4th Apr. '08 • Category: Fashion & Beauty • Tags: menswear, purple, runway, womenswear
Authored by Kate Smith
The Spring 2008 collection from Swedish menswear and womenswear designer, Carin Wester caught my attention when she referred to a legend about the creation of color.
The Spring/Summer 2008 collection called ‘Purple of Mogador’, is inspired by an African legend about the black alchemist Amogador, who as legend goes, discovered how to create the color purple. (more…)
28th Feb. '08 • Category: Fashion & Beauty • Tags: accessories, animal print, fashion, handbags, menswear, nature, shoes, trends
Authored by April Clark
One of this year’s trends is the resurgence of animal prints and skins, in both fashion and home. These luxuries are not for everyone , however ; either for ethical or financial reasons. But, alas, we all have an opportunity to participate in this trend. “It takes a village to raise a trend. ”
Alligator and crocodile have always been considered luxuries (there are only a few differences b/w the two including their snout shape and what water they live in) . Expensive bags and accessories are readily available. The red Coach crocodile bag is rich looking , even in pictures (this will take a $7000 bite out of you). I am absolutely coveting the Zagalini puffy croc satchel. If I win the lottery this week (because I don’t have an extra $11,800) - this bag is mine. (more…)
17th Jul. '07 • Category: Fashion & Beauty • Tags: color-trends, fashion, menswear
Authored by Kate Smith
See descriptions of the color palettes for this trend forecast
25th Dec. '05 • Category: Fashion & Beauty • Tags: color-symbolism, menswear, red
Authored by Kate Smith
During a recent appearance before an audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI arrived donning a crimson cap trimmed with white fur.
The cap, known as a camauro, popular during the medieval and Renaissance periods, has not been worn during modern times except for a brief appearance during the 1960’s as part of the attire worn by John XXIII.
Perhaps the Pope’s revival of the camauro is a fashion statement, or maybe it’s just a way to stay warm when temperatures dip towards freezing.
This isn’t the first time Pope Benedict XVI has had us seeing red. His red Prada footwear that debuted last summer made a fashion statement and turned a few heads, as did his ermine-trimmed red cape.
Some may be critical, but with a professional wardrobe that leaves little room for interpretation, great accessories and a pop of color are a way for the Pope to show the world a bit of his personal style.
