Trend Report FW2013: Skater Skirts

The hemlines may have dropped a few inches into this season’s conservative midi skirt trend. Yet with the nineties inspired skater skirt hype there’s room to put some leg on display as well. The flared, fitted at the waist, often pleated (Blumarine) skirts cheap cialis uk popped up everywhere along the fall/winter collections. Unexpectedly even the chicest, classic brands opted for the playful piece of clothing. Now luckily there’s no need to go (figure) skating in this skirt style. It’s suitable for the chicest events, although you can wear it in a sporty or casual way too. Start with a simple black skirt and try a leather (Viktor & Rolf), pinstripe (Chalayan) or checked (Chanel. Anna Sui, Moschino Cheap & Chic) version once you’re adapted to the style. Combine them with over the knee boots (this season’s hottest footwear!) and perhaps a slouchy turtle neck sweater (Bellstaf). She was a skater girl…

Trend Report FW2013: Folded 'n Pleated

This season designers are taking the Eastern inspired origami trend to the next buy viagra uk level. Dresses. coats, skirts and jackets are given the folded/pleated – sometimes draped and ruffled – treatment and the variations seem endless. From a basic pleated maxi skirt at Jean Paul Gaultier and a simple folded version at Chanel to impressive architectural pieces at Bottega Veneta, Céline and Dior. Who needs busy prints, bright colors and delicate embroideries when you can have folded, pleated details as the eyecatchers of your look? As seen at Kenzo, Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang the trend seems to work best on Japanese inspired clothing, like kimono’s. Yet don’t hesitate to throw in an extra pair of pleats on a party dress, a suit jacket or an elegant blouse. It will make up for an original, on trend fall look and will have everyone guessing on how exactly your piece of clothing (or should we say piece of art?) is constructed.

Trend Report FW2013: Get your Tartan!

The tartan has proven to be the most versatile print of the season. It popped up on menswear inspired attires at Dolce & Gabbana, we saw different grunge versions appear at Saint Laurent and we got a more feminine/minimalistic vibe at Céline.
Yet many, many more designers interpreted the Scottish tartan in different ways, making the old school kilt fabric a true fall musthave.
Whether your sporting the check on an oversize shopping bag, a woolen winter coat or a skater or midi skirt; you can’t go wrong with this one.
Not the type to go for that typical statement, oversize, red and black (Terry Richardson) shirt? The color options are endless, though the light pink and blue tartan pieces seem to get the highest rate from the industry’s insiders.
And if one tartan creation isn’t enough; try mixing multiple checked items in one look, as seen at Céline and Stella McCartney. Get your tartan!

Trend Report FW2013: Midi Styles

Victoria Beckham, Céline, Gucci, Rochas, Jil Sander and Proenza Schouler are all convinced: the midi skirt is the ultimate skirt style for fall. The presented theirs in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. From tailored and bright (Victoria pfizer viagra no prescription Beckham) to pastel shaded (Céline, Rochas), structured (Proenza Schouler) and elegantly printed (Louis Vuitton). Lengths varying from just below the knee to mid calf. Lots of option, so there’s a midi for (just about) everyone. Yet it must be said, this skirt is not the easiest piece of clothing. You don’t want to disappear in it and if possible a little bit of leg should still be on display. Accentuate the waist like Victoria Beckham or go for a boxy kind of silhouette as seen at Rochas. Before you know it you’ve mastered the midi!

Trend Report FW2013: Hitchcock Hype

Midi skirts, nipped waists and lots of tweed make Albert Hitchcock one of this season’s biggest inspirations. Or, actually the blonde actrices in his movies are what inspired designers like Tomas Maier (Bottega Veneta), Miuccia Prada and Dolce & Gabbana to revive those fabulous forties. A feminine trend viagra no prescription suitable for both the office and after work hours, including long gloves, waist belts, medium high pumps and a 2013 it-bag to keep things modern. Oh and make sure to try the wet hair (don’t care) and bare face make-up look the Prada ladies famously worked on the runway. A modern Hitchcock heroin should never look too polished.

 

Trend Report FW2013: Go Grunge

Thanks to fashion houses like Versace, Saint Laurent Paris and Givenchy we’re experiencing a major Punk & Grunge comeback in fashion. A trip back to the nineties when a careless look was all everyone wanted. Go rough with black leather motor jackets, fashion pieces that are torn apart and bring back the spikes. A black and red color palette is your best punk chic option and remember this look is viagra no rx not complete without a tartan shirt (best tied around the waist). As “long hair don’t care” seems to be the guys’ motto, it’s the girls’ hair that is getting much shorter (and either white/grey-ish or deep black). Touches of femininity are added through floral prints, sheer fabrics and sexy cut-outs. It’s going to be one of the most interesting trends this fall and besides lovers there sure will be haters, but we have a feeling the modern punk/grunge designers in our image gallery don’t really care…

Rochas Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear Fw2013

Appearing from a marble staircase we met up with Marco Zanini’s girl for fall. A humble girl with a great sense of style. A natural beauty with not only a wonder wardrobe but great taste too. She gracefully matched a few over the knee skirts with quite stiff woolen tops and roomy coats. She pulled off a selection of oversize dresses with duo colored gloves to match. And she managed to look chic in a series of pleated New Look skirts combined with jackets and waist belts to accentuate her feminine figure. Even in her pj’s she seemed perfectly put together carrying her statement making rolled up leather bag. Her wardrobe’s warm winter shades (light blue, apricot and mallard green, baby pink and burgundy) looked ever so chic against her perfect pale skin. Zaninin’s girl isn’t trying too hard or following any trends. She is just being her fashionable self, rocking some of the finest Rochas investment pieces that will last longer than just one season.

 

 

 

 

Gianfranco Ferré Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear Fw2013

Federico Piaggi and Stefano Citron presented their collection in a new show venue this year. To the designers the Palazzo della Permanente not only was a new show area but a fresh start for the Gianfranco Ferré fashion house as well. Piaggi and Citron’s new beginnings did not necessarily mean a whole different signature though. They stayed true to their architectural, asymmetrical style. Done in a color palette of simple shades (nude, black, white, navy) the designers presented quite difficult fabric constructions. Dresses, kimono tops and smoking jackets all had a lot of folding, overlapping and layering going on. With accessories like croc obi belts and leather neck creations it was even hard to distinguish one piece from the other. Yet the designers sure managed to keep things interesting.

 

Aquilano & Rimondi Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2013

What better way to portray Alice in Wonderland than by sending out a collection full of hearts and checks? Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi took the literal way of translating their theme for fall/winter 2013/2014. Their ‘Alices’ sporting high buns and bright blue eyeshadow in a series of forties inspired Wonderland pieces. Ultra feminine knee lenght skirts were paired with peplum tops that had cute puffy sleeves and statement shoulders. Heart shapes could be found on any top or bottom as sequined skirts and embroidered dresses were given a sparkly treatment. Even some of the menswear inspired pieces, like tweed jackets and a long woolen coat got the designer’s feminine touch by in the form of stitches, buttons and added waist belts. A color palette of emerald green, navy blue, red, gold black & white and metallics; a fairytale brought back to life.

 

 

Dsquared Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2013

Dan and Dean Caten took us back to the 1940s with a muscular Karmen Pedaru opening their menswear inspired show. Her hairy evening gown (which caused for a nipple slip to happen) was followed by line up of double breasted suits and high hats. Tight skirts, accentuated waists, fur details, chunky jewelry and rich colors really brought the forties back to life. Beautiful tailored coats and wide legged pants were some of the best pieces. Touches of metallic added that modern touch. Leave out the crazy hats and the rest of the excessively used accessories and you’ve got yourself a perfectly wearable jazz-inspired fall collection.

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