trends spotted

It falls to the bloggers of the cybersphere  to analyze trends once Fashion week(s) come to an end. How else would I know that I need a pair of black and white checkered shorts and plastic cross-body for summer (trust me) without having done comprehensive research form last season? So now it is time to look even further, to the upcoming fall.

Two thinks that I noticed...

First, since the Balenciaga vintage graphic sweaters from 2 seasons ago everyone is all about ignoring prints to make way for a statement image. I don't think that anyone has achieved it to the level that Balenciaga did nor can capture that same excitement or innovation but one thing is for sure, they changed the game.  

Below: Versace, Anna Suni, Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Kane, Dior, Givenchy




Second, straps are for babies! Any purse can become a clutch bag as long as you keep it empty and nestled in the crook of your arm. I get that this it the debut of these bags but why are they so floppy? I sort of hate this trend because A- my arm hurts! I need a bag to do most of the work for me. And B- if I am going to invest in a leather bag (and by "invest in" I mean fantasize about) you better believe I'm getting some structure out of it.

Below: Burberry, Cliene, Stella Mccartney, Fendi, Jean Paul Galtere, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Proenzer Schooler