Fall fashion: variety without the cost
LaShawn Webb, '11 | Staff Reporter
Issue date: 10/9/09 Section: News
With the beginning of the fall season comes the fashion trends for the season. This season has seen the return of many familiar trends as well as the emergence of new ones.
The reemergence of 80s fashion styles is still extremely popular this season. An example of this is the neon hues that appear in almost every designer's collection this fall. At his fall fashion show Michael Kors exclaimed, "These neon's are my flowers in the winter." Another trend that is on the comeback is the bold shoulder look, many designers have incorporated shoulder pads into their jackets and sweaters. When wearing a shoulder padded jacket, the key is to have everything else very simple with accessories being the exception. Slits, slashes, cut-outs in the shoulder area and neckline are big with designers like Charlotte Ronson and Alexander Wang. Celebrities like Ashley Olsen and Victoria Beckham have all been seen in jackets with bold shoulder pads.
Among the neon hues that were seen on the runway, hot pink was the most popular. In the past pink was seen more as a spring or summer color, but that has changed this season. Designers like Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriguez showcased hot pink dresses and jackets in their fall runway shows. Hot pink was also mentioned as trend to follow in Elle Magazine fall fashion list. Hot pink tends to look better as a dress paired with heels and some accessories. However, lightweight jackets in hot pink go great with jeans and a simple shirt.
Black leather has made its way onto the runway and into many fall collections such as designer label Miss Sixty many leather jackets. Another style of jacket that is making its way on trend list everywhere are military jackets. Designers like Dolce and Gabana and Steve Madden have produced military jackets for their collections. Celebrities like Beyonce and Rihanna have been seen in military jackets paired with jeans.
The reemergence of 80s fashion styles is still extremely popular this season. An example of this is the neon hues that appear in almost every designer's collection this fall. At his fall fashion show Michael Kors exclaimed, "These neon's are my flowers in the winter." Another trend that is on the comeback is the bold shoulder look, many designers have incorporated shoulder pads into their jackets and sweaters. When wearing a shoulder padded jacket, the key is to have everything else very simple with accessories being the exception. Slits, slashes, cut-outs in the shoulder area and neckline are big with designers like Charlotte Ronson and Alexander Wang. Celebrities like Ashley Olsen and Victoria Beckham have all been seen in jackets with bold shoulder pads.
Among the neon hues that were seen on the runway, hot pink was the most popular. In the past pink was seen more as a spring or summer color, but that has changed this season. Designers like Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriguez showcased hot pink dresses and jackets in their fall runway shows. Hot pink was also mentioned as trend to follow in Elle Magazine fall fashion list. Hot pink tends to look better as a dress paired with heels and some accessories. However, lightweight jackets in hot pink go great with jeans and a simple shirt.
Black leather has made its way onto the runway and into many fall collections such as designer label Miss Sixty many leather jackets. Another style of jacket that is making its way on trend list everywhere are military jackets. Designers like Dolce and Gabana and Steve Madden have produced military jackets for their collections. Celebrities like Beyonce and Rihanna have been seen in military jackets paired with jeans.