Fashion as Architecture? Sculptures parade down the runways!

Architecture
Are designers the latest architects? Are they building or designing? The line has disappeared! Minimalism explodes in each collection

The best Western
where plaid parades and denim dominates

Peek-a-Boo
lace and sheer means sexy and strong, Gothic rock-and roll-girls meets my fair lady

Long and Lean
The latest silhouette

Black
Black and more Black

Jewel tones
included-lime, emerald, Kelly green, and a dash of pastels from spring still here

Time for TWOTONE!

Architecture meets designer

• structured elements
• clean lines on bottom with football shoulder structures sculptured on top
• masculine tailoring and androgynous silhouettes and pants
• collars architectural feats, manipulated in multiple manners
• hemlines dropped on lean skirts
• modern monumental white shirt takes center stage-gain surface/volume detail where Bows Bows Everywhere!
• column-and-row dresses
• sleek lined coats and funnel shapes
^{Looks above by Nanette Lapore, androgenous look by Phillip Lim}



Superstructure (angular cuts and spiky shoulders and sleeves)

• designers take origami class-origami folds on sleeves to replace purely ruffles
• soft and sculptured shapes
• bold shoulder rounder and softer and Calling all superheroes
• arching shoulder lines on blouses
• padded hips paired with sharp tailoring





Dark Angels Needed!
Gothic gone Girlie!

• Black is the new Black
• time for the Lace replace!
• sheer slips and peek-a-boo lace
• morticia adams here you come! Black hair, black nails, black lips
• racy lacey and a touch of sexy on top
• crosses and layered lariats
• black velvet trench coats
• black lace fitted blouses (second-skin lace tops and fitted lace knee-high skirts)
• Victorian age meets modern sexpistol
• maxi lengths with high necklines
• proper meets pimp
• Goth and glamour with off the shoulder black tops and ruffles trimmed with leather
• studded necklaces
• tailored matador jackets
• romantic fantasy land on speed
• slashes spots and holey dresses take the cake!
• MUST HAVE BLACK PVC OF LEATHER Leggings!
• Leather Pleather Everywhere!

^{Looks above by A.F. Vandevorst, Baby Phat and Antoni & Alison}



Best Western and boho Baby meets the General

wide leg denim returns mad for plaids-tartan rules in clashing patterns out of the woods: floral and nature motifs in dresses and skirts boho chic upgrades to nature woman on the run! vintage revisited printed scarves studded ankle boots and belts western graduates into the military epulates epulates who has more epaulets

• military jackets galore
• jodhpurs loose in thigh and tight around ankle: Attention Sir!
• masculine structured tailoring and jackets embellished with epaulets and ornate buttons
• low slung slouchy cowboy denim
• Please Present Properly!
• soften look with feminine blouse and peplum jacket or rock it with flared frayed denim for your inner hippie

  ^{Looks above by Betsey Johnson, Alexander McQueen}

  

  

  FUR FOREVER
  vests, jackets, sleeves, skirts fashionable felines are everywhere, multiple colors and animals mixed and matched on one jacket, fake no longer “fauz paux” now “de rigueur”

  ^{Looks above by Anna Sui, Asprey and Betsey Johnson}

  

  A Leg up on trends:
  Lovely lean, long and luscious legs are center stage
  Tights still strong, think tomato red and solid black with open or closed toe shoes
  Multi colored multi textured leggings/tights
  Metallic leggings are a must! Futuristic fashion Beam-me-up Now!

  
  ^{Christian Louboutin heel, Lee Angel Deco-style bangle, Guanti gloves in cognac}

  Handbags

• Once again, SUPERSIZE ME!
• Courier satchels-most luxurious leathers
• long strap worn across body and bag rested on hip
• don’t forget the baby baggies
• Perspex box and fringe leather clutches

  Jewelry
  Supersize the Statement necklace

• you can’t wear just one! Layer Away!
• crosses and metal chains galore
• studded necklaces
• necklace is a must but has to be bold, big, and shiny
• chunky is a good thing
• BOWS galore on all accessories as well as clothing
• Costume continues to Reign
• art deco cuffs
• wooden beads here to stay
• chokers return molded metallic work captivating

  
  ^{Nappa Tote by Prada, Valentino Noeud d’Amore clutch, Dior platform pump}

  Gloves:

• bold colors and of course BLACK
• end halfway up forearm or shrunken down for longer ones
• fingerless gloves alive again

  Shoes:
  Shoes Reaching New heights

• High, higher, highest
• Stiletto mania but this time in platform
• elegant, sexy, streamlined and higher and hotter than ever before
• Thick chunky heel here to stay
• Tapered Heel or cone heel but this season in stiletto form
• Dare to be Square and Pointy toed
• Lace up shies and booties are supreme-laces and tied up AND high heeled
• “It Shoe” awarded to over the knee platform boot
• Second runner up for “it shoe” bedazzling BEJEWELED BALLET FLAT
• maryjanes with buckles and this time pointed toe
• Fringed, skins, lizard, alligator, snake it makes no difference as long as it’s dead
• open toe shoes in the winter? Yes, with tights!
• colors are two-tone on one shoe
• contrasting heels and straps (multicolored rules)

  Think details for shoes-buckles, skins, studs, straps, most importantly …stilettos!