Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 New York Fashion Week - Fall / Winter 2008
By Isabel Manzo
The Green Effect. I was really pleased to hear of the small efforts designers, make up and hair companies and artists have done and plan to do, to be a bit more environmentally conservative this year at New York's Fashion Week. From recycled make up brushes used by celeb makeup artist Gucci Westman, to recycled water bottles distributed by Aveda. They also claim to manufacture their products using wind energy.
Stella McCartney, Donna Karen and Ralph Lauren are associating themselves in efforts to use more fabrics made of pineapple plants and bamboo. Rag & Bone are in the process of creating paper bags with plastic windows to transport their clothes as opposed to full plastic coverings used by most designers. We can all do a little something!
New York fashion week is in progress and we've been checking out as many shows as possible. Here's a little of what we made out from the madness!
2008-09 Fall Fashion Trends. Click to view the whole report with PHOTOS & TRENDS on the blog!
Sequins
- Sequins were seen scattered throughout last year have seem to stick this year. Seen at Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Preen and Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Outerwear- Designers stepped up traditional and blah outerwear. Fur trims and metallic accents enhanced daytime coats. Tweeds were seen throughout and beautifully done at Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez.
Standouts- Vera Wang showed great balance and variety, all of which exuded fall.Michael Kors used rich color combos with sophisticated camel and grey bases.
Positive Changes- Phillip Lim transformed his style to a more sophisticated and mature silhouette with refined cuts and rich accents.
Inspirations- Russian Cossack hats, Soviet cuts in suits and outerwear seen at Donna Karen and Asian inspirations with origami pleats and oriental patterns also seen at Donna Karen as well as Oscar de la Renta. Pleated ruffled florals offered a wow effect on evening wear at Marchesa. A 1920's feel from Baby Phat radiated an amazing collection with stunning dresses, great hair and jewelry to match.
Our Favs- A flapper dress at Milly and Tibi's entire dress collection was sensational with stunning colors, flowing fabrics and complimenting designs! Oscar's dress was also a standout!
Hottest Hues- Jewel Tones (colors are still in!)- Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz.
Safe Staples- Grey, Brown, Camel and Black
Accent Colors- Neons, Yellow, Green
Hottest Fabric- Velvet, Tweed
Accessories- Clutches, Riding Boots and Over-the-Knee Boots
Jewelry- Big and bold necklaces were seen over sweaters and dresses. Statement jewelry to not only add the perfect touch but to also MAKE the outfit using all types of necklaces, bracelets and rings. Think thick snake chains, long colorful beads, fabulous and outrageous cocktail rings.
Here to stay-
Sequin
Wide legged pants
High-waisted pants and skirts
Pencil silhouettes
70's inspirations
Feathers
Belts
Maxi Dresses
Plaids
Make up - natural faces, teal eye liner, silver and light brown metallic eye shadow seen at BCBG plus red stained lips.
Hair- Loose flowing curls, Big Hair at Vera Wang and loose chignon Tippy Hedron- like twists at Michael Kors
