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2009 Sensational Shopping: Spring Fashion Flash

For Women - Make Me Blue-tiful
Blue is often associated with spirituality and celestial powers. Surrounded by blue elements in the air, water, crystals and diamonds, it is known for making a powerful statement. A sacred hue worn by royalty, blue’s deep saturated pigments, layered with medium shots of regatta, Mediterranean blue and sheer aquamarine, add dimension and importance to any outfit. As seen in knits and tees, skinny or flowing pants, shift, sheath and strapless dresses, as well as sculpted outerwear, blue's impact is evident. Prints include batik, tie-dyed, and ikat combined with embellishment and crafty details. Fabrications range from sheers, chiffons and charmeuse, to jersey, stretch cotton, and denim. A sea of blue can also been seen in totes and satchels, pumps and flats, china print scarves, and statement pieces in turquoise and aquamarine.

The Avant Garden
A declaration of love or a gesture of thanks, flowers communicate where words are irrelevant. Not your typical floral arrangement, these flowers are in full bloom when they are scattered all-over patterns, stylized to abstract, romantic or graphic prints. A flourishing wardrobe captivates the eye, bringing dimension to simple sheath and shift dresses, flat knit cardigans, full skirts and chiffon blouses. This season’s love affair with florals continues with fabric flowers, cloisonne cuffs, floral pins and rings, canvas handbags with silk flowers and oversized earrings. Spring 09 will be bountiful with blooms bursting at the seams of apparel and accessories.

Welcome Back Color
Back and bolder than ever, color is here to stay! With an intense energy that stirs your emotions, color is therapy for the mind body and soul this season. Take advantage of the vast color spectrum to accentuate a personality trait or convey an emotion. This modern and graphic approach for a wardrobe with a minimalist attitude is not to be missed. Bright colors used to boost or to shield include pepper green, ultra violet purple contrasted with camellia rose pink, flame scarlet and lemon chrome. Fabrics such as neoprene rubbers, nylons, shiny vinyls and patents, stretch lycra jersey, sheers and optical prints give these hot new colors a modern twist. Important silhouettes will include tee shirt dressing, striped tunics and hoodies, graphic shirts, layered pieces, wide leg pants, tailored jackets and one-shoulder dresses. To play up your outfit even more, include color-blocked handbags, cubist shoes, wrap belts, bold rings and cuffs, and opaque hosiery in all colors of the rainbow.

Summer Of Love
The daughter of a rock icon and a fairy, tough and ethereal meet to evoke the spirit of enchantment this spring. Reinvent a wardrobe into a world of wonder by blending the flavor of the 70’s with a hint of St. Tropez. The free spirited attitude illustrates a fairy tale story filled with light and airy textiles, and washed and distressed tones. Bright touches mixed with pales, ranging from caramel cream and subtle lemon grass yellow, to hints of dusty smoke grey, and sea fog purple, whisper their heady melody. Sculpting fabrics with vintage lace, tulle, iridescent sequins, feather trims and crystal talismans as embellishments, give easy silhouettes a sense of whimsy. Art and message tanks and tees, leather motorcycle jackets, skinny pants and vests, against feminine ruffled and tie-neck blouses, maxi-dresses gypsy skirts and tunic blouses make this trend romantic at heart, but reinvents a contemporary world with magic and a hint of rock and roll. Metal continues to influence this trend with handbags flanked in precious metals, studs and fringe in oversized unconstructed totes. Zipper details play a major role, while surreal heels and flat summer boots in exotic skins enhance the look. A combination of hard and soft add character to the leather and chiffon, chain link and diamond combinations.

Top RTW Must Haves

  • The Strapless Dress
  • The One Shoulder Dress
  • The Day Gown
  • The Jumper
  • The Motorcycle Jacket
  • The Boy Friend Jacket
  • The Boy Friend Pant
  • The Vest
  • The Printed Pant
  • The Skinny Pant
  • The Short Short
  • The Full & Mini Skirt
  • The Ruffled/Tiered Feminine Blouse
  • The Corset/Bustier

Top Accessories Must Haves

  • Statement Necklaces
  • Gypsy Earrings
  • Convertible Clutches
  • Shoulder Bags
  • Turquoise Stones
  • Summer Boots
  • Gladiators
  • Strappy City Sandals
  • Chiffon Scarfs
  • Fringe Boots

For Men
This spring, a world deeply inspired by colors of the Mediterranean beaches emerges. The strong appeal of the sea conveys importance and confidence, driving us toward a measured calm. With this in mind, a new generation adapts iconic silhouettes and spins them in a very contemporary fashion. The palette is grounded in layered shades of bold and dark blues illustrating the importance of nature’s influence on fashion. Refined or casual, dress or sport, proportions continue to transform. With a new modern fit and pattern, cardigans and button down dress shirts are reinvented. While fresh details and trim continue to move the polo forward, the navy blazer and khaki suit are the spring staple.

Out Of Pocket
While the inspiration may be part military and part safari, the spirit is far more metropolitan. More comfortable and relevant to today’s consumer, pocket details are pervasive. With such mainstays as the cargo pocket on pants and shorts to the double pocket chambray woven, pockets are taking their place in fashion. The comeback of the four-pocket jacket and lightweight outerwear give needed space to any outfit. Neutrals remain the backdrop for shots of bold orange and yellows, keeping this look from getting old. The pocket’s rise in popularity is evident in all silhouettes. After all, he has so much more to carry.

Work Of Art
As art continues to influence fashion, a fascination with all that is drawn emerges. Artistic license allows for color to impact a world long dominated by grey and black. Visual statements of individuality act as a narrative, reflecting society and art. Textures and overlays create depth while linear scribbles, collages and welcome mistakes combine to create a dramatic and shocking effect that is unique and poetic. Fabric mixes and patterning are creative, with paint splattered denim and tee-shirts anchoring this look. The mood, relaxed yet surprisingly sophisticated, gives way to immeasurable individualism.

Black And White
A clear contrast to a season filled with color, black and white make a graphic statement. With form-fitting styles such as snug polo’s, slim suiting and skinny jeans and ties, a sleek, linear look matters. A reinvented rock n’ roll vibe emerges with v-neck tee shirts worn under black tuxedo vests and slim jackets over skinny white denim. Adding a bit of shine, patent is still relevant. Compensating for a lack of pattern, a skinny tie or summer scarf adds interest. The look is clean, modern and perfect for the dog days of summer.

Top 10 Must Haves

  1. The Fashion Polo
  2. The Gingham Woven
  3. The Cardigan
  4. The Vest
  5. The Navy Blazer
  6. The Utility Pant
  7. The Khaki Suit
  8. The Penny Loafer
  9. The Solid Shirt and Tie
  10. The Button Down Collar

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