ONtrend:
Fall 2010
Part 3 of 3

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The Gold Standard

Economist have always given the advice that buying gold is a safe bet, well this season designers took the hint & invested in The Gold Standard. All shades were huge on the New York Catwalk; Marigold, Yellow Gold, & Jungle Gold-just to name a few- were perfect for adding that hint of style and class to the collections.  So we can all take a suggestion & look like a million bucks by adding a piece of gold to our wardrobe.


Designers that pulled this look off best:
Alexander Wang ; Davidelfin ; Luca Luca ; Georges Chakra ; Thuy

Bubble Skirts

Bubble skirts come in and out of style faster than a New York taxicab cuts off an out of state car, but for Fall 2010 it is IN & all about volume & texture. This silhouette gives a much sought after flattering slim appearance to the torso & legs, while accentuating an embellished feminine hip.  Unlike season’s past there are no rules when it comes to fabrics & colors.  There were looks for evening that could be worn to any of an elegant affair & more casual attire looks or even daywear.  These fun skirts are a great conversation starter as everyone will be asking “Who are you wearing?”

Designers that pulled this look off best:  
Monique Lhuillier ; Adam ; Milly ; Diane von Furstenberg

Lunar Looks

Loving looks that are outa of this world? So did a number of designers this season… but don’t get too excited, designers opted into a none-too literal approach to this aesthetic using galaxy & lunar prints in the forms of dresses to express their need for intergalactic
travel & beauty.  Hues of light blues, oranges, & reds give hints of lunar & solar reflections through prints while hints of lunar rocks reigned supreme throughout. This is a great alternative to add some color & a dash of exhilaration to your Fall lineup.
 
Designers that pulled this look off best:
Matthew Williamson ; Lela Rose ; Ruffian ; Peter Som

-Meredith Garcia

All photos by: Fashion Wire Press