September 28, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
The color palettes throughout Milan Fashion Week this season have been very cohesive overall, but one tone definitely stands out from the bunch. A color that seemingly all designers are choosing to incorporate in their most recent collections for Spring 2017 is royal blue. This specific color seems to always be in style come springtime, but it seems to be even more prevalent than usual for 2017, at times taking on chambray and dusty iterations. Giorgio Armani’s latest offering was inspired by the word “charmani,” to which the designer gives the meaning of “the lightness of the body, seductively revealing itself, finding a new balance between discipline and freedom.” Many of the pieces featured the royal blue color, meant to evoke images of moonlight on the sea.
Similarly, Sportmax was also inspired by the sea, showing a sequence of fish-like silhouettes in dark blue hues. Jil Sander offered a slightly more minimalist approach, with clean lines, and the ever-popular, classic loose fitting spring silhouette. Ports 1961 showed a vacation-inspired collection, sure to take fans of the brand straight through winter and back to the warm summer months. Beachy stripe prints in royal blue and white also took over the runway, with one model even carrying a matching lounge chair with her.
Click through the slideshow above to see our top picks in royal blue for the next spring/summer season.
September 18, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
Velvet for the spring/summer season is perhaps the most unconventional trend we saw at this most recent New York Fashion Week, but definitely a look to get on board with. Designers paired luxurious crushed velvet and silk fabrics with classic warmer weather silhouettes and color palettes, ultimately capturing an effortless, yet unusual, summer vibe. Victoria Beckham’s is among the most noteworthy of these collections, largely for her great use of color. We’re used to seeing velvet in dark shades of grey or black, maroon, and navy, which were visible, but now they have been accompanied by vibrant turquoise, lavender, and silver tones. Sander Lak, the designer behind Sies Marjan, showed velvet fabrics in bold burnt orange and pastel shades of blue and pink, while keeping to the flowing, draped shapes that have been a go-to this season.
Another popular look for spring/summer 2017, one that is more frequently associated with the warmer months of the year, has proven to be the nautical stripe print. Designers such as Lela Rose, Rosie Assoulin, Zimmermann, and Red Valentino made beachy, seaside stripes an integral part of their most recent collections. Lela Rose took a more upscale approach to the usually casual style, incorporating the stripes look in red, navy and white onto classic summer gowns. Rosie Assoulin’s entirely beach themed collection featured cheery striped sundresses shown within a set of palm trees and beach lounge chairs, totally encompassing the summer mood.
Click through the slideshow to see our other top picks for two of the most prominent, and contrasting, trends this spring/summer season.
March 8, 2011
by fashionpulse
Originally from Milan, Charles Philip, along with his design partner, moved to Shanghai a few years back. It was here that the first-ever Charles Philip slipper was designed with a simple pattern inspired by his love of stripes. The most recent, Spring/Summer 2011 collection is inspired by the ease of a soft slipper, and the crispness of fresh, colorful fabrics. Most of the slippers come in the standard stripped pattern, but others are more playful — ranging from floral to solids, and patterns of whimsy. The brand is available in-store at Bloomingdale’s for around $100.
-Dana deBoer
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March 8, 2011
by fashionpulse
What better way to vamp up your spring wardrobe then to add stripes, stripes, and more stripes? Classic and always chic, stripes are offered in a variety of affordable looks at Forever 21. With a twist on Americana, Forever 21 offers 3 distinct groups of striped clothing – Tomato Reds, Warm Whites, and Brilliant Blues. A few standouts are the Red Striped Weekender Top priced at $12.80, White Exposed Shoulder & Stripes Top priced at $15.80, the Striped Ruffle Skirt in Navy, priced at $16.90, and the Seven Seas Top priced at a mere $14.80. With these fresh spring looks, a girl can have her stripes and wear them too!
-Dana deBoer
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