Monday, September 26, 2011

#3 What are the Experts talking about at NY times!

From New York to Milan!

That is what has been doing the rounds on one of the best Fashion news broadcasters in America- The New York times. One of my favorite blogger on NY times Cathy Horyn has been constantly on the move with the shows happening in Milan- one of the major fashion capital in the world. And when I think of Milan, I think of on of my favorite designer brands- VERSACE!

Donatella Versace took to the catwalk after the presentation of her Versace collection at Milan Fashion Week spring 2012.
 Cathy Horn reported that this collection seemed to be inspired from the sea world of mermaids, shells, sea horses. She's kind of a no nonsense reporter but I feel she has her fovorites. She's can be really critical about her comments at times but I like how she states the facts of what she observes. Her report seems first hand and detailed. For Versace's show she further states that "This was a Versace command performance, very far from the humdrum of Milan’s flapper girls and hot-rod prints. Donatella Versace seemed to have four ideas: the snappy suit with shorts, the mini gladiator dress with a constellation of gold studs, the mini goddess dress or suit with pleated panels and the many-hued goddess dress for big grown-up girls."

We can gauge that designers in Milan have said bye-bye to neon and electric colors, We're looking at the more mature, subtle colors, pastels, a whole lot of embroidery and embellishment to add that glamor to your garment. "The makeup and hair were impeccable, the platform sandals in clear plastic. Ms. Versace made the studs and the delicate sea creatures seem more like tattoos than decoration, with everything light and sophisticated."

But this is not all from the house of Versace for all you fashionistas! There's more! She just alaunched her new line of her DV One Cruise Watches which were completely different from her couture collection. These watches are sporty (again, a trend we're hoping to see next season) and colorful with prints!

                                                           
NY times blogger Eric Wilson reported that DV One Cruise, is a sporty, colorful watch that comes in several versions, one with a red face and blue and violet rubber straps, another with a blue face and yellow leather straps with an alligator pattern.
“This is Versace,” she said. “Of course, we wanted to use prints, but this is a watch so I used color instead.”

Donatella Versace sporting her new collection of Watches- DV One Cruise. Source: Vogue.it.

(Don't miss the fitted knee length dress she wore. A reference to the previous post about these dresses being the next big thing for the whole season!)

Keep reading for more news and views.
Until then,
Stay Stylish!






Monday, September 12, 2011

#2 Key Item for Fall 2012

It's hard to pick and choose one item that's going to be the market leader for Fall 2012. There are just so many different things working together to create that sassy look for the woman. Talk about colors and we see a wide range of pastels taking over the current theme of neon and bright shades. Powder blue, baby pink, white were seen in Donna Karan, Christian Dior, and other such designers collection.

Fall 2012 can see a lot of inspiration from various countries and their art. Focus on trims, collars, and details on fabrics other than the flowy chiffon and Georgette to create that ultra glam look for the otherwise dull season. The bold colors orange and red add spice to the otherwise subtle color palette this season.

Embroidery and embellishments are going to be the market winners next season. If you ever thought Bling wasn't your thing, well you got to think again! Fall 2012 is all about pretty embroidery inspired from countries like India!

And the Winner is:
The Knee Length Dress

Designers are also working on new lengths. They are back to the knee length skirts and dresses in prints, structured fabrics, tailored styles or just the feminine chiffon. Details on the waist line with a dash of color adds spice to the otherwise pastel collections. Carolina Herrera shows us how!
This beautiful earthy over sized knee length dress is flirty and formal. Perfect for an evening with that sassy scarf and strappy shoes.
This black and white fitted silhouette is perfect for either a corporate affair or even a dinner party. Accessorized with over sized jewelery on the hands, and the rest is minimum, Carolina surely gave us a easy to dress up or dress down number.

Sources: NY Times (Carolina Hererra)