8 memorable moments of 2016 (Recap)

Another year has almost come to an end. A year filled with fashion highlights and unfortunately some more sad moments as well. Some fashion news wowed or shocked us more than other, but we can not fully wrap up 2016 without mentioning this. Here are 5 fashion moments to remember 2016 by.

1. Sonia Rykiel died at the age of 86. We will remember her for her colored knitwear and her pioneering role in fashion.

2. Fashion is experiencing a change of pase. Both designers and consumers are protesting against the rapid pase of fashion (trends). While some designers opted to not show at all this season. Tommy Hilfiger is a designer who believes clothes should be available straight off the runway and therefor sold some of his designs immediately after his SS2017.

3. Stella McCartney launched a menswear line. “I’ve long desired to marry the Stella woman to a man and now the time just feels so right”, she stated back in November when she introduced her first collection for men.

4. In November Kenzo and H&M also launched their colorful and animalistic collaboration collection driving people wild just like Versace, Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf and many more did in the past few years.

5. Bill Cunningham, the New York (street)fashion-photographer died at the age of 87. He turned fashion photography into his own branch of cultural anthropology on the streets of New York. He will be dearly missed in the international fashion scene.

6. (7. 8. & 9.) David Bowie, Prince, George Michael and Franca Sozanni all passed away this year too. All four heroes in their field of work and major fashion influencers in their very unique and inspirational way. Gone too soon.

 

 

4 x Relatives Take Over (Recap 2016)

Little sisters stepping into the spotlight; it’s a common thing in fashion and celebrity land. And why not use your relative’s fame to make a name for yourself right? There are countless exemples of girls who made it in showbizz/modeling thanks to their famous family. We name Solange (Knowless), Zoe (Kravitz), Georgia May (Jagger), Elle (Fanning), Stella (McCartney). Sure, their surname might not have been their ultimate key to succes, but at least it will have opened some doors. As did the surnames of the following stunners taking over the spotlight big time.

1. Lottie MossShe already walked a catwalk show in 2015, but her star is very much rising this year. Kate’s little sisters is about to become a fashion sensation herself.

2. Lily Rose Depp
Her father might not have had such a wonderful year, but Lily Rose is on her way up. She walked her first show earlier this month. A Chanel show to kick off her modelling debut in the best way possible. Having a mom with the right connections in the fashion industry pays off!

3. Bella Hadid
Gigi may have paved her way a bit, now it’s Bella’s turn to wow the fashion world. Walking every major runway, gracing covers and fashion campaings solo or with her famous sister. Having a supermodel sister and mom comes in handy!

4. Kaia Crawford
She has a supermodel mom, supermodel genes and friends (like Kendall Jenner) in high places; Kaia is about to become famous. At only fifteen years old she is already named the new face of Marc Jacobs beauty, so the only way is up for this lady once she turns 18. Oh and her brother, Cindy’s son Presley Gerber debuted at Moschino’s L.A. show this year. It’s all in the family.

6 fashion items we loved in 2016 (Recap)

So velvet, ruffles and leopard prints among other trends played a big part in 2016. But let’s not forget certain fashion items and focus on the details like bags, shoes and accessories. Items that can make or break any #ootd and surely deserve a moment in the spotlight.

6. Body cross bags worn to the front and a little higher than before (bye bye big shoulder bag)

5. Chokers preferably velvet ones

4. Vans sneakers; this skate shoe suddenly became a ‘thing’ for fashion lovers.

3. Continuing a trend started in 2015 retro pilot glasses stayed a trend among bloggers and influencers (same goes for that leopard coat).

2. If Alessandro says berets are the latest thing; it’s Gucci-cool to put (a pink) one on.

1. Comfy& cool; the loafer remained a hit among fashion professionals. Again thanks to Gucci.

This year’s designer musical chairs (Recap 2016)

No year without a good game of musical chairs, right?! In 2016 too designers moved and groved their way around the international fashion scene. Some sad goodbyes, some fresh new beginnings. Let’s discuss the biggest players (movers & shakers) of this year’s musical chairs edition.

Consuelo Castiglioni is leaving the Italian brand she founded with her husband Gianni in 1994. The Marni spring 2017 collection she showed in Milan was her last. A replacement has already been named: Francesco Risso joins from Prada.

Peter Dundas leaves Roberto Cavalli after just three seasons. Dundas was poached from Emilio Pucci to breathe new life into Roberto Cavalli, where he had previously served as head designer from 2002 to 2005. The Ss2017 collection was Dundas’ final for Roberto Cavalli, which is undergoing some major changes in ownership and leadership.

In August Calvin Klein officially confirmed the hire of Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer. Following a three-year stint as creative director at Dior, the move marks Simons first foray into American fashion and a new chapter for Calvin Klein.

Back in July it was announced Christian Dior had lured Maria Grazia Chiuri away from Valentino. In September she already sent out her first work for the brand and delivered a feminist statement with it.

After just three seasons at DKNY Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow are leaving. Their decision to leave comes on the heels of LVMH’s sale of Donna Karan International (DKI) to G-III.

Rainbows, unicorns & all things pink (Recap 2016)

Rainbows, pizzas, unicorns, donuts, ice cream and red lips; anything that came in pins or patches drove us crazy over the past year. Perhaps as an escape to everything bad going on in the world we en masse were driven towards happy fantasy objects and all things pink. Pink XL puffer jackets, hair pink fur coats, pink ruffles, pink tule, pink barets, pink it-bags and pink hair. Simply escaping reality with this cheerful and dreamy fashion trend.

10 trends we loved in 2016 (Recap)

Another fashion filled year is almost coming to end. But before we completely conclude 2016 we´d like to look back on some of this year´s highlights. Catwalk trends, beauty experiments and streetstyle fads that defined 2016. Highlights of a year in style you at least have to go through one more time, before you move on to fresh plans and new adventures. Some fashion fun to enjoy the final countdown. Let´s recap 2016!

Here are 10 trends we loved in 2016.

10. Denim, bombers, bags; anything covered in patches (in the shape of stars, donuts, pizza´s, unicorns, avocado´s, lips) was sure to deliver a sensational, contemporary #ootd

9. The oversized hoodie added a sportive coolness to just about any look (yes, even combined with a faux fur coat).

8. Off shoulder ruffle tops (bye bye crop tops) became a big hit in summer, summer, summertime.

7. The classic white shirt was given a little twist by major designers and DIY fanatics.

6. Bright colors & busy prints made their way back into the game (bye bye minimalism).

5. Anything velvet was sure to generate some oohs and ahhs (even in summer). From booties to chokers.

4. Leopard prints turned into the chicest of prints thanks to designers like Dries van Noten, Givenchy and Prada. Roarr!

3. The puffer jacket (gone posh) in statement red (Drake style) or pastel pink. A hit item that started off as a gimmick, but eventually was here to stay.

2. The metallic pleated skirt (as seen at Lanvin and Gucci) preferably paired with some basic black loafers (see 1.)

1. No look was more on trend than Gucci’s granny look (pleated skirt, loafers, tied blouse, retro glasses, a Dionysus bag and a baret) and basically all things Gucci became best sellers in 2016.

WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: Military Moment

Like many trends military influences come and go every few years. Remember the military hype in 2013? Three years later army inspired coats are having a moment again. Major brands like Prada, Marni and Maison Martin Margiela introduced a woolen army green military coat in their fall/winter collections. Coats that are tough yet sexy and feminine at the same time. They breathe power and strength because they’re double breasted and long. They have large collars and big pockets. Yet the cinched waists give them some elegancy as well. Making the military coat the ultimate item to top of a festive winter look. Gucci slippers, Burlington socks, a shiny Margiela skirt topped off with a red lined Burberry number. Tough love.

WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: Handy

Sure we love the fact that we’re finally able to rock our faux furs, teddies and lammies. But try cycling the city for a bit in this bloody winter cold! A ride that asks for multiple layers, a scarf, a beanie and a pair of good old gloves. Let’s cover up! A pair of black leather gloves comes in handy and will surely help you through the winter. And why not try a pair of (knitted or faux fur) mittens for a change? Burgundy gloves seem to be a good match with just about any f/w outfit. A pair of fingerless gloves will make sure you’re still able to operate your smartphone. And if these options don’t suit your taste (or you’ve lost one of your gloves like we do all the time) just opt for some ultra long sleeves (another big trend this season) like Linda Tol in our gallery above and you’re good to go.

WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: In Sheep’s Clothing

After that impressive Acne shearling coat from last year had every it-girl craving for shearling is a big trend this fall. From Balenciaga to Sacai; the big brands are introducing their sheepskin ideas for the new season. From black sheep to trend setter; the new shearling jackets are adding instant coolness to your look. And oversized (hello Marc Jacobs) with XL collars they’ll keep be the ultimate shelter to any winter storm. Whether worn with mesh tights (Burberry), bare legs (Margiela) or a bright red pleated skirt (Balenciage); there’s no denying it’s coolness. We put biker jackets with a shearling lining on top of our wishlist. Biker sheep.. eh chic. Will you become that wolf in sheep’s clothing too?

Fall Winter Trend 2016 / 2017: Bowie boots

We’d seen Lady Gaga (walking the Marc Jacobs fall/winter show) tumbling on shoes even more bizarre and towering than this. But for Marc Jacobs to make this kind of shoe statement was rather surprising. Patent leather, platform soled and preferably worn over the knee. The kind of shoes only David Bowie would know how to pull off. Yet as crazy as they may look, other designers like Margiela, Balenciaga and Westwood walked the same shoe path leading up to one of this season’s shoe trends; the patent leather ankle boot with a chunky heel. It might be a far cry from Marc Jacobs’ catwalk shown shoe porn, but at least you know where it all started. Release your inner Spice girl. These patent leather, platform boots were made for walking.