Nearly after a two-decade hiatus, it appears that the stars are leading us back to rock the pads. While some may be averse to the trend (been there done that), this look offer some valuable benefits. First off, it creates the illusion of a slender or more waist, and lets not forget the physical protection… Lets see who rocked the look!
Thank you Gwyneth!
ROBERTO CAVALLI Dress
Satin Pencil Dress
Lanvin ANTIQUED SHACKLE LOOP PEARL RING
Rounded band. Two large and rounded Gold ends with small beads on top and pearl in middle.
Add some flounce to fall fro:
What: Ruffle Blouse
Who: Sonia Rykiel Viole
Where: Net-A-Porter
How Much: $910
Ruffle Blouse
What: Cascading Ruffle Print Blouse
Where: Ann Taylor
How Much: $100
What: Tiered Silk Dress
Who: BCBGMAXAZRIA
Where: Bloomingdale’s
How Much: $328
The woman’s cape (aka Lady’s Cape) is a cultural remnant from the 1800s. Worn by southern women in the Civil War era, the cape hasn’t help cultural significance for over a century – yet the Fall 2009 runways were adorned with the look. We love the classic simplicity of the cape, and hope the look makes its way North for the winter.
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Calfskin Cape with Fur Collar
Who: Dolce & Gabbana
Where: D&G Boutiques
How Much: Price upon request
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Cashmere Cape
Who: Celine
Where: Net-a-Porter.com
How Much: $3950
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Cashgora Cape
Who: Derek Lam
Where: Derek Lam NYC
How Much: $1990
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For more Fall Fashion Trends for 2009, visit ELLE’s Fall Fashion Week Lookbook >>
Leggings are all about sex appeal. During the 1980s, the aerobics and fitness craze made the athletic legging a socially acceptable piece of street attire. By the late 1990s, not so much.
Today, the legging has evolved into a more sophisticated-yet-sexy piece of streetwear. The bold colors of the aerobic legging may be dead, but the use of spandex and stretch materials lives on.
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Safety Pin Velvet Leggings
Who: Members Only
Where: Singer22.com
How Much: $68
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Nylon and Spandex Riding Pants
Who: LNA Clothing
Where: LNAclothing.com
How Much: $102
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Spandex Pants with Fringe Detail
Who: Rampage
Where: Order at 212-302-2244
How Much: $29
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Next up on our list of Fall Fashion Trends: The Woman’s Cape >>
The minidress is one of those fashion pieces that is best left to a few, to be adored by many. The prevalence of the minidress on the Fall 2009 runways in unlikely to create a huge demand amongst the masses, but is likely to turn some heads on a busy Soho street.
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Leather and Cotton Twill Dress
Who: Max Azria
Where: Max Azria Boutiques
How Much: Price upon request
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Silk Dress
Who: Giorgio Armani
Where: Giorgio Armani Boutiques
How Much: Price upon request
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Sequin-Embellished Silk Bustier Dress
Who: Jay Ahr
Where: Bergdorf Goodman
How Much: $3750
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Put your toggle goggles on – and expect to see a glut of these bullet-shape fasteners on outerwear throughout the country. We adore the toggle coat because the styling of the toggles adds a sophisticated look to the most inexpensive (read: H&M) fashion items.
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Wool Toggle Coat
Who: Wren
Where: Art in the Age – Philadelphia, PA
How Much: $435
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Toggle Coat
Who: Lover
Where: LoverTheLabel.com
How Much: $590
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Photo: Mark Platt
What: Hooded Toggle Coat
Who: Liz Claiborne
Where: Liz Claiborne New York, 1-800-555-9838
How Much: $279
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Next up on our list of Fall Fashion Trends: The Minidress >>
ELLE Magazine has put together a nice guide to Fall 2009 fashion, all with respect to individual body types. Find a Fall 2009 dress for your body type here >>
A 1940s style skirt suit seen at the Lanvin Fall 2009 show
The skirt suit – a relic of generations past, or a must-have professional look for Fall 2009? For Alber Elbaz, the skirt suit isn’t some remnant of a bygone era, but a keystone in his Fall 2009 collection created for Lanvin. In a variety of dark shades, the 40s era skirt-suit is both glamorous and professional, and should see some play in the coming season.
Just as we were getting into summer, it appears that Fall Fashion is fast upon us. In anticipation, we’ve put together a Fall Fashion preview to help you identify this season’s most prevalent trends.
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Day Glo
Ports 1961 - Day Glo Dress
We’ve already discussed the Day Glo look in more detail (see our post on Versace’s neon fashion), but bright colors will dominate the season. Other designer’s that have embraced Day Glo dyes include Ports 1961, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors.
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One Shoulder Dresses
Calvin Klein One Shoulder Dress
The one shoulder dress is a popular warm-weather mainstay, yet the look dominated Fall Fashion Week in a variety of cuts and fabrics. Designers that have produced one shoulder offerings include Calvin Klein, Lela Rose, and Carolina Herrera.
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Sheer Tops
Preen See-Through Top
In the same off-season spirit of one shoulder dresses, sheer tops have transitioned from Spring/Summer collections into Fall/Winter collections. We’re still not sure if this look will be adapted by the masses, but an Indian summer may change our tune. Designers that have embraced the trend include Chado Ralph Rucci, Preen, and Rue du Mail.
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Monotone
Narciso Rodriguez Monotone Outfit
The monotone look is difficult to pull off, and usually only works on those with ultra-thin frames. Designers that have incorporated monotone pieces into their collections include Prada, Synthia Steffe, and Narciso Rodriguez.
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Thigh High Boots
Isabel Marant Thigh High Boots
Over-the-knee boots (more commonly referred to as “thigh highs”) were all the rage at Fall Fashion Week. Designers that incorporated tall boots into their collections include Vivienne Westwood, Hussein Chalayan, and Isabel Marant.
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Layers
Rag & Bone Layered Outfit
This is tough to call a trend, as layers are the lifeblood of fashion – but designers that layered up this season include Rag&Bone, DKNY, and Karen Walker.
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Black and White
Diane Von Furstenberg Black and White Print
Black and white prints and patterns continue to build steam on the runways. These contrasting tones were utilized by Matthew Williamson, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Philip Lim.
