Big Apple Diary 3/17/09
17-03-2009
Hi All,
Everything's coming up "roses, ruffles and ruching" this Spring! Couture designers Fendi and DOLCE & GABBANA all the way down the ladder to contemporary brands.
J Crew, Rock & Republic, Joie are searching for that perfect trend capable of enticing the consumer to indulge a bit. What could be more savory than a Tee, blouse, skirt or dress that's both flirty & feminine and just makes a woman feel good about herself?
What I love about this trend is that it has lots of key item pieces in apparel and accessories that won't break the bank. It transcends lifestyles and customer types. The customer can add a romantic edge to any outfit she already has in her closet. For the contemporary customer in particular, it offers a new dimension of modern match ups.
So what are those essential elements of newness that the customer is searching for?
Apparel: Color palettes focus on soft pastels to bold electrics. Prints are playful in cabbage rose or vintage florals.
« The embellished tee shirt with chiffon rosettes
« One shoulder blouses & tees with asymmetrical, uneven ruffles
« A ruffled front white shirt
« The tiered mini that's not tight ; it has volume & movement
« A long tiered skirt
« Embellished floral necklines with dimension & texture for tops & dresses
« A layered ruffle dress
« The ruched dress or pencil skirt with shape definition
« An essential belted trench with a ruffled collar or hem
Modern Pair -ups: the new intersection of eclectic and ladylike that works everywhere from day into evening.
« The "boyfriend blazer" over a tiered chiffon dress or with a ruffled mini
« A cardie; long & lean or short & fitted paired up with the long tiered skirt or ruched dress
« Asymmetrical ruffle blouse with the tight jean or skinny pant
« Ruffled front shirt matched up with the new high waisted short & blazer
« The decorated rosette tee softens a traditional business suit
Accessories: those small indulgences that uplift everything.
« Floral statement pieces: necklace, cocktail ring, bracelet, earrings with charms, enameled color & colored stones
« Oversized watches with flowers
« Silk rosette wristlets
« Flowered hair accessories for head to toe adornment
« Slouchy bags with ruffles & roses
« Metallic skinny belts with rosette buckles
« Flip flops & sandals with multiple satin or chiffon florals
« Mile high heels with ruffled trim
It's time to brush aside the doom and gloom with eye popping frou-frou and ladylike optimism.
We'll focus on more fashion inspirations in the weeks ahead.
Cheryl
