Black and White never gets old, and it’s fresh as can be this summer!! The high contrast can be interpreted in a number of different ways depending on how you wear black and white best. All black with a band of white or the opposite, prints with black/white designs, white dots on black or black dots on white, opposing tops and bottoms, all white suit with black top and shoes, or try this embroidered duo for some fun mix and match.
Archive for the ‘trends’ Category
Black and White and All-Over New!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Crazy for Paisley
Friday, May 11th, 2007
Paisleys never quite go away but some years they emerge as THE motif of the season. This is one of those years! Use the paisley print reservedly for the best fashion impact.
Flowing skirts with solid tees, cuffs and collars to accent solids and textures, and blocked wearable art are some suggestions to follow. Sometimes the print is all paisleys swirling around one another in a colorful melange such as Carousel or the paisley is the centerpiece motif in an otherwise floral print such as Merengue.
Then there’s the retro swirl as an interpretation of a paisley such as Pandora. For a subtle interpretation of the trend, you can choose a tone on tone woven paisley such as Dowry.
Designer Handles for Your Custom Purse
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007
With all the enthusiasm of late in the sewing community about custom designed purses, we’ve added a selection of fine purse handles to inspire you! Crafted from fine natural materials in the Philippines, these first selections are sure to catch your eye! We anticipate adding more handles as we find ones worthy of our collections.
Feminine and Flirty
Friday, April 20th, 2007
Soft and flowing, georgette is a semi-sheer fabric that is reigning supreme in the marketplace right now. Since ruffles are here to stay this spring, you’ll see lots of soft, drapeable prints that fall gently into ribbons (flounces) down the front of dresses and blouses or peak out from beneath straight or a-line skirt to make a subtle but flirtatious statement. For semi-sheer prints, see Effervescence, and look for Spright next week.
Sporty
Saturday, April 14th, 2007
From flowing and feminine we switch to everyday sporty. This trend is evident throughout the ready-to-wear collections this spring.
You’ll see lots of zip front hoodies, yoga pants, sneakers and gym bags. The trick is not to wear it all in one outfit! We have lightweight French terry in black, white and Cerulean blue. If you love hoodies, make up several and team them with jeans, shorts or skirts made from stretch denim or khaki. If you like wearing yoga pants, try pairing them with a knit tank in one of the great colors we have in our knit department. Whatever you choose, mix and match colors and textures rather than wearing it head to toe (aka sweatsuit).
For these sporty fabs, see Elixir, Pro Blue, and Work Out. For more, see our Knits collection.
Metal Chic
Saturday, February 24th, 2007
You’ll be hearing a lot about metallics this season. Silver will be key, but gold, bronze and copper all play a role. We found this little gem in the marketplace that combines the metallic trend with the ever-popular cotton eyelet! Think tiered skirts with black or colorful tee tops, or use it for a bolero style jacket to top a basic black knit dress.
For more metallics, shop our web store for Metallurgy, That 70’s Shirt, or Chakkri.
Artful Ombre
Monday, February 5th, 2007
Dipped dyed fabric is a real eye-catcher in any fabrication. The color gradient, generally moving from dark to light, softens the look of a solid, but does not have the complexity of a print or texture.
Our resident designer, Evelyn Bash, helped us with some ideas to bring out the designer in you.
- A full skirt gathered to a waistband will allow the color flow to cascade in gentle stripes.
- Railroading the fabric so the crosswise becomes the lengthwise will display the full ombre effect if you choose a long skirt or dress. Using the fabric on the bias results in a delicious color flow on an angle.
- We think layered skirts or layered ruffles will maximize the allure of the ombre color flow.
According to Evelyn, “the key is finding garments that have layers and pieces that overlap each other.”
First Signs of Spring
Monday, January 15th, 2007
Transition into Spring with a cotton chenille jacket in verdant green! The weight will keep you warm and the fiber will breath to let you enjoy the changeable weather! Team with our black/Lycra Cool Wool and a full-bodied printed knit. Substitute soft white or light green coordinates as you move towards warmer days.
Shown: Shannon, Mosaic, Black Tie.
It’s a Wrap!
Saturday, January 6th, 2007
The wrap dress is still very much in vogue this spring.
Why? Because it’s just so darn wearable!
Choosing the right print and the right weight of knit is key to the look of the finished product. We just recently bought 3 new knits imported from a high-end mill in Italy. Although the fiber is polyester, it is top grade and offers just the right combination of body and drape for a perfect dress or surplice top.
Pictured here is “Eggs-actly” teamed with our mineral silk matka for an earthy ensemble. Eggs-actly’s elliptical shapes in striped sage float in a regular pattern over a coffee brown ground. The design is current and the colors neutral, a perfect combination for office attire.
