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24 FEBRUARY 2010
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK REPORT
If New York Fashion Week is anything to go by, fashion is growing up next season with uncomplicated shapes and colours soon becoming the next big trend.
Black will be making a return as the staple shade for the colder months, but it’s not drab or boring thanks to some feminine and soft touches. Look towards Vera Wang’s collection for inspiration; the show opened with a black boyfriend jacket, tastefully decorated with jumbo organza flower corsages tacked onto the lapel and shoulders. The final result was a slick yet flirtatious outfit.
When winter rolls around low hemlines and knee length skirts will be on everyone’s must-have list. Oscar de la Renta dusted some old Hollywood Glamour over his designs, creating slinky, long gowns which are destined for the red carpet, as well as calf-length straight skirts which were more country club than after party.
Texture is going to be a key aspect of piecing together outfits by the end of the year. Michael Kors scattered fur throughout his collection whilst others opted for feather trims, crinkled lame or luxury cashmere.
Whichever texture you opt for one thing’s for certain; next season, fashion’s getting serious in New York.
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24 FEBRUARY 2010
THE QUIFF
A daring, rockabilly style, the quiff harks back to fifties bad-boys but has been taken on by tough girls who want to inject some high-fashion fun into their appearance. The modern quiff pushes aside the greased up, slick and shiny style of former decades and instead focuses on soft, fluffed up texture.
For summer, the quiff has taken on more of a romantic slant but it doesn’t sacrifice its edgy appeal in doing so. The balance between feminine and tough makes the quiff more contemporary and wearable for everyone.
At Lanvin, the quiff, piled high and teetering above the forehead, gained everyone’s attention. It had an undeniably hard and eccentric feel, but was kept delicate through teaming the hair with chic cocktail dresses and elegant heels.
Get the look by applying a volumising product like ghd maximise mousse through damp hair and blow-drying it upside down. Once the hair is dry, gently back comb sections from the fringe to the crowns and pin in place. Finish with a generous mist of ghd ultimate hairspray to keep the newly created quiff in place.
Add the perfect little black dress and some nude court shoes and you’re bang on trend for 2010.
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24 FEBRUARY 2010
GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC
The trend for gothic, darkly atmospheric makeup is going nowhere; not even for spring and summer. When other styles turn towards fresh, soft and sun kissed complexions, pastel and bubble-gum pink shading or nude and toffee hues, the moody Goth trend stays firmly rooted in place.
In order to fit with the season, a few tweaks have been made to this shadowy style. The look is altogether more romantic and has a pretty side to it which has not been seen before. The style oozes with a Victorian theatricality; Marc Jacobs led the way, enlisting iconic makeup artist Francois Nars to create a dramatic makeover for his models. Dark, blood red lipstick was painted on in a way which exaggerated the lip line, making it bigger, sharper and bolder, whilst the eyes were lined with streaks of black and white.
Elsewhere on the catwalks, faces powdered in white for a velvety surface became a canvas for layers and layers of charcoal mascara, bold sweeps of black eyeliner and shady lips. It’s an unexpected look for spring, but one which can be surprisingly beautiful. The pretty Goth has all eyes on her, proudly making a stylish statement and getting people talking.
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24 FEBRUARY 2010
OH BOY
Mannish tailoring was big news over winter and it remains a wardrobe essential at this time of year, when spring is rearing its head but the weather is still wet and gray.
Inspiration can be found from boyfriend’s and brother’s closets as structured jackets, oversized cardigans and straight legged trousers form the staple basics of every fashionable girl’s androgynous wardrobe.
If you buy just one piece of clothing from the boyfriend trend, make it the blazer. A versatile garment which will not only see you from season to season, it’s a classic choice that will last for many years to come. For a whole-hearted take on the trend, team it with some simple, soft and understated trousers and a crisp white shirt. Add the finishing touches with a chunky, masculine watch and reflective patent, lace-up brogues to take the simple outfit from modest stylishness to high-fashion cool.
When occasion calls for a more girly, sweet look the androgynous trend can still be worked into a womanly outfit. Layer a sharp blazer over cutesy dresses for an instant outfit update. A sleek black jacket against floral prints, pale pastel hues or light, floating fabric provides the perfect balance between masculine and feminine.
Filed under: Fashion on 24 FEBRUARY 2010
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