WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: navy coat

You can bet on preppy designers like Tommy to have a navy coat in his collection. But when Burberry, Prada and Valentino are jumping at it too, you’ve got yourself a trend. Unless you’re opting for a bright colored faux fur version, we discussed earlier, midnight blue should be the color of your army coat. And the bigger your buttons, collar (Hilfiger) pockets (Prada), belt (MiuMiu), stitches (Burberry) and patches (Coach), the better. Both Prada and Valentino also proved the navy coat doesn’t have to be so rigid. Have fun with it a little bit. Dress up and dress down with corsets, army boots and little bags (around your neck?!). A sailor cap (Prada), rock earrings (Proenza Schouler) or oversized beanie (Coach) might just top this statement coat off perfectly. Fall musthave, for sure.

WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: leopard

Black, white and leopard! A short stroll through the city centre and you know what’s up; the leopard print has become the new neutral. And if you look at how some of the biggest brands have worked the print into their fall collection you’re even surprised it took this long for the wilde print to hit the mass market. Christian Dior had it coming when he first introduced the print and this fall we’re following his lead big time. Was the print quite subtle before, this season it’s statement making and in your face. So a leopard printed coat might just be your best bet. At least Bottega Veneta, Dior (who else), Givenchy, Isabel Marant, Margiela, Moschino and Prada are going for it. Also, you can’t go wrong with animalistic touches on a dress (Saint Laurent), a jacket (Sonia Rykiel) or accessories like a stole (Dries van Noten). Just take a walk on the wild side and get rid of the idea that leopard prints are tacky or outrageous. They’re just so basic right now.

An ode to Sonia Rykiel

Last night Sonia Rykiel passed away. The Parisian designer famous for her colourful knitwear designs died at the age of 86. Ever since 1995 she suffered from Parkinson’s disease, something she revealed in 2012 when she stepped down as creative director of her eponymous label.

Born and raised in Paris Rykiel started her career in fashion in 1948 as a storefront designer, but eventually launched her own collections of self knitted clothing. In 1968 she opened her first store on Rue de Grenelle; the beginning of an international fashion house.

Sonia Rykiel is remembered by many as a fashion pioneer. Along with Chloé, her label pioneered the créateur movement in France. She became famous for her loose fitting sweaters, breaking sixties fashion rules of corsets and bras. Fashion should be comfortable and fun, was the flame-haired designer’s message and Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve and Audrey Hepburn, just a few of Sonia Rykiel’s famous clients, agreed.

“Design job fell on me. I didn’t want to do it. It was an accident. For the first 10 years I said, “Tomorrow I’m stopping.””

Through the years the brand Sonia Rykiel expanded with clothes for men, kids, accessories and fragrances. Rainbow stripes, massive fur wraps and culottes became part of the brand’s signature. In 2009 the label collaborated with H&M. That same year she was awarded The Order of Légion d’Honneur in recognition of her 40 years of service in the French fashion industry.

In 2012 Nathalie Rykiel, Sonia’s daughter, took over the role of the brand’s creative director while Sonia still kept serving as honorary president and attending the label’s shows, which always ended in a big celebration on the catwalk (see some catwalk highlights in our gallery below). Since 2014 Julie de Libran has been Sonia Rykiel’s artistic director.

Sonia Rykiel, 1930 – 2016

Streetfashion Lowlands 2016

Lowlands is one of the biggest music-festivals in the Netherlands. Time to check out what visitors are wearing. Are you rocking the ultimate slingback street kid attire or opting for that James Dean (Daydreem) look (in your eyes)? This is our selection of festival/streetwear. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. See you next year!

WOMENSWEAR TREND FW2016: Can Touch This

Velvet is out of it’s dark, Gothic corner for good. Thanks to Valentino (yellow) , Vetements (gold), Alberta Ferretti (pink) and Dries van Noten (purple) we now all know how highly desirable colored velvet can be. And as the high street stores are filling up with velvet pieces we have a feeling this luxurious fabric might become one of this season’s biggest trend. How could it not when every major brand has presented some velvet on it’s runway. One by one outfits begging to be touched. Remember that all green Haider Ackermann suit? Or that leopard printed red Etro dress? Not to mention the Prada and Fendi dresses with patches and embroideries. Oh and let’s not forget that jaw dropping navy blue, one shoulder dress Ralph Lauren sent out. So many style options there’s a velvet match for everyone. Whether you’re opting for suits (Ferretti, Lanvin, Ackermann), dresses (Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dries van Noten) or jackets and coats (Ralph Lauren, Vetements). Your everyday fall outfit is finally getting the royal touch it deserves.

WOMENSWEAR TREND ss2016: All Things Gucci

Anything Alessandro Michele comes up with we put straight on top of our wishlist. The Gucci designer seems to have the power to make the most contemporary and highly desirable fashion pieces. From the metallic pleated skirts to the berets, from the fur lines loafers to all variations of the Dionysus bag; we simply want it all. Gucci has been the hottest Milan label for several seasons now. An invitation to the catwalk show is the hottest ticket in town, the Gucci store is making overtime and that shows on the streets too. Which ever fashion event we pull up to Gucci is always well represented. And where to spot the best Gucci apparel than in Italy’s fashion capital? In our gallery below you find some of the coolest streetstyle looks created around some of the best selling Gucci items. And yes, you saw that right, the Dutch editors of Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar are joining in on the Gucci fun even sporting those stunner pearl studded loafers. Woa!

MENSWEAR TREND AW2016/17: Pink suave

It’s 2016 and in that sense anything goes for our dear men. And in the category of gender-fluid trends, there’s one trend having a huge moment: pink! We’re talking any kind of hue: coral, salmon, rosé, fuchsia or pink panter-ish. Pink has a controversial background and history in menswear, and for long time it has been a huge sartorial no-no, considered a colour for only women, queers or Oxford men. But thanks to icons like Sonny Crockett (Miami Vice) and John Draper (Mad Men), pink is becoming more of a new neutral tone, like white. Even the manliest man figures on this planet can pull it off big time (looking at you Drizzy Drake and Cristiano Ronaldo) .

Perhaps it started with the Adidas Stan Smith collaboration in baby pink, and we noticed many pink pastel tones in previous catwalk seasons. And when colour authority Pantone named rose quartz as THE colour of the year, there’s no question about why you should be wearing pink this year. Only HOW you gonna wear it. Especially if you look at the many catwalk examples: Kenzo, Etro, Ferragamo, Westwood, Gucci, Versace and many more. They all have their own spin on this bright and cheerful colour. Even as a bomber jacket (check Givenchy) is pretty darn cool, don’t you think? And a trend rarely makes its way so quickly and directly to the high-street stores. Now there’s pink everywhere, cheering up the streets. Before you get to excited (and you have the right to be so) and jump on it, this is how to nail it without looking like you robbed your little sisters wardrobe: keep it simple and classy, team up with darker ‘masculine’ colours and avoid sparkly embroideries.

MENSWEAR TREND AW2016/17: The metallic dream

We hate to say this but: the end of summer is not so far ahead anymore. And as much as we like to postpone the colder and darker days and lengthen those endless summer nights, there’s also much to look forward too: like a new winter wardrobe. So coming weeks it’s time to have look at the menswear agenda for the season to come. And you better be ready, because there’s lots of new and exciting things to come and to fill your wardrobe with. Just follow our lead…

The designers have a new trend on their creative hands: metallics. And with the Olympics in Rio it shouldn’t be too surprising that a group of designers is going for the gold. Metallics are making a comeback once again, and the results are nothing but f-f-flashy (for all our Dutchies: this song is your best compagnon). Not all men will feel excited when thinking of metallic coats, a pair of metallic trousers or shiny bomber jackets, but high fashion labels like Donatella Versace, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani showed that a bit of shine doesn’t mean lack of masculinity. At all. They featured a range of metallic tones such as silver, gold and even shiny blue in a very cool and manly way. The reflective materials add an fresh and futuristic touch to every day and night wardrobe.

This may not be the most easy trend for men (not even for women!) to adapt and it can quickly feel a little over the top, but you can definitely make it work. To make sure you won’t get the peacock effect (yep, there’s a high risk), balance is key to pulling off this look. Metallics do best when they complement your outfit and not being the main essential. So start of slowly, by wearing accessories or flashy shoes, and easily make your way up to the trousers or tops. And try to match the metallic tones to other colours in your outfit. Now, that’s what we call a winners look.

WOMENSWEAR TREND ss2016: It Accessories

Personal style is all about what you love to wear. But if you’re looking to join in on some accessories trend, this blog post is a must read for you. We selected this season’s it accessories that will give your outfit a showstopping twist in the blink of an eye. Like a large pair of sunglasses decorated with pearls. Or that good old denim jeans given a Disney patch twist. Not too mention a waist belt, preferably with you name on it (like Anna wore). And of course there is the oversized emoji tee, the bomber jacket covered in patches and that highly decorated oversize Supreme jacket. Phone covers in odd shapes and sizes always do the trick (XL red lips anybody?). Why not wear Cinderella’s mice embroidered on you cute little handbag? Bandana’s around your neck (or around his head). Furry backpacks and pom poms all over. Perhaps you can even share some words of wisdom on your favorite waistcoat while you’re at it. Anything out of the ordinary will give you a head spinning streetstyle look. And for this summer patches, embroideries and written words are the key trend ingredients. Give it a go and express yourself and your style in every way possible. The summer is yours!

Streetwear MBFWA SS2017 Day 4

It’s Amsterdam Fashion Week, so what are you wearing? A Yeezy jacket or a pink trenchcoat? Are you rocking the ultimate slingback street kid attire or opting for that James Dean (Daydreem) look (in your eyes)? This was our selection of streetwear for day 2. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Westergasterrein!

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