FASHION BY THE RULES – Paris Review

After the past seemingly endless stream of shows in Paris and after all the drama that took place there, what is left behind is the emerging trend aftermath, which will be seen everywhere (catalogs, stores, magazines and windows at every price) starting in a scant three months for Fall 2011.

Here is a synopsis of some of the bigger trends which turned up during Paris fashion week. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but surely some that will find their way to every level of retailer and into the closets of fashion hounds all over the world.

There was FUR everywhere and most of it was real and will no doubt be one of the most important trends of the season. HATS and GLOVES of every description were piled onto so many runways that they will be the “must” stylish accessory.

Also be on the look out for animal prints which include REPTILE and LEOPARD which turned up everywhere from Armani to Prada, from Missoni to Mugler. There was as usual, great attention paid to the 70’s and 80’s as evidenced at YSL, Ungaro, Ferragamo, Gucci and so many more. At the same time there was a return to MINIMALISM, almost severe lines, as shown at Akris, Rick Owens while the DRAPIER and softer/looser sides turned up at Haider Ackerman and Alexis Mabille. Karl Lagerfeld had declared he was tired of stiletto heels when he showed couture in January and true to his word, he showed an entire collection in either a work boot or a kitten LOW HEELED D’Orsay black pump. Chanel gave us a taste of STREET as did Givenchy, if that’s what you love and then there were the dowdy LIBRARIAN looks from Prada and Bottega Veneta , just to name a few. Lastly, there was a preponderance of WHITE, and not that vanilla creamy white, WHITE, stark white which showed up, most effectively, at YSL and at Alexander McQueen.

Fashion By The Rules 9/22

For the premiere of Fashion By the Rules, I would like to invite you to my overview of the New York Spring Collections for 2010.

The New York  trends for the season, which I know seems very far away, are not set in stone so use them as a guideline to make your personal statement  for Spring 2010.

As Kay Thompson said —“Think Pink”….but think blush pink on its own or mixed with white or black or beige……then think prints…..bold prints and not those little ditsy florals …polka dots and or spectator looks of color with white………these are Spring staples and you cannot go wrong even if you stick to the basics.

Next up is the waist ……….it has made a come back for Fall 2009 and continues to Spring 2010.  Your choice is to cinch it or suggest it….belts have made their comeback  and so have shaped dresses or pant or skirt with blouse or tee but tucked into the bottom of choice. Dresses range from shirtwaists to shifts to serpentine seamed sheaths that define every curve….your choice !

Travelling south , we get to everyone’s favorite …shoes!!  My feeling is that while many designers showed platformed heels(sandal or pump), I personally feel that a less “heavy” looking shoes is more correct so that you are not weighed down ….I am a big fan of regular sandals(not the gladiator variety) whether they are flat, mid heel, or stiletto as they all have a look but try to keep the color of the shoe on the light side, even if its metallic……of course black is acceptable but always be aware that a heavy closed up pump or worse yet “booty” can kill a stellar outfit.

Always remember that these shows are geared towards press and present an overall mood of each collection…they are in no way meant to be carried out to the letter.  You should take the time to review several of the shows on style.com—-it’s always educational to see each designer’s unique vision.  My favorites are Chado by Ralph Rucci , Oscar de la Renta. Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs who is proof that the vision and the reality are 2 different things—–all photos courtesy of www.style.com

Headlines This Week 6/26

Photo courtesy of Popgloss.com

• Christina Ricci on June 19, Victoria Beckham on June 10, and Megan Fox.Trends don’t always go from the runway to the masses overnight. And looking, um, cold is no exception. Popgloss.com
• Previously stereotyped by pajamas and pillow fights, movie nights are finally getting a touch of glamour thanks to the almost impossible to find nature of The September Issue. Set for release in September, fashion insiders are so desperate to see the film they have resorted to bootlegging! FashionIndie.com
• Milan Men’s Fashion Week just wrapped up, so don’t miss the last batch of our mantastic spring 2010 runway slideshows from Italy. As you can see, short shorts are definitely in. NYMag.com

Photo courtesy of NYMag.com

• Harem pants have to be one of the funniest trends of ’09. To be super clear, here’s the definition. Do a ShopStyle search of “harem” + “pants” and you’ll be very entertained — I was. But some are more outrageous than others… FabSugar.com
• Rumor has it that Patricia Field might part ways with the Sex and the City sequel, over creative differences with Sarah Jessica Parker. Fashionista.com
• Goodbye, Sweetface. J. Lo’s contemporary sportswear brand is on “hiatus” until it finds an “entirely new fashion point of view.” We’re guessing that means it wasn’t doing so hot. Style.com

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