Color Trends 2011: 6 You Can’t Miss!

With a new year comes all new everything to become obsessed with—that is, from a fashion perspective. And that always begins with rich, vibrant, turn-up-the-volume color. Along with silhouettes (long and lean ’70s!) and pattern du jour (Ikat!), spring 2011 color trends offer a perfect barometer for outfit planning in the coming months. What to pack up and what to move front-and-center in your bursting-at-the-seams closet.   And with the spring season already peeking its rose-tinted shades out from beneath the 3-foot drifts of snow, we’ve got the six hottest hues of the moment right here. Not just any orange, yellow, or blue…this season, classic brights are a whole lot more interesting. And if you’re wondering if white is really a color…well, this spring, it certainly is!

Pink: But not just any pink! Honeysuckle pink (a bright, almost reddish hue) was voted the color of the year by Pantone, and, as far as fashion goes, it showed up on miles of spring 2011 runways, from Jil Sander to Valentino to DKNY. This signature pink also loved to pair up with other brights like aqua and orange or offering some bold contrast to more neutral tones like khaki and sand.

Orange: The fashion Universe loves orange, and this spring 2011, it sprung up in a bushel of juicy hues like this mouth-watering persimmon shade, which we can’t get enough of.

Yellow: Yellow is often a tough shade for many women to pull off, but given the extremes it went to for spring, we’re willing to go there, despite the risks. Here, it ranged from a warm, buttery tone at Chanel to the palest, prettiest shades of chartreuse at Jason Wu and Proenza. In the spirit of the ’70s, modern shades of mustard emerged on the runways, too.

Blue: Truth be told, nothing gets more classic than blue, especially this spring’s offerings. Think a vibrant aqua, a dusty sky blue, and the richest navy (obsessed!) lead the trend pack. Surprise blue move of the moment: Sky blue was often paired with bright orange and rust to gorgeous effect…who knew?

Earth Tones: In a sharp contrast to all the spicier hues of spring, the season also welcomed a cool breeze of soothing, wearable earth-colored tones, from sand to a Santa Fe rusty red.

White: Yes, white is pretty much always a big color for spring and summer. But guess what? This spring 2011, it’s like the shade (or, non-shade!) of the moment. Going well beyond your go-to white trousers and bundle of white tank-tops, crisp, head-to-toe white, jackets, and gowns were all a major designer favorite. And we’re on board…totally.

via Color Trends- 2011 Color Trends for Spring 2011 at Refinery29.com.

Agua de Coco at Sao Paulo Spring/Summer 2011

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20 Model Red Carpet Moments of 2010

2010 Has been a year to shine for models on the red carpet: Heidi Klum graced the red carpet at the Emmy Awards in a scandalously short dress by Marchesa earlier this year, while we’ve also seen some of our favourite catwalk models grab the spotlight too: Chanel Iman cemented her style icon status when she showed in a slinky gold lamé jumpsuit for the 2010 MET ball, while Natasha Poly showed us how crisp white is done while attending a Givenchy hosted MoMA party. Not forgetting the mysterious and awe-inspiring costumes that some of our favourite models slipped in to for Vogue Paris’ 90th Anniversary party which took place in October.

Here are our top 20 favourite looks from the red carpet, as worn by models this year – who gets your vote for most chic ensemble?

via 20 Model Red Carpet Moments of 2010 | Front Row View.

Sportmax S/S ’11 Advertising Campaign

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Tom Ford is Back with Women’s Collection

Is the suspense killing you? It’s been a long wait, very long wait since Tom Ford first announced the debut of his women’s collection. January 2011, a month so far from September 12th, 2010 seemed impossible to wait for, yet we tried practicing patience as the select group watched Beyonce blow the VMA’s to model for Tom Ford. Not only was it interesting, but the line of models that followed (Julianne Moore, Marisa Berensen, Lauren Hutton, and Daphne Guiness) added flare to the runway…

via Tom Ford is Back with Women’s Collection | Emerging Designers.

Style Watch: 2011′s Top Trends!

No one can deny that 2010 was a seriously good year for fashion. But with a new year on the horizon, it’s the top trends of 2011 that have our full attention. If you track back to any of our Fashion Week roundups, you’ll see that there were plenty of trends to get excited about. And now, with spring right around the corner (well, almost!), we’re circling back to get you up to speed on what you need to prep your closet for. So, without further adieu, here are the best and biggest trends of 2011…and yes, we’re already on the hunt for pajama bottoms.

via Fashion Trends 2011- Best Trends in Fashion for 2011- Refinery29.com.

Milan Fashion Week: Focus Marco de Vincenzo

Relative newcomer Marco de Vincenzo served up plenty of originality in his spring/summer 2011 collection.  It was playful, sophisticated, and edgy.  Sleek and streamlined black and white styles were fit for the urban warrior, and were softened with romantic silhouettes. We loved his take on modern suiting, incorporating knee-length skinny Bermudas with close-fitting, ruffle-hemmed blazers, and leaving us to covet that distressed, dark denim suit. Fringe and stripes were used in a fun, but restrained way. Fringed waistlines adorned otherwise demure shirtdresses for a modern twist. Stripes were incorporated with pleating on easy fitting tanks and minis for a fresh, but sophisticated look. Enormous abstract flowers adorned irreverently mismatched miniskirts and cropped-and-boxy tops. And feathered, amorphous designs on skirts, sheaths and tunics brought some additional color and playfulness to the collection.

via Milan Fashion Week: Focus Marco de Vincenzo | Emerging Designers.

Haute or Not? – Special Hat Edition

London Fashion Week for spring/summer 2011 whetted our appetite for the coming season’s apparel. All points of view were represented – from the bohemian to the minimalist to the avante-garde. But when it came to the hats, they verged on the ridiculous. Here is a sampling of the ones that stood out as the worst of the worst… would you leave the house in one of these?

via Haute or Not? – Special Hat Edition | Runway Trends.

DVF Resort Stripes

Time to start packing for winter getaways! Throw one of these striped DVF numbers just hitting Saks in your suitcase for plenty of styling options. We love the canvas hobo ($185) and the platform sandals ($280) for dressing up (cropped) jeans, waking up a little black dress, or complementing the season’s brights. There is always room in the suitcase for a forgiving bikini, and we love the strategic striping and the full coverage of DVF’s newest swimwear addition ($260). A cheeky top like the crewneck shown here ($245)is perfect for throwing over a bathing suit on the beach or pairing with easy, cropped pants for shopping in town. And jersey dresses like the asymmetrical striped version below ($285) are the best choices for evening since they pack well; they don’t wrinkle and take up hardly any precious suitcase space. Safe travels!

via DVF Resort Stripes | Runway Trends.

Haute or Faux: Spotlight on Sophie Theallet’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

French born Sophie Theallet’s resume is impressive. The winner of the 2009 CFDA /Vogue Fashion Fund Award, she worked alongside John Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaia before launching her own label in 2007. Her clothes are feminine and sophisticated, with a modern edge. While most of her Spring/Summer 2011 collection (shown at NY Fashion Week) reflected those qualities, some were missing that effortless vibe we have come to expect from her. Let’s take a closer look…

via Haute or Faux: Spotlight on Sophie Theallet’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection | Runway Trends.