FASHION UPDATE FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2011
Dramatic
For a striking version of this look team bold trench coats, sleek leather jackets, biker jackets and dark denim jackets (all with defined silhouettes), with sleek fitted shirts, bustiers, skinny trousers, pristine jeans, strict pencil skirts and fluid long-line skirts, along with sleek asymmetric dresses, slim-line maxi dresses and jumpsuits. Choose smooth sheeny fabrics, sleek leathers, laser cut fabrics, shiny PVCs, hi-tech fabrics, metallic effects, satins and sateen weaves; adding bold bleach splatter effects and large scale animal prints with defined outlines. Look out for dramatic details such as shiny metal studs, zips, eyelets, decorative safety pins and sparkly crystals, along with precise fringing, sharp pleats, angular quilting, geometric laser cut outs, mesh inserts, storm flaps, buckled straps, contrast lapels, edgings, and panels. Complete your look with bold jewellery and large scale accessories in sheeny leathers, with shiny metal studs and trims.
Dramatic Classic
For an elegant version of this look team sophisticated trench coats, sleek leather jackets and chic biker jackets (all with defined silhouettes), with sleek fitted shirts, neat shell tops, skinny trousers, pristine jeans, strict pencil skirts and fluid long-line skirts, along with sleek asymmetric dresses, slim-line maxi dresses and tailored jumpsuits. Choose good quality fabrics that are smooth and sheeny, along with lustrous suitings, sleek leathers, angular laser cut fabrics, metallic effects, satins and sateen weaves; adding bold animal prints, and large scale geometric prints with crisp, defined outlines. Look out for striking details such as shiny metal zips, studs, eyelets, sparkling sequins and crystals, along with crisp fringing, sharp pleats, angular quilting, intricate laser cut outs, buckled straps, contrast lapels, edgings and panels. Complete your look with striking jewellery and large scale accessories in high quality sheeny leathers, with shiny metal studs and trims.
Natural Dramatic
For a relaxed, yet stunning version of this look choose sweeping trench coats, sleek suede jackets, leather biker jackets and denim jackets (all with defined silhouettes), teamed with sleek fitted shirts, bustiers, streamlined shell tops, skinny trousers, distressed jeans and fluid long-line skirts, along with sleek asymmetric dresses and slim-line maxi dresses. Also look out for sporty parkas, chic cagoules, chunky mesh knit sweaters, racer back vests, oversized T-shirts, cargo pants and fluid jumpsuits. Achieve a mix of textures with rugged leathers, buttery suedes and denims (dark or distressed), along with sporty nylons, canvas, mesh, hi-tech fabrics, lycra, PVC, metallic fabrics and angular laser cut fabrics; adding bold tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects, blurred animal prints and snakeskin designs – all in large scale. Look out for sporty dramatic details, brushed metal studs, zips, eyelets, decorative safety pins, frayed edges, tears, rips, quilting, contrast lapels, edgings and panels, along with sporty' wetsuit' trims, mesh inserts, buckled straps and drawstrings. Complete your look with bold, natural jewellery and large scale accessories, in a mix of textured leathers and suede, with brushed metal studs and trims.
Dramatic Natural
For a striking, yet relaxed version of this look choose sweeping trench coats, sleek suede jackets, leather biker jackets and denim styles (all with defined silhouettes), teamed with bustiers, oversized shirts, fluid tunic tops, skinny leather trousers, distressed jeans, cropped pyjama pants and fluid long-line skirts, along with sleek asymmetric dresses and unstructured maxi dresses. Also look out for sporty parkas, slouchy cagoules, chunky mesh knit sweaters, oversized T-shirts, cargo pants and fluid jumpsuits. Achieve a mix of textures with rugged leathers, buttery suedes, and denims (dark or distressed), along with sporty nylons, PVC, hi-tech fabrics, canvas, mesh, cotton/lycra, metallic fabrics and angular laser cut fabrics; adding bold tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects, blurred animal prints and snakeskin designs – all in large scale. Look out for distinctive, dramatic details, brushed metal studs, zips, eyelets, decorative safety pins, frayed edges, tears, rips, quilting, contrast lapels, edgings, and panels, along with sporty' wetsuit' trims, mesh inserts, buckled straps and drawstrings. Complete your look with bold, natural jewellery and large scale accessories, in a mix of textured leathers and suede, with brushed metal studs and trims.
Natural
For an easy, laid back version of this look combine relaxed trench coats, rugged suede jackets, leather biker jackets, gilets and denim styles with fluid shirts, voluminous tunic tops, leather trousers, distressed jeans, cropped pyjama pants, sweeping long-line skirts and unstructured maxi-dresses. Also look out for sporty parkas, slouchy cagoules, chunky mesh knit sweaters, oversized T-shirts, racer back vests, cargo pants and fluid jumpsuits. Achieve a mix of textures with soft leathers, buttery suedes and denims (from stonewashed to distressed) with washed cottons, crumpled linens, canvas, cotton/lycra, mesh, hi-tech fabrics and sporty nylons; adding tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects and blurred animal prints – all in medium scale. Look out for authentic details such as brushed metal studs, zips, eyelets, safety pins, frayed edges, rips and tears, along with twin needled seams, epaulettes, storm flaps, quilting, fringing, buckled straps, drawstrings, sporty' wetsuit' trims and mesh inserts. Complete your look with natural jewellery and medium scale accessories, in a mix of textured suedes and leather, with brushed metal studs and trims.
Dramatic Gamine & Gamine Dramatic
For a chic, striking version of this look combine sleek trench coats, crisp leather jackets, cute biker jackets, snappy denim jackets and neat waistcoats - with a fitted silhouette and exaggerated shoulders- with sleek shirts, angular shell tops, bustiers, shorts, skinny trousers, narrow pristine jeans and lean pencil skirts, along with sleek asymmetric dresses and jumpsuits. Go for smooth, sheeny, shiny fabrics, sleek leathers, dark denim, glistening PVCs, hi-tech fabrics, angular laser cut fabrics and metallic effects, along with crisp cottons and sateen weaves. Add bleach splatter effects and funky animal prints, with defined outlines, in small/ large scale. Look out for eye-catching details such as shiny metal studs, zips, eyelets and decorative safety pins, along with neat fringing, crisp pleats, angular quilting, intricate laser cut outs, mesh inserts, sporty' wetsuit' trims, neon inserts, buckled straps, contrast lapels, edgings, and panels. Complete your look with striking jewellery and funky small/large scale accessories, in sheeny leathers with shiny metal studs and trims.
Natural Gamine
For a chic, sporty version of this look combine cute trench coats, cropped leather jackets, sleek biker jackets, snappy denim jackets and dinky waistcoats (all with a neat, fitted silhouette) with crisp shirts, precise shell tops, skinny trousers, narrow jeans, shorts and pencil skirts. Also look out for natty parkas, chic cagoules, sporty slim-line dresses, racer back vests, dainty mesh knit sweaters, lean cargo pants and funky jumpsuits. Achieve a delicate mix of textures with matt leathers, buttery suedes, lightweight denims (from stonewashed to distressed), crisp cottons, cotton/lycra, canvas, mesh, hi-tech performance fabrics and sporty nylons, adding tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects, crisp animal prints, and snakeskin designs – all in small/medium scale. Look out for fun sporty details, brushed metal, studs, zips, eyelets, frayed edges, tears and rips, along with neat quilting, twin needled seams, epaulettes, buckled straps, sporty' wetsuit' trims, mesh inserts, and drawstrings. Complete your look with neat, natural jewellery and cute small-scale accessories in a mix of canvas, suede and leather with brushed metal trims and studs.
Natural Ingénue & Ingénue Natural
For a relaxed, yet feminine version of this look mix and match casual trench coats, dainty suede/leather jackets, cute biker jackets, waistcoats and denim styles with pretty separates, frilled blouses, camisole tops, smock tops, floaty slip dresses, fluttery skirts and distressed jeans. Also look out for lightweight sporty parkas, slouchy cagoules, intricate crochet sweaters, cargo pants and fluid jumpsuits. Aim for a balance of ‘sweet yet tough', keeping your colour palette light and pretty. Achieve a delicate mix of textures with soft leathers, buttery suedes, denims (from stonewashed to distressed), washed cottons, slubby linens, crumpled silks, crinkle muslins, lace and chiffons, adding intricate tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects, snakeskin designs and blurred animal prints - all in small scale. Look out for dainty, yet authentic details, such as twinkly studs, sparkly sequins, fragile crystals, brushed metal zips, eyelets and decorative safety pins, along with pretty frayed edges, frill trims and lacy lingerie touches. Complete your look with pretty jewellery and small scale accessories in a mix of natural textures and all important touch of sparkle.
Romantic Natural
For a natural, yet glamorous version of this look choose sweeping trench coats, supple suede jackets, leather biker jackets and denim styles (all with a figure hugging silhouette) teamed with ruffled shirts, sexy bustiers, lacy camisole tops, frilled smock tops, floaty slip dresses, fluttery long-line skirts and distressed jeans. Also look out for sporty parkas, ornate mesh or crochet knit sweaters, fluid oversized T-shirts, cargo pants and fluid jumpsuits. Achieve a luxurious mix of textures with expensive leathers, buttery suedes and denims (from stonewashed to distressed), combined with glossy brocades, shimmering satins, crinkle cottons, crumpled muslins, slubby linens, silk crêpe de chine and textured lace. Add flamboyant tie dye patterns, bleach splatter effects, rounded animal prints and snakeskin designs – all in large scale. Look out for glossy authentic details, shiny metal zips, studs, eyelets, decorative safety pins, sparkly crystals, lustrous sequins, frayed edges and fringing, along with sexy draping, ruching, ruffles and lacy lingerie touches. Complete your look with bold natural jewellery and large-scale accessories in a mix of textured leathers and suede, with shiny metal trims and plenty of sparkle.
REBEL - Likely Stockists include:
Max Azaria, Balmain, Balenciaga, Belstaff, Burberry Prorsum, Céline, Chanel, Escada, Louis Feraud, Nicole Fahri, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Jigsaw, Joseph, Lanvin, Lewis Leathers, Isabel Marant, Marni, Karen Millen, Phase Eight, Vivienne Westwood, Whistles and Zara, along with sports shops, stylish boutiques and all good department stores
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