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Menswear for fall 2012

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One of the big trends from the runways for fall 2012 is the menswear trend. This trend has also been well-received by consumers; making the menswear trend for fall 2012 popular on the street. The menswear trend is being spotted in every aspect of fashion for fall 2012. Shoes, handbags, accessories and apparel are all taking inspiration from classic men’s fashion and style.

Office apparel and weekend garments are taking their inspiration from menswear for the fall 2012 season. Blazers, trousers, belts, shoes and handbags have all taken a masculine turn for the cool weather season. Men’s smoking slippers have replaced the ballet flat as the comfort shoe of choice while loafer pumps have taken over the classic pumps reign as the ultimate shoe for the office.

Handbags for fall are being offered in many different styles and trends. One of the handbag trends for fall 2012 is taking inspiration from classic menswear. Totes and satchels are being shown in east/west silhouettes with enough room for files, folders and a small laptop. These work-horse satchels are hybrids between a classic men’s briefcase and a feminine work satchel.

Trousers are being shown in skinny, cropped and wider, straight-legged styles; offering a silhouette for every body type. Designers are creating solid colored trousers in classic hues such as black, brown and grey as well as classic autumn plaid.

The blazer is the hot jacket of choice for the fall 2012 season and it comes straight from menswear inspiration. Blazers are sleek and draped for fall 2012. Steer clear of 1980’s shoulder pads or overly heavy cuts. Blazers for fall 2012 are body conscious and sophisticated. The blazer can be worn to the office with trousers, as part of a suit or thrown over a dress or jeans as a hip alternative to a jacket.

Shoes for fall 2012 are also menswear inspired with loafer pumps, smoking slippers and stacked heel loafers dominating the shoe scene. Think a man’s shoe with a heel.

While the head-to-toe menswear look may not be for everyone, this trend can easily be integrated into any Fashionista’s wardrobe. It is easy to pair loafers with jeans for casual looks or find a flattering, sleek blazer to wear in lieu of a jacket. Whichever way you choose to rock the menswear trend, it is one which is easy to wear and is comfortable too. Love that! 

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Multi-dimensional statement handbags for fall 2012

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Statement handbags are huge for fall 2012 and the ultimate handbag trend for 2012 is a handbag which offers dimension. Multi-dimensional handbags for fall 2012 include texture, mixed fabrications and embellishments which make handbags for fall 2012 stand out in a crowd.

Handbags for the fall 2012 season are being shown in polar opposite styles. One faction is offering sleek, understated and classic handbag styles for the fall season, while the other faction is creating bold, multi colored, textured handbags which are eye-catching conversation pieces. Designers such as Prada, Fendi and Valentino are showing handbags under both categories for fall 2012; giving consumers a choice according to their personal tastes.

There are several different ways designers have presented the statement or multi-dimensional handbag for fall 2012. Here is a breakdown:

Texture: Handbags for fall are being shown in textured fabrics which add 3-D effects to the overall look of the handbag. There are handbags which combine brocade with leather, pony hair with satin, exotic skin with smooth leather and more. Patches of fabric are carefully constructed to create some of fall’s freshest handbags which are anything but flat.

Embellishments: Handbags for fall 2012 are being shown with bold embellishment such as multi-colored studs (ala Fendi), fringe (Christian Louboutin), crystal encrustation (Prada, Valentino, Christian Louboutin) and metal, rocker-chic studs as seen on handbags by Valentino, Alexander Wang, Christian Louboutin and more.

Top handle totes: Multi-dimensional statement handbags for fall 2012 are being show in every handbag style available; but the majority of them are being shown in the season’s hottest silhouette-the top handle tote. Satchels, totes and any handbag with top handles are hot for the fall 2012 season. This classic handbag style has gone wild for fall 2012 as designers have embellished them, encrusted them and cobbled multiple fabrications together to create them. The classic handbag style has been reborn for fall 2012 and is anything but timeless.

Multi-dimensional handbags were seen on the fall 2012 runways, and have now made their way to store shelves. There have been very few spotted on the street thus far; but fall really has not begun. It should be interesting to see if this trend hits the street, or if Fashionista’s stick to more classic handbag styles for the fall/winter 2012/2013 season. What are your thoughts on this trend? Leave us a comment below and start the discussion!

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Loafers and loafer pumps for fall 2012: the trend continues

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Loafers and loafer pumps came back with a vengeance for fall 2011, and for fall 2012 they have shown no sign of slowing down. The menswear trend is huge this season, and loafers, as well as loafer pumps, make the perfect base for the menswear inspired looks this fall season.

Loafers for the fall 2012 season are being shown in more silhouettes than just the loafer pump; which was the loafer style that was huge for fall 2011. For fall 2012, loafers are being shown in flat styles; stacked 1” to 2” heels and also on a pump last. The heels are being shown in every width imaginable from stiletto to two or even three inches thick.

Loafers for fall 2012 are also being shown in color blocking with neutral hues as opposed to bright and vivid colors which were shown last season and last year. The neutral hues include ivory, beige, shades of brown, burgundy, oxblood, black and charcoal.

The loafer style is an easy shoe trend to wear. Loafers and loafer pumps look fabulous with any style of pants ranging from casual jeans on through to corporate gabardine trousers. Loafer pumps can easily be paired with pants, trousers, jeans, dresses and skirts making them perfect for day into not-too-dressy evening.

The fabrications being found on loafers and loafer pumps for fall 2012 include suede, smooth leather, faux leather and crackled leather. While the majority of the soles are platform, there are a few flat soled styles on store shelves and a handful of designers have created understated lug soles for their loafer styles.

We found a few easy to wear loafers around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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