Showing posts with label wardrobe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wardrobe. Show all posts

Monday, May 18, 2009

Connect The Dots

To avoid being cliche and run of the mill when executing dots and stripes in a collection, it is very important to achieve the right scale and color combination. Ann Demeulemeester delivers a winning collection that brings an aire of sophistication to a very relaxed and unconstructed silhouette.
When combining linear geometrics, there is a fine line between eye-catching and optical chaos. Such pairings of this taboo combo were diplayed perfectly at her Spring 2009 show in Paris (Above).
The Dot and the stripe are textile clutch prints when executed properly and based on the fabrication, they can serve as key wardrobe pieces for every season. The neutral base (Above,Below) makes for very wearable items and maintains a clean tailored line that is serious and mature.




Friday, May 8, 2009

Summer Paisley

The official kick off of Summer is right around the corner and retailers are pulling out all the stops to offer something new and familiar.  Paisleys rank among the highest in looks that are re-worked to fit into every season.  For women, Miss Sixty (above) offers a graphic and bold take on the classic motif, to give it an explosive charge for the young at heart.
For the guys (above), Cavalli stays with the formal intricacies found in ancient tapestry and opts to interject lively and vivid punches of color for a cool summer look.