Arbiter Elegantiae: Dries van Noten

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23.3.11

Fashion Forecast: A Touch of Flare

Okay, so I haven't posted a Fashion Forecast in a while, so I thought I'd throw up a few more for those of you who are sartorially minded. With the '70s on the runways in a big way, wide-leg and flared jeans/trousers were abundant.

While I like a good bootleg cut as much as any other, I can't say flares are a favourite of mine, mostly because they're hard to pull off if you don't have a really unhealthy BMI. So, I'll be more inclined to go with the more democratic adaptation: the wide-leg. A good wide leg jean will fit snugly through the hips, and then fit loosely through the thigh and leg. If you have shorter legs then I recommend going with a high-waisted version or have them hemmed to just brush the ground in high heels, which will give you height and longer lines.

Badgley Mischka, Celine, Christian Dior, Derek Lam, D&G, Dries van Noten and Jason Wu all showcased versions of this trend. Photos from www.style.com.

Badgley Mischka

Celine

Christian Dior

D&G

Derek Lam: This shot in particular has been featured in more fashion blogs and articles than I can count; and for good reason, since it's a great look!

Dries van Noten

Jason Wu

16.3.11

Fashion Forecast: Purple Haze

Yes my lovely readers, it's another Fashion Forecast. I've already blogged about orange, red, yellow, and turquoise being popular on the runways, and next on the list of colours-of-the-moment is none other than purple. Much like the others purple was featured in the lines of Dries van Noten, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Mulberry, and others. Unlike orange and yellow, purple is a colour that can be worn by a much larger variety of skin tones in a flattering way. Shades shown ranged from a light lavender to deep plums, so you can take your pick of what works best for you. All photos from http://www.style.com/.

Christian Dior

Diane Von Furstenberg

Dries van Noten

Fendi

Lanvin

Louis Vuitton

Marc Jacobs

Mulberry

Victoria Beckham

9.3.11

Fashion Forecast: Blossoming

So I thought I would take a break from chronicling the colours of Spring 2011, and instead feature one of the omnipresent prints: florals. Florals are a Spring tradition in fashion-world, and this season saw them reinterpreted. The small prints of last year were - for the most part - replaced by a style reminiscent of a botanical encyclopedia. Carolina Herrera, Dries van Noten and Dolce and Gabbana followed this form, while the florals from Alberta Ferretti could have come from a Renaissance painting. Alice + Olivia and Oscar de la Renta both chose a Betty Draper style '60s floral pattern, while Donna Karan and D&G were more evocative of the '70s. All photos from http://www.style.com/.