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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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Personal Coach in Image, Fashion Style and Posture. Michele Benza, Confidential Image Consulting Featuring European Style and Elegance. Face-to-face and online.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
A MIXED BAG: Pre-Fall to Winter 2012/2013
I
am in a quandary. Next season’s trends are not exactly making my heart sing.
I’m seeing far too many unwearable outfits for everyday and very few for
professional women! What are we supposed to wear?
Interestingly,
I have noticed a new phenomena occurring in the fashion industry, which may
contribute to the lack of attention to professional women and the perplexing
mixed bag we have for this season.
Challenged by brands like Zara that produces new merchandise on a weekly
basis, designers and luxury brands have added to their calendar “Transitional”
collections.
So,
instead of two collections, we now have four: fall/winter; cruise/resort;
spring /summer and pre-fall. Chanel shows six collections a year!
Financially
speaking these additions have been a real commercial success. Proof that
novelty has the power of attraction.
One
thing for sure, this season’s trends are influenced by both the distant and
immediate past but they are all over the place. However,
two trends stand out as this season’s markers: the return of the
peplum and the 3-piece ensemble.
Here is a snap review of what to expect in the
stores. I’ll let you untangle the puzzle and decide for yourself what works for
you!
Baroque: All things ornate with
lavish latticing on suits and coats. (Not
my cup of tea.)
Borrowing from the boys. Very IN.
From over-sized
jackets to Oxfords.
Colors: Bright!!! Oranges, purples, hot pinks,
greens.
Details: The feminine silhouette of the peplum is
back again.
Dresses: Simple, elegant, close-fitting,
¾ sleeves, below the knee hemline. Safe bet for professional women and YES,
perfect choice to wear from work to dinner.
Fabrics: Solid colors for elegance and chicness
to embellished Gothic.
Faux-fur Collars (or any other fabrics): Ideal for quickly updating a dress
or coat before dashing out the door. (Saw these all over Paris a couple of
months ago.)
Gothic: who says 'noir' was boring? Rethink
this!
Handbags: Structured to hobo.
Hemline: Asymmetric, mini to maxi.
Leather: Mixed in with
other textures, like tweed. (I did like Vince’s suede leggings!)
Makeup: Cherry lips, strong eyebrows.
Military style: Luxurious fabrics and more
fitted silhouettes give it a fresh appeal.
Pant Suits: The three-piece look is big! With a
twist. Narrow pants just below the ankle with matching short dress and jacket.
Ripped: Everything! Hem skirts and sleeves are
unfinished. (Seems like designers are creating trends that lower the cost of
manufacturing!)
Silhouette: Fitted to boxy.
Shoes: Super high platforms to knee-high boots,
the hottest item on the runways.
Trousers; A la Marlene Dietrich,
front pleated and flowy.
That’s
a wrap! Have fun shopping!
A bientôt
Michele
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| An excellent professional women's dress. |
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| Colors to watch this fall. |
Personal Coach in Image, Fashion Style and Posture. Michele Benza, Confidential Image Consulting Featuring European Style and Elegance. Face-to-face and online.
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