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Packed for New York Fashion Week fall/winter 2014/2015

February 6, 2014 in General Fashion tagged fall 2014 / new york fashion week / winter 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

Snapshot of what I packed for New York Fashion Week!

Blue Printed Dress / Ivory and black sweater / Sequin jacket / Skirt

New York Fashion Week is here! As you read this, I am on a plane to New York where I will be able to witness the new fall/winter 2014/2015 collections first-hand. I am thrilled to be able to bring to you the newest trends for the upcoming cool weather season hot off the runway. I am also looking forward to seeing what has influenced designers for the fall/winter 2014/2015 season.

Since fashion is influenced by the culture of the day, what social and economic issues will impact what designers create for fall? As we move through 2014, our economy is due for a change. With the impending slow-down of the economy from 2014 into 2015, we are looking forward to increased interest rates and inflation. The west coast is currently immersed in the worst drought since the 1800’s which could affect the nation’s food supply; thus, increasing food prices. We are looking at a continued social battle throughout the country regarding equal rights and its’ relation to God versus State. Technology has exploded into the daily lives of children and adults throughout the nation and is starting to fuse with fashion. How will these large topics influence the fall/winter 2014/2015 runways? Since fashion is wearable art, it generally reflects society’s attitude of the moment.

It should be interesting to see if designers take on our nation’s issues and show more serious designs for the fall/winter season than we have seen in the past few years. Or, will designers decide to use fashion as an outlet and create more lighthearted, whimsical collections to keep society in a more uplifted mood? We shall see on the runways of New York this week!

What do you think are the biggest societal and political influences of the day which may impact the collections this week in New York?

Trends from the New York Fashion Week runways for spring/summer 2014

September 17, 2013 in General Fashion / Trends tagged new york fashion week / runway trends / spring 2014 / summer 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2014 has come to an end. As the last model packs up and heads home, the fashion world is left with a whole new set of trends to contemplate for the upcoming warm weather season. Here are several key new and continuing trends to watch for from the spring/summer 2014 runways in New York:

Mesh and sheer details: Designers love mesh for spring 2014! Look for mesh tops, bottoms and detailing.

Modified Gladiator sandals: This sandal is back! For spring 2014 the straps are beige shown in varying widths reaching up to the bottom of the knee. The soles are flat and there is no heel.

Printed/patterned handbags: Printed and patterned handbags dominated the New York runways for spring 2014! Look for handbags matching dresses and shoes. Matching is back.

Large soft clutches: Designers still love clutches! Unlike the clutches of 2013, spring is bringing us large, soft clutches both structured and slouchy. Get ready to carry your bag!

Knee length full skirts: This feminine silhouette dominated the landscape at fashion week. One had to wonder if many of these skirts were hiding a crinoline underneath! Don’t worry, there weren’t any poodle dogs on the skirts, just solid colors and modern prints.

Mini skirt/dresses: 60’s swing bay-bee! Little, mini shift dresses and skirts were mixed in with 50’s full skirts on the runways for spring 2014. Look for hemlines which barely cover for the spring season.
Pointed toe: The pointed toe continues and dominated the runways for spring 2014. Look for pointed toe flats and pumps for spring 2014.

Black/white: Although a classic color combination, black/white stripes and prints enjoyed their own grouping in many collections for spring 2014. If you have been rocking this trend in 2013, you are set for 2014! Just make sure you are not color blocking. Fashion-faux-pas!

Large Stripes: Large stripes are huge for spring 2014! Look for stripes in neutral hues and classic black and white.

Vest: Vests are the new jacket as we move into spring 2014. Top off everything from dresses to jeans with a statement vest.
Mixed prints: This trend is showing no sign of slowing down as we move into 2014. Look for mixed prints and color stories on everything from dresses to skirts to tops. Mix it up!

Sophisticated medium sized florals: Florals are a springtime staple, but for spring 2014 florals have grown up. The flowers shown in floral prints are medium in size, sometimes painterly, and anything but sweet. Look for sassier floral prints than in past season.

Soft yet vivid colors: Gone are the days of the neon craze. Colors are still vivid as we move into 2014, but you do not require sunglasses to view them. Enjoy the rainbow.
Orange lips: Designers favored the orange lip for spring 2014 during New York Fashion Week. Look for varying shades as we move into spring 2014.
Bermuda shorts: Who needs short-shorts? Knee length shorts are back and some designers dared to show them worn with socks and sandals! eek! Just say “no” to wearing socks with sandals. PLEASE! I beg you!
Nail art: The trend of wearing artwork and mini-masterpieces on your fingertips is staying strong as we move into spring 2014. Look for anything that moves you; and put it on your nails!
Fringe: Fringe belts, details and more graced the runways in New York for spring 2014. Look for statement pieces with fringe as well as smaller details.

White accessories: White has been hot for fall 2013, but for spring 2014 it is even hotter! Look for white shoes, handbags and more as we move into 2014.

Double side slits: Maxi skirts offered more of a breeze on the spring 2014 runways than in past seasons. Look for double side slits from designers for the new year.

It should be interesting to see which of these trends appear on the runways in London, Paris and Milan. What is your favorite trend from the runway in New York?

Mathieu Mirano spring/summer 2014 New York Fashion Week

September 16, 2013 in General Fashion tagged Mathieu Mirano / new york fashion week / runway / spring 2014 / summer 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Mathieu Mirano spring/summer 2014 presentation at New York Fashion Week.

Mathieu Mirano showed his spring 2014 collection in presentation form during New York Fashion Week. The looks were body conscious, classic and evoked luxury. I loved his use of texture, metallics and classic hues. The gold lace pencil skirt, which you will see in the video below, was my favorite piece in the collection. I also adored all of the red!

Below is a press video from Mathieu Mirano’s spring/summer 2014 presentation at New York Fashion Week. What is your favorite part about the collection?

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