Every major runway season I like to give a personal outlook on the major theme movements for the season. Typically that means discussing very different influences in terms of importance,…
In a very rich Fall 12 Milan runway season, LUXE MATERIALS are key. Velvet, lace and brocade are all highlights.
There is certainly no shortage of EMBELLISHMENT on the Milan runways. Fall 12 opens the door to a wide assortment of lavish details including rhinestones, embroidery, jewels and appliques.
The LONG SLEEVE DRESS is introduced in Milan most significantly at Pucci. What makes sense here is that sleeves are applied on the already-popular sheath dress. Another highlight comes in…
As Fall 12 runways move forward, Milan brings forth a number of intriguing MULTIMEDIA conversations. Call it what you will – pieced or blocked are also common descriptions for the…
Yes indeed, SLITS are a big trend for Fall 12. While the styles pictured above don’t command red carpet attention, it’s easy to see that the trend has evolved from…
Surely you remember these contrast COLLARS that Marni did for Spring 12. They also came in embellished styles. Our street style photographer and Fashion Snoops visionary Joie Reinstein has long…
I’m not a fan of skiing, or cold weather for that fact, which gives me little reason to invest in any sort of PUFFER JACKET. But Fall 12 may just…
PLEATS have been on my radar since Miu Miu did them exclusively back in Spring 11 and then everyone else followed suit. Fast forward to Fall 12 and they’re still…
CUTOUTS have been enjoying a long run as a favored design detail. In London, designers up the ante with the cutout dress becoming a new essential. Side and shoulder cutouts,…
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