Trend Report FW2013: Fall/Winter in bloom

They usually pop up in spring collections, but this season the floral print is just as big. Blugirl, Oscar de la Renta, Lanvin, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all put their fall / winter collections in bloom with gorgeous florals. No pastels or tropical hues here, designers mostly worked in a black, navy, grey, red color palette. Classic, English wall paper inspired roses were (digitally) printed on fancy frocks and suits. A dress with a bright red, orange and blue online pharmacy no prescription mirrored print simply was the show stopper of the Oscar de la Renta show. At Lanvin some looks had actual 3D flowers attached to them. At Valentino countless, dreamy floor sweeping floral printed dresses definitely swept us of our feet. And though the flowers at Vuitton may have been subtle, they sure made an impression. Let the romanticism sprout this season!

Trend Report FW2013: Statement Sweaters

If there was one piece of clothing worth investing over the last year it would have been the sweater and more specifically, the sweatshirt. Givenchy set the sweatshirt trend a few seasons ago and this fall it’s still popping up in countless streetwise collections. Designers are experimenting not only with color or print (if you’re not into Bambi the leopard print seems to be a smart option), but with architectural shapes, materials and graphic logo’s too, making the sweater into a fashion item for everyone’s taste. Now we all know the actual sweating part (thus sporting) has nothing to do with this hit item and even with indian pharmacy a common sweater you can join in on this trend. Just make sure to pair it with some type of skirt (as seen at Blugirl, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Hilfiger, Ungaro, Matthew Williamson, Kenzo, House of Holland and Philip Lim) to give it an extra feminine twist. Look super chic while hitting one of the upcoming holidays cocktail parties or just lounge about indoors in one of those comfy statement sweaters.

Trend Report FW2013: Pinstripe Parade

There’s nothing surprising about a woman dressed in a suit anymore. Us ladies have been borrowing clothes from the lads for ages now. But this season the menswear inspired tailoring is extra sharp! Designers from Yamamoto and McCartney to Ralph Lauren and Margiela all introduced the masculine inspired trend in a new and very feminine version. Now they may have opted for the typical (boring) business pinstripe generic viagra print, they did manage to turn it into the most wanted, extra elegant print on any woman’s fall fashion wish list. They showed the print on a jacket, combined with skirts, bare legs and high heels (Ferragamo), paired with nothing but some lingerie (Marc Jacobs) or a pair of shorts (Saint Laurent), sleeveless (Margiela), on sharply tailored suits (Moschino, Yamamoto) and last but not least used on unexpected fashion items like, dresses and thick winter jackets (Stella McCartney). These labels made it clear: you don’t have to look like a fella to join in on this pinstripe parade. Be inspired by our image gallery below, use your creativity and have a little feminine fun with it!

Trend Report FW2013: Powder Pink Coats

Every now and then a trend hits the surface of which you never, not in your wildest dreams, could have guessed it ever would be in fashion. This autumn it’s the powder pink coat that blew us all off our feet. It suddenly popped up in several major fashion shows like Dior, MiuMiu, Carven and Chanel and it wasn’t long after the fashion scene picked up on the trend and high street brands like Primark and Zara started producing their affordable version of get viagra the romantic statement coat. It might not be the most practical winter coat (cause how long exactly will that pastel pink stay so fresh and clean?). Yet it definitely is a welcome escape from those dark and moody black, gray, navy jackets we’ve all been wearing since.. well forever. Opt for short (Blumarine, Chanel, Dior) or long (Carven, MiuMiu, Mulberry). Combine with bare legs, matching pants of statement boots and just join this super sweet pink party.

Trend Report FW2013: Over the knee

They give you length and viagra online stores they’re super sexy, yet there is a trick to wearing over the knee boots the right way. This season every big designer, from Karl Lagerfeld to Peter Dundas, Donna Karan and Frida Gianni, are showing their way of how to rock the statement boot. Black leather at Chanel (patent leather that is) and DKNY, but colourful at Gucci and Pucci. Next to regular black leather, colored suede seems to be a success formula for this trend too. Especially when worn just a little on the loose side (as seen at Pucci). Combined with a skater skirt (not too short!) the boots form a truly on trend look, but they work perfectly with an oversize woollen dress too. Show a little leg or leave it up to your spectator’s imagination to guess where those sky high boots end. Oh and a skinny or a pair of thick tights will work as well. Just make sure this over the knee footwear gets all the attention it deserves, ‘cause these boots were not just made for walking…

Trend Report FW2013: Skater Skirts

The hemlines may have dropped a few inches into this season’s conservative midi skirt trend. Yet with the nineties inspired skater skirt hype there’s room to put some leg on display as well. The flared, fitted at the waist, often pleated (Blumarine) skirts cheap cialis uk popped up everywhere along the fall/winter collections. Unexpectedly even the chicest, classic brands opted for the playful piece of clothing. Now luckily there’s no need to go (figure) skating in this skirt style. It’s suitable for the chicest events, although you can wear it in a sporty or casual way too. Start with a simple black skirt and try a leather (Viktor & Rolf), pinstripe (Chalayan) or checked (Chanel. Anna Sui, Moschino Cheap & Chic) version once you’re adapted to the style. Combine them with over the knee boots (this season’s hottest footwear!) and perhaps a slouchy turtle neck sweater (Bellstaf). She was a skater girl…

Trend Report FW2013: Folded 'n Pleated

This season designers are taking the Eastern inspired origami trend to the next buy viagra uk level. Dresses. coats, skirts and jackets are given the folded/pleated – sometimes draped and ruffled – treatment and the variations seem endless. From a basic pleated maxi skirt at Jean Paul Gaultier and a simple folded version at Chanel to impressive architectural pieces at Bottega Veneta, Céline and Dior. Who needs busy prints, bright colors and delicate embroideries when you can have folded, pleated details as the eyecatchers of your look? As seen at Kenzo, Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang the trend seems to work best on Japanese inspired clothing, like kimono’s. Yet don’t hesitate to throw in an extra pair of pleats on a party dress, a suit jacket or an elegant blouse. It will make up for an original, on trend fall look and will have everyone guessing on how exactly your piece of clothing (or should we say piece of art?) is constructed.

Trend Report FW2013: Get your Tartan!

The tartan has proven to be the most versatile print of the season. It popped up on menswear inspired attires at Dolce & Gabbana, we saw different grunge versions appear at Saint Laurent and we got a more feminine/minimalistic vibe at Céline.
Yet many, many more designers interpreted the Scottish tartan in different ways, making the old school kilt fabric a true fall musthave.
Whether your sporting the check on an oversize shopping bag, a woolen winter coat or a skater or midi skirt; you can’t go wrong with this one.
Not the type to go for that typical statement, oversize, red and black (Terry Richardson) shirt? The color options are endless, though the light pink and blue tartan pieces seem to get the highest rate from the industry’s insiders.
And if one tartan creation isn’t enough; try mixing multiple checked items in one look, as seen at Céline and Stella McCartney. Get your tartan!

Trend Report FW2013: Midi Styles

Victoria Beckham, Céline, Gucci, Rochas, Jil Sander and Proenza Schouler are all convinced: the midi skirt is the ultimate skirt style for fall. The presented theirs in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. From tailored and bright (Victoria pfizer viagra no prescription Beckham) to pastel shaded (Céline, Rochas), structured (Proenza Schouler) and elegantly printed (Louis Vuitton). Lengths varying from just below the knee to mid calf. Lots of option, so there’s a midi for (just about) everyone. Yet it must be said, this skirt is not the easiest piece of clothing. You don’t want to disappear in it and if possible a little bit of leg should still be on display. Accentuate the waist like Victoria Beckham or go for a boxy kind of silhouette as seen at Rochas. Before you know it you’ve mastered the midi!

Trend Report FW2013: Hitchcock Hype

Midi skirts, nipped waists and lots of tweed make Albert Hitchcock one of this season’s biggest inspirations. Or, actually the blonde actrices in his movies are what inspired designers like Tomas Maier (Bottega Veneta), Miuccia Prada and Dolce & Gabbana to revive those fabulous forties. A feminine trend viagra no prescription suitable for both the office and after work hours, including long gloves, waist belts, medium high pumps and a 2013 it-bag to keep things modern. Oh and make sure to try the wet hair (don’t care) and bare face make-up look the Prada ladies famously worked on the runway. A modern Hitchcock heroin should never look too polished.

 

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