Chanel Handbags Boy Collection Designed by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel has released a new line of handbags very masculine for it’s next collection.

The luxurious fashion house Chanel has released a new line of handbags for women in very masculine touch.

The collection named “Boy”, it does not speak for men, and despite its name is actually a tribute to Boy Capel, who is Coco Chanel’s great love.

The Chanel new handbags collection was designed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, and was inspired and based on a hunting cartridge-style bag originally carried by Coco Chanel, who was known for taking inspiration from menswear.

The models are mostly androgynous theme, as targets for women who love the angular shapes and materials in line with what could be a man, with thick-skinned, coated clasps and chains and it can be worn over the shoulder or across the body in the same way.

The Chanel bags are on sale in the Chanel boutique in September, this range will be available in calfskin clutches, totes and purses of red, gray, and ivory glazed calfskin palettes, with prices ranging from US$2,500 to US$4,300.

Color Blocking Shoes Spring Summer 2011 Collection

The color block gives fun in your life and fashion. The collection come in pumps or wedges with buckled sling-back strap or open toes, all of them are perfect for the season trends.

The color blocking shoes are so stylish, adorable and chic that add your perfect look. You will not be able to hold your desire to have them.

Some famous designers, such as Hermes, Aldo, Nine West, Christian Louboutin, Aperlai, Jill Sander, Pierre Hardy, Diego Dolcini, Fendi, Balenciaga, Diane Von Furstenberg, Viktor Rolf, Christoper Kane, YSL, Asos, Zara, Prada, Dior, and Brian Atwood who take part with the now-popular fad of color-blocking which greatly compliments our summer sets.

Here are some of their color blocking shoes collections:

Yves Saint Laurent Jardin de Minuit Makeup Collection for Fall 2011

Yves Saint Laurent offers its latest makeup collection for fall 2011, which is set for launch at the end of August and is beautifully titled Jardin de Minuit (Midnight Garden). The collection is inspired by the nature at midnight with the fabulous contrasting colors from deep purple to soft rosy tones.

Yves Saint Laurent fall 2011 makeup collection features the eye makeup palette, which created out of 5 gorgeous colors include various colors from deep green to fabulous purple. The collection comes with the harmonious balance between the colors, making this palette – Jardin de Minuit palette- a definite must have makeup in this fall.

Yves Saint Laurent also offers 2 new nail polishes for fall. The blue and green polishes which feature gorgeous metallic flakes will suit the new fashion trends perfectly in addition to adding a sense of sophistication to your nails: No. 43 – Wintergreen and No.44 – Moonlight Blue.

Yves Saint Laurent new lipstick collection titled Rouge Volupte Perle is inspired by the flowers. The lipsticks come with 6 fabulous colors which will make your lips look sensational. The lipsticks glide-on easily and add a high dose of femininity to the lips, so go for nude, red or purple tones depending on personality and skin tone and you’ll definitely look and feel sexy.

Yves Saint Laurent has also created the new Blush Radiance Blushes which promise to give your cheeks just the right touch of color. The mosaic colors blend-in perfectly to ensure your delicate facial features are subtly enhanced for an unforgettable look.

 

Chanel Autumn Winter 2011-2012 Accessories Collection

The Chanel Autumn Winter 2011-2012 accessories collection offer the ankle boots and black leather or crocodile leather with tweed fabric leggings, aggressive metal jewelry with crystals and semi precious stones, and the unexpectedly Mademoiselle small bags in alligator strap and antique effect metal.

The look proposed by the House is absolutely grunge reminiscent a bit to Mick Jagger, but still not forgotten its classics. Not to mention the matellasè both leather and felt bags, in shoulder bag lines for a great shopping, while the triumphant shade chosen are mostly in gray, black and red tones.

Karl Lagerfeld surprises us with a dark line and casual, with a touch london punk, gothic air. The main color is black, with gray, dark green and a touch of red.

Gucci Launches Resort 2012 Collections to Celebrate the 90th Anniversary

Gucci, the Italian fashion house launches a chic Gucci Resorts 2012 collection to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The collection features a striking lines in gold, color blocking, nudes and easy to wear clothes.

The Gucci designer, Frida Giannini offers the latest 8 pieces in a combination of colors, minimalism and simplicity, luxury and glamorous, continuing the trend of the brand runways Spring Summer 2011.

The latest Gucci Resort 2012 collection consists of skirts, dresses, pants, jackets, and blouses. The collections comes in metallic details, luxurious, fresh and ligh, pleated pieces and great colors, giving much more effortless and relaxing dress, which could be worn everywhere from chic day dresses for a holiday to the evening cocktail dress.

The collection comes with nude effects associated with the lightweight flowy feminine pieces in black, soft yellow, white, and deep gold, adds the collection into a luxury and elegant aura. It’s a total Giannini’s ability to balance simplicity and chicness with subtle coolness, at low cost.

Autumn winter 2011-2012 fashion trends come in 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s styles.

The autumn winter 2011-2012 fashion trends are mostly inspired by the 70s backward and divided into three trends, that are innovative, primal, and synergy. While many collections come in 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s styles, with laces, furs, tweeds, and blanket check wool, which some evening gowns are detailed with many frills, ruffles or sequins especially to express the touch of burlesque.

The basic styles mostly come in classic, sporty and casual outfits, with unisex silhouettes, celebrating with finesse and fancy the eternal theme of masculine/feminine, which were also offered at Celine, Dolce and Gabanna, and Paul Smith runways.

The autumn winter 2011-2012 fashion trends offer also the 60s vibe that come in many lines, fully consistent with the aspirations of the revolutionary era, such as at Prada, Burberry, and Tsumori Chisato runways.

Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu and Gucci are introducing both 40s or 70s nuances in their collection. They give at once the opulent, elegant, cheeky and dramatically feminine touches to the wearer.

D&G comes in very 80s styles, filled with neon colors and styles typically the era.  While Etro, Christopher Cane, and Proenza Schouler come also with the up to trend pattern and styles of ethnic with tunic and dresses.

Some designers proposed their ski fashion to support the most popular sport during winter, skiing. The collection comes in a sophisticated fashion based on urban retro-chic winter sports. Jill Sander, Celine and Marc Jacobs come with their pencil silhouettes, completed with hoods, sweaters, tight pants and boots.

Smart textiles ---- a nice with growth potential for the sector

Luminous, vibrating or energy-generating smart textiles are a market worth billions
The development of intelligent textiles, so-called smart textiles, is providing not only industry, but also the trade, with a huge additional growth market. The assumption is that control and sensor elements, as well as localisation and navigation modules, will be incorporated as standard into work, sports and everyday wear in Germany from 2020 onwards. The topic of energy generation by means of textiles will in future play a more dominant role as a technology. Clothing with a nanoparticle coating can not only conduct electricity but also generate it through the movement of the textile fibres. The advantage: mobile phones, MP3 players etc. can be charged directly in this way. According to experts, however, the greatest market potential for smart textiles with the promise of sales in the region of billions is health and fitness, mainly due to the demographic change in society.

The Trend Boutique’s Fashion Forecast: What’s Ahead For Fall/Winter 2011 Trends?

A major trend for the Fall 2011 season to come: Military! Think: grey, khaki, olive and washed-out fabrics. The military look can easily be overly-masculine, so remember to veer the look towards feminine with figure flattering pairs.

 

Fall 2011 fashion forecast: heavy and grey

Fashion Week in Paris is all the rage right now with all the power house fashion designers like Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent among the many parading their latest creations in runways throughout the city.

Chanel’s forecast for the Fall 2011 is heavy and chunky in tons of grey.  Black pleated pants, rolled up just a bit, will definitely be a coming trend.


Check out Yves Saint Laurent’s collection — classy and chic in the same greys and blacks.



I found many other brands chose the same color group as well.

 Alexander Wang — injected the sexy, tough, cool-girl attitude he's built his brand on with a heightened sense of luxury.
 


Anna Sui

2011 Fashion Symposium - $15 Admission

Apirl 16th. Re-Imagine, Re-Purpose, Re-Design Our World. Symposium, Competition and Fashion Show for California Community College Fashion Students featuring speakers and opportunities for one-on-one interaction with fashion leaders. Student Competitions, 8 categories pre-judged, 2 categories - Denim Deconstruction and Accessories - judged live. See www.cccfcs.com for rules and information or ask your CCC Fashion Instructor for details. Fashion Show - 3 categories - Red Carpet, Repurposed and Sportswear. Ticket price includes Symposium, Lunch and Fashion Show.

DENIM TRENDS FOR SUMMER 2012

Since jeggings, skinny and straight fits remain very important. Furthermore, selvedge denim was named important since rolled-up denims on straight fits and slacked pants were seen a lot. The same goes for shorts that were spotted in all varieties: rolled-up, cut-off or with even edges. Moreover, boyfriend fits are still popular. A stronger demand can be seen for layering looks, chambrays and cargo fits. Even though boot-cuts and flares are shown in shop windows, they are not yet part of the street looks. Regarding washings, no clear trend could be seen: The range goes from pale washed denims to raw materials or black and deep black looks.

Regarding colors, the three main shades will be Nova (100% Indigo, with a dark outside and a white inside), Surf blue (a middle shade) and Anchor Blue (with a greenish touch).

There’s the ‘POP’ look which is a mixture of 100% cotton or Lycra fibre yarns that give the fabric a bright, shiny look with a refined silk-like appearance. This blend shall offer a smooth, soft and lustrous surface of silk, rayon or tencel. Then, there’s ‘Self Dry’, a new concept that gives linen or hemp fibres the look, appeal and feel of 100% cotton. Thirdly, there’s ‘Vintage at Work’, which is based on workwear and dungarees to sum up the ongoing request for vintage and authentic denim looks.

Women’s Top Color of Spring 2012

An analysis of color harmonies and emersions for Fall 11/12 to Spring 12. All reports include reference numbers for both Pantone and Color Solutions International (CSI), as well as high-resolution runway references.

Top 10 Print Ideas for Spring/Summer 2010

On January 10—12, 2011 over 2,500 designers and product developers will coverage in Yes York City to attend Printsource New York. This print and pattern buyers represent some of the largest manufacturers and retailers in the USA.

WOMEN'S MEN'S TRENDS S/S 2012 FASHION SNOOPS

SIMPLE PICNICCasual looks fit for a summer picnic appear sweet and innocent and undoubtedly relaxed.
Brilliant gingham checks and garden florals sit next to eyelet, linen, chambray and classic cotton poplin.

BOHO SPIRIT
Driven by the strong 70s sentiment, this traditional bohemian expression is realized with eclectic hippie mixes of print and pattern. Paisleys, botanical flowers and ethnic border prints play amongst gauze, silk, crochet and rich embellishment.

DESERT ADVENTURE

A desert expedition brings in a rugged and exotic feel with raw materials paired with animal skins.
The natural feel is expressed through crinkle linen and dye techniques while prints come alive with snake, leopard, feather and reptile. Beading and fringe add extra flavor.

TROPICAL PUNCH
Tropical references are expressed in a bold and bright medley that puts prints and patterns at the forefront. Amazonian inspiration brings in lush jungle landscapes filler with tropical fruits. Hawaiian florals are essential and Polynesian tiki prints bring in an exotic flavor

 

Women’s Trend Forecast Spring/Summer 2011

Aspire explores the relationship between contemporary and traditional culture in a flourishing economy. India is set to become the centre of modern, sustainable industry, with an evolving identity which combines modernism with a deeply ingrained sense of convention. This fashion and tailoring direction is inspired by the fusion of traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary, international culture. Silhouettes mix time-honoured styles with sumptuous textiles and progressive design. Sleek shapes and classic detailing come in a cool and clean palette of steely blue, zesty lime and sharp coral pink. Stark neutrals are enlivened with flashes of decorative print to convey a sense of luxury.

Unity is inspired by the devotion to the game of cricket and its ability to transcend class, religion and gender in India. A sense of Victorian formality is combined with traditional toile de jouy prints and a faded colour palette of sepia tones and pastel shades. Inspiring an aged sense of custom, reminiscent of the time of the British Raj. Unity will combine the opulence of the Indian military and formal sportswear with vivid colours that contrast with bleached out fabrics and vintage Victorian postcards and stamps. Long, drawn out days in the sun inspire distressed and weathered finishes, contrasted with highly decorative chintz.

 

Espial embraces the future of travel and tourism. The era of the package holiday is subsiding, giving way to consumers who demand an experience off the beaten track; an experience that submerges them with local and unique cultures. Bustling market places and hidden alley ways inspire haphazard layering, eclectic mixes of textiles and prints and a sense of adventure. Leather accessories and natural fabrics give texture to the look, while clashing colors liven up an earthy base palette with traditional prints and layered graphics. Travel memorabilia, unique treasures and an authentic experience inspire a rustic and intriguing aesthetic. Graphics and prints take on travel inspiration with sun-faded train tickets, street art and a sense of narrative. Traditional cultural patterns layer over opulent woven and embellished textiles.

Vintage accessory

Navajo-inspired sandals, vintage leather satchels, a wide- brimmed fedora- accessories with a western feel take the reins for spring. We all know that the essential accessories for a perfect contain handbags, shoes, clothes and appropriate jewelries. If you come up with all these factors, congratulate that you have answered almost right. As far as I concerned, if you want to add some small accessories to your fabulous outfit, hat should be your best choice. Today let me recommend you some kinds of different styles of vintage accessory, hope you can meet your favorite!

Sketches of Spain------Balenciaga

A new exhibition curated by Hamish Bowles, “Balenciaga and Spain” moves west.

On March 26, 2011, the de Young Museum in San Francisco opens Balenciaga and Spain, an exhibition curated by Hamish Bowles, European editor at large of Vogue, featuring 120 haute couture garments, hats, and headdresses designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972). The exhibition illustrates Balenciaga’s expansive creative vision, which incorporated references to Spanish art, bullfighting, dance, regional costume, and the pageantry of the royal court and religious ceremonies. Cecil Beaton hailed him as “Fashion’s Picasso,” and Balenciaga’s impeccable tailoring, innovative fabric choices, and technical mastery transformed the way the world’s most stylish women dressed. The exhibition closes on July 4, 2011.