future of fashion
The summer looks of 2010 : what to keep, what to buy, and what to get rid of
Apr 14th
The good news from the fashion world is that this year's Summer fashions will call on old favorites done up in bright new ways to set the stage for fun, bright and crisp styles. You may not have to get rid of much, but you will of course want to shop for some of the latest 2010 Fashion trends to accent your old favorites.
The trend in fabric is in textures, with patterns embedded into the fabrics or created with ruching, folding and draping. Using texture strategically can enhance your body shape, as it will add volume to those places that need balances and control. But toss out those old animal prints and keep those florals.
In keeping with bright and fun, sequins, beads and studs will help make ordinary styles fun and youthful.
For those who love maxi dresses, good news! They remain a major trend for the summer. Keep your patterns and florals (but not animal prints), with colors trending towards grey, silvers and muted pastels being offset by colorful accents or accessories. This is not the years for bright.
This season the cuts are trending towards the 50s, with shirt dresses and shifts working for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. Keep those above the knee hemlines, and toss those minis unless you have exceptional legs to show off.
Pencil skirts are hot. But for those of you who can't wear pencils, pull out those A-line casual skirts.
Shoes trends are leaning towards the extreme—high heels or flats. The midrange heels should be stored for another year. Tall stacks are still the rage, as are strappy sandals and Grecian designs. If strappies don't flatter your leg shape, try wearing neutral colors to match your skin tone to minimize fashion dysfunction! You may wish to buy some high heel clogs. These wooden soled shoes have been shaped into mules. Pair these you’re your favorite skinny jeans and you will have a fashion favorite.
More good news! The crisp white shirt is back. Never really gone out of style, this classic look remains on the top of the charts. Also sailor stripes and tanks will continue to make fashion news. Get rid of the stripes that don't suit your body type.
Jackets, jackets and more jackets are on the docket for summer. Keep your sharp tailored ones, trenchy crops, and consider buying some new classic Chanel inspired designs.
Military seems to be strong trend as well. The classic signs of military—epaulets, metal buttons, trench styles—remains firm on the runway. Of course, the classic colors of khaki, olive and tan fit into the neutral tones of the season.
No matter what your fashion sense, Summer 2010 Fashion is sure to have a style and look that's right for you! And chances are this year, you have most of what you need in your closet already, with just few new additions you will be setting trends with what you already own!
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Lingerie for preteens? Has Noah Cyrus lost her mind?
Feb 5th
Even without a celebrity family, it would be shocking for a young girl to be interested in developing lingerie with her best friend. Comfy pajamas are one thing, but the looks the young Noah Cyrus has planned are a far cry from footed pajamas and teddy bears.
Noah's no stranger to controversy. Last Halloween, she was seen in a few questionable outfits as costumes. Patent knee high boots, and fishnets really have no place on a nine year old, but she was seen in two such outfits during the holiday when most girls her age are dressing up like princesses or butterflies.
You have to wonder who thought this kind of fashion move was a good idea. Is it just bad PR on the side of the Cyrus agents? Or is it indicative of questionable parenting skills? Even worse , is it deliberately exploitive? Are her parents knowingly using the controversy for buzz?
It's one thing to let a child wear whatever she wants around the house. As a child gymnast, I spent a lot of time running around in leotards and tights. But my parents didn't let me out in public like that, and I certainly knew the difference between appropriate clothing, and stuff that was for playing around in only. I certainly didn’t do a pole dance with all my friends to songs like "Smack That" as Naoh was seen doing last year.
What kind of fashion trends is this behavior setting for pre-teens? Will fishnets for kindergarteners be considered appropriate in 5-10 years? I am not sure if I should be more disturbed by the fact that the parents think this is appropriate, or the fact that Noah herself believes that it is. We can't expect a child to understand the connotations of her fashion choices – that's why it's up to parents to teach children what is not appropriate until they're old enough to know the reasons why.
I can only hope that as Noah ages, she's a little embarrassed of this kind of behavior. If she's got the usual celebrity need for attention, maybe she'll find more constructive ways to get it – like developing some kind of talent for acting, singing, or just doing charity work for people who are also lacking an education.
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Predicting the Unpredictable: The Future of Fashion
Jan 25th
No matter what else is going on in the world, fashion will never cease to be a constant source of speculation, celebration and surprise. It is always influencing, never limiting and ever-changing. That being said, predicting the future of fashion can be a risky game, but therein lies the beauty of the sport. In this fashion-forward, anything-goes world, it can’t be argued that “getting there,” ‘there’ being the next memorable, change-the-way-people-think-about-fashion trend, really is half the fun. So with that in mind, here are a few fashion trends that will, inarguably, grace the catwalks of the next decade.
Green. Contrary to most shifts in the fashion world, experts predict that “green” materials, manufacturing, trade and shipping will become more of a lifestyle than a trend. And really, who isn’t on board with that? In fact, Julie Gilhart of Barney’s has already introduced a slew of green initiatives that she hopes will ring in the new decade(s) of green fashion. These include Philip Lim’s “Go Green Go,” a partnership between Keds, Loomstate and Barney’s, YSL’s “New Vintage,” and Theory for Barney’s Green. The phrase “better late than never” has never been so true.
Smart Clothes. While Spandex and Ultrasuede were the break-through fabrics of the last few decades, the next 10 years brings a whole new realm of new fabrics. There have already been some creative fabrics surfacing to kick off the new decade, such as DuPont’s Lycra T400, which does away with any practical need to wear a belt by creating a type of stretch jean which never loses its elasticity. But, as always, the fabrics of the future will be 10 steps ahead of even the latest inventions. “Smart clothing” is a fusion between fashion and technology (when you can’t beat ‘em, fuse ‘em…right?). “Wearable technology” has thus far consisted of jackets with built-in sony disc systems (made by snowboard maker,
Breaking the rules. Oh wait, there aren’t any rules left to break. The widespread popularity of creatively outrageous and original icons such as Lady Gaga is a good example of the manifestation of this trend. Love her or hate her, she follows no rules and lacks no confidence. This may be a foreshadowing of a more pervasive existence of niche fashion, meaning many fashion trends influencing different groups of people rather than one all-encompassing set of fashion rules. Either way, it’s the start of something new and more empowering for fashion lovers everywhere. Be confident in breaking the old rules and you might just end up contributing to the new ones.
Any way you look at it, the future of fashion is up to those who are bold enough to create it, so for those who don’t mind taking a risk, there’s nothing stopping you from making history. And for those who prefer to watch it unfold—get ready, you’re in for a wild ride!
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