Submission to the Fashion Trend Forecast 2011 Essay Contest
by
Tatyana Dyagileva
dated
2/14/11.
Strained by the recession and with
need for change in the September 2010 fashion week
unanimously designer set the white tone. It was the whitest
fashion week ever. Color of purity and innocence, needless
to mention Lindsay Lohan not-guilty plea and fashion
statement in court wearing white mini, I believe WHITES
would be the trendiest color this spring and summer: white
clothe, white accessories, which further would be definitely
translated into a home décor.
Bright bold colors would be another memorable trend to
highlight whites. Bright pink, yellow, and turquoise; belts,
shoes, bags. What can be better that statement accessory in
a statement color!
The coquet polka dot would pop up here and there. Few moth
ago in anticipation of upraise of this trend I stock my
closet up with dotted gloves, scarves skirts and other
pieces; favorably Michelle Obama's appearance on Today Show
in H&M black and white polka dot dress would definitely
validate it's necessity and make it a must have element this
year.
Fueled by the desire for change and raise of patriotic
enthusiasm, as well as a Democrats loosing their ground in
the congress and Republicans taking popularity stand in this
year pre-election race, we should see plenty of REDS. Shall
we not forget the controversial Alexander McQueen dress worn
by Michelle Obama on the State Dinner honoring Chinese
president. Regardless if it was approved or disapproved by
most of the fashion critics, for as long as it is talked
about it's worn about. Without doubt it would be trendiest
color of fall 2011.
After years of black and brown reign we see GREYS came as a
needed replacement. Its fresh, elegant and very easy color
to incorporate into wardrobe, as well as it's a great hue to
accommodate layering technique.
Layering trend that comfortably settled in fall last year
would stay with us for quite some time. It will evolve into
more elegant attitude. Turtleneck sweaters would be a
massive element for the Fall 2011. They are a great
foundation to carry out light and airy layers of silk and
chiffon, which quite an unordinary choice of fabrics for a
cold fall and winter season.
Minis that not everyone can pull up would be pushed by more
forgiving longer skirts and maxis.
Pants another must have item: from ultra wide leg to well
fitted pencil everyone will find their best match.
Sequin still hold strong ground, but I see its
transformation into smaller more detailed and elegant
manipulation for embellishments as we go into Fall 2011. It
would be more with minimalist essence.
Laces would definitely be a landmark this seasons both
spring and fall 2011, from simple decorative trimming
elements to a more demanding full scaled approach.
Fur always stand for ultimate glamour, but strong PETA voice
pressured designers to restrain from its use. And even
though new technologies in textile production brought up the
quality of faux fur, nevertheless nothing can compete with
the luxuries nature of à la natural. So, for Fall 2011 some
of designers going with the small amount of wrongness
approach - minimal use of fur; Fur sleeves on coats,
jackets, cardigans, sweaters; Fur collars; Fur trimming and
embroideries. I expect that will be evolved into a major
trend.
In general this year tone down for simplicity based on
minimalism with a play of fabric's texture, straighter lines
and silhouette flavored by 70th.
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