Fall 2011

Here are just some of the trends we’ve seen on the catwalk for this fall;

The Cape

Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Rag & Bone

The Key-Item this fall comes in all shapes and variations. In addition to a single-coloured one(beige, cognac, brown, mustard?) you can have a grapich, etnic or indian inspired design. We’ve been seing lots of ponchos on the strees, and it seemes like the designers have been paying attention to this.

Americana;

DsQuared2, Isabel Marant

This style has lasted for a while, but continues this fall. Boots, suede, 70s inspired jackets, knitwear with interesting textures and leatherbags with fringes.

Tuxedo Dressing;

Prabal Gurung, Alexander Wang, Ralph Lauren

The White shirt, black bottom and black neckpiece. So far Fall 2011 is filled with pleny of borrowed-from-the-boys attire. Alexander wang took a sheer bib-front dress with leather trousers, Prabal Gurung in a cummerbund and feminine blouse, Ralph Lauren went all the way with a head-to-toe suit with sexy shoes.

Metallic;

Bora Aksu, Stella McCartney, Jenny Packham

Gold, silver and cobber is in, expecially with earthcolours. If you don’t want to go all the way, just do it with shoes, a bag, or some shiny jewlery. Doing a simple shiny dress like Jenny Packham is good too.

Minimalism;

Calvin Clein, Jil Sander, Celine

It’s now even simpler with cleaner cuts and less details. Pure and simple, less is still more.

Snakeskin;

Chloe, Prada, Missoni Collections

Snakeskin is in! The reptile-pattern is in as never before, so forget zebra and leopard.

Polka Dots;

Marc Jacobs,  Diane Von Furstenberg

When Marc Jacobs AND Diane Von Furstenberg uses the same print, you know it’s a trend. If head-to-toe patterned looks isn’t you, just try a blouse or a scarf to spice up your outfit.

Bright Pants;

 Yigal Azrouël, Karen Walker, Philip Lim

I think my favourite trend. This is an easy way to make the winter’s dark layers look fun and fresh! I bought a pink and a purple pair of pants this summer, and I’m glad to see that the trend is continuing.

There will be more of this… there’s a lot of cool clothing this fall!