We asked: Are Capes and Capelets In or Out?
You said:We’re completely divided on this issue. 37% vote In, 39% vote Out, and the remaining 24% voted On the Way Out. Paradoxically, capes and capelets appear to be both In and Out.
Omiru’s take: Capes and capelets add a bit of drama to evening ensembles, and they can take a daytime getup from okay to outstanding. However, we feel that the strong hesitation against wearing them stems from their presence in the shadow of their formerly popular cousin, the Poncho. While the Poncho was wildly accepted for a couple of seasons, it fell from grace, and the fashion fallout from wearing the item as the trend waned was equally large. Omiru says: forget the poncho, and for those who are so inclined, embrace the capelet, if only for its layering potential. An added bonus? If worn over a near monochromatic outfit (as pictured), capelets tend to visually shorten the torso and elongate the legs, making you look taller!
Next Question:
Here at Omiru, we’re all about fashion and function, which explains our love of the Dresses with Pockets trend. But what do you
think? Tell us, are Dresses with Pockets In, or are they Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Theory Josefa W Interest Capelet | $335 at Shopbop.
Posted by Trisha on October 2nd, 2006 in Features, Trend, Trend Predictives, What's In and What's Out |
Photo Credit: Style.com
Key Takeaways: Asymmetry is everywhere in this collection; it’s evidenced in revealing bathing suits, frilly frocks, and skirts. Volume, the major trend during Fashion Week, was barely seen on Three As Four’s runway, however. Here, the scene was more about form-fitting articles, though the collection flirted with the idea of controlled volume.
Color Palette: Black, beige, white, grey, light pink, olive green, midnight blue, lavender, and teal.
Silhouettes: Asymmetry characterized most of the outfits on the catwalk. We took note of: sheer one-piece bathing suits and bikinis, loose jersey tops, palazzo trousers, parka jackets, halter dresses, skinny pants, pantaloons, skirts, and boy shorts.
Accessories Report: Accessories were kept to a bare minimum. One long patterned scarf was seen, as well as peep-toe slingback shoes.
What’s Wearable: We noted an equal number of wearable and non-wearable items in this collection. Especially wearable (to a cocktail party) is the chiffon halter minidress. What makes this dress different? The halter was contructed with a gold chain.
What’s Not Wearable: Some of the asymmetrical garments are too extreme for the streets. Especially unflattering is a chiffon skirt, where one side is a miniskirt and the other reaches below the knee.
Posted by Melody on October 1st, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Runway Reviews, Trend, Women |
Issue No. 58 of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the
cutest and coolest stuff Omiru’s Style Intelligence Report saw out there this
week.
This
week, we’re bringing back the Friday Fashion Hotlist with The Best Cardigan Sweaters to take you right into Autumn. We balance a sexy, mid-thigh length cardigan for women with a classic, heather grey cardigan for men.
Joie Don’t Go Cashmere Blend Cables | $285 at Shopbop
Bridges the gap between sweaters and sweaterdresses.
Luxe Winter Blend Button-mock Cardigan | $118 at Banana RepublicClassic cardigan for the Classic man.
Posted by Trisha on September 29th, 2006 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Men, Trend, Women |
Add a bit of black tie glamour to your Casual Friday. With a vest, tie, and buttondown shirt, your outfit will take you from work to your Friday night date.
Posted by Trisha on September 28th, 2006 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |
Omiru: Style for All (www.omiru.com) conducts an interview with VH1 stylists Alana Kelen and Esther Pak at New York Fashion Week.
Posted by Trisha on September 27th, 2006 in Designer Profiles, Features, News, Trend, Trend Predictives, What's In and What's Out |
The holidays are months away, but it’s never too early to start wrapping yourself — in wrap-dresses!
As our reader poll indicated, wrap dresses are here to stay, so you might as well make the transition from summer to fall a stylish one. Unlike Summer wrap dresses, Fall’s dresses work better in darker shades and worn with chic boots. Behold our favorite wrap dresses to get you started on your Fashionable Fall Journey.
Our $$$ Pick
Diane von Furstenberg Utility Dress | $425 at Nordstrom
Our $$ Picks
Posted by Melody on September 26th, 2006 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
We asked: Are Kimono Sleeves In or Out?
You said: Kimono sleeves are past their moment on the spotlight. 58% think this trend is either Out (21%) or On the Way Out (37%). On the other side, a slight minority, 42%, believe Kimono sleeves are In.
Omiru’s take: We appreciate that today’s kimono sleeves expand beyond their Asian roots to embrace thoroughly modern styles. But despite their ubiquitous presence on the Spring 2007 runways, kimono sleeves don’t seem to be exceptionally popular with the Omiru crowd. Really, we could go either way on this trend, but we do offer up the following caution: choose styles with low to moderate volume.
Next Question:
The perfect addition to an evening ensemble, capes and capelets have graced the runways for the last two seasons. But what do you
think? Tell us, are Capes and Capelets In, or are they Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Ya-Ya Snap Kimono Cardigan | $390 at Shopbop.
Posted by Trisha on September 25th, 2006 in Trend, Trend Predictives, What's In and What's Out, Women |
Feed yourself, your closet, and your home at New York Magazine’s Best Bets, a one-day, one-stop shopping love affair that brings together New York’s favorites at discounted prices. Shop Kate Spade, Lacoste, Lilla P, Jonathan Adler, and other designer brands 15-65% off retail. Eat delicious baked goods from City Bakery’s on site café. And receive a gift bag worth over $175 with paid admission ($25 in advance, $35 at the door).
A percentage of the event’s proceeds will go to the Fund for Public Schools.
New York Magazine’s Best Bets Shopping Event
Tuesday October 3, 2006
The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street
New York City
11:00am – 4:00pm OR 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Purchase Tickets:
$25/ticket in advance
$35/ticket at the door
Posted by Trisha on September 24th, 2006 in News |
Fashiontribes’ Lesley Scott is officially on our hotlist this Friday (regular Friday Fashion Hotlists will be returning next week, for all of you FFH fans). Her What the Bloggers are Saying Fashion Week roundup post is, by far, the most comprehensive source of fashion information written by us online publishers. Lesley’s roundup covers Trendspotting, Fashion Week Dish & Detrius, and, of course, Show Reviews, which are helpfully categorized alphabetically.
Bravo, Lesley!
Posted by Trisha on September 22nd, 2006 in Runway Reviews, Trend, Trend Predictives |
Spring 2007 is all about pieces–and about continuing, not departing from, the big trend from Fall 2006: volume. Bubble silhouettes, trapeze shapes, and puff sleeves all graced the runway. Neutral colors continue their run as well as designers combine shades of black, white, and grey with accent colors from royal blue to fire engine red.
SILHOUETTES
Controlled Volume
Ashleigh Verrier, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Y & Kei, Proenza Schouler
High Waisted Styles
Derek Lam, Cynthia Steffe, Zac Posen
Drop Waist Styles
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Doo Ri, Ports 1961
Babydoll Shapes
Jay McCarroll, Derek Lam, Peter Som, Cynthia Steffe, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu
Bubble Silhouettes
Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Sass & Bide, Tuleh, Oscar de la Renta, Araks
Trapeze Shapes
Reem Acra, BCBG, Peter Som, Ports 1961
Tulip Silhouettes
Peter Som, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Y & Kei
Double Breasted Styles
Y & Kei, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Marc by Marc Jacobs
DETAILING
Ruffles
Ports 1961, Betsey Johnson, Zac Posen, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Y & Kei
Cuffed Styles
Zac Posen, Manuel, Trovata, Kai Kühne, Jay McCarroll, Peter Som
Tops with Peplums
Ashleigh Verrier, Tocca, Carolina Herrera
Tuxedo Detailing
Doo Ri, Oscar de la Renta, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Wide Straps
Ashleigh Verrier, Reem Acra, Sass & Bide, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Narciso Rodriguez
Dresses with Pockets
Sass & Bide, Derek Lam
Puff Sleeves
Reem Acra, Tuleh, Y & Kei, Peter Som, Doo Ri, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Nautical
Ashleigh Verrier, Trovata, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Steffe
Eyelet
Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Jenni Kayne
Oversized Collars
Carolina Herrera, Jenni Kayne
Grecian Draping
Carolina Herrera, Doo Ri, Zac Posen
Black and White Colors
Araks, Carolina Herrera, Tuleh
Accent Color: Red
Costello Tagliapietra, Reem Acra, Atil Kutoglu, Zac Posen
Flutter Sleeves
BCBG, Narciso Rodriguez, Atil Kutoglu, Jenni Kayne, Zac Posen
Kimono Sleeves
Baby Phat, Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam, Ports 1961
Off the Shoulder Sleeves
Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Ports 1961, Proenza Schouler, Y & Kei
Dots
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Jay McCarroll
Wild Graphics
Diane von Furstenberg, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Tocca, Oscar de la Renta, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jay McCarroll
Knits & Crochet
Derek Lam, Ports 1961, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Stripes
John Bartlett, Ashleigh Verrier, Peter Som, Atil Kutoglu, Zac Posen, Jay McCarroll
Chevron Stripes
Jay McCarroll, J. Mendel
GARMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Shorts
John Bartlett, Tocca, Carolina Herrera, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Y & Kei
Skinny Pants
Doo Ri, Atil Kutoglu, Proenza Schouler, Y & Kei, Zac Posen, Jay McCarroll
Capes/Capelets
Alexandre Herchcovitch, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Zac Posen
Wrap Dresses
Costello Tagliapietra, Diane von Furstenberg
Overalls
Jay McCarroll, Proenza Schouler
Tunics
Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu
ACCESSORIES
Tie-Front Belts
Narciso Rodriguez, Zac Posen
Bows
Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, Ports 1961, Doo Ri, Oscar de la Renta, Jenni Kayne, Y & Kei
Posted by Trisha on September 22nd, 2006 in Trend, Trend Predictives, What's In and What's Out, Women |
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