Yellow Fever?!? This is the good kind — lots and lots of yellow. I read somewhere recently that the stand-by LBD (little black dress) has become LYD for the summer. The “must have” color is yellow!
As with any “must have” fashion color, the key is not to overdo. If you wear a yellow dress, leave the yellow bag and shoes at home. If you want those accessories, then save your yellow pants for another day. We have some great yellows in stock right now for a quick nod to fashion for the next couple months.
From our Bistro Collection, you’ll find a Bright Lemon Twill, a “not quite” neon yellow great for shorts or skorts. Some have used it for a trendy trench. For a rich textural fabrication, take a look at Forsythia, a wonderful viscose/linen blend which will work up in a jacket, lined dress, or a jacket dress combo a la Jackie O. For the complete bumble bee statement, mix it with Blacktop, the same fabrication in black.
Softly colored, gently airy with rich texture!
If you like your yellow a bit softer, but rich in texture you can try our Fettucine cotton texture from Italy. This soft lemon yellow has depth of character with a nod to the seasonal color trend.
If you hurry there’s still yardage available in Summer Song — a wonderful cotton voile with a soft lemon yellow floral print. Great for big shirt cover up or a quick sleeveless number for warm days and eves. Finally for an earthy interpretation of this color, check out Amazonia, a richly mottled rayon batik with bright sunshine peeking through the muddy jungle tones.
Whatver your summer mood, we hope you’ll make sunshine yellow a part of the day, both literally and figuratively!
Ruffles hit the spotlight in spring 2008 and they are back bigger than ever for spring 2009. Feminine and romantic, this look has made its way into dresses, shirt fronts and even gusseted into coats. Even just touches of ruffle, skirting across a hem or sleeve edge, or a tiny delicate waterfall on a shirt front can add softening to silhouettes. An off-center thin line of small ruffling down a shirt or skirt can add length to your look or adding a long ruffled scarf will do for a nod to this hot fashion look.
When fashion is taken to extremes there is always a sub-trend going on in the opposite direction forming polarity.
Surf’s up for knits this summer. We have been seeing them in dresses for a while, but knits are really hanging 10 for tops in the summer of ‘08. They are out there as the banded jewel necklines in drapey silhouettes, preppy color filled polos, deep scoops, boatnecks, and have been seen in more stripes than a beach umbrella. To put it in surfer terms, Chillax. Whichever works for you, go for it, keep it real and rip your sewing to new heights! Just remember to maintain a low-key vibe when you’re in the lineup. 
Green is not just a trend, but a way of life that is changing everything we do. Change can be good when alternatives to former products are attractive and easily accessible.
Leopardess (shown) – Join the fun with these delectable silk jersey knits in blue and plum. The pattern from nature is there, but the colors are pure fashion! 
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.
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.
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.
The wrap dress is still very much in vogue this spring.