4 Runway Trends You Can Take Home With You
February 24, 2009 by Rachel Segal
Filed under Fashion & Style
What’s the fun of keeping tabs on the trends trotting down the catwalk if you can’t apply them to your own life? It may be a few years yet before you invest the money necessary to be dressed head to toe in designer labels…but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you are.
This year’s NYFW was a spectacular affair. Lots of glamour, beautiful colors and interesting statements. Thankfully, there are still models strutting down the runway in London and Madrid (the city that famously banned emaciated models from participating in fashion shows). Here are some of my favorite picks and how I suggest you apply the fabulous fundamentals of each look to your own wardrobe.
Nicole Farhi Autumn Winter 2009 - Newscom
Skinny belts and pencil skirts are very chic. It is essential that you pair such a potentially lumpy sweater with slimming accents and colors on your bottom half if you are ever going to pull this off. Notice the vertical lines on the skirt and how neatly cinched the belt is right at her waist. It’s hard to make wool look so elegant, but this is balanced quite nicely.
Erdem Autumn/Winter 2009 - Newscom
Bold jewel tones beat out light pastels. What a statement these colors make. I don’t think I like the three quarter sleeves with an (almost) empire waist, but the combination of royal blue and gold, along with hints of ruby red in the fabric collar is rather delightful. As far as her makeup, the lipstick is divine, but I don’t suggest you try such a washed out look in your own bathroom.
Twenty8Twelve by Sienna and Savannah Miller - Newscom
Black tights and booties aren’t going anywhere just yet. The ankle boot trend has been around long enough that you should be rather comfortable with the idea by now. However I do understand if it still feels a little outside your comfort zone. The black tights and flowing brown mini dress are a nice relaxed combination for the laid back party girl.
Twenty8Twelve by Sienna and Savannah Miller - Newscom
Knits and scarves and khaki, oh my! Though all three elements in combination evoke something of a fashionista in the wilderness, each item would do well in any closet. The knit beret is a classic piece that will go in and out of style frequently enough that I suggest investing the time and money finding one you really love. Scarves were knotted as if for a cowboy last season and now we have this interesting configuration. It works, I suppose. But for safety sake I say focus on the hat.
