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Awake from your chrysalis, a new season is here!
We are seeing a metamorphosis of the ethereal
Bohemian Romantic of last season into a nostalgic
tribute to the entire 20th century of fashion
design. It remains distinctly feminine--but
tough, too. On the runways of the world, we
see the opulence of 20s "speakeasies,"
hints of 30s vamps, and even 80s androgyny.
For a quirky change, try a Scottish-inspired
kilted schoolgirl crossed with biker-influenced
90s gothic. These somber moods gel to become
hardcore but never overwhelming. Hyped with
super sexy details, she is feminine but never
angelic!
The season sees the evident exchange
of fashion and film. Movies like "Chicago"
have caused a resurgence of the whimsical
and flirtatious "Roaring Twenties."
Flapper styles, Raul Poiret-inspired silhouettes,
and plenty of sequins, ornate beading, swinging
hemlines, drapey sleeves and skilful tailoring.
The fashion lady's dual personality also shows
itself in an androgynously charming way. She
uses pinstriped, masculine pants, with crisp,
fitted, shirts, and long jackets. Scottish
tartans, British Barbara Woodhouse-inspired
Argyles and Herringbones designed just for
her add the needed spice.
Her attire is also fun and youthful
with a sixties "Mod Squad" retro-infusion.
This combines the cheeky mood of pop art (black
and white geometrical shapes) with 60s designers
enthusiasm for the space-age. Marc Jacob's
pays homage in orange, blue, purple and green
with a line of super-short minis, jumpers,
bright leggings and A-lined schoolgirl styled
dresses. For a more sophisticated approach
Armani and Tommy Hilfiger showed a little
retro-verve using spacey, streamlined shapes
and patterns. This season is bombarded by
"Back to the Future" styled zippers,
buckles, clasps, and pocketing.
These, dear ladies, are all the
ingredients needed for the latest expressions
of feminine charm. Look out for next month's
issue about how the wear these trends! |
