Blog#10 Blog of Choice

Below are some images of celebrities representing some prevalent fashion styles for casual evening attire.  These celebrities all play an important role in the trickle-down theory of fashion and influence designers and all who appreciate fashion on a daily basis.

(All images collected from People Magazine Web on April 18th 2011)

Blog #9 New Show Formats

The 4D light show presented by Ralph Lauren on Madison Avenue stirred up quite the chatter.  The most creative part of this marketing tool was not just showing their porducts in 4D bright lights, but showing the lifestyle of the brand and positioning Ralph Lauren in hundreds of consumer's minds!  New technologies have led designers to find exciting ways to bring fashion to customers other than just fashion shows.  Its important that designers keep up with these advancements in order to properly communicate their brand image.

Blog #8 Look Book

http://www.gucci.com/us/category/f/women_s_ready_to_wear



Gucci's Look Book can be found on their website.  A Look Book allows a customer to look deeper into a line.  It shows the garments put into outfits, on models, and sets a tone for the line.  It allows the consumer to view the garments as a lifestyle and it paints the full picture then presenting a more convincing selling point.  If someone can see a product in use the way it was intended to be presented, the idea is clearer and perceived more efficiently.

#7 Trunk Show Youtube Video

This Trunk Show takes place on an early morning talk show in Vancouver showcasing children's wear for Sping/ Summer.  These items were all designed and made by local designers.  This is a great way for designers to get their name out and for people to observe new fashions and trends for upcoming seasons!

#6 Fashion Video

This video I chose was a great peak inside New York Fashion Week Sping 2011.  This video showed an array of fashion runway shows, personal conversation with designers, and some specific thoughts, ideas, and insights of fashon gurus during the legendary fashion week adventure!  Its great to see as an "anybody" sitting at home on your computer you can access such valuable fashion information whether you live on campus at FIT or in midwest United States! Youtube is a magical thing these days!

#5 Color Trends

The images above (from FashionSnoops.com) display the growing Spring-time trend of the color coral.  The vibrant color is not only shown as an accent color but a color used widely in garments ranging from a spring day-dress to a gown, a blazer, and even pants.  The color is a perfect way to bridge the gloomy winter and anticipated summer in the fashionable season of Spring.  The coral tone is found within the store windows with Spring in the consumer's mind as well as on fashion forecasting sites for upcoming seasons.  I love this color and can't wait to incorporate it into my wardrobe as well!

#4 Key Color From the Streets

The color I chose to document from the streets is a dark army-inspired green.  This look has been commonly seen throughout the fall and winter season.  It seems that it will continue to appear come spring time as well.  I was plesantly surprised to see this trend of a color was found on not only women but men too! From jackets, to rain boots, to hats an accessories this color was sweeping New York on this overcast windy drizzly day.  I set out looking for the green thinking it would be difficult and yet I found that maybe, just maybe, this new military green may be replacing New York's favorite color...black...nah!

#3 Fashion Trend from the Streets of NYC

Riding boots have been a long time trend specifically shown between Fall 2010-Winter 2011.  It seems that the riding boot coincides with the "horseback rider" trend shown with chap-inspired leggings, elbow padded blazers, and classic collared button front blouses.  A very Ralph Lauren look has hit the streets of New York City in a casual everyday look for those who are either fashion forward with a preppier preference.

Below are some pictures/links from http://www.fashionising.com/ one of my favorite fashion blogs just to further prove the fall/winter fashion trend...

http://www.fashionising.com/shoes/b--Ralph-Lauren-mens-motorcycle-boots-4805.html

http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Ralph-Lauren-Im-on-a-horse-4601.html


Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 video  < click to view!

#2 Key Item for Spring 2012

Exotic florals are a Spring 2012 trend according to many of the trend forecasting websites.  I have shown here many ways a floral print can be used within an outfit.  Whether it be an entire outfit or just a simple accessory a floral design can spice up an outfit fit for a spring in style, with Romanticism and eclectic design.

#1 Blogs from the Web

http://www.idreaminstyle.blogspot.com/

Color; color can represent a mood a feeling a personaliy.  Color within fashion can define, accent, or even create a look.

http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Alex-Perry-Spring-Summer-2010-RAFW-6284-91860.html

Decadent detailing on this fabulous shilouette is truly gorgeous.

http://www.fashionising.com/blogs/?pg=2

Statement jewlery has revolutionized fashion.  Coco Chanel's idea of costume jewlery has recently brought the fashion world to a new place.  Being able to create such statement high fashion through accessories is shown in this picture.

Shown on http://www.fashionising.com/blogs/?pg=3 as a great example of vintage style.  So classy.

http://www.fashionising.com/blogs/?pg=4
This modern corset is sexy and edgy with a historical twist.

http://www.fashionising.com/blogs/?pg=5

A feminine flouncy look with rugged combat boots to balance the natural look.

http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/p--Wolford-SS-11-Swimwear-Lingerie-Look-Book-8936-131006.html

Sleek black always works.  The sheer arms add a slight sexiness keeping the look classy.

So I basically can do this all day...but that's all for now