Sunday, September 28, 2014

Latest Fashion Trends for Girls

Fashion has always been a significant part of our lives. We all like to dress-up in the best clothes and wear the finest accessories to present ourselves in our most excellent form. This creates a good impression on the people we meet. Fashion has also been a matter of identity and personality. People having different personalities; dress differently. The casual or sophisticated nature of a person can be noticed by the way he or she dresses. While both genders are equally fashion-conscious, girls and women have been known to be a tad more concerned about the way they look, than men. Fashion not only includes clothes and accessories, but it also includes hairstyle, footwear and a few other things.

 Fashion, as we all know, changes and evolves with time. In the 70s and 80s, bellbottom pants, afro-cut hair, handlebar moustaches and humongous sideburns ruled the scene. Today, it is all about designer dresses and hair colour. It is also a region specific phenomenon. Fashion in the western world is not always the same as the eastern world, and trends in cold regions are not always the same as fashion in warm regions. The best place to keep oneself updated about the latest trends are fashion magazines, television, theatre and of course, the internet. Movie and television stars also have a great impact on the ever-evolving trends in the market. Latest movies and TV shows spark trends, which are followed by the fans.

 A large number of brands today manufacture designer clothes, accessories and footwear, which are unique in terms of its make and design. These brands follow the latest fashion trends in the market and deliver their products accordingly. For example, a brand that manufactures necklaces, bracelets and earrings for girls will pay attention to the trending metals, gems and the designs in the market, and manufacture their product according to the desired taste of the people. Earrings for girls that are available today might not be in the market tomorrow.

 Today, the latest fashion trend for girls is based on the themes of cool and independent. Stoles and one-piece designer dresses do a pretty good job of supporting these themes. Young girls in colleges and workplaces can be seen wearing snazzy outfits and carrying trendy bags. This helps them in showing their confidence and individuality comfortably. This is usually prevalent in teens as they leave the protective shells of their families and face the outside world for the first time. Making a good impression is of utmost importance to them. Teens follow fashion more than any other age group and adapt to the latest trends with ease, as what might be the trend today may be pass tomorrow.

 Lucy is a fashion designer who runs her very own fashion boutique. Her boutique has a splendid display of dresses, shoes, necklaces and earrings for girls. Lucy is also the personal fashion designer of many known female celebrities and her work can be seen in movies as well as on the red carpet.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Futuristic Trends In Men's Fashion

Fashion shows are no foreign concept and contrary to what you may believe they have a strong influence over your wardrobe. In my endeavor to find out what the future has in store in the men's fashion front; I embarked on a tour that concluded in Montreal, Canada. Montreal has long been known as the official "Headquarters of the Canadian Rag Trade," and the city bustles with high profile, prize winning designers in "Rue de la Montagne" fashion district.

 Although the formal wear and classic cuts featured in many trend reports online are universal, I looked to Montreal for directional message in menswear. Forget the hype, in this article I present 3 futuristic trends that have the potential of taking over the high fashion streets and also easy enough to be adopted by the average man.

 Military Inspiration

 Prepare to defend yourself against the clothing rudiments that salute everything military. Spearheading the pack is Rudsack; available was a range of military regalia like the clip-on leather hoods, 3/4 fatigues with cargo pockets - also featured in leather, four pocket jacket, flight pants, just to name a few. Though the headgear may appear too literal, its military inspiration is irresistible. To adopt this trend you'll have to opt details such as utilitarian pockets on jackets and rivets on belts. Embrace the trend full with combat boots that are functional as well as stylish.

 Mix and match

 Dinh Ba is active with his idea combo. Dinh Ba paired various colors, prints and styles to achieve an individual look. I saw a black-and-white pinstripe oxford under a sandblasted printed blazer worn with casual motorcycle boots. While this kind of mixing and matching is best left on the runway, the idea is correct. The message is to achieve a look by mixing and matching different elements, even within a single item.

 Lopsidedness

 How does something like a classic sweater or jacket get updated season after season? Based on designer 'Philippe Dubucs show, it's all in the details; asymmetrical ones so to say. Similar to the big scarves, the neckline also appears to be an area of focus in Montreal; this was achieved through asymmetrical layers and zip-closures. I particularly liked the heavyweight pull-over jacket featuring a zipper that extends from the neckline to the armpit. Other more abstract pieces include a scarf -like vest with asymmetrical layering and leather zipper detailing. While some of these ideas are more conceptual than wearable, your best bet is to find some sweaters with interesting asymmetry next fall to provide a trendy alternative to your basics. This look should be reserved for weekend attire, and opt for darker colors to avoid excessive competition with the details.

 "Mont-Royal" fashion trends

 Let's put things in perspective, there is no doubt that a runaway show is nothing but a "show." Everything presented during the fashion week is always styled in a way that communicates and reinforces a designer's message besides attracting the media attention. In this article I presented ideas that go beyond the hype to help you achieve a refined final look for the season.