This week in New York, top designers gathered for the spring 2010 fashion preview shows. And for those who keep an eye on hemline trends, things are looking up-way, way up.
"I've never seen so much leg in my life," remarked designer Stan Herman. The former head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, thought that the economy might have something to do with it. "I wonder if everybody wants to save fabric."
Among the eye-poppers, bandage mini skirts-tightly wound strips of fabric-made a definite impact, while other minis were flounced and flared.
Designs featured flowers, lots and lots of them: romantic florals, vivid florals, dappled prints, washed watercolors, and sunflower, daisy, and tulip prints. Also noted were paint-splattered prints with a Jackson Pollock influence.
And the seaside. It's always a popular theme. Playful sunsuits and halter dresses featured hues of sea glass blue and grass green, and swirls of blues and blacks bobbed up in a print called "riptide". As well, seashell, mother-of-pearl, and marine shades appeared. Ethereal blues and silvers merged casual denim and evening wear looks. And a blue, black, and ivory print inspired by giant sea clams complemented a beautiful summer sunset palette of marigold and yellow and beautiful oranges.
The feminine floral look could bring some welcome cheer to consumers in times of economic uncertainty. Ask any woman who tries one on, they'll say it's a lift. It makes them feel good about themselves. The florals and paint-splatters look almost personalized or 'luxe'.
Watch for longer tunics with one sleeve and loose and oversized blazers that look like like they could have been borrowed from a boyfriend. And tuxedo jackets made an appearance, as did rugged anoraks with drawstring waists and hems.
One stylist concluded that it's really all about the bottom line, and really, who could disagree?
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