Trend Report FW2011: Chunky Chokers

It can look kinda extreme, but if you mix a choker with the right kind of outfit, it will look stunning.

Now there are a couple of rules when wearing this neckpiece.
Unless you’re name is Anna dello Russo keep it subtle! A choker is already a strong statement piece so don’t choose the biggest one in the bunch.
Also, let the choker speak and don’t overshadow it by wearing an edgy outfit.
Wear a strapless top/dress or opt for a round neckline.
Leave your earrings and hairaccessories at home.
Never wear it too tight. You don’t wanna get out of breath.

Just look at some of the amazing examples Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent and Ungaro set. You gotta love it!

Trend Report FW2011: Amazing Coats

In winter time a good coat can be your very best friend. Rain, storm, snow or freezing cold; these comfy examples will get you through any kind of weather.

And it seems long and hairy is the way to go. Camel coats are over, it’s all about (fake) fur right now.

Also search for a jacket in which different textures are combined. Wool and leather, nylon and fur; it’s the mixture of fabrics that will make you(r coat) stand out.

Finally, if you bump into a structural coat, buy it! Accentuated shoulders, wide sleeves; this autumn it’s all about extreme forms and shapes.

Just look at the amazing coats Burberry, Versace, Louis Vuitton and Dries van Noten presented on the runway.

Trend Report FW2011: Minimalism 2.0

The Blumarine show was all about two of last season’s trends: color blocking and minimalism. And lucky for the Italian brand both trends are still a hit this fall.

Though slightly different, the minimalism trend is again very popular.

Chloé and Celine, who started the trend at first, have headed into a new direction, yet Calvin Klein and Jil Sander continue on with the minimalism.

The trend is shown in a slightly different way with more combinations of fabrics and even a print every now and then. Shapes however are staying very plain and simple, like we saw this summer.

Check the minimalism interpretations of Lanvin, Valentino, Rick Owens and Costume National in the gallery below.

 

Trend Report FW2011: Ruby (Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!)

It was not just any red we saw on the runway last season. It was a shiny, simmering, rich kind of red, inspired by ruby jewels.

Although known for this rich kind of red Valentino wasn’t joining in on this trend. It was Diane von Furstenberg, Sonia Rykiel and Prabal Gurung and Gucci who did.

A great shade to combine with some of the other jewel tones (citrine, amethyst, sapphire). But just as great on it’s own.

Check our gallery below for some inspiration.

Trend Report FW2011: Beyond Bondage

Although the bondage look seems quite extreme, it can in fact be very wearable.

You just need to look past the dramatic capes (Mark Fast), crazy hats (Givenchy) and strategically placed sexual leather pieces (Mugler, Ungaro).

Then you’ll definitely find some cute leather dresses (Michael Kors, Lanvin, Etro, G-Star), some decent black jackets (Givenchy) and some pretty wearable tops (Emporio Armani).

And in case you do have an extreme fetish fashion party comin’ up, just feel inspired by some of the greatest designers who worked the bondage theme like there’s no tomorrow (see below).

 

Trend Report FW2011: Light as.. Fur!

Defying the cold was never this glamorous. These fabulous furs will keep you warm in any kind of winter weather.

And instead of black or brown, light colored fur is the way the go. Go for white like Burberry, Oscar de la Renta and Alexander McQueen. Match your white fur coat with an all white look (incl. accessories).

If you think a complete fur coat is too much, try fur details (on the cuffs, collar and shoulders) to start with.

Snow white and the ice queen have got nothing on you girl, ’cause you’ll sure look Winter Wonderful!

 

Trend Report FW2011: Simmering Sapphire

All jewel tones are well represented upcoming season. We saw ruby, citrine, amethyst and emerald. And of course we may not skip the sapphire trend.

Haider Ackermann, Burberry and Jil Sander used some shiny sapphire blue in their fall collections. It made their girls look rich and sophisticated.

Check out our gallery below for some sapphire inspiration.

 

Trend Report FW2011: Girls will be Boys

The f/w Dolce & Gabbana show was closed by a large group of models, some dressed as men, others as women. A nice reference to the masculine/androgynous look that is so popular in fashion right now.

But these Italian designers were not the only ones having borrowed some clothes from the menswear section. At Celine, Chanel, Paul Smith and DKNY models were sporting strong masculine looks as well. They wore suits, waistcoats, braces, little hats and loose fitting pants.

To make the looks more wearable for women attention was paid too feminine details too. Bare legs, accentuated waists, sheer blouses and high heels gave the looks a subtle sexy vibe.

And by adding these small feminine accents to your look you can feel like one of the boys without loosing some of your sex appeal. Just study the images below..

 

Trend Report FW2011: On The Spot

Anyone who thinks polka dots are a little childish is wrong. Upcoming season they’re stylish, sophisticated and sexy. Whether large (Diane von Furstenberg), small (Stella McCartney) or sequined (Marc Jacobs) spots are the ultimate mix of simplicity and class.

Cut out dots on a sheer dress gave Stella McCartney’s collection some extra charm and on a black Lanvin dress small spots looked elegant.

The best way to wear polka dots is by choosing items in black and white. Try to avoid looking like a clown by adding lots of color and accessories (like Marc Jacobs did with his clutch bag and matching gloves).

Just follow the examples below and you will be just fine.

 

Trend Report FW2011: Emerald inspired

 

Amethyst, sapphire, emerald,  ruby, garnet and citrine are some of the jewel-inspired shades you’ll see coming fall/winter. And emerald is definitely one of our favorites. Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg each showed their own interpretation of this jewel-trend (most of them probably without knowing).

Not only did their particular shade of green feel warm and rich, there was some extra sophistication in the choice of fabric (lots of sequins, fur) as well.

Check our gallery below for some emerald inspiration…

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