THE COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT: NEW ROMANTICS

Perhaps as a balm to our troubled times, the romantic ruffles, soft florals and gentle color show no signs of slowing down. Hanako Maeda of Adeam offered vintage-flavored dresses and jumpsuits, while Cinq a Sept showed dresses fit for afternoon tea. Harlem’s Fashion Row showcased floral pajamas and Christian Siriano loosened up his silhouette for a flowing dotted frock.

THE FGI COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT IS AN EXCLUSIVE NYFW REPORT CAPTURING AND HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENCES, DIRECTIONAL. AND SIGNIFICANT STYLE, COLOR AND FASHION THREADS, FEATURING NEW TALENT AND MORE…

Created By:

SHARON GRAUBARD – FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MINTMODA & FGI EXECUTIVE MEMBER

NICOLE FISCHELIS – FASHION/ART FORECASTING & FGI BOARD MEMBER

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Posted in Intimates/Lounge, Public Blog, Trends, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged Adeam, Christian Siriano, Cinq a Sept, Harlems Fashion Row, imitation of christ, NYFW, SS22

THE COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT: MODERN GODDESS

Goddess looks are always right for spring, but this season the timeless silhouette is renewed with crafty treatments and asymmetric effects. Bronx & Banco offered an earthy tie-dye version with cutout sides, while Badgley Mischka updated a strapless frock with vivid citrine color. Alejandra Alonso Rojas updated the goddess concept with a wonderful one-shoulder cable-knit sweater, finished with cascading fringe.

THE FGI COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT IS AN EXCLUSIVE NYFW REPORT CAPTURING AND HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENCES, DIRECTIONAL. AND SIGNIFICANT STYLE, COLOR AND FASHION THREADS, FEATURING NEW TALENT AND MORE…

Created By:

SHARON GRAUBARD – FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MINTMODA & FGI EXECUTIVE MEMBER

NICOLE FISCHELIS – FASHION/ART FORECASTING & FGI BOARD MEMBER

Click here for more at FGI.org

Badgley Mishka, SS22, NYFW

Posted in Print & Pattern, Public Blog, Trends, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged Alejandro Alonso Rojas, badgley mishka, Bronx & Banco, Communiqué, NYFW, SS22

THE COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT: CRAZY LAYERING

Everything goes with everything now, signaling a new freedom of expression. As Aaron Potts, winner of the All Gender Product Award at last year’s Rising Star event explained: “The expectations of traditional gender expression are so confining for some people. I hope to offer something that allows people to exhale, to go deeper and to embrace every part of themselves…”. Other designers, including Marissa Wilson, Harlem’s Fashion Row and Imitation of Christ, also offer freeform layering, a mad mix of active, lingerie, grunge plaid and craft ponchos. Individualism is the goal — it’s up to the wearer to create the magic.

THE FGI COMMUNIQUÉ FASHION REPORT IS AN EXCLUSIVE NYFW REPORT CAPTURING AND HIGHLIGHTING INFLUENCES, DIRECTIONAL. AND SIGNIFICANT STYLE, COLOR AND FASHION THREADS, FEATURING NEW TALENT AND MORE…

Created By:

SHARON GRAUBARD – FOUNDER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MINTMODA & FGI EXECUTIVE MEMBER

NICOLE FISCHELIS – FASHION/ART FORECASTING & FGI BOARD MEMBER

Click here for more at FGI.org

Posted in Fabrics & Materials, Public Blog, Trends, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged aaron potts, Communiqué, Harlems Fashion Row, imitation of christ, marissa wilson, NYFW, SS22, Ulla Johnson

THE W LIFT

Our FW 19 Eyewear Accessories Album featured a new shape we call “The W Lift”. While Gucci showed an exaggerated version, there are plenty of more wearable iterations showing up on other runways and on city streets. Frameless styles and shields give the silhouette a sleek lightweight feel, while a softened “w” in tortoise comes across as a modern cat-eye. Our favorite are the graphic triangles in black acetate, capturing a Matrix mood that reads happy rather than wicked.

New York Fashion Week Street Style – Fall/Winter 2018

London Fashion Week Street Style – Fall/Winter 2018

Posted in Accessories, Styling, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged gucci, Koche, LFW, NYFW, Sunglasses

PICTURE THIS

Any garment — sweatshirt, dress, tee or skirt — can become a canvas for eye-catching prints for next fall. Digital printing techniques encourage giant allover motifs rather than traditional placed designs or small repeats. Imagery comes from past and present fine art, snapshots, nature photos, vintage illustrations or tropical scenics. Black grounds add more drama for an ironic “painting on velvet” feel.

Posted in Print & Pattern, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged Adam Selman, Agnes B, Digital Print, FW18, graphic, Lacoste, LFW, Marco de Vincenzo, MFW, NYFW, PFW, Print, R13, Stella McCartney

THE GREAT MISMATCH

The trend toward wearing mismatched earrings (which started several seasons ago on the Celine runway, among others) is gaining momentum. Designers showed disparate earrings with a common theme — like big pearls in contrasting settings or two different leaf shapes — or combined individual styles almost randomly for interesting juxtapositions.

Posted in Accessories, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged Alexander McQueen, Coach, Earrings, Fall 18, FW18, Jacquemus, jewelry, Lemaire, LFW, MFW, Mismatch, NYFW, PFW, Richard Malone, RTW, Valentino

CORDUROY SEASON

Nothing says fall like the plush ridges of corduroy. The sturdy fabric conjures back-to-school season, especially in autumnal shades like olive, rust, tobacco and pumpkin. The newest cords are wide-wale, super supple and velvety soft. Use for cozy coats, tailored suits, demure dresses and classic corduroy trousers — with or without high waists cinched by self-belts.

Posted in Fabrics & Materials, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged corduroy, CSM, Erdem, Fall 18, FW18, Jour Ne, LFW, Lucio Vanotti, MFW, NYFW, Paul and Joe, PFW, RTW, Ulla Johnson

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S INTARSIA

Intarsia sweaters have long moved past sentimental holiday signifiers and pretend folklorists. The newest designs are big and bold, often showing off a craftiness that includes trailing threads or “reverse side” effects. Some sweaters mix intarsia with knitted appliqués or yarn embroideries, adding dimension to placed motifs.

Posted in Details, Fabrics & Materials, Knits & Sweaters, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged Calvin Klein, Coach, Dior, Fall 18, FW18, gucci, Isabel Marant, LFW, MFW, NYFW, PFW, Sweaters, Valentino

NUDE SKIN

Leather and pleather abound for next fall, looking freshest in cosmetic shades like beige, blush, mocha and camel. Real or faux skins in this new palette are used for for everything from trench coats to tailored suits, soft tops and crisp shirtdresses. Surfaces can be matte, buffed or high-shine. Super-supple qualities are shown off with plenty of gathers, ruched details at sleeves or channel elastic at neckline or waist.

Gabriele Colangelo Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018

MSGM Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018

Michael Kors New York Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 NYC February 2018

Vionnet Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018

Adeam New York Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-1019 NYC February 2018

Tods Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018

Posted in Color, Fabrics & Materials, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged Adeam, FW18, Gabriele Colangelo, Leather, LFW, MFW, Michael Kors, MSGM, nude, NYFW, PFW, Tods, vionnet

BUFFALO CITY

In a season of plaids, there is one motif that particularly stands out: the time-honored buffalo check. The check originated in the 1700s as a Scottish tartan called the MacGregor Red and Black; Woolrich introduced it to America as the “buffalo check” in 1850. For next season the pattern gets updated with refreshed color combos, quilted versions, and brushed surfaces that give it a slightly blurred effect. The buffalo check works in both traditional and quirky styles and even goes head-to-toe with checked hoods and wooly platform boots.

Posted in Print & Pattern, Trending, Trends, WomenswearTagged Aigner, Calvin Klein, Carven, FW19, LFW, MFW, Nicopanda, NYFW, PFW, R13, Rick Owens

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