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March 2, 2017

London Fashion Week Fall 2017 Trend Report: Statement Sleeves


	
			[A.W.A.K.E. Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear; all images via Vogue.com]

			
			[Emilio de la Morena Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear; all images via Vogue.com]

			
			[Emilio de la Morena Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Marques Almeida Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Huishan Zhang Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Huishan Zhang Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Toga Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Sid Neigum Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Pringle of Scotland Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Pringle of Scotland Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Peter Pilotto Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Peter Pilotto Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Molly Goddard Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Molly Goddard Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Central Saint Martins Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Central Saint Martins Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Emilia Wickstead Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Emilia Wickstead Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Edeline Lee Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Edeline Lee Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Ashley Williams Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Ashley Williams Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Antonio Berardi Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[Antonio Berardi Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

			
			[A.W.A.K.E. Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear]

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Silhouettes from the 80’s continue to prove themselves to be de rigueur for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2017 season, as proven recently at London Fashion Week. Amid styles like off-the-shoulder and one-shouldered tops, eccentric prints, and vibrant colors, was the comeback of the statement sleeve. From tiered and bell-shaped to puffed or trumpet in volume, the sleeve has been the ultimate daring component on the runway. Designers like Antonio Berardi, Ashley Williams, and Peter Pilotto all said goodbye to the slim sleeve for a handful of looks in each of their respective collections.

Natalia Alaverdian of A.W.A.K.E. showed extra voluminous sleeves in her otherwise minimalist collection inspired by the octopus, while Edeline Lee included a dramatic tiered, elongated version. Lee’s collection drew inspiration from artist Hannah Höch, and based the innovative sleeve construction on Höch’s collage technique. Huishan Zhang also showed a tiered sleeve in his ultra-feminine collection, utilizing fabrics like black lace and organza.

Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for statement-making sleeves this upcoming fall.

October 18, 2016

Fashion Week SS17 Beauty Trend Report

by Rachael Comeau

[Glitter lip at Fendi SS17]

[Glitter lip at DKNY SS17; all images via Vogue.com unless otherwise noted]

[Glitter liner at Versace SS17]

[Glitter embellishments at Giamba SS17]

[Bold eyeshadow at Victoria Beckham SS17; image via Marie Claire]

[Bold eyeshadow at Max Mara SS17]

[Bold eyeshadow at Louis Vuitton SS17]

[Bold eyeshadow at Salvatore Ferragamo SS17]

[Red lip at Cushnie et Ochs SS17; image via Fashionista.com]

[Red lip at Creatures of the Wind SS17; image via Fashionista.com]

[Red lip at Jason Wu SS17; image via Fashionista.com]

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Judging from the recent runway shows for the upcoming spring/summer 2017 season, next spring will definitely be the perfect time to try out that bold lip color or vibrant eyeshadow that you’ve been hesitant to use in the past. The beauty trends from this most recent fashion week season are anything but subtle, with looks ranging from solid glitter lips to bright and bold eyeshadow that stretches way beyond the eyelids.

Classic looks like the timeless red lip also made a major statement on many prominent runways. One of the most notable trends that has taken off in runway shows all over the globe is the use of glitter. Bold looks even took over at New York Fashion Week, which is more known for showcasing extremely minimal, no-makeup beauty looks on its runways. Despite this however, DKNY’s show a few weeks ago had one of the most talked-about beauty looks overall. The makeup for the show was done by reknowned makeup artist Pat McGrath, who used the DKNY runway to showcase her most recent release, the currently sold out Lust 004 Lipstick Kit. The look is made up of a red lipstick base with pressed glitter on top, making for a truly show-stopping look. The glitter did not only show up on lips, but also in eyeliner, as seen at Versace, and in painted-on embellishments in various geometric shapes, as seen at Giamba.

Following along with the boldness of heavy glitter is the use of bold, colorful eyeshadow, which at many shows was applied also along the cheekbones as highlighter, as well as extending across the eyelids. At Victoria Beckham, emerald green and cobalt blue shadow made a huge statement, and was fresh and unusual compared to what the designer would normally choose for makeup looks. At Louis Vuitton and Max Mara, similar eye definition was used, but even more dramatic. Vibrant hues of green and orange were glided along both the cheekbones and eyelids at Max Mara, which was a perfect fit within its tropical-inspired collection. At Louis Vuitton, a sleek cat-eye in black liner was complimented by deep navy shadow, which extended far over the brows. Finally, among the abundance of bold glitter and vibrant eyeshadow, the classic red lip proved that it’s here to stay, making appearances on runways like Jason Wu, Cushnie et Ochs, and Creatures of the Wind. At Cushnie et Ochs, the look was slightly updated, and was actually two-toned. The top lip was done in a timeless red shade, and the bottom in a more vibrant pink-red.

Click through the slideshow above to see how these prominent beauty trends were used at other shows throughout fashion month.

February 23, 2016

London Fashion Week Fall 2016 Accessories Trend Report

by Rachael Comeau

[Anya Hindmarch RTW Fall 2016; all images via WWD.com]

[Simone Rocha RTW Fall 2016]

[Belstaff RTW Fall 2016]

[Christopher Kane RTW Fall 2016]

[Holly Fulton RTW Fall 2016]

[Burberry RTW Fall 2016]

[Vivienne Westwood Red Label RTW Fall 2016]

[Mulberry RTW Fall 2016]

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We’re now midway through London Fashion Week,and most designers are keeping it autumn-classic in the accessories department, with a color palette full of earthy blues, greens, and khakis, and the easily visible abundance of leather, python, and crocodile accents. Anya Hindmarch channeled the Eighties with her Pac-Man inspired collection, filled with bags of all types- from clutches to backpacks. Most were made in leather, crocodile, and snakeskin materials in camel, grey, and deep burgundy hues, each detailed with repeating star or square patterns perfectly fitting in with her video game themed runway. Burberry incorporated mostly compact, handheld bags with a thick, belt-like strap,and using very similar materials. Each piece featured a variety of color, most containing shades of brown, olive green, and yellow. Straps were finished with oversized buckles and metal embellishments, coinciding with a very military influenced collection.

Mulberry‘s Johnny Coca aimed to show looks depicting women that he had seen on the streets on London. The brand’s biggest money-maker, their bags, were truly a staple in the show. They were structured, with color blocking detail, chain and leather straps, and tones of green, navy, and beige python. Vivienne Westwood Red Label fits well into this group, inspired by Renaissance artists Donatello and El Greco, and also showing structured bags in beige and deep blue. Click through the slideshow above to see how others interpreted this classic autumn accessories trend.

February 25, 2015

Even MORE Fabulous Fall 2015 Runway Accessories

by Julia DiNardo


	
			[Burberry Prorsum fall 2015]

			
			[Burberry Prorsum fall 2015]

			
			[Rag & Bone fall 2015]

			
			[Rag & Bone fall 2015]

			
			[Proenza Schouler fall 2015]

			
			[Proenza Schouler fall 2015]

			
			[Mary Katrantzou fall 2015]

			
			[Mary Katrantzou fall 2015]

			
			[Mary Katrantzou fall 2015]

			
			[Erdem fall 2015]

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[Images via Style.com]

As fashion week (or rather, month) continues to bounce around the globe, I’m constantly scanning the shows for the coolest accessories to present themselves, and so far, haven’t been let down in the least bit! With London fashion week in full swing, I found some wonderful pieces, largely comprised of footwear and handbags that I thought you’d like to see, as well as a few pieces from New York designers who showed their collections after my last runway accessories wrap-up post.

Although the designers and collections are as varied as they come, the unifying theme is a sense of quirkiness and a bit of a bend toward ’90s fashion. As you’ll see from the Burberry Prorsum runway, some of the apparel trends cited last week have delightfully made their way into accessories (fringe- I’m talking to you!). Enjoy the slideshow above of more great fall 2015 accessories.