Oxblood Trend Report

The oxblood trend this fall just seems to be everywhere, and believe me, I am loving it! From fast fashion to designer items, everyone is jumping on the oxblood bandwagon!

Suede Shoes
L.A.M.B: $260.00

Shorts
Dorothy Perkins: $27.00

Leather Leggings
Acne: $1,505.00

Biker Coat with Zips
Zara: $249.00

Silk Skull Scarf
Alexander McQueen: $295.00

Clutch
Emilio Pucci: $740.00

Infinity Scarf
ASOS: $35.18

Top with Shoulder Buttons
Zara: $90.00 

Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff: $225.00

Polka Dot Dress
Top Shop: $76.00

Studded Collar Sleeveless Top
ASOS: $38.70

Pointed Boots
ASOS: $184.70

Oversize Knit Sweater
ASOS: $35.18

Stretch Trousers with Zips
Zara: $90.00

Astrid Leather Tote
MICHAEL Michael Kors: $400.00

Ponte Skater Skirt
ASOS: $28.14

I wish I could afford half of the clothing I just posted but it's awesome to see how all designers are into this trend!

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Alexander McQueen Spring 2013

The inspiration for the Spring 2013 Alexander Mcqueen show was bees: Sarah Burton, the label’s head designer, said she was interested in them because they represent “a matriarchal society where the females rule.”

The theme was obvious in the whole collection, if not just for the clothes, because of the futuristic looking beekeeper hats that each of the models wore. The clothes themselves consisted of very rich fabrics, both in color and pattern. The golden lines of a honeycomb pattern were used in many of the show’s pieces.

The strong proportions and silhouettes of the garments definitely epitomized the Queen Bee sensibility.  A “wasp” waist was created in most of the looks, creating an extremely feminine figure. Accessories like cages and corsets in a warm honey color were worn on the outside of some of the looks, referencing what is used to create the womanly shapes.

Even the eveningwear displayed this sculptural look in its construction. The light material, covered in flowers, flowed over visible corsets and shaping structures.

Did you feel the buzz of the Alexander Mcqueen show?

Source: wwd.com

Trend Alert: The Apocalypse

The life of an F.I.T. student, hectic! However, we can manage to find time to catch up our lovely readers on some KEY Parisian collections that will be affecting our NYC and American markets come fall.

For the fall 2011 season the Parisian collections have ranged in creativity, inspiration, and skilled work. One trend that seems to be rising from a couple of the power houses though is what I'm interpreting as a post-apocalyptic influence, with women rising as the new queens of the world. 

Sarah Burton's Ice Queen collection for Alexander McQueen