Retail Analysis Fall 2011: Felt December 25
Accessories, Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags
It’s getting cold, and boiled wool and loden, favourite outerwear materials have ventured into accessories this fall in felted versions. Cloche hats and fedoras were obvious choices. Cold weather wraps in bold two-tones looked new, and shoes and bags got “felted” as well. READ MORE +
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Street Analysis Fall 2011: Twinkle, Twinkle December 9
Colour & Trends, Footwear
Sparkle, glitter, sequins, metallic sheen – fashion’s love affair with everything bling continues. And if there were prizes for the most popular shoe of the season, Miu Miu would certainly win with their glitter pumps on a banana heel. It was a silhouette favoured by many in the fashion capitals this fall. READ MORE +
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Street Analysis Fall 2011: Formal Affair December 7
Colour & Trends, Footwear
Tuxedo slippers, a staple of manor house drawing rooms in the 20s and later on men’s only footwear option for formal evening attire has found its way into modern daytime. The high-lipped, up-front flat provided fashion relief from high heels this season. Contemporary materials and treatments, such as spikes, crystals and animal patterns added a fresh spin besides the classic velvet, embroidered or monogram slipper. READ MORE +
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Street Analysis Fall 2011:Fluo – Bring It On December 1
Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags, Jewelry
Fluorescent shades are no longer hovering in the background but have moved full front and center. Fashionistas in London, Paris and Milan went for the fluo challenge with transparent shirts, lace skirts, socks, clutches, bags and shoes. It’s a fluo moment – now and spring ’12 or never! READ MORE +
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Menswear October 19
Colour & Trends, Footwear, Handbags
One of the key trends this fall is menswear regardless whether it is in Paris, Milan, London or New York. Tailored jackets, blazers and pantsuits are ideal choices for the career customer everywhere. Traditional fabrics like tweeds and herringbones in neutral tones of grey and taupe are in the majority but then there are the occasional oversized lumberjack check and colourful clan plaids. This fabric trend is not just for ready-wear but has crossed over into shoes and accessories as well. READ MORE +
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