2011 - Katy Hamilton of Shopgirls says this is the year for vintage-inspired silhouettes, colors and prints. "The silhouettes this season are a montage of good, clean fits alongside loose, dramatic, billowing cuts," she says. "I describe it as a marriage of styles influenced from the early '30s and late '70s." Calling this a "great, harmonious contradiction," Hamilton says we'll see edgy yet soft, glamorous looks pairing with "ultra feminine" pieces. And when it comes to colors, this boutique owner predicts earthy, muted tones mixed with indigenous-inspired prints and graphics.
Accessorizing might become a challenge for some with both muted and bright colors being mixed in with bold prints. Just stay in tune with the earthy style pervading garments, Hamilton advises. "Jewelry is being influenced heavily by found objects in nature, including leaves, feathers, natural stones and uncut gems," she says.
At The Garment District Boutique, Randall Schneck is also anticipating a heavy focus on 1970s influence. He agrees that color will play a large part in this trend. "Think muted yet bold colors: dusty olive, faint mustards, muted hues of lavendar, French blue, taupe, rust-even mauve," Schneck says. These hues have already appeared in menswear plaids and in "gorgeous and bold floral patterns that suggest movement," Schneck points out. "Picture traditional Pucci, soften it, and let the pattern dance across your clothing."
In the world of fashion, there are no "official" rules for pairing muted colors with bold patterns. Schneck does warn that black doesn't have a place as a staple in the spring color palette. "Men and women should invest in great brown, mocha, peanut butter and sandal leather hues for shoes, handbags and accessories," he says. "[These will] truly ground the outfit." Both Schneck and Hamilton agree that metallic hues will also be important in women's footwear this season.
But not everything in your spring and summer wardrobe needs to be muted, says Lisa Boal of Frankie & Jules. "Minimal whites and bright floral colors seem to be one of the biggest trends for spring," she notes, recommending fitted tops paired with wide-leg pants to balance the outfit and brighter palette.
When accessorizing with such bold patterns and colors, it's best to keep the jewelry and accessories minimal. "Silver hoops and bangles" work, Boal says, but "let the clothes shine." If you're not quite ready for metallic footwear, opt for nude instead. "Not only does the color elongate the leg to make you look taller and thinner, it goes with everything," she notes.
Accessorizing might become a challenge for some with both muted and bright colors being mixed in with bold prints. Just stay in tune with the earthy style pervading garments, Hamilton advises. "Jewelry is being influenced heavily by found objects in nature, including leaves, feathers, natural stones and uncut gems," she says.
At The Garment District Boutique, Randall Schneck is also anticipating a heavy focus on 1970s influence. He agrees that color will play a large part in this trend. "Think muted yet bold colors: dusty olive, faint mustards, muted hues of lavendar, French blue, taupe, rust-even mauve," Schneck says. These hues have already appeared in menswear plaids and in "gorgeous and bold floral patterns that suggest movement," Schneck points out. "Picture traditional Pucci, soften it, and let the pattern dance across your clothing."
In the world of fashion, there are no "official" rules for pairing muted colors with bold patterns. Schneck does warn that black doesn't have a place as a staple in the spring color palette. "Men and women should invest in great brown, mocha, peanut butter and sandal leather hues for shoes, handbags and accessories," he says. "[These will] truly ground the outfit." Both Schneck and Hamilton agree that metallic hues will also be important in women's footwear this season.
But not everything in your spring and summer wardrobe needs to be muted, says Lisa Boal of Frankie & Jules. "Minimal whites and bright floral colors seem to be one of the biggest trends for spring," she notes, recommending fitted tops paired with wide-leg pants to balance the outfit and brighter palette.
When accessorizing with such bold patterns and colors, it's best to keep the jewelry and accessories minimal. "Silver hoops and bangles" work, Boal says, but "let the clothes shine." If you're not quite ready for metallic footwear, opt for nude instead. "Not only does the color elongate the leg to make you look taller and thinner, it goes with everything," she notes.
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