Finishing Touches: The Lightweight Scarf
Introduction
It seems as though there is a lot of focus on detailing within menswear at the moment. All the prevalent trends of autumn/winter 2011 include a wide variety of textures and materials, which is encouraging us to take a more three dimensional approach to dressing, in order to give our outfits depth and individuality.
The primary focus has shifted slightly; we now don’t just consider the dominant pieces that form the basis of our outfits, but instead look to the intricate details of how it is constructed as well. Of course, this should have always been the case; being classed as a well dressed male means you need to be able to pull together looks that have your own stamp on them – whether this be through choice of colours, materials or accessories.
I have been doing a lot of research recently into ways we can take our outfits to the next level. It always comes back to the small detailing touches and flair pieces that the rest of the male population would probably never consider. I already showcased the shawl neck collar last week, and even though some of you may not like them, it was there to get you thinking about a new cuts, styles and pieces that you may have never considered before. In this case it was a subtle and graceful change to your current tailoring and knitwear – but a difference all the same.
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Fall’s Fashionable Touches for Fashionistos
As any nicely-attired fella can attest, the secret to becoming effortlessly stylish is accessories! And this fall, when it comes to mens clothes, the dapper dude-about-town is in luck: from scarves to gloves to hats to bags, there are a massive assortment of colors and fabrics to suit each and every style and budget.
SCARVES Layer a cheery scarf over a fitted military jacket, and the splash of color (the brighter, the better) makes an otherwise plain outfit fascinating. Key colors for the season include blues & greens, yellows and, if you can carry it off, reds. In between the option of silk, wool mix, or even velvet, you will be spoilt for selections.
GLOVES A large trend on the catwalk has been gloves, and regardless of whether you opt for something fingerless (effortless for texting!), leather (wonderful with that military or aviator jacket), or some thing much more alpine, your hands needn’t freeze in the name of fashion.
Fall 2011 Fashion Color Palette: Classic Yves Saint Laurent & that Iconic YSL Look
With shades such Bamboo (a mustard’y, safari’ish yellow with subtle green undertones); Deep Teal (the strong blue/green of the ocean or sky right after dusk); Cedar (another green, just more mid-tone & neutral); Orchid Hush & Quarry (grays tinged with lilac and blue respectively); Coffee Liquer (the new black); Phlox (rich, royal purple); and Emberglow (like the glowing embers of a dying fire) and Honeysuckle (vibrant pink-coral & 2011′s Color of the Year), the overall vibe of the FALL 2011 FASHION COLOR PALETTE is painterly, according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Much like a painter’s masterpiece, there is a certain romance in this season’s palette,” she notes, adding that it takes cues from “the great masters, sepia tones of old Hollywood, Chinese opera, cityscapes and countryside.”
And, most obviously (to us, at least): classic Yves Saint Laurent.
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How to Wear Spring Trends in Winter Weather
Stella McCartney, Erdem, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Photo: Imaxtree
The fall 2011 Fashion Weeks are nearly upon us and while magazines and store deliveries would have us believe it’s spring, New York still has at least another month of freezing temperatures and slush to trudge through. However, there is no better time than next month’s New York fashion week to step out in the spring trends we’re most excited about, especially since we’re getting pretty sick of the dark, dull colors and thick fabrics of fall and winter.
Silk Scarves: Fall’s Must-Have Accessory & Some Runway-Ready Styling Tips
A snazzy scarf definitely ups the fabulous quotient of any outfit, no question. The question remains, however: how to tie it in creative ways beyond the classic or obvious – folding a square in half to form a triangle and tying it with a simple knot (think Grace Kelly). Fortunately, many runways showed a number of innovative and fun ways to rock a scarf including multiple looped scarves at Issey Miyake, breezy ascots at Kenzo, variations on pussy bow from Jason Wu and Elie Saab Couture, and juxtaposed against a deep charcoal grey as a fabulous fuschia & red statement piece at Hussein Chalayan.
WomenClothingToday.com has an extensive of selection of eyecatching hand-made, -painted & -dyed silk scarves and shawls for women – all really reasonably priced in the -0 range – that provide a great way to get the runway look without spending a bundle. Here's how to get each of these runway scarf looks:
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Slip on One of b-side’s Recycled-Fabulous Silk & Hardware Scarves
"We believe that art in all forms tells a story," explain college pals Ken Leung and Dana Chin, the design duo behind b-side who first launched their
accessory-making partnership on the Doo.ri runway in Spring 2005 with oodles of enthusiasm, vision…and pliers plus a hammer. "Sculpture and in particular jewelry have long been vessels of showcasing wealth and social standing, our vision is to create work that is a vessel for a deeper form of expression. Our pieces and subject matters are intended to connect with viewers on an emotional level as well as an aesthetic one. We strive to tell a story of beauty with a message."
Their one-of-a-kind neckpieces are made from recycled vintage silk scarves with b-side hardware, and are 40% off in honor of Earth Day (offer ends 4/29/10). Available at KenAndDanaDesign.com.
- Lesley Scott