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March 21, 2017

The Trend of Spring 2017: Appliqués & Embroidery

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club monaco flower mules

[Club Monaco Chandisse Mules, $449, Shopbop.com]

anthropologie trench

[Anthropologie Embroidered Floral Trench, $178]

henri bendel crossbody bag

[Henri Bendel W 57th Street Applique Crossbody Bag, $150]

karl lagerfeld paris

[Karl Lagerfeld Paris Embroidered Rose Mesh Gown, $398]

club monaco rosalind belt

[Club Monaco Rosalind Belt, $129.50, Shopbop.com]

FCUK dress

[French Connection Derain Stitch Back Cut Out Dress, $268]

french connection saddle bag

[French Connection Saddle Bag, $78]

AEo denim coat

[AEO Embroidered Denim Jacket, $79.95]

club monaco skirt

[Club Monaco Olla Skirt, $229, Shopbop.com]

aeo aerie bikini

[Aerie Triangle Bikini Top, $20]

french connection

[French Connection Rivera Floral Embroidered Bomber Jacket, $248]

henri bendel smartphone case

[Henri Bendel W 57th Street Floral Applique XL Smartphone Case, $34]

talbots spring blouse

[Talbots Tie-Front Embroidered Pop-Over Blouse, $54.99]

When I first went to Mexico in the early 2000s, I visited a market and fell in love with the gorgeously tooled leather bags and embroidered garments that I saw, eventually yielding to the purchase of a bag and top. This variety of artisanal, handcrafted designs that can make a garment or accessory really special have become de rigueur this spring, appearing on everything from bomber jackets to gowns, mules to smartphone cases. Appliqués and embroidery are certainly nothing new to fashion, but the placement of them on interesting silhouettes and found in fresh color palettes have revived this type of adornment to feel ultra fresh and modern.  See the slideshow above for over a dozen examples of this trend that are the quintessential statement piece for spring/summer 2017.

See below for the shoppable links, in order of slideshow appearance:
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October 29, 2015

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) for Spring 2016

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Don’t put summertime thoughts into retirement (yet); first revel in the gauzy garments and vibrant swimwear that are sure to make your heart swoon and the memory of the sensation from the sun beating down on your shoulders remain just a little longer.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and aerie for spring 2016 culminates in the best of western, boho, 70s, and contemporary design for one of its strongest collections to-date. The shoes and swimwear were particular highlights, with a nice mix of retro ease combined with fabulous modern flair. Favorites were swimsuits with an emphasis on back detailing, flared denim, leather platforms, and an incredibly sweet off-white lace dress. See the slide show above as a guide to some of FPD’s preferred pieces from the  collection.