COLORS FOR FALL

Trend Watch | Jul 26, 2010 06:56 AM 102

Fall 2010's Top Color Trends

By: Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi

We're not sure when the whole wide world of Fashion gets the annual "memo" about what colors will take the runways by storm, but season after season, the big tonal trends do shine through. Like everyone else, we love fall colors best...partly because the shades go deep and dark, or alternately, bold and bright. But this fall introduced a few unexpected contenders in the color category: Along with rich purple, mixed olive tones, and more burnished metallics, soft classic camel made a comeback and so did the brightest red. To get you on the right color wheel, we've rounded up the six fall color trends to start bringing into your own closet...September is, afterall, just one little month away.

1. Camel—If you're not sure if you have any camel in your fall/winter wardrobe, now's the time to stock up. Gucci, Chloé, and Dries all paid homage to fashion's most decadent neutral. We recommend a camel blazer or overcoat, just like Dries and Michael Kors did.

2. Rich Purple—Gem tones reigned supreme for fall/winter 2010, but the deep purple and plum colors that lit up the fall runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Burberry, and Oscar de la Renta dazzled us most.

3. Modern Metallic—When designers remind us they love metallics, let's just say they're preaching to the choir. In little skirts, tailored blazers, and floor-length dresses, silver, gold, and soft copper all returned the runways for fall in a big way, thanks to Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Moschino. And we love every bit of it.

4. Mixed Olives—Building on the military trend that began a few seasons ago, all shades of olive greens, browns, and fatigues had a surprise impact for the fall season. Burberry Prorsum lead the charge with Jill Stuart and Rag & Bone all turning out their own delicious helpings of mixed olives.

5. Pale Blue—The dark horse of fall 2010's color trends, pale blue really caught our attention not only because it seemed unexpected for the cold season, but because it had an icy-cool modernity that seems incredibly chic right now. Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Marc Jacobs all delivered a cool-blue spell worth catching.

6. Bright Red—Give us a bright red blazer or day-dress any day! And this fall, designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Jill Stuart, and Yigal Azrouel all revisited this classic red-hot shade in a fresh new way.

I'm sorry i couldn't include the fabulous photos of this article, my scanner is on the fritz due to liquids being very close to the danger zone ( i will never learn - ha!)- please go to my favorite site for the photos of this post at refinery29 - enjoy the magic - i poured over these fabulous creations and my enduring fashion spirit is so excited seeing all of these amazing looks and anxious to try some new ideas for fall ...

P.S. i was just given TWO sewing machines - lord have mercy - i am in heaven - awww!!!

VIVIENNE

Hello there ... a very good friend of mine gave me this book that you see on the amazon pic that i included for this blog.
 
As we all know ... Vivienne Westwood is the queen of british fashion designers . We fashionistas admire her so much that i felt i should create a blog solely for her highness. We all know that Vivienne started her notoriety with Malcolm McClaren and the Sex Pistols... blah - blah. But what i found fascinating about this book and the history of her designs starting in 1964, was how much all of her designs from way back then to now conform to todays looks ... in other words Viviennes designs truly erases the concept "trend" and has created her own rules; a design asthetic that most designers cannot do because her fashion is not about time or trends, but about consistency.  So, that being said you could also say that her fashion transend time. And that is a rare in a fashion designer- indeed! You have got to applaud her for that - if you do in fact purchase this book you will see what i am talking about - her fashion designs from the 60's till today all speak Vivienne ; her designs from the 60's can be worn today and look very fresh and fashion forward. SO, check out the book if you'd like to see what i am talking about . 

This image to the left is in her book. I scanned it so you can see the image of her design in collaboration with Tracy Emin - one of my all time fav fine artist. I too am a fine artist and being a fashion consultant as well , the subject matter of most of my work has been about fashion and how images of fashion bring out certain emotions in me. This beautifully composed image with type scribbled on it is a fusing of two like minded souls. Enjoy and savor the career of the high priestess Vivienne Westwood ...this is Prisoner of Candy signing out - remember the message and the messenger !! Next time you see me posting Alexa (as promised)one of my very special and beloved clients who i completely transformed into a - downtown NY hipster but with a distinctive style that is all her own ... till then -