Summer officially being over, and now with us settling quite nicely into fall/winter, I cannot express enough how much the change in season excites me. As the air turns crisp, the sun sets earlier in the evening, and the leaves unveil their beautiful array of fall colors, I know that fashion events, new product lines and endless possibilities are here! I know I always mention that there are new and exciting things, but with Michele Baratta, this year has been an endless motion of new things. We now have a new catalog, with new jewelry that fits right in with the changes in fall/winter fashion.
It's been a while, and there's lots of information so with all that in mind let's jump right into it. One of the most frequent questions I get is, what's in for Fall/Winter this year, and how should I accessorize it all. The typical answer is sweaters, earth tones, and simplicity, but truthfully Fall/Winter fashion would not be my favorite style season if this were the case.
What's absolutely fabulous about his season is the direction designers have taken with fall looks. Bell curves, foliage inspired prints/details, geotmetric super hero like cuts, bold tweeds, and clean modern angles are what's at the center of looks this season. There is no doubt that when I think of tweed I instantly think of classic Chanel, but fashion houses such as Carolina Herrera and Dolce & Gabbana have added their own twist on the tweed look by adorning bold details of color, mixed fabric textures, and everything from nautical inspired buttons to metallic rock edged ones.
The idea behind "super hero" inspired cuts may seem intensely far fetched, but the idea is not to be wearing tights and a cape, but being bold with angular fitted cuts, unique patterns, and of course being simply daring. See photo above for Balenciaga's hero inspired dress.
I was recently asked if foliage meant leaves and vines, and I replied "yes it can.." The intention behind foiliage detail is to embrace the intricate lines, edges, and colors of nature. When the fusion of natural elements are combined with fabrics and body contours, the results can be quite chic and alluring. Burberry did an immaculate job at painting with threads, beads, and feathers in their fall/winter 2008 ready to wear.
The key this season is details in everything from ready to wear, to accessories. My favorite handbag style this fall winter is the giant hobo, and the envelope clutch.
Burberry's Hoxton quilted hobo is intricately stitched with golden brass handles bound by a lambskin leather. Prada's glace gradient clutch is the perfect size to hold more than your lipgloss and cellphone while still being chic and easy to hold. Whether your handbag is $20 or $1000, it doesn't matter, what does matter is that it fits your needs, accents your attire and is made with quality and care. One of the best places to find unique handbags is at your local vintage shops, in fact one of my favorite bags is a Yves St. Laurent tote that I found for $68 dollars at a vintage store.
With the accessory theme in mind, none of this would not be complete without some ideas on jewelry. I'm always a fan for pearls, fine chains and colorful stones, but this season be a little daring and work with some layering. Michele Baratta has a great pearl necklace linked by a fine chain that can be worn as a bracelet or a longer necklace called the Sweeping Pearl Necklace/Bracelet. By layering finer jewelry with chunky pieces or mixing colors you can add dimension and texture to any outfit.
Many thanks again to all the readers for your questions and emails, keep them coming. It's been quite sometime but we're back in full force and be sure to check back soon for a post on ideas of what to wear for the holidays!
Take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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