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…

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

STRING THEORY

Crochet, which started edging its way in a year ago, is in full expression on New York runways this week. Crochet, pointelle and other openwork stitcheries are used for midi-dresses, pullovers and bodysuits, bringing texture and interest to basic silhouettes. Deep flounces, scallop edges, and little beads add more post-hippie chic to this crafty technique.

Ulla Johnson Fashion Week Spring Summer 2019

Posted in Fabrics & Materials, Knits & Sweaters, Public Blog, Trends, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged Carolina Herrera, crochet, Prabal Gurung, Pyer Moss, Rodarte, Spring 19, Ulla Johnson

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

I HEART TEXTURE

Textured sweaters are all the rage on the New York runways, and look especially fetching in candy-heart shades like coral, cotton candy pink and Valentine red. There are creative cables, high stand necklines, rough topstitches and fat rosettes adding extra interest to cozy pullovers. Novelty sleeves continue to gain momentum and distressed details (like placed runs) keep all the sweet colors from getting too precious.

Posted in Color, Details, Fabrics & Materials, Knits & Sweaters, Knits & Sweaters, Trending, TrendsTagged Alejandra Alonso Rojas, Fall 18, Fall 2018, Hellessy, New York Fashion Week, NYFW, Prabal Gurung, Pyer Moss, Son Jung Wan, Ulla Johnson

GOOD EGG

Egg yolk yellow is emerging as THE color of Fall 2018. The RTW runways (and audience members) radiate with variations of gold, honey, ochre and mustard. The hue works well for accent pieces, as type or a graphic on a sweatshirt, or styled as head-to-toe monochrome ensembles. Crushed velvets, varnished vinyls, plush sweater knits, and layered sheers add depth and dimension to this vibrant shade.

Bottega Veneta New York Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-1019 NYC February 2018

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

Ulla Johnson New York Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-1019 NYC February 2018

Posted in Color, TrendingTagged Bottega Veneta, Fall 18, Fall 2018, Milly, New York Fashion Week, NYFW, Pyer Moss, Raquel Allegra, Ulla Johnson

LUXE LOUNGE

Elevated PJ sets are all over NYFW, whether in shining satins, soft velvets, or rich silk jacquards and moires. Mineral tones like burnt vermilion, raw sienna, malachite green and quartz pink emphasize the luxe feel. A slouchy silhouette, tailored stripes, tweedy coats and hands-in-pockets attitude keep these louche sets looking chic on the streets.

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 9: Jason Wu Fall Winter 2018-19 Collection. (Photo by Helle Moos/MCV Photo For The Washington Post)

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

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

Posted in Color, Fabrics & Materials, Trending, Trends, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged Adeam, Bottega Veneta, Fall 18, Fall 2018, Hellessy, Jason Wu, New York Fashion Week, NYFW, Ulla Johnson

BASKET CASE

Wicker or straw basket bags are popping up on the runways in New York, and are seen carried by trendsetters on the street as well. Most are hard and structured with a top-handle, but softer versions work as belt-bags and totes. Natural leathers or ropes provide accents, and colors are usually natural or white. Embroideries provide more whimsy or wit. While the rustic straws provide contrast with tailored styles, the preferred ensemble includes a soft floral-printed frock, for a romantic Marie-Antoinette-on-the-farm look.

Posted in Accessories, Accessories, Trending, Uncategorized, WomenswearTagged accessories, Brock, Kate Spade, NYFW, SS18, street style, Ulla Johnson, Zimmermann

BIB LOVE

Of all the wondrous pieces on display at the recent Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern show at the Brooklyn Museum, amid the delicate hand-sewn blouses, freshly pressed wrap-dresses and austere Balenciaga coats, the item that seemed to capture the imagination most was an oft-mended denim apron, quietly folded in a display case. The apron seemed to conjure everything we admire about O’Keeffe — her self-sufficiency, her artisanship, her affection for the forthright and plain, and her innate elegance. That fascination was reflected in several New York collections, whether as true workwear styles in railroad denim or coated canvas, or in the myriad bib fronts, pinafore straps, tie waists and long layers.

Posted in Art World, Denim, Details, Inspiration, Inspiration, TrendsTagged Carhartt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jason Wu, NYFW, R13, SS18, Ulla Johnson, Vetements

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