Ah, the red months! There are so many occasions to wear red from November through February. Red is a powerful color that excites and energizes. We can all use a little bit of that in our lives and our wardrobes. Whether you favor the warm or cool palettes, there is a red for you.
One of the most important reasons to wear red is in support of women’s heart health. Since our business caters to a majority of female customers, we want to urge our customers to support this cause in any way you can. February 5th is National Wear Red Day. If you can afford a contribution, great! There is a Sawyer Brook Fabrics Group at the AHA site. We hope you’ll be inspired to grab all your red fabrics from your stash or from our store and make outfits for this year or plan ahead for next! We’ve marked all the reds in stock with Wear Red and a link to the AHA site.
February 5, 2010
Of course, it doesn’t stop there…remember patriotic red in the summer too! There’s always room for a little red in your life!
bold prints
and dots
…all part of this season’s fashion scene. We’ll be introducing new fabrics regularly and will announce them here on this blog. Be sure to sign up for our RSS or email alerts to find out when new fabrics are posted. Please comment on any of these posts with your own fashion ideas and send photos of the garments you create with these Bistro fabrics!
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.
The market can’t get enough of large scale printed knits coming out of Europe. Check out these two from Norma Kamali.
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. 
Sweaters are taking a twist this season and being shown at RTW as wraps, coats and jackets. With the shawl collar neckline and midi length taking reign as the silhouette of 2007. Pair them up with boots and slim pants or skirts to complete the “right now” look.
You don’t need a detector to find metals out there in the marketplace this season. You can find their influences everywhere! From weighty chains, grommets and buckles on accessories to the mating of the shiny stuff with fabric in chenilles, brocades, sheers, knits and even laminated onto cottons, the current craze of Europe.
From flowing and feminine we switch to everyday sporty. This trend is evident throughout the ready-to-wear collections this spring.
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.