Catwalktrend FW2010: Cape it!

For fall a cape is the ultimate fashion accessory. No, we’re not talking ‘bout the super heroes capes, we’re talking trendy capes in all kinds of styles.

Originating from medieval times the cape is the perfect fashion item to keep you warm and classy at the same time. On the runway any imaginable kind of cape was presented.

Fur (Celine, Chanel, Dsquared, Etro), woollen (Kenzo, Yves Saint Laurent, Antonio Marras, Missoni), water-resistant (Issey Miyake), silk (Yves Saint Laurent) and camel-colored (Carolina Herrera, Alexander Wang).

Even a lot of the coats resembled capes. They were worn, hanging over the model’s shoulders and some of them looked exactly like capes, yet had small arm wholes at the bottom.

The cape is regularly discussed as a substitute for the trench coat. And we actually think it’s the perfect alternative. By wearing a cape you are partly covered, so you can still show off the outfit you’re wearing underneath it. It’s great for wearing to a special party and you can even face the rain in it.

Trend Report FW2010: military style

Uniforms in some way always are very appealing. So it’s no surprise the army trend is very popular in fashion. We already saw the army style last season and for winter 2010 many clothes still have an army influence.

The army details are mostly translated to army coats and jackets. Those are often long, camouflage-colored and have details like epaulettes and fringes on the shoulders.

The Max Mara show was full of those coats. They were floor-sweeping long and immediately gave the models a certain status. They looked confident, as if they could rule the world. Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry and Balmain all had army coats in their collections too. Navy blue and army green being the two most chosen colors.

The long coats won’t be very handy when, for example, having to hop on a bike. Yet they look stylish and will keep you warm from head to toe. And…march!

Trend Report FW2010: add an extra layer

Though the minimalistic look is a big trend this fall, layering is the best way to dress yourself throughout the winter. Just put on a nice comfortable outfit and then start adding the extra layers. First a warm cosy vest, then a coat, a big knitted scarf and finally something to keep your head warm.

Many designers opted for the layered look. More than often it made the models look like wandering nomads, but in the end it made for a cool fall look.

The poncho’s and capes, that are hot right now, perfectly fit with the layered look. And a big chunky scarf will not go to waste this winter. If you’re not wearing it around your neck, you can always put it on your head like Haider Ackermann en Issey Miyake did in their shows.

An extra tip: if you’re going for the more is more look, don’t be afraid of clashing prints, materials or colors. The more diverse the pieces you’re wearing are, the better.

Catwalktrends FW2010: oh boy!

For fall men should keep an eye on their closets, cause their wardrobe is still not save. Putting on your man’s clothes for a masculine look is again going to be a big trend. Yet the boyfriend jeans is not so cool any more and is replaced by a pair of pleated pants, for good.

Many brands promoted the masculine look in their fall collections (Ann Demeulemeester, Dior, Ferragamo, Marc Jacobs, Kenzo and Michael Kors to name a few). Chloe stood out the most with not only wide pleated pants, but also big coats, in grey and in beige. Yet, as manly as these outfits looked, Chloe’s way of styling still made every outfit feel sexy. Also in other collections details such as thin belts, tucked up sleeves and low v-necks made the masculine looks appear feminine.

At Hermes all models appeared dressed up like man. They wore black leather suits, ties and hats and carried umbrellas. Yet it was the fit of the outfits that gave the looks a feminine twist.

Another label that took the menswear trend to another level was Sonia Rykiel. Gigantic woollen suits and coats were sent off on the runway. Dutch model Mirte Maas had to open the show in a grey woollen suit that seemed about ten sizes too big for her. But it was Sonia Rykiel’s version of the masculine trend and she sure had fun with it.

Joline Jolink Catwalk Fashion Show ss2011

Joline Jolink is one of the few Dutch designers who is working silently and serious at her oeuvre. She’s still developing, but her style is already visible and consistent. She sells mainly in the Netherlands (12 shops and a webshop) and probably soon in Belgium. It’s been a while since Joline Jolink  showed a collection to an audience, but yesterday she presented her spring summer-2011 collection to buyers and a small selection of editors. It was a very grown up, elegant and sporty collection. For the first time Joline Jolink presented some leather accessories, two small bags worn at the hip and a big bag inspired by oldfashioned schoolbags.

The designer is fascinated by strong women, their lives, way of dressing, way of thinking. And it always makes an interesting collection. For next spring it was Katharine Hepburn that inspired Joline Jolink. Especially her sporty/elegant way of dressing and her preference for menswear tickled the designer.

The result is a well balanced collection full of renewed classics, like the men’s shirt, the pleated trousers, the suit and the shirtdress. Jolink choose basic colors, like beige, marine, black, white and mustard. The only print was a wrinkled navy/beige striped jersey. eyecatchers were a soft, halterneck suit, a big poncho and a beige-colored silk suit. The flowing silhouet, the modern classics with a clean, sporty twist and the eclectic mix made it to a strong collection.

Peter Stigter aan de Muur at De Bijenkorf

Peter Stigter’s charity-project Peter Stigter aan de Muur decorated eight shoppingwindows of De Bijenkorf Amsterdam, the leading Dutch department store. Thirteen large photo’s are exposed asking attention for the charity-fund. The exhibition ends august 2nd.

Fashion- and photography lovers can buy limited edition large format photo’s via the website www.peterstigteraandemuur.nl. Profits will be donated to projects helping the blind and visually disabled.
The sizes of the prints, made in collaboration with Canon,  will be 100 x150 cm. , 70 x 100 cm. or 50 x 70 cm. They will be accompanied by a certificate of originality. Prices start at € 365,-.

This was Amsterdam International Fashion Week ss11

An impression of this years AIFW summer-edition!

Goodiebag Hunkemöller wins our Goodiebag contest!

After a week of fashion shows we’ve gathered many different goodiebags. Some good, some bad. We’ve inspected all the different bags, rated them and put them on our website. And now, we’ve selected a winner. The Hunkemöller goodiebag wins this week’s goodiebag contest! We loved the stylish goodies inside and it was lovely packed!

See our comment on the Hunkemöller goodiebag below.

We received this wonderful goodiebox at the Hunkemöller fashion show on Friday.

Useful

One pair of Hunkemöller underpants

A sleep mask

A Hunkemoller Gift Voucher of 30 euro

A Hunkemöller member card

Spam

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Estimated Value: 10,-

Rating: 7

The items out of this goodiebox might not have been very expensive, yet the they were beautifully packed and everyone loved it. Plus: there was a box on every seat!

Esther Coppoolse wins our Streetheart Award!

Esther Coppoolse, fashion director of Elle magazine, won our second Streethearts Award today. She was the most stylish person we photographed outside at the Amsterdam Fashion Week.

The winner of last season, Ruud van der Peijl handed over the award he won last time. Esther won 500 euros shopping money at Maasmechelen Shopping village, yet she would like to donate that money to charity.

Congrats Esther!

Backstage Daryl van Wouw Catwalk Fashion Show SS2011

We were backstage at the Daryl van Wouw fashion show. We spotted how the models got their remarkable make-up and the colorful hair. Check it out!

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