You may have plenty of flats, sneakers and pumps but you still want something new. A sign of boredom. We all could do with new styles that are refreshing as well as fashionable. But before you decide to head out and go crazy with your shopping, it is vital to check out some of the new styles that are ruling the market.
1. Cropped Leather Booties: These are the new boots. Ditch those knee high black leather boots. They are old and so not in fashion any longer. Those cute ankle boots are back! Kids in the 1980s knew what they were upto. Try a zipped variety with leather jackets and mini skirts.
2. Eco Conscious Shoes: This is what the shoe crazy is splurging on. You may have collected all those Manolos but its time to go vegetarian! Try and buy leather free shoes now. If you buy a Tom shoe by Stella McCartney, another is donated to a child in need. So in a way you are indirectly donating to charity as well. Go glittery with slip-ons.
3. High Heeled Gladiators: These are no longer just ordinary sandals. Choose them with chunky wedge heels. The Bottega Veneta from Balenciags is a great buy. Mary Kate Olsen has been seen in them.
4. Bright Patent Heels: A little colour is all that is needed to bring any suit up to date. Skip those boring black pumps for the coloured kind. This is great for those who have to adhere to a dress code at work. Cheat with shoes instead.
5. An Updated Ballet Flat: Jazzy shoes with lace ups are the new ballet shoes. These are light and comfortable. These are great for dancing. Designer versions are available in sleek leathers and bright chirpy colours that have a hint of downtown flair.
6. Ankle Strap Wedges: Not only fashion forward but are ladylike too. Move over platforms and say hello these cuties. To stick to the 70s spirit, team them with a wrap dress to be the true disco queen.
7. Sock like booties: Comfort, comfort, comfort. Now comfort and fashion can go hand in hand. It is no longer a chore to look stylish. You no longer have to stuff your feet into those pointy shoes with unmanageably high heels. But now Marc Jacobs has come up with shoes that look like pumps: those ‘trompe l’oeil booties’.
8. Tony Slippers: Great on the go footwear. Loafers are passé. Dolce and Gabbana have push flats in velvet and topped with ‘regal crests’. They satisfy those with both downtown as well as uptown tastes.
9. Nude Heels: This is what bridesmaids are wearing. Especially since all bridesmaids wear the same shoes, it is essential that they wear something in style at least. These are so flattering that the bridesmaids might actually want to wear these shoes again and again. They’ll definitely not be relegated to the back of their closets.
10. Chirpy Shade Rubber Boots: While boots that are shearling lined suit snowy climates, rain boots are meant for cosmopolitan climates. With the variety of patterns, colours and sizes, these go great with skinny jeans as well as a-line skirts and tights. Try Michael Kors at Hunter.
For a younger and a modern style young men have been combining and mixing up various tendencies in order to get a unique and a raging style. The male fashion has widened the horizons also has separated the traditional look. Most popular tendencies of combining various fabrics include silk and cotton, seersucker and the jeans. The Bermudas teaming with some vivid colored t-shirts too has become a popular trend. The best thing to do now is staying away from whatever that is predictable in the fashion.
Like the women fashion, men’s body silhouette and the skin tone both of them are important while choosing a fashion style. It is also important to choose a style that is comfortable.
The trend of layering has become a great fashion this season. Putting on polo t-shirt over the casual t-shirt and then covering it with a sporty jacket, maybe a hoodie would give a casual funky look. Teaming a formal jacket too would be a great idea. Layering would add versatility as well as style and would avoid simplicity. However, consider the weather and then opt for layering as you wouldn’t want sweat dropping when you remove your jacket. If you are heavier, then layering would be quite useful. You could perhaps try using a sweater having vertical lines, v-neck one or with some small prints.
Red, green, and blue are the trendy colors for this season which could be used for all skin tones. You could also combine them with some other neutral tones. However, step away from those conventional. Linen and seersuckers are quite popular for the summers also perfect for warm weather. In order to add some more of charm to your individuality or personality then converse the all star sneakers and break barriers in order to achieve a formal look. This kind of shoes black trousers, and black shirt having short sleeves along with a formal tie would allow a fashionable look. You could also put them on with some funky printed shirts having a juvenile style.
Cardigan is yet another demanding piece for summer. It is a sweater with button down type and it comes is some solid colors. They come in fantastic designs would be ideal to team up with polo t-shirts. Men should not be afraid for playing around with different styles which could be got with cardigans. If you are looking forward for a casual appearance then you can simply change the blazer to a casual cardigan or maybe a sweater having v-neck and roll up its sleeves.
Safari style is yet another characteristic for this season. Army green, khakis with some superb leather accessories like bracelets, belts and necklaces would complement the safari look.
It is great to be adventurous and making several untraditional combinations. Experimenting with fashion is not only popular amongst women but also amongst men. Substitute your typical blazer with the v-neck sweater or a button down shirt and make a style statement. Make your own style statement by experimenting with fashion trends.
Dormeuil - Renowned worldwide for their collection of luxury fabrics, Dormeuil didn't disappoint with their Fall 06 Men's collection. Black and white dogtooth check adorned the invitation as well as the models in a collection that was soave and elegant but which still maintained a masculine bite to it.
Bernard Willhelm - Exhibition fashion, but minus the restraints of frames, as Willhelm demonstrated in his break-out style. Creative and bold.
Wooyoungmi - Army caps, three-quarter length coats (with belt loosely tied around waist) and Trilbys were some key pieces in Wooyoungmi's fall collection. A fresh collection that contained a raw edge with neutral colours.Wooyoungmi Army caps, three-quarter length coats (with belt loosely tied around waist) and Trilbys were some key pieces in Wooyoungmi's fall collection. A fresh collection that contained a raw edge with neutral colours.
Gieves - One of Britain's most established and respected menswear labels demonstrated exactly why they are still the cream of the crop. Beautifully tailored overcoats, neckerchiefs and a shock of electric blue make the Gieves man one of the most stylish in town.
Ute Ploier - Raw, edgy and smart for the collection by the Austrian born designer. Tapered trousers under three-quarter length coats, check patterns and razor sharp detailing.
Rykiel Homme - Tweeds made for a Scottish highland fling with a difference at Rykiel Homme. Often paired against each other (with a tie, waistcoat or suit) the differing tweeds offered an eclectic mix in a collection that also featured velvet suits, 'Saint Germain' branded tops, and leather driving gloves.
Raf Simons - A seriously stylish collection of largely black and white with little in-between was shown. Zip details and tapered black trousers also were strong features.
Gilles Rosier - Magic skills, sophistication and a touch of Magritte all worked together for a dark-arts flavour to Rosier’s offerings, complete with a white dove.
Presented in a fresh exhibition style, Veronique Branquinho offered some beautifully tailored pieces including some smart buttoned pea-coat typ
