Each season, we come out with our list of styles and trends. Spring/summer '09 is no exception. Key trends include mixed nudes, belts of all kinds, and pastels blended with black and white.
Must Buy Items for the season are a tailored white shirt, thick, low hanging neutral belt, and a classic black crocodile clutch.
Here's the list...
Themes/Inspiration:
80's
Hugh Hefner
bondage
Safari redux
futuristic
vaudeville
Aladdin
Textures/Fabrics:
sheer lycras, silks
mesh
sequins
metallic
shimmer
foil
bronze satin
camel & orange dyed leather
lame
embroidery
central ruffles
thick lace
mod pleats
gilt detailing
Prints & Patterns:
graphic patterns
rich floral
mixed prints
psychadellic
metallic safari
"bold strokes"
brocade
graffiti
vivid plaids
Colors:
soft & transparent nudes
mixed neutrals
black on black
black & white
black, white and pink
pink, gray and black
coral
metallic
brass
silver
"nuclear" orange
pool "azure" colors
rich blues & purples
gold
sorbet shades
sunshine yellow
bright white
Clothing Styles:
sheen anoraks
padded shoulder jackets
shrunken jackets
belted jackets
v-neck relaxed vests
wide-necked collars
boat neck collars
giant ruffled short sleeved blouses
tailored white shirts
big & long cardigans
belted cardigans
jumpsuits
high-neck mini dresses
wild wrapped criss-cross dresses
metallic minis
slim skirts
pencil leather skirts
pencil skirts
metallic skirts
print skirts
mid-length shorts
short shorts
capris with big cuffs
skinny jeans
tux jeans
baggy pants
thick waist pants
high waisted pants
stovepipe pants
flowing pants
Jewelry, Accessories & Shoes:
shallow fedoras
round sunglasses
giant hoop earrings
chain earrings
deco earrings
chandelier earrings
laquer bangles
layered bangles
ethnic cuffs
low wasted, thick belts
wrap-around black belts
cross-body bags
messenger bags
alligator clutch bags
zippered clutches
mixed patterned clutch bags
ankle strap open toed shoes
glam gladiator sandals
T-strap open toe shoes
strappy stilettos
Hair & Make-up Styles:
tousled hair
false eyelashes
nude lips
minimalist
Hot Designers/Collections:
Proenza Schoeler
Oliver Theyskens
Nina Ricci
Gambiatista Valli
Derek Lam
Louis Vuitton
Marc Jacobs
Balenciaga
Peter Som
Burberry Prorsum
Marni
Oscar de la Renta
Vera Wang
John Galliano
Etro
Lanvin
Yves St. Laurent
Thakoon
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Sarah Granger is Founder/Managing Editor of SFBayStyle.
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Posted by: TrendSetter | May 06, 2009 at 12:35 AM