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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
RETRO CHIC
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Revisit the Golden Age of Hollywood with a spotlight on 1930’s/1940’s glamour. Fabulous frocks and chic lady-like tailoring take centre stage this season, in tribute to the iconic style of screen legends such as Veronica Lake, Hedi Lamar and Lauren Bacall.
The waist is back, with new versions of the hour glass silhouette - structured shoulder pads, nipped in waists and straight pencil skirts are pure 1940’s, while cinching belts and full flaring skirts are distinctly Dior. The tailored skirt-suit is big news again, while drapy dresses and elegant coats are the epitome of grown-up chic.
Glossy satins, velvets and furs heighten the glamour with sinuous jerseys and fluid wool crêpes. Art Deco lines inspire bold geometric prints, echoed by colour-block stripes, window pane checks and discreet stylised florals. Luxurious details are a must with sumptuous fur trims, structured drape effects, geometric beadings, satin appliqués and sparkly crystal motifs.
An opulent colour palette combines dark, moody burgundies, claret reds and inky damsons with rich forest shades of bottle green, cinnamon and nut brown, crowned with a chorus of spectacular brights, glorious reds, acid lime greens, regal royal blues and flaming fuchsias.
Complete the look with stylish cloche hats, narrow cinching belts, sleek leather gloves, precise hand-held bags and teetering platform shoes; while immaculate grooming and matt red lipstick are the essential finishing touch.
This is a great look for anyone with Classic in their clothing personality, especially in combination with Dramatic and Romantic.
ESSENTIAL DETAILS
- Asymmetric panels and pleat effects
- Wide inset panels that define the waist
- Draping, ruching and frill details
- Extended shoulders - with darts or pleats and neat shoulder pads
- Bell sleeves – wide at the wrist and gathered into a cuff
- Rouleaux bindings and button holes
- Fur trims, big fur collars and cuffs
- Satin trims and bows – often tied at the neck
- Fabric corsages
- Geometric belt buckles
- Beaded trims, buckles and buttons
- Satin appliqués and geometric embroidered motifs
- Crystal beading and sequin details
ACCESSORIES
- Wide brimmed hats
- Neat cloche hats
- Berets – knitted or felt – and neat knitted ‘beanie’ hats
- Textured leathers and crocodile effects for bags, shoes and belts
- Fur accessories - neat neck scarves, bags and glove trims
- Sleek leather gloves – bracelet length or long and ruched
- Neat structured clutch bags
- Chunky hand-held handbags
- Narrow leather belts worn on the waist
- Wide corset belts that cinch the waist
- Dark opaque tights
- Platform shoes
- High heeled lace-up shoes
- Mary Jane shoes – high heeled pumps with a fastening strap high on the foot
As seen at: Aquascutum, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, Veronique
Branquinho, Céline, Jasper Conran, Christian Dior, Etro, Nicole Fahri, Alberta Ferretti, Gucci, Allegra Hicks, Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Just Cavalli, Donna Karan, Eley Kishimoto, Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu, Maurizio Pecoraro, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel, Proenza Schouler, Paul Smith Women, Vivienne Tam, Emanuel Ungaro, Dries Van Noten, Diane Von Furstenburg and Y & Kei.
Likely stockists: All good department stores
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