FASHION WEEK TRENDS //

// ORANGE

Every season there is a color that unexpectedly stands out, giving way to be a surprise trend. This season is no different, and the color in question is orange. Now orange popped up in many collections whether it was a trim, a pop of color, or a full outfit. This is the perfect example on how to wear a season’s “it” color while still keeping your own sense of style, and all though orange can sometimes be a difficult color to wear because some shades may be to bright washing you out or to dark making you look pale. The key to know is again choosing the best version of the color for you and using it in the correct way like a scarf or accessory or as trim on your blazer. It doesn’t matter how you wear it as long as you’re comfortable in the outfit.

1 / Burberry

2 / E. Tautz

3 / Y-3

4 / Dsquared2

5 / Costume National

6 / John Galliano

7 / Etro

8 / Raf Simons

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// BLANKET SCARF

During the winter everyone wants to sit around have a warm beverage and cuddle up in a blanket. Why? Because it’s warm and gives you this sense of security. So why not make a blanket part of your everyday wardrobe, with one of this seasons biggest trends, the blanket scarf. The blanket scarf is just an exaggerated scarf not as big as a blanket but big enough to cover enough of your body to keep you warm. Whether or not you wear it wrapped over your neck or wear it over your shoulders the blanket scarf is a must in your wardrobe for next season, and utilize it to your own personal style. Here are just a few examples from the runways on how you can style it.

1 / Y-3

2 / Burberry

3 / Roberto Cavalli

4 / Missoni

5 / Louis Vuitton

6 / Phillip Plein

7 / Ermenegildo Zegna

8 / Lanvin

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// 20’s

The essence of the twenties just exudes the feeling of extravagance, excitement and energy. So it’s no surprise that this seasons designers pulled inspiration from those emotions and created modern pieces that were inspired by this amazing period of time during the twenties. With the opulence and craftsmanship that was beading, the delicate nature of the fringe dress, and the luxurious feeling of fur, becoming the source of inspiration but, then the question becomes how do you create pieces that look fresh and new and don’t scream costume pieces. You simplify the artistry of each element creating a refined look that is more wearable for the everyday woman and switch the silhouettes from the short boxy cut dress to longer maxi dresses or into separates and by doing that you create modern looks with a bohemian feel that you can wear on an everyday basis.

Roberto Cavalli // 1

J. Mendel // 2

Badgley Mischka // 3

Christian Siriano // 4

Roberto Cavalli // 5

Marchesa // 6

Alexander McQueen // 7

Calvin Klein // 8

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// White on White

 With winter just around the corner all of our minds will be on fall styles and all the layering options you will have. Though throughout winter the weather will be changing and you will have to adjust to the sea of snow and rain that will cover the streets and skies. But after the shock of all the white around you, use that imagery as inspiration for your spring outfits and go for a simple and classic white on white looks. The benefit of a white outfit is that it instantly makes any outfit look crisp sharp and clean (if treated and washed correctly). It also looks good with every skin tone and color of hair. But if your thinking to yourself “oh my gosh, it will get dirty in 5 seconds” all I have to say to you is don’t be afraid, just know what you are doing and where your going and if it is the right event or situation you’ll know. Just remember clothing is meant to be worn and unless your going to be trampling in mud or through the fields you can wear white, and if your still not comfortable go with the alternative. Which is a singular statement piece like a coat or a great pair of trousers that you can pair with any pieces from your current wardrobe.

 1 / Badgley Mischka

2 / Balmain

3 / Tom Ford

4 / Christian Siriano

5 / Victoria Beckham

6 / Roberto Cavalli

7 / Naeem Kahn

8 / Chanel

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// MEN’S JUMPSUITS

 Spring/Summer has definitely brought some new life into men’s fashion and what’s to come in the future. Nothing stands out to me more then my favorite trend from the entire season, which is the men’s jumpsuit. I remember when H&M did collaboration with Fashion Against Aids and in that collection they had a jumpsuit for men, I wanted it but with no H&M where I lived I couldn’t have it. Since then I have hoped it would take off and this season it did. With not many options for men this brings a since of freshness to a world dominated by suiting and tailoring. I am excited to see where this trend goes and how many people actually embrace this new look I know I will.

Balmain // 1

Balmain // 2

Belstaff // 3

Jean Paul Gaultier // 4

Hermes // 5

Lanvin // 6

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// OVERSIZED COATS

Outerwear in fashion is never going away so, how do you reinvent something that never changes. You blow it out of proportion! From shirts, to pants, to coats this season has seen many of silhouettes grow to a new normal, which is oversized. This trend is something that I have loved and been implementing into my own wardrobe casually. There is something unique about changing the way people perceive you by just dropping your sleeve hem to below your shoulder, or adding length to your coat. It makes people wonder and question their own styling choices. Not many people like or even want to attempt to wear such a trend because they aren’t sure if the can feel comfortable in it. Though the key to adapting this into your own style is simple you need to have balance. If you are going to wear an oversized top wear a tailored pant or vice versa. You don’t want to have both piece in your outfit oversized because you then look like a giant marshmallow man who looks like they will consume everything in their path while walking around. 

Salvatore Ferragamo // 1

Givenchy // 2

Dries Van Noten // 3

Haider Ackermann // 4

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// Mixed Media

Artist from all around use mix media as a way to express themselves and bring depth to there work whether it is painting on top of a photograph or adding three dimensional pieces to their two dimensional canvas. Either way it completely changes and overhauls the piece to a whole different level. So why not do that with fashion whether it is mixing textiles like leather and lace or to mixing prints like polka dots and stripes. It brings them like art to a different level. This trend was noticeable on many runways this season from London to Milan. It created elements that were both hard and soft, masculine and feminine, unique and different. Just reinforcing that there are no rules when it comes to fashion, since fashion is what each individual makes it, just like artist creating one of a kind pieces that can stand out in a world where there are no boundaries. These are some of my favorites from the runways.

Balenciaga // 1

Lanvin // 2

Salvatore Ferragamo // 3

Hermes // 4

Burberry // 5

Les Hommes // 6

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//WHITE ON WHITE

Though blue was a major color trend on the runways for Spring, it wasn’t the color making all of the statements but the way it was being outfitted. This coming Spring we will be seeing a lot of monochrome outfits in the same color range or hues, though nothing caught my eye more than the monochrome outfits in white. White on white is one of my favorite things ever, not only because it is eye catching but because it makes a statement, it shows that you are a risk taker. You can never have to much white in your wardrobe. White makes every outfit look clean and polished (if it is correctly treated to stay stark white and not that dingy off white). While making the outfit look expensive, just reference the Hampton’s parties where everyone is wearing tones of white. There are a few different ways to wear this trend depending on what your most comfortable in. The first way is in suiting which is perfect for beach parties and weddings, but the key is to not wear all one texture of white. Mix and match them, for example wear a linen suit and a gingham printed shirt like the Tom Ford look to add depth or add some piping in grey to your jacket adding dimension to the layers of white. The second way it everyday casual wear, like my earlier post just add a plain oversized tee to some white acid wash jeans while pairing it with some white shoes that you feel comfortable in. With this type of styling just add accessories whether its a coat or some simple jewelry that can add the depth needed for the look. Don’t forget this can be used for both casual and dressy outfits.

Givenchy // 1

Tom Ford // 2

Balmain // 3

Salvatore Ferragamo // 4