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Spring 2009's trend journeys us through a more eco-friendly, vivid and innovative time. Designers are now exploring mother nature by crafting pieces inspired from the safari  consisting of tribal/animal/ nautical prints, florals, stars and stripes as well a Navajo inspired designs such as tie dye and  tassels. In essence, blending a varied range of botanical accents to create a light feminine of style works quite nicely when looking to achieve an exotic look. In fact, extremely dark square or triangular shades, trapezoid dresses, xray and skeletal inspired pieces, bone-strait silky hair styles with middle part as well as pulled back off the face hair styles. This season look for intriguingly inviting and vivid color palettes and combinations from fuschia paired with citrus orange and navy blue paired with periwinkle, nudes/taupe along with a splash of purple and red . 

  

 Here are some basic instincts:

• -Trapezoid skirts, onesy's/jumpers, bandage/ nip and tuck swim/lounge wear (minimal crunches squats & lunges required!)
• -Nude fabric, Androgynous Suits,  Navy Blue mixed with periwinkle,  Pink mixed with Orange, Skeletal and spinal prints, Anything Safari inspired or Khakis
• -Sheer fabric including pantyhose and leggings, Chiffon, Palazzo pants/jeans, Tuxedo Style Jackets
• -Art-Inspired pieces, Lace, Bow Tie Tops, ippie inspired pieces,  lots of Sequins, oversized triangular or square shaped sunglasses

  

 CHRISTIAN DIOR

GIVENCHY
                                                        

                                Missoni                                                  Fendi

OSCAR DE LA RENTA  

CHANEL 

                                                               

CALVIN KLIEN 

Moschino                                                    Louis Vuitton
 

This season, undoubtedly, dictates a necessary addition of metallics and structured shapes wot your wardrobe. Structure and texture adds character to anything from a homes, car and even something so simple such as a haircut so why not make the addition to our wardrobe! Anything from length, fabrics and levels of formality were experimented with. It was almost a a requirement for each fashion show to feature at least one outfit consisting of sheer, chiffon, lace, sequin, three piece / androgynous suits, shirt dresses and oversize hats.  Designers must be bold in order to showcase unique and monumental designers to distinguish them from their competitors, however this fashion week designers kept to more practical ready to wear collections.

During your outfit selection, do keep in mind that this season’s latest trend emulates that of the past meaning that classic staple items should not be replaced, but rather enhanced with additions such as bows, ruffles, lace etc. We’d never suggest that you go out and buy an entire new wardrobe, simply refreshing and upgrading your look with fresh bits and pieces of what this season has to offer. Like this piece below from Alexander McQueen's Spring 2009 collection, designers from Balenciaga to Alexander Hercovitche and Chado Ralph Rucci added their own twist to prepare us for the future of style versus the very cliche revamped renditions from the 20's through the 70's.

 

In closing, wear your looks in confidence and always remember to wear the clothes and don't let the clothes wear you! You are now officially updated and certified by The Fashion Reporter.

 

Fashionably yours,

Priscilla Monteiro

Editor-In-Chief