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July 10, 2017

Let the Summer Run Wild with Animal-Themed Prints!

by Rachael Comeau

[Furla Metropolis Mini Cross Body Bag, $378, available at Shopbop.com]

[Reformation Sparrow Dress, $218, available at Thereformation.com]

[Old Navy Patterned Pom-Pom-Trim Sleep Shorts, $18, available at Oldnavy.com]

[TOPSHOP Rainbow Flamingo Collar Necklace, $55, available at Topshop.com]

[Maje Embroidered Sweatshirt, $132, available at US.maje.com]

[Kenzo Tiger T-shirt, $125, available at Kenzo.com]

[Alexander McQueen Printed Scarf, $295, available at Stylebop.com]

[Zara Printed Top with Bow Sleeves, $25.99, available at Zara.com]

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With summer now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to try out those daring, whimsical pieces that are much more difficult to put to use during the colder months of the year. Luckily, this season, some of the most popular brands are leaning more toward statement-making items rather than minimalism. One trend in particular that is hard to miss is animal-themed prints. This lighthearted look is perfect to be paired with classic pieces and basics, or even another print to heighten the trend. Check out Zara’s Printed Top with Bow Sleeves, complete with strategically-placed bird detailing, making it easy to pair with the denim already in your closet. Similarly, Reformation’s Sparrow Dress is great for more formal occasions, while still maintaining a sense of amusement. For accessories, the Furla Metropolis Mini Cross Body Bag and the Alexander McQueen Printed Silk Scarf are finished with leopard and butterfly detailing in a apt vibrantly-hued color palette. Try pairing these with a neutral-shaded sundress or denim for everyday versatility.

Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for animal themed prints this 2017 summer season.

November 30, 2016

Dr. Martens Spring 2017 Preview

by Rachael Comeau

[Dr. Martens Spring 2017]

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For Spring 2017, Dr. Martens is revisiting its core collection with a slew of decidedly modern updates. The brand’s popularity had grown from a modest work boot to a pop culture darling with the explosion of the alternative/grunge music scene, as well as the expansion of festival culture and apparel, in which the Dr. Marten classic boots and sandals experienced a massive demand. The most iconic style is, of course, the 1460 “8-lace” boot, and for this upcoming spring season, the brand makes sure to stay true to this classic silhouette, all the while reinterpreting them through the use of tie-dye and bandana prints, as well as updated rugged leather throughout the collection.

For the women’s styles, Dr. Martens offers a wide variety of products separated into six categories: originals, re-invented, refined, fusion, contemporary casual, and casual comfort. The originals line focuses on the brands most classic styles, including the 1460 and 1461 boots, as well as hearty selection of Mary Jane options. Expect to see these in bright new colors, enhanced zipper details, and even exclusive Valentine’s Day styles. Dr. Martens also ventures into new products that cull its softer side, with suede loafers in neutral tones and new approaches to the iconic Chelsea boot.

Make sure to keep a look out for these cant-miss new arrivals come springtime; all of the new spring 2017 styles will retail between $60 and $175, and will be available online and in select Dr. Marten stores worldwide in the coming months.

In the meanwhile, however, click through the slideshow above for a sneak peek at the upcoming spring looks from Dr. Martens.

September 20, 2016

NYFW Spring 2017 Trend Report: Bohemian Prints

by Rachael Comeau

[Naeem Kahn SS17; all images via Vogue.com]

[Naeem Kahn SS17]

[Nicholas K SS17; all images via Vogue.com]

[Nicholas K SS17]

[Thom Browne SS17]

[Nanette Lepore SS17]

[Whit SS17]

[Tibi SS17]

[Jill Stuart SS17]

[Rebecca Minkoff SS17]

[Bibhu Mohapatra SS17]

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A consistent go-to for nearly every spring/summer collection is the bohemian look, and this season has not strayed away from that one bit. Bohemian prints were a staple on many runways this New York Fashion Week, fitting in perfectly with the loose-fitting, laid-back silhouettes that almost every designer turned to for their most recent lineup. In Nicholas K‘s safari and desert-inspired show, the design duo used geometric patterns on flowing garments in neutral earth tones, all of which contributed to the relaxed mood of the collection as a whole. Jill Stuart, who one can usually turn to to find edgier and more dramatic pieces, chose to incorporate boho floral prints on lengthier dresses, channeling a different yet still feminine look than is usually found on her runway.

Rebecca Minkoff‘s collection(separate from her “see-now, buy-now collection she also presented) featured an abundance of day-to-night pieces, including an almost-sheer floral tiered hem dress, ideal for her target market of young shoppers In Naeem Kahn‘s latest Spring/Summer lineup, he included romantic bohemian embroidery on a few of his pieces, which quickly became a highlight of his show this season. Thom Browne’s expectedly elaborate runway show featured bohemian looks mainly in terms of his completely pastel, relaxed color palette, complete with pastel blue lipstick. His dresses clearly combined fashion with art, as the prints were made to give the illusion of tailoring, while actually just being a part of the dress itself.

Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers channeled this classic trend, sure to show up in your wardrobe in time for next spring.

September 11, 2016

NYFW Spring 2017 Trend Report: Ruffles

by Rachael Comeau

[Marissa Webb SS17; all images via Vogue.com]

[Marissa Webb SS17]

[Creatures of Comfort SS17]

[Brock Collection SS17]

[Jill Stuart SS17]

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Just as fall is about to begin, New York Fashion Week is taking us past the colder seasons and right into Spring/Summer 2017. There are still plenty of shows to come, but key trends for the next summer season are already making themselves known. Long, effortless silhouettes, eccentric prints, and monochromatic looks all make the list, but many designers are choosing to showcase one of the most classic, and uber-girly trends of them all: ruffles. Jill Stuart took a well-fitting, subtle and modern approach in her most recent collection, showing her signature black and white looks with complementing ruffle detailing. Contrasting that was found in Brock Collection, whose use of bold ruffle detailing on the slits of midi skirts made a huge statement on the runway.

Creatures of Comfort and Marissa Webb went with perhaps the most attractive route to this trend seen thus far, and chose to incorporate smaller ruffles into blouses and breezy sundresses. Ruffles played a key role in Webb’s collection, who reiterated before her show that she aims to dress the New York, modern, feminine woman. Click through the slideshow above to see more of how this season’s designers incorporated the ruffle trend into their collections, a look that will surely make its way into your summer wardrobe, if it isn’t there already.