Posts Tagged ‘fall 2007’
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By Elaine LaPersonerie on September 20th, 2007
Black used to be the end all be all, but now it’s let a bit of gray sneak by! Everywhere I turn from knit sweaters to coats to evening dresses, racks are being bombarded with gorgeous grays. Top designers Michael Kors, Carolina Herrara, Vera Wang, Calvin Klein and Nicole Miller are all showing gray in their Fall 2007 collections. So if you want to give your black clothes a break, go get some gray. Depending on your budget, here are two great pieces to start with: a metallic sweater top for $19.80 at Forever 21 (left) and this cable-front tunic from Barneys for $695 (right). Clearly you will have no problem finding something when things just aren’t lookin’ so black and white!
Tags: Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrara, fall 2007, gray, michael kors, Nicole Miller, Shiny Media, Vera Wang
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By Andrea Thatcher on September 6th, 2007
The trench coat is the perfect item to take you from summer into fall. It’s lightweight enough that it doesn’t overheat, offers protection from scattered rain showers, and the new patent leather designs also double as a sleek dress or even perfect-weather coats for night. The two beautiful ones from Elie Tahari and Aquascutum (above) are a bit pricey, so try this belted slicker, third from the left, from Calvin Klein (on sale for US$196).
Tags: Aquascutum, Calvin Klein, Elie Tahari, fall 2007, rain, trench coat
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on September 5th, 2007
On fall runways from Marc Jacobs to Proenza Schouler, long gone were the little-girl looks and grungy street wear of past seasons, instead, this fall, women are women. Or really, women are women from the 1920s to 1940s–in hats and gloves, with defined waists. There was Gatsby-esque cloche hats at Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs, and bucket styles at MaxAzria and Abaeté. Gloves ranged in length from wrist to elbow, some even fingerless, in a variety of colors…
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Tags: Abaeté, fall 2007, gloves, Hats, Marc Jacobs, MaxAzria, Proenza Schouler
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on September 5th, 2007
“She’s angry, but funny-angry,” said Paulo Melim Andersson of the girl he imagined while designing his first collection for Chloé. “A girl who steals from her mother. I want this to be young-young, with no tricks. Clean, but not minimal.” Melim Andersson, formerly of Marni, brought the label in a daring new direction with his fall line. Gone were the feminine, floating dresses from Phoebe Philo’s time at Chloé. Now girls in combat boots dressed in black with pops of orange and patent leather stomped down the runway. The new Chloé is tougher, darker, more downtown New York. The dress above appeared on several trend-watch lists, making exposed zippers a coveted item for fall. Now the industry waits to see what Melim Andersson does next with the popular label.
Tags: Chloe, exposed zipper, fall 2007, Paulo Melim Andersson, zipper dress
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on September 4th, 2007
When models at Derek Lam, Behnaz Sarafpour, and Chloé strutted down the runway in sleek, simple, well-tailored dresses in gray and black, spruced up with front exposed zippers, a new trend was born. The dresses themselves were incredibly simple, loose-fitting items, but the zippers added major pizzazz. This is a great night look and a really easy one to pull off. Try this gorgeous dress from Dallin Chase at Shopbop.com (US$268). Check out more photos after the jump.
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Tags: Behnaz Sarafpour, Chloe, Derek Lam, exposed zipper, fall 2007, zipper dress
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Accessories, Designer Fashions, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on August 31st, 2007
When Marc Jacobs sent his models down the fall runway, gone were the billowy fabrics and layers of his past collections. Instead, Jacobs introduced us to sophisticated women’s wear. Long coats with stiff shoulders, loose trousers, and wide-brimmed hats were inspired by 1970s menswear for women and pants-wearing 1930s screen siren Katherine Hepburn. To copy the look for less, continue reading after the jump.
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Tags: 1930s, 1970s, coat, fall 2007, Forever21, hat, Katherine Hepburn, Libertine, Marc Jacobs, Target
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By Andrea Thatcher on August 28th, 2007
For Balenciaga’s fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection, Nicholas Ghesquière created worldly, wearable pieces with influences ranging from Bali to upper-crust England. Before his collection debuted in Paris, Ghesquière explained, “It’s a big mix—a street mix, with symbols and colors that are very multicultural.”
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Tags: "double-breast jacket", Balenciaga, fall 2007, jodhpur, multicultural, Nicholas Ghesquière, ready to wear
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Footwear, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on August 28th, 2007
With fall’s sleeker, more grown-up looks, designers like Fendi and Gucci strapped platform oxford heels on their models’ feet to go with the more classical look of their collections. The pair above from Fendi is studded, sky-high, and ultra-expensive. Instead, try the Rosanne pair from Bakersshoes.com, below, for only US$79.95.
Tags: Bakers Shoes, Bakersshoes.com, fall 2007, fendi, gucci, oxford, Platform heel
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Designer Fashions, Footwear, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on August 27th, 2007
This fall, platform heels remain chic while becoming more streamlined and less clunky. The pair above is from Narciso Rodriguez’s fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection. The peep toe, black leather, and large buckle give the shoe a tough rocker look. For a cheaper, similar shoe try the pair at right from Dru NY found at UrbanOutfitters.com for $150. The patent leather T-strap and platform heel will also give you that rocker vibe while keeping your precious little toes warm as the weather cools.
Tags: Dru NY, fall 2007, Narciso Rodriguez, patent leather, Platform heel, T-strap, Urban Outfitters
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