Autumn may be fast approaching but the fashion industry is focusing on what to wear in Spring/Summer 2014. This past week America’s finest have presented their views. Here are some key trends spotted in the city that never sleeps.
THE COLOR
As expected, the most popular color of the season is white, worn from H to T or paired
with a black shoe. As seen amongst others at Diane von Furstenberg, BCBG Max Azria and Reed Krakoff.
THE MATERIAL
Organza, mesh or anything else that is sheer. The cut out trend and cropped top have received a partner in crime in a sheer overlay. Several designers showcased a desire to give the illusion of covering up and give a twist to the geometrical minimalism.
THE PRINT
Botanical and pinstripe. Think floral water paintings and/or classic menswear pinstripe which is a continuation from the fall season. Playful use of the stripe shirt – on top as well as bottom – could be viewed in many forms at Altuzarra.
THE ACCESSORIES
The fur wrap is not just limited to colder seasons. It has now also a place in the summer wardrobe thanks to Michael Kors. Another unexpected accessory was the fanny pack. At Tory Burch it was seen swinging from the models’ hips in a hard case leather form in tone with their modernized 60s look.
THE SILHOUETTES
The rear window seems to be focused on two eras: the 50s and 60s. Many interestingly shaped dresses walked the runway in combination with voluminous coats and small hats, as well as with a few A-lines, they created almost an escapism to yesteryears.
Hitchcock’s leading ladies – like Grace Kelly and Tippi Hedren – should in other words be kept in your inspiration folder. In contrast the embrace of menswear for women is also a trend being kept. Underwear as outerwear was used to update the menswear trend in a “conservative” way at Alexander Wang and a daring 80s way at Rodarte.
Googler’s guide for inspiration:
THE MATERIAL:
Philip Lim – Look 25 (White cropped top with purple printed skirt)
Lacoste – Look 18 (Peach colored dress)
Vera Wang – Look 9 (Black sheer long sleeved top with black skirt)
Narciso Rodriguez – look 14 (black skirt with white part sheer top)
THE ACCESSORIES:
Tory Burch – Look 9 and 20 (Fanny Pack)
THE SILHOUETTES:
Badgley Mischka – Look 8 ( “open” peplum top with hat and skirt)
Alexander Wang – Look 12 (blue pinstripe shirt with pinstripe underwear)
Rodarte – Look 12 (Vest and Jacket with animal print briefs)
THE COLOR:
BCBG Max Azria – Look 11 (white cropped top with white Suit pants)
Prabal Gurung – Look 3 (White sleeveless shirt with white skirt)
