Fall 2011
Colours:
- Crimson red
- Blush, pastel pink
- Berry
- Orange, coral
- Blue: cobalt & indigo
- Green: jade, parakeet, teal
- Black & white
- Mustard, taxicab yellow
- Neutrals: gray, stone, camel
- Purple, hot pink
Fabrics:
- Lace
- Pailettes
- Python
- Shine
- Fur
- Leather
- Sheer
- Sequins
- Feathers
- Wool: knits, felts, different textures woven
Patterns:
1. Dots
2. Florals
3. Animal prints
4. Jumbo plaids
5. Graph designs
6. Collage prints
7. Cheeks
8. Tortoise
9. Colour-blocking
10. Tribal-Ikat, Paisley
Looks:
1. Colour and colour-blocking: layers of different bright colours anchored with black
2. Collage studies: mish-mash of colour, pattern & texture - fur, feathers, chiffon, leather, knit
3. Colour Forms: mixing blocks of bold colours into graphic patterns
4. Polka Dots: sequin-like discs on tuile, polka dot patterns on pillbox hats, hosiery, dresses, coats, shoes, accessories
5. 70's inspired: long coats over pants, butttery leathers, bow blouses and retro prints
6. Western Wear: pile on the turquoise, Navajo prints, suede fringe
7. Lace: romantic, embellished with sequins, multi colours
8. Geometrics: classic hounds tooth, oversized checks, zigzags, stripes, sharp high-contrast motifs
9. Embellishment: glitter, beadwork, metallic fabrics, sequins, paillettes, lace appliques, mirrored mosaics
10. 60's: dropped-waisted tunics, mod mini-shifts, brocade bell-bottoms, white stockings, t-strap pumps, bouffant hairdos, cocoon-y silhouettes
11. Fun Furs: vibrant colours - fox, mink, rabbit & racoon-short jackets (chubby), stoles, above the knee, shaggy, sheared
12. Naughty/Nice: sheer skirts, over-the-knee tights, patent leather corsets, gothic leathers, handcuff bracelets or demure sheath dresses, mid-calf hemlines, high-neck blouses
13. Tux: "borrowed from the boys" tux in both black & white, velvet jackets, bow ties, crisp white shirts, sculptural jewellery
14. Tribal Prints: Ikat, paisley, chunky beads and cuffs
15. Coats: 3/4 jackets, the poncho-puffer hybrid, vibrant clours and patterns, evening-inspired parkas, super-lux: "statment coats", cape like coats
16. Suits: pinstripes, swing trousers, blouse-less vests, menswear, matchy-matchy suits with a pleated skirt or pant
17. Flowers: daisies, dandelions or sprigs-wear with opaque black tights
Must Haves:
1. Lace dress
2. Anything fur
3. Sheer skirt
4. A boxy T-shirt
5. Peplum jacket or top
6. Cape, poncho, parka
7. Short bright gloves
8. Great Jewellery!!!
9. At-the-knee boots
10. Python bag |