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Below is a summary of the current
trends in fashion. Contact your local image consultant
to find out how they relate to your particular clothing
personality......
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FASHION UPDATE FOR
AUTUMN / WINTER 07
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Welcome to the future. Bright colours, geometric lines and sci-fi elements collide in a futuristic maelstrom creating bold combinations and a whole new way of dressing, that ‘s pared down, sleek and chic.
Shape shifting experiments, reveal new sculpted silhouettes - voluminous cocoon coats, curvy moulded jackets, sinuous tunics, slim-line pants and rounded bell skirts. Shoulder pads return, defining both angular and rounded lines, while sleeve shapes morph into batwings, dolman styles and structured ovoid forms.
With minimal details, functional fastenings are the centre of focus with large polished buttons, sleek zips, geometric flaps and sculptural buckles; the only concessions are bold fur trims, glossy quilted inserts, pleated origami effects and decorative rows of tops stitching.
For maximum impact team gleaming fabrics – patent, PVC, satin and silks – in bands of brilliant colour for a striking colour-block effect, or wear a single bright colour from head-to-toe. Asymmetric panels and geometric prints create a splash with occasional stripes and bold dots.
A bold eye-watering colour palette explodes with electric blues, screaming pinks, tropical turquoise, eye-catching reds, luxurious purples, citrus oranges and sunshine yellow with touches of saturated jade and acidic lime. Stark contrasts of monochrome black, white and ‘cement’ grey are also important with flashes of metallic shimmer.
Bold, hi-shine accessories complete the look with futuristic sunglasses, chunky metal pendants, enormous bangles and sleek leather gauntlets, along with structured bags, asymmetric belts and ankle boots all in shiny patent leathers.
This is a great look for Dramatics, Classics and Gamines so read on to find out more……
P.S. ……. remember with simple pared down clothes – the cut, quality and finish need to be PERFECT.
ESSENTIAL DETAILS
- 1950’s style stand away collars
- Neat stand/mandarin collars
- Interesting sleeve shapes – dolman, batwing, sculpted ovoids, flared to the wrist, or bell shaped and gathered into a cuff
- Rounded shoulders with raglan should pads
- Bold fur trims – wide fur cuffs or a band at the hem
- Large polished buttons – either self-coloured or dark and contrasting
- Inset panels - in a contrasting colour, sometimes quilted
- Bold, stiff, sculptural frill trims and edgings
- Rouleaux loop fastenings and self-colour buttons
- Diagonal zips and inset panels of stitch down pleats
- Raised seam effects and stitch down pleats
- Rows of decorative top-stitchin
ACCESSORIES
- Berets
- Futuristic sunglasses and huge bug-eyed sunglasses
- Sculptural fabric corsages
- Chunky metal bangles and futuristic metal pendants
- Narrow patent belts with sculptural buckles – worn on the waist
- Fitted leather gauntlets
- Asymmetric belts
- Large hand-held handbags - often in shiny crocodile effect leather
- Clutch bags with futuristic metal trims
- Dark or coloured opaque tights – to match or contrast with the outfit
- Patent platform shoes and sandals, with geometric metal buckles and trims
- High-heeled ankle boots
As seen at: Aquascutum, Commes des Garcons, Alessandro Dell’ Acqua, Balenciaga, Luella Bartley, Hussein Chalayan, DKNY, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Giles, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Lanvin, Loewe, Catherine Malandrino, Marni, Stella McCartney, Rossella Tarabini for Anna Molinari, Moschino, Prada, Preen, Emilio Pucci, Sonia Rykiel, Jil Sander, Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab, Paul Smith Women, Gharani Strok, Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino, Versace & Louis Vuitton.
Likely stockists:
High fashion stores and good department stores
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