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Fashion is many things to different people and whether we know it or not, we are all a source of inspiration to set the next fashion trend.

Whether your wild about color and prints or enjoy subdued tones and layers - we all take part in the fashion game.

One of my favorite quotes comes from The Devil Wears Prada and is as follows:

"Stuff? Oh, okay. I see. You think this has nothing to do with you. You go to your closet, and you select, I don't know, that lumpy blue sweater because you're trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care what you put on your back. But what you don't know is that sweater is not just blue. It's not turquoise. It's not lapis. It's actually cerulean. And you're also blithely unaware of the fact that in 2002 Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns. And then I think it was St. Laurent, wasn't it, who showed a selection of cerulean military jackets. And then cerulean quickly showed up in collections of eight different designers. It filtered down through the department stores, and then trickled down into some tragic Casual Corner where you undoubtedly fished it out of some clearance bin. However, that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs. It's sort of comical how you think you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry, when in fact, you're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room... from "a pile of stuff." - Miranda Priestley

Fall Phashun 2009 - Color

Majolica Blue



  • Maria Pinto (left) - Inspiration - A sense of smoky calmness
  • Lela Rose (middle) - Inspiration - Insects and the rain forests they thrive in
  • Brian Reyes (right) - Inspiration - The range of colors found in variegated marble
Warm Olive


  • Ella Moss by Pamella Protzel Scott (left) - Inspiration - Thailand, where the colors in nature are not to be believed. The shades of Green in the water, the abundant flowers and the colors or the local dress
  • Thus by Thuy Diep (center) - Inspiration - A sense of renewal and optimism with designs that breath ease, cleaner lines, shapes and forms
  • Adam Lippes (right) - Inspiration - The rich shades of the Istanbul spice market - earthy, real, wearable colors
Rapture Rose




  • Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani (left) - Inspiration - A journey to India, one of color and joy. Begonia Pink, a staple color that is treated as a neutral
  • Douglas Hannant (center) - Inspiration - Sophisticated off bright hues reminiscent of the '30's and '40's. There isn't a single important color - rather, it's the sophisticated way they play off one another
  • Tadashi Shoji (right) - Inspiration - A dark palette with bright accents. The color Rose - it's freshness and vividness offer a bright future with clarity in an economic climate that desperately needs a stimulus plan
Purple Heart
  • Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney (left) - Inspiration - The rich jewel tones of Elizabeth Peyton's rock'n'roll portraits of Jarvis Cockner and Liam Gallagher
  • Elie Tahari (right) - Inspiration - The works of Tamara de Lempicka, as well as the vivid colors take from the vibrancy of nature and its creatures - butterflies, peacocks and birds of paradise
American Beauty

  • Temperley London by Alice Temperley - Inspiration - The Orient and traditional dress of the geisha, the exquisite photos by Steichen and, as always, my travels
  • Yigal Azrouel - Inspiration - The palette reflects a certain toughened-up romanticism - it's a luxe decadence for a strong woman





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Top 10 Fall Phashun Trends for 2009

#1 - THE COLOR BLACK

  • It's classic, slimming and reflects the economic times
#2 - THE COLOR GRAY
  • Another color that reflects the dismal economic state, however, if you don't want to appear bleek, since these colors are neutral you can pair them with bright vivid colors
#3 - NEON
  • Many designers, such as Michael Kors, Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs and more have given us hope and optimism when they pair these bright colors with the dark neutrals
#4 - HOURGLASS
  • This is the new desirable silhouette, so garments are going to shape and flatter the curves
#5 - OPAQUE TIGHTS
  • These compliment a woman's legs especially if she is petite and can also make the legs appear slimmer if worn in a dark color
#6 - ASYMMETRICAL
  • One-shouldered garments have been a top trend for a few seasons now and continue to stay a top trend - this is great for someone with a triangle shape (broad shoulders)
#7 - ACCENTED SHOULDERS
  • Garments with shoulder detailing/accentuation are making a comeback - again this is great for triangle shapes
#8 - BUSINESS SUIT
  • It's also important for women to have a classic business suit, but it needs to be one that is high quality and that will last forever - it will ensure to make a great impression
#9 - FUR
  • A popular fabric choice for many designers was fur
#10 - Metallics
  • Brings a shine and lets you stand out while still being classy

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Fall/Winter 2009-10 Fashion Trends

According to Texworld, fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2009-10 follow 4 themes:


Realistic


  • Quiet neutrals reflect mineral structures
  • Diffuse metallic reflexes provide a modern gloss
  • Graphic patterns have a softer look and larger repeats
  • Silk and Jersey provide a feminine contrast
  • Crystals, shimmering metal and varnish ornaments provide spectacular deco effects

Sensitive


  • Nature inspires a rich, soft materiality
  • Full furs create a cozy feel
  • Bright warm nuances and dusty tones provide the basis for tone-on-tone looks with strong surface contrast
  • Pastel accents for femininity
  • Semi-transparent crepes and lace stage seductive fancies

Magical


  • The feathers of the birds, the markings of the furs play with a palette of warm browns and vegetable green tones
  • Organic cotton and eco-friendly qualities have a high priority
  • Prints redefine animal motifs in complex fashion

Expressive


  • Folk, hippie and artsy worlds flow into each other
  • Unusual associations of cold/warm contrasts produce tension and new color sounds
  • Multi-colored tweeds and colorful checks provide a new rhythm
  • Colored denims stand for sportsmanship

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