Comments on: NY Fashion Week Mid-Week Trend Recap

By: Omiru.com: Style for All

Omiru.com: Style for All — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 16:39:25 +0000

[...] Here’s our update to Omiru’s Mid-Week Fashion Week Trend Recap:Oversized Collars: We’re talking HUGE collars here. Overwhelmingly Large Lapels.Doo Ri, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Willow, Marc JacobsShort Sleeved Dresses: And they’re not even matronly!Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Narciso RodriguezAsymmetry: We’re seeing this trend play out beautifully on coats with asymmetric closures. Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Marc JacobsFur Trim: Seems to be the status symbol du jour.Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Zang ToiShearling: I suppose this counts as an offshoot of the fur trend.Oscar de la Renta, LacostePowerful Working Woman: Nicely cut pantsuits and skirt suits…great for the office! BTW–if you want to check out a group of powerful women bloggers, stop by BlogHer.org. Disclaimer: I’m pitching in over there as the Fashion and Shopping co-editor.Carolina Herrera, Zang Toi, Luella Bartley, Tuleh, Narciso Rodriguez [...]

By: Omiru.com: Style for All

Omiru.com: Style for All — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 16:30:21 +0000

[...] February 8th, 2006 Photo Credit: NY Metro Key Takeaways: Carolina Herrera’s collection encompassed both business-appropriate daywear and eveningwear. Key trends from this collection included (1) Emphasis on the waistline (throwback to Spring 06), (2) Voluminous sleeves (seems to be a Big Thing this season), (3) Natural to High waistlines, (4) Square sunglasses, (5) Boatnecked styles, (6) 3/4 length coats, and (7) Tights. Embellishments included fur trims, beaded styles, and bows (also So Spring 06).Color Palette: Both warm (red, orange) and cool (turquoise, lilac) colors complemented Herrera’s base of neutrals.Silhouettes: Waistlines were either at the natural waist or above, though bottoms came in both fitted and baggy varieties. Sleeves tended to be voluminous, either at the shoulder or at the wristline. Herrera seems to have a thing for asymmetry–and 3/4 length styles (both coats and sleeves came in this length). What’s Wearable: Personal standout: An exquisitely detailed pintucked black sheath dress. We also appreciated her asymmetric suits, her slim pencil skirts, and her boatnecked jackets.What’s Not Wearable: Huge medallions around your neck…what are we, on the Sopranos? The Victorian-inspired getup with the pouf sleeves and Full skirt isn’t going to win anyone any Best Dressed awards. Traci would also frown upon the vinyl-ish black and clear polka dotted dress. What’s hot for Fall 2006? Check out Omiru’s Mid Fashion Week Trend Recap! [...]

By: Omiru.com: Style for All

Omiru.com: Style for All — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:16:52 +0000

[...] February 7th, 2006 Photo Credit: NY Metro Key Takeaways: Key trends here were (1) Square sunglasses, (2) Tights, (3) High Waisted Styles, (4) Bow ties, worn undone, (5) Bags with chain hardware, (6) Bows at the waistline.Color Palette: Neutrals (Black, Grey, Beige, White) with bright blues, reds, yellows, and touches of brown.Silhouettes: Tops were fitted, though some included voluminous sleeve treatments. Bottoms were mixed–some were slim cut, others were baggy, and others Dresses were a mix of girly and ladylike. Jackets and sweaters were mainly worn cropped, following the trend of the last few seasons. Accessories Report: Square sunglasses. Bow ties, worn undone. Bags with chain handles. Long necklaces.What’s Wearable: The high waisted skirts and pants, cropped jackets, tuxedo detailing, shearling jackets, short sleeved looks, ruffles, and bow detailing (though a throwback to Spring 06).What’s Not Wearable: Leave the plastic-coated fabrics and the Little Bo Peep dresses on the runway.Want more Fashion Week trend information? Read Omiru’s Mid-Fashion Week Trend Recap! [...]