FASHION UPDATE FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2011

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Dramatic & Dramatic Classic

For a chic, striking version of this look choose tailored masculine styles, defined silhouettes and sleek minimal lines.  Look out for sophisticated trench coats, stylish trouser suits, elegant tuxedoes and angular boyfriend blazers with exaggerated shoulders, along with crisp shirts, fitted waistcoats, bold Argyll knits, strict pencil skirts, immaculate wide-leg trousers and lean narrow pants; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek tunics, asymmetric styles and extreme oversized designs will also work well.  Focus on pared down minimalist details, fly-fronts and angular necklines, along with wide notched lapels, satin trims, authentic hand-stitched edgings, sleek welt pockets, sharp pleats and contrast edgings.  Keep fabrics, smooth sheeny and shiny with stiff gabardines, polished suitings, sateen weaves, crisp cotton poplins, silk crêpe de chine and satin back crêpe, adding quirky polka dots, bold pin stripes, clean-cut shirting stripes and geometric foulard designs – all in large scale.  Complete your look with stylish fedoras, retro sunglasses, fringed scarves, bold shiny jewellery and structured accessories in shiny leathers, including sleek narrow belts, funky two-tone brogues and high heel strappy sandals.

Natural Dramatic & Dramatic Natural

For a relaxed, striking version of this look choose fluid masculine styles, sleek minimal lines and bold unstructured silhouettes.  Look out for dashing trench coats, stylish trouser suits, sleeveless blazers and slouchy boyfriend blazers with exaggerated shoulders, along with sinuous shirts, fitted waistcoats, bold Argyll knits, sloppy Joe sweaters, figure hugging pencil skirts, wide-leg trousers and skinny jeans; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek tunics, asymmetric styles and fluid oversized designs will also work well.  Focus on pared down minimalist details, fly-fronts and angular necklines, along with wide notched lapels, authentic hand-stitched edgings, sleek welt pockets, sharp pleats, horn buttons and contrast edges, as well as jeans styling, rivets and frayed edges.  Achieve a mix of textures, with mélange suitings, crisp linens, cotton poplins, slubby silks, denim, canvas and suede, adding quirky polka dots, bold chalk stripes, wide shirting stripes, geometric foulard designs and blurred fade out effects – all in large scale.  Complete your look with retro sunglasses, stylish fedoras, bold jewellery and structured accessories, in a mix of suede and leather, including sleek narrow belts, funky two-tone brogues and high heel strappy sandals.

Classic

For a chic, sophisticated version of this look choose elegant tailored styles, precise silhouettes and sleek minimal lines.  Look out for classic trench coats, stylish trouser suits, structured tuxedoes and simple boyfriend blazers with defined shoulders, along with silk shirts, slim line waistcoats, chic Argyll knits, pencil skirts, immaculate wide-leg trousers and lean narrow pants; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek tunics and simple pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on minimalist details, fly-fronts and linear necklines, along with angular lapels, authentic hand-stitched edgings, satin trims, refined welt pockets, crisp pleats and contrast edgings.  Keep fabrics, smooth, sheeny or matt with quality gabardines, expensive suitings, sateen weaves, crisp cotton poplins, silk crêpe de chine and satin back crêpe, adding polka dots, pin stripes, clean-cut shirting stripes and geometric foulard designs – all in medium scale.  Complete your look with stylish retro sunglasses, fringed scarves, elegant jewellery and structured accessories in sheeny leathers, including sleek narrow belts, brogues and high heel strappy sandals.

Natural Classic

For a relaxed, yet sophisticated version of this look choose elegant tailored styles, fluid silhouettes and simple minimal lines.  Look out for classic trench coats, stylish trouser suits, structured tuxedoes and simple boyfriend blazers with defined shoulders, along with sinuous silk shirts, slim line waistcoats, slinky jersey tops, pencil skirts, immaculate wide-leg trousers, lean narrow pants, pristine skinny jeans and sleek shirtdresses; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, unstructured tunics and simple pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on minimalist details, fly-fronts and soft/straight lapels, along with authentic hand-stitched edgings, refined welt pockets, soft pleats and bound edgings.  Achieve an expensive mix of textures with quality gabardines, mélange suitings, crisp linens, cotton poplins, slubby silks, silk crêpe de chine, pristine denims, canvas and suede, adding splashy polka dots, chalk stripes, woven shirting stripes, foulard designs and blurred fade out effects – all in medium scale.  Complete your look with stylish retro sunglasses, elegant organic jewellery and structured accessories, in a mix of suede and leather, including sleek narrow belts, two-tone brogues and high heel strappy sandals.

Natural

For a relaxed, carefree  version of this look choose easy tailored styles, fluid silhouettes and unstructured minimal lines.  Look out for sporty trench coats, masculine trouser suits, sleeveless jackets and slouchy boyfriend blazers, along with simple shirtdresses, sinuous shirts, waistcoats, sloppy Joe sweaters, fluid skirts, wide-leg trousers, slim jeans and drawstring trousers; while kimono style jackets, long line gilets, unstructured tunics and fluid pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on authentic details, granddad collars, soft/straight lapels, hand-stitched edgings, welt pockets and soft pleats, along with jeans styling, rivets and frayed edges.  Achieve a mix of textures with mélange weaves, crunchy canvas, washed linens, cotton calico, slubby silks, suede and distressed denim, adding splashy polka dots, chalk stripes, ticking stripes, blurred checks and smudgy fade out effects – all in medium scale.  Complete your look with retro sunglasses, bandannas, natural organic jewellery and relaxed accessories, in a mix of suede and leather, including satchels, double belts, brogues and flat thong sandals.

Dramatic Gamine & Gamine Dramatic

For a chic, striking version of this look choose tailored boyish styles, defined silhouettes and sleek minimal lines.  Look out for cute trench coats, funky trouser suits, precise tuxedoes, cropped jackets and natty boyfriend blazers with exaggerated shoulders, along with crisp shirts, snappy shirt dresses, fitted waistcoats, bold Argyll knits, strict pencil skirts, immaculate narrow trousers and skinny pants; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek tunics and asymmetric designs will also work well.  Focus on pared down minimalist details, fly-fronts, angular necklines and notched lapels, along with granddad collars, authentic hand-stitched edgings, dinky ticket pockets, cute welt pockets, pin tucks, pleated shirt fonts, satin trims and contrast edgings.  Keep fabrics, smooth, stiff and shiny with sleek suitings, sheeny gabardines, sateen weaves, cotton poplins, crisp cotton piqués and silk crêpe de chines, adding quirky polka dots, dapper pin stripes, clean-cut shirting stripes and geometric foulard designs – all in small/large scale.  Complete your look with stylish fedoras, retro sunglasses, pocket hankies, kitsch jewellery and structured accessories in shiny leathers, including smart satchel bags, sleek narrow belts and funky two-tone brogues.

Gamine & Classic Gamine

For a chic, snappy version of this look choose neat tailored styles, precise silhouettes and sleek minimal lines.  Look out for cute trench coats, natty trouser suits, cropped jackets and funky boyfriend blazers with defined shoulders, along with crisp ‘white’ shirts, stylish waistcoats, chic Argyll knits, pencil skirts and immaculate narrow trousers; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek fitted tunics and simple pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on minimalist details, fly-fronts, angular lapels and linear necklines, along with granddad collars, authentic hand-stitched edgings, dinky ticket pockets, welt pockets, pin tucks, pleated shirt fonts and contrast edgings.  Keep fabrics, smooth, sheeny or matt with lightweight gabardines, sleek suitings, sateen weaves, cotton poplin, crisp cotton piqués, seersuckers and silk crêpe de chines, adding polka dots, precise pin stripes, clean-cut candy stripes and geometric foulard designs – all in small scale.  Complete your look with retro sunglasses, stylish trilbies, pocket hankies, cute jewellery and dainty structured accessories in smooth leathers, including satchels, sleek narrow belts and two-tone brogues.

Natural Gamine

For a chic, relaxed version of this look choose neat tailored boyish styles, precise silhouettes and clean minimal lines.  Look out for cute trench coats, natty trouser suits, cropped jackets and funky boyfriend blazers with defined shoulders, along with crisp ‘white’ shirts, stylish waistcoats, chic Argyll knits, pencil skirts, immaculate narrow trousers and pristine skinny jeans; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, sleek fitted tunics and simple pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on minimalist details, fly-fronts, neat lapels and simple necklines, along with granddad collars, authentic hand-stitched edgings, dinky ticket pockets, welt pockets, pin tucks, pleated shirt fonts and frayed edgings.  Achieve an mix of textures with mélange suitings, washed canvas, fine linens, cotton calico, crisp cotton piqués, seersuckers, slubby silks, suede and lightweight denim, adding jaunty polka dots, chalk stripes, ticking stripes, geometric foulard designs, bandanna prints, baby checks and smudgy fade out effects – all in small/medium scale.  Complete your look with stylish trilbies, retro sunglasses, pocket hankies, cute small scale jewellery and dainty accessories, in a mix of suede and leathers, including sleek narrow belts, satchels and two-tone brogues.

Ingénue Gamine

For a chic, dainty version of this look choose neat tailored boyish styles and precise silhouettes with delicate feminine touches.  Look out for cute trench coats, natty trouser suits, cropped jackets and funky boyfriend blazers, along with dainty frill trim blouses, pin tucked ‘white’ shirts, stylish waistcoats, chic Argyll knits, pencil skirts and lean narrow trousers; while ‘no lapel’ jackets, fitted tunics and simple pared down designs will also work well.  Focus on pretty frill trims, delicate ruffles, dainty gathers, puff sleeves and rouleaux ties, along with granddad collars, authentic hand-stitched edgings, dinky ticket pockets, welt pockets, pin tucks, pleated shirt fonts and fine contrast edgings.  Keep fabrics, smooth, crisp and pretty with lightweight suitings, sateen weaves, cotton poplin, crisp cotton piqués, seersuckers, silk crêpe de chines, lace and chiffon touches, adding jaunty polka dots, pin stripes, colourful candy stripes and dinky foulard designs – all in small scale.  Complete your look with retro sunglasses, lace hankies, cute jewellery and dainty structured accessories in smooth leathers, including satchels, sleek narrow belts and sweet two-tone brogues.

SARTORIAL - Likely Stockists include:

Agnes B, Akris, Aquascutum, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Austin Reed, Hugo Boss, Céline, Paul Costello, Gerald Darel, DKNY, Episode, Nicole Fahri, Hermès, Tommy Hilfiger, Margaret Howell, Jaeger, Jigsaw, Joseph, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Derek Lam, Max Mara, Stella McCartney, Paul & Joe, Thomas Pink, Planet, Reiss, Paul Smith Women, Toast, Dries Van Noten, Viktor & Rolf, Diane Von Furstenberg, Whistles, Yves Saint Laurent and Zara, along with stylish boutiques and all good department stores.

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