sister2paris
03-27-2006, 10:54 AM
Much like the calm after the storm, the buzz of the Fall 2006 fashion season has settled and left a string of trends in its wake. From the good (Carolina Herrera's color burst) and the bad (just say "no" to D&G's knit bodysuit), several key trends emerged that have earned their place on the fashion "do" list. Here is a look back at the top ten runway styles that stole the season.
1. Layering
Who says less is more? This season gave us the green light to add vests, scarves, tops upon tops, and virtually anything over a pair of leggings or pants. Layers proved to be one of the more effortless ways to spruce up an outfit, but caveat! This trend can go from stylish to sloppy if done the wrong way. Always the one to hit it right, Marc Jacobs showed dresses over blouses topped with jackets fastened with belts. In Paris, Jean Paul Gaultier used corsets to secure long coats over pants. The layers of the season make way for a little grunge, a little boldness and a lot of options.
2. Volume
The bigger and the bolder, the better. At Richard Chai, models strut the runway in wrap sweaters and coats with oversized necks. Cynthia Rowley experimented with dropped shoulders and the puffball-shaped dress, while the bubble-shaped skirt took to the runway, in various lengths, at DKNY, Chloe, Missoni and Vivienne Westwood.
3. Tousled Temptress
Whether left down and flowing or loosely tied in a bun, disheveled hair brought a polished mess to the forefront of fall beauty, proving that the day-old look has never been hotter. Go ahead, skip a shower or two.
4. Boy Meets Girl
The gender bending that went on for Fall 2006 was among the boldest of trends. Masculine accessories like biker gloves made an appearance at Jose Ramon Reyes and even the glamorous duo at Rodarte strayed from their ultra feminine ways to create pantsuits with muted menswear influences.
5. Glam Rock
Just when you thought you thought your New York Dolls tour t-shirt had met its yard-sale fate, Fall 2006 showed a return to the glam rock roots that fueled fashion in the 1970s. Showy accessories and flamboyant themed-collections, like Jeremy Scott's food-inspired runway show, rocked the runway to the endorsement of many. At Burberry Prorsum, the rebel-chic reigned supreme with tight black looks, and Gucci revisited the glamour of '70s rock and rock with white shimmering suits reminiscent of David Bowie's old digs.
6. Leggings
We say leggings are a do, but be careful when incorporating them into an outfit - there's a science to bringing these back. Whether under a skirt, with or without feet, paired with an oversized sweater, or tucked into boots, leggings returned this season as the must-have functional fashion item (they actually do keep your legs warm). Either solid color leggings, like those at Derek Lam, or printed tights, like the looks at Rachel Comey are fair game for fall.
7. Where For Art Thou, Waistline?
The waist called the shots this season, receiving a lot of attention as designers used it as a focal point for the creation of many of the season's silhouettes. Fendi brought the waistline to new heights, whereas TIBI and Roberto Cavalli used belts to cinch the waist with bow details.
8. A Sci-Fi Style Invasion
Fall 2006 got futuristic on us. ThreeAsFour beautifully captured the science of fashion with huge superhero-like sleeves, trippy prints, and cape-like dresses in bright satin shades, while vivid neon prints, made from old scientific illustrations, took to the runway with Matrix-style capes at Basso and Brooke.
9. Excuse Me, There's Something On Your…
There was an obsession with dressing the face and head this season with various articles, from riding hats at Balenciaga, to eye masks at Comme Des Garcons. The greatest show stopping headpiece award goes to Alexander McQueen for his use of birds nests - complete with a batch of eggs - and even a gauze wrap for the face adorned with deer antlers.
10. Nuts for Navy
Is navy the new black? Donatella Versace experimented with navy throughout the entire collection from double-breasted coatdresses to the color of the model's smoky eye. Alberta Ferretti also focused on navy in her dark and deep color palette for fall, while Chado Ralph Rucci devoted several looks to navy this season as well, showing navy pantsuits spruced up with leather patchwork, dyed to match.
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1. Layering
Who says less is more? This season gave us the green light to add vests, scarves, tops upon tops, and virtually anything over a pair of leggings or pants. Layers proved to be one of the more effortless ways to spruce up an outfit, but caveat! This trend can go from stylish to sloppy if done the wrong way. Always the one to hit it right, Marc Jacobs showed dresses over blouses topped with jackets fastened with belts. In Paris, Jean Paul Gaultier used corsets to secure long coats over pants. The layers of the season make way for a little grunge, a little boldness and a lot of options.
2. Volume
The bigger and the bolder, the better. At Richard Chai, models strut the runway in wrap sweaters and coats with oversized necks. Cynthia Rowley experimented with dropped shoulders and the puffball-shaped dress, while the bubble-shaped skirt took to the runway, in various lengths, at DKNY, Chloe, Missoni and Vivienne Westwood.
3. Tousled Temptress
Whether left down and flowing or loosely tied in a bun, disheveled hair brought a polished mess to the forefront of fall beauty, proving that the day-old look has never been hotter. Go ahead, skip a shower or two.
4. Boy Meets Girl
The gender bending that went on for Fall 2006 was among the boldest of trends. Masculine accessories like biker gloves made an appearance at Jose Ramon Reyes and even the glamorous duo at Rodarte strayed from their ultra feminine ways to create pantsuits with muted menswear influences.
5. Glam Rock
Just when you thought you thought your New York Dolls tour t-shirt had met its yard-sale fate, Fall 2006 showed a return to the glam rock roots that fueled fashion in the 1970s. Showy accessories and flamboyant themed-collections, like Jeremy Scott's food-inspired runway show, rocked the runway to the endorsement of many. At Burberry Prorsum, the rebel-chic reigned supreme with tight black looks, and Gucci revisited the glamour of '70s rock and rock with white shimmering suits reminiscent of David Bowie's old digs.
6. Leggings
We say leggings are a do, but be careful when incorporating them into an outfit - there's a science to bringing these back. Whether under a skirt, with or without feet, paired with an oversized sweater, or tucked into boots, leggings returned this season as the must-have functional fashion item (they actually do keep your legs warm). Either solid color leggings, like those at Derek Lam, or printed tights, like the looks at Rachel Comey are fair game for fall.
7. Where For Art Thou, Waistline?
The waist called the shots this season, receiving a lot of attention as designers used it as a focal point for the creation of many of the season's silhouettes. Fendi brought the waistline to new heights, whereas TIBI and Roberto Cavalli used belts to cinch the waist with bow details.
8. A Sci-Fi Style Invasion
Fall 2006 got futuristic on us. ThreeAsFour beautifully captured the science of fashion with huge superhero-like sleeves, trippy prints, and cape-like dresses in bright satin shades, while vivid neon prints, made from old scientific illustrations, took to the runway with Matrix-style capes at Basso and Brooke.
9. Excuse Me, There's Something On Your…
There was an obsession with dressing the face and head this season with various articles, from riding hats at Balenciaga, to eye masks at Comme Des Garcons. The greatest show stopping headpiece award goes to Alexander McQueen for his use of birds nests - complete with a batch of eggs - and even a gauze wrap for the face adorned with deer antlers.
10. Nuts for Navy
Is navy the new black? Donatella Versace experimented with navy throughout the entire collection from double-breasted coatdresses to the color of the model's smoky eye. Alberta Ferretti also focused on navy in her dark and deep color palette for fall, while Chado Ralph Rucci devoted several looks to navy this season as well, showing navy pantsuits spruced up with leather patchwork, dyed to match.
Working on posting pictures