SiesMarjan Catwalk Fashion Show New York FW2018

Sander Lak drew his audience during his show into a dream world of light and color that morphed from one tone to another.The room was bathed in blue, pink, purple and red lights that intensified the collection’s unusual palette — teal, sage green, brown and ombréd peach and ice blue, red and dusky blue. It looked beautiful, upbeat and very feminine.
Lak made everything look and feel soft — the (degradee) colors, the fabrics, the shapes. The hues melted into each other. Silhouettes came in fluid satin drapes and swirls, and furs — real and faux — added plush texture. The clothes don’t fall in line with any trend. Here, the looks had something in common with draped modern dance dresses cut with lots of movement. A spare jumpsuit topped with a fur stole would have qualified as minimal if not for its bell sleeves and bell-bottom legs. Shift dresses wrapped in tulle around the shoulders were pretty, interesting but not too out there, and there were lots of great coats — teddy bear furs and a holographic trench.

Victoria Beckham Catwalk Fashion Show New York FW2018

Victoria Beckham’s collection have an adult, modernist sensibility and the designer has a lot to offer in the world of modest, minimalist-based clothes that aren’t prudish or boring.

He fall-show proved that again. The rustic, sort of English flavor of slate and mossy tailored coats with big belts that opened the show befitted Beckham’s British background. Stirrup pants and strangely appealing square-toe flats bisected by a long strap that jutted out over the arch of the foot formed the foundation of a strong coat story that continued throughout the 25-look lineup.

There was a leopard print chenille jacquard trench as well as a padded navy trench that was sporty but elegant. Actually, it’s a good way to summarize collection’s strengths. Colors were rich — deep green, brown, sapphire blue. Nothing was casual, but there was a cool relaxation to the attitude.

Trend Report SS2018: Get Sporty

Let’s just hope this trend never gets out of fashion. ‘Cause do we ever really (want to) wear anything else besides trainers and hoodies? Luckily for SS2018 it’s still allowed to release the Sporty Spice within. Although that sporty style did get some updates too. Being a good sport when it comes to this trend means dressing both practically as well as feminine. So it’s all about tight bodies with high zippers and tulle skirts (Dior), tight leggings and cropped jackets (Tommy Hilfiger), loose fitting yet off shoulder zipped up jackets (Lacoste), hot pants and running jackets (Isabel Marant) and highly accessorized sporty suits (Gucci). And let’s not forget the suncaps, the beanies, the cross body bags and the gloves. Ready for a good game of extreme sports while showing of your best body parts. Fast fashion never looked this good.

 

Bottega Veneta Catwalk Fashion Show New York FW2018

Tomas Maier – the designer of Bottega Veneta, decided to present the fall-collection in New York because of the opening of a flagship-store in the Big Apple. Maier’s color-palette worked the wearable side of flamboyance — marigold, wine, purple and his silhouettes shunned citified cliché. He opted for relaxed shapes and intense surface interest. A skirt was embroidered with a demonstrative, artisanal riff on the cube motif. A dress featured two overlays of fabric cut away into geometric motifs; another contrasted shiny and velvet sequins. Fine outlines on dresses and skirts that at first glance looked like stitching were actually delicate chain embroideries.

While Maier referred to his tailoring as sharp, it had an off-beat zip, as in a double-breasted orange suit with multiple, demonstrative pockets. The coats were fabulous, almost all bonded fabrics that looked different outside and in, delivering that intimate luxury for which Bottega is famous: camel mohair and wool tiger stripes were bonded to satin; crinkled orchid satin to gray felt.

Maier’s men’s wear reflected a similar fusion of “notice me” confidence with adult sophistication. The designer focused on sportswear looks anchored by an impressive array of jackets and coats, including several shearlings printed with zebra stripes. The cube motif surfaced in a grid pattern etched on a red tailored jacket over bright yellow pants, as well as bold color blocks for pants and a coat.

Trend Report SS2018: The Deconstructed Trench

As spring flowers are starting the sprung we can already smell the new fashion season that is around the corner. And as excited we are for temperatures to start rising we simply can’t wait to indulge in some of those brand new spring trends. High on our spring/summer trend list and probably one of the trends we’ll be able to wear outside the soonest is that of the (deconstructed) trench coat. It’s been popping up for a few seasons already, yet this time around we’re officially calling it a trend as houses like Céline, Balenciaga, Chloé and Valentino have played their bets on it as well. Whether camel or sand colored, fringed, layered, cut-out, sliced, oversized or even in the form of a duo coat (Balenciaga); the trench is the ultimate spring coat. Pair this classic with a hoodie or over a denim jacket (for a youthful/sporty touch) and some extra layers for now. Throw it open and show some off that tea dress (and some sexy legs) in a few months.

 

Trend Report SS2018: Eighties by day

Another eighties revival in fashion means shoulders once again are the focus point in many summer silhouettes. If it’s up to Gucci, Saint Laurent and Off White big, rounded shoulders are a ‘thing’ again. Preferably combined with something leg revealing (Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant) or high waisted and high heeled (Y project, Off white). An eighties color(black) palette of mint greens and purples is in order as well. Now let’s see if you still got those eighties dance moves to match!

Trend Report SS2018: Fringe

Looking for a summer outfit with the ultimate swirl effect? Go along with the fringe look that is trending in both the clothes and accessories department. From skirts and dresses to capes and bags, a little fringe goes and long way (and probably has you twirling all through summer season). Whether denim or leather, bright colored or boho inspired, this trend will easily work its way into the wardrobes of girls with the most diverse taste in fashion. Just click through our gallery and you’ll see Bottega Veneta, Céline, Dior, Calvin Klein and Loewe all had such different fringe-interpretations. Different, yet all so very likable!

 

Claes Iversen Couture Fashion Show SS2018

Please enjoy the pictures for now, our review will follow later.

Trend Report SS2018: Fancy a Fanny Pack?

Was it from the catwalk to the streets or vice versa? With the fanny pack trend it seems the streets were the true inspiration for designers like Balenciaga, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang to put their focus on it. As fanny packs have been trending out in the streets/on the Instagram wild life for quite a while now. No wonder the most street wise labels are introducing their take on the both easiest and coolest handbag around. Whether sporty (Balenciaga, Fenty) or chic (Ferragamo, Rochas), worn cross body or high waisted the fanny pack is your it-bag for the upcoming season.

Trend Report SS2018: Color Code

Think of one trend that has SUMMER written all over it. Yep, it’s that of bright colors, a trend that comes and goes every few seasons. This summer it’s all about full on colored looks in shades of mostly red (Salvatore Ferragamo, Christopher Kane, Calvin Klein) and yellow (Balenciaga, Caroline Herrara, Calvin Klein). Plus some head to toe green (Gucci), blue (Lacoste), purple (Kenzo) and pink (Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, Jeremy Scott) in the mix. Ultimate SS2018 item? A bright colored summer dress with touches of lace and/or an outstanding neckline. No better way to celebrate summer and a guaranteed all eyes on you whether you enter the office or the club.

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