Imaginative shapes displace colourful prints. Instead of that, brands like Chlo� or Michael Kors tend to fawn or shades of brown which can be variegated.
Michael Kors runway look leads us to the next fall/winter trend.
2nd trend: wool and shag / Norwegian style
Derivation:
Believe me or not, but this trend emerged due to the English royal dynasty. In 1922, the Prince of Wales wore a pullover with a Norwegian style on a golf tournament and made it socially accepted. In ancient times, the colourful patterns had a certain symbolic meaning: Mainly, they were worn by fishermen or peasants and were a distinctive mark of families or counties.
Look:
This season, wool cardigans and pullovers are extremely casual but debonair. Whether trumpet sleeves or Norwegian pullovers, this year�s fall is inspired by Nordic patterns.
Really in: woollen costumes with elegant pencils skirts (combined with lace at the runway shows of Dolce and Gabbana). Another winterly eye-catcher: Flashy colourful stripes.
Dolce and Gabbana
Woolen look by Donna Karan
3rd trend: Revival of the 50�s and 80�s
Although these eras are long ago, nearly every decade celebrates its comeback, sooner or later. This fall it�s the 50�s and 80�s.
Derivation of the 80�s Wall Street look:
A new type of woman created a furore in those times: the successful businesswoman. In 1988, Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver taught the business world the true meaning of fear in their movie �Working Girl�. And to show the women�s toughness, many men�s clothing classics got adopted to the female wardrobe.
Look:
The look is very businesslike. Coats, chemises and cravats are a pretty good investment. Typical 80�s: classical shapes and shoulder pads. To mix it up, mini-skirts can help to interpret the look in a female way. Noble hats cap the look.
Herm�s
Derek Lam
50�s look:
The characteristic silhouette is defined with small tops and wide flared skirts. A plunging neckline caters for modern sexiness. Very hip: slinky bustiers or a basic t-shirt combined with a skirt. Moreover, former floral prints get replaced by modern art-appeal.
Louis Vuitton
Prada
4th trend: Baroque �n � roll
Derivation:
Already in the 60s, musicians like Jimi Hendrix knew how to play to the gallery and they mixed glam outfits with quillings, velvet and brocade. The style carried forward to the 80�s and to nowadays. You definitively must have a look at the video clip �Prince Charming� by �Adam and the Ants�.
Look:
Precious brocade and sparkling gold threats come to the fore. The stylistic dimension varies from baroque-inspired glory to the sixties look and the shimmering 70�s disco style. Who doesn�t like to be that sparkish: A minimalistic combination of black and gold sets priorities without gaudiness.
The poncho is a rectangular piece of clothing made of sheep, llama, alpaca or vicuna wool, with a slit in the centre to introduce the head. There are many different designs and colours, and normally it varies depending on the region and the people who used to wear it. Its outline can have fringes, trimming or stripes.
Ponchos hold an important part of Latin America's history. From Argetina to Mexico, they have been during centuries the coat of the Argentinian gauchos, Indians, Peruvians... Currently it is used by the farmers and also in the cities.
Chlo� showed this amazing one in the S/S collection last month in Paris. Simple and minimalist, a must-have for this winter, even if it's spring/summer collection
El poncho es una pieza de ropa rectangular hecha de lana de oveja, de llama, de alpaca o vicu�a, con un agujero en el centro para introducir la cabeza. Los ponchos presentan diversos dise�os y colores, y normalmente var�an dependiendo de la regi�n y la gente que los sol�a llevar. Sus bordes pueden llevar adornos varios, como flecos o borlas.
Los ponchos representan una parte crucial de la historia de Am�rica Latina. Desde Argentina hasta M�xico, los ponchos fueron y son una importante prenda de abrigo para los gauchos argentinos, los indios o los peruanos... A pesar de que Chlo� present� esta simple y minimalista versi�n del poncho en el desfile primavera/verano 2010, es un must para este invierno.
I am loving the earthy colors and the natural feel to this campaign picture. I wasn't too sure of whether I liked the Chlo� Fall 09 collection when I first saw it but I must admit that everything looks beaauuuutiful here.
Not a mind blowing collection but definitely a more wearable one from McQueen. I did like all the crazy prints and the robotic shapes. I also thought the hourglass dresses were absolutely gorgeous.
The layering, the prints - everything is so light and beautiful! All the clothes have incredible detailing and such a timless romanticism about them. What I'm always impressed with at Kenzo is the lightness in which textures, prints and embellishments are mixed.
I'm trying hard not to be too critical as this is Hannah McGibbons first collection as Chlo�'s designer but I really can look past some things: Everything looks so heavy and big. I somehow assoicate the typical Chlo� girl look with light and flowy fabrics. Also those dinosaur tops are hideous. And what's wrong with those "diaper shorts"? Overall, I'm very disappointed but I will also say that I do like some pieces in this collection such as those criss-cross tops and this amazing jumpsuit.
PARIS � Chloe is parting ways with its creative director, Paulo Melim Andersson, and has named Hannah MacGibbon his successor, WWD has learned.
MacGibbon was a key member of the design team under former creative director Phoebe Philo, and helped define the hip femininity that catapulted Chloe tofashion�s big leagues.
Melim Andersson, who joined Chloe from Marni in 2006, showed three collections for the house and received mixed reviews.
I don't know if I'm happy about this, I really liked Andersson's work and I loved all the collections he did for Chlo�. But I'm also interested to see the changes the new designer will bring to the brand.
Fall 2008 Ready to Wear I always love Chlo� but I don't like this as much as I did the last two collections. Still it's wonderful and I'd wear almost everything from this collection. I love all the chiffon, so girly and the embroidery jewels are beautiful.
Net-A-Porter.com; ASOS.com True, the Asos dress is not a copy of the wonderful Chlo� FW/07 dress but there's no denying that the dress is "inspired" by the designer piece. Especially the pattern of the embroidery is very similar. So I think the Asos dress is a nice alternative if you can't afford a 3496 � dress to shine for the holiday season ;)
Picture credit: Style.com, Net-a-Porter.com I love the Chlo� F/W 07 collection. Grey, black and white clash with orange and darkgreen. Cute girly tops and dresses, chuncky knits, bulky DocMarten-esque shoes, asymmetric cuts, oversized bags, christal and jeweled embroidery, plastic paillettes. <3
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Chlo� S/S 2010
