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Autumn Winter 06/07 sees a return to dressing
up
The look is clean and grown-up with less ethnic, retro and multi-layering
influence. There is new emphasis on 1950s tailoring with defined silhouettes
that emphasise the waist. Pencil skirts and dresses, menswear jackets
and wide-cut trousers surmise the look.
We also see reference taken from uniforms and workwear which continue
the theme of utility and androgyny. Patterns are prevalent, and form
the major focus of some collections, combining traditional and natural
with newer technical fabrics.
FABRICS
- Tweed appears as you've never seen it before, updated and over printed
with overstitching and embroidery
- Velvet in all its guises from rich coloured to high sheen velours
- Knitwear has a country craft feel which mixes traditional and exaggerated
stitching to make it look handmade
- Metal fabrics are used for day as well as eveningwear in a range
of silver and gold hues
COLOURS
- Dark encompassing tailoring demands dark anthracite greys, blacks
and browns, or austere combinations with white
- Black remains the season's darling but in flannel, and velvet it
takes on a two-tone shine
- Winter blues seen in various hues, adoring denim, rich crushed velvet
and wool flannels
- Browns, reds, oranges and purples are combined in woollens to give
a rich Autumn flavour
- Blonde beiges and neutral hues are worn tonally, as are soft winter
pastels in pink and lilac
- Ornamental tones provide a rich feast of jewelled colours for evening
wear in ruby, turquoise, petrol, purple, amethyst, midnight blue, and
ebony black
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THEMES
Retro Folk
Folklore and Eastern European uniforms collide to create this diverse
look. Think Babushka dolls and military detailing. Patterned peasant
skirts worn with military jackets, and crochet lace with Scandinavian
knitwear.
 Metro
Uniform
Taking influence from the officers' mess, not ground combat, we see
jaunty pea jackets and military frock coats worn with cropped trousers
and knee-length boots, all adorned in decorative frogging* and braid
trims.
Masculine
Spirit
Women dressing as men, in deconstructed tailoring with alluring peeping
flesh. Key influencers are Bianca Jagger, Greta Garbo, and Marlene Dietrich.
The shrunken jacket, waistcoats, tuxedo jackets, blouses, city shorts
and tailored pencil fit trousers.
Historical
Victoriana and theatrical fairytales turn this dark romantic theme into
a fictitious version of history.
Key garments have a vintage feel and include ruching effects, chiffon
and lace. Knickerbockers, tunics, capes, leg of mutton sleeves and boudoir-inspired
outerwear.
Starlet
Hollywood's golden age provides inspiration for this retro glamour theme.
Sophisticated evening wear emphasises glamorous form-fitting styling.
1920s cocktail dresses in brocade, worn with fur wraps and anything heavily
beaded and embroidered epitomise this look.
Courtesy Fashion Info Trends
March 2006
* In the UK, frogging is used to descibe braid fastenings such as the
ornamental braid fastenings on the front of a jacket.
Kim Bolsover
Improvability
March 2006
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Hair Colour Trends for Autumn/Winter 2006/7
Sarah Brown, beauty editor at Vogue magazine, describes the trend as “fresh,
extreme color”, and that changing your hair colour is all about “confidence,
courage and making a statement”.
Deep hues
With the arrival of Autumns’s cooler air and earthy
colours, rich brunettes and smoky brown shades are grabbing attention.
There has never been a better or trendier time to go darker. Celebrities
love to reinvent their look and flaunting a brown mane signalled a new
look this season for Lindsay Lohan, Nicky Hilton and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
They know that today’s darker shades are much more playful and
sexy than the serious browns of yesterday. The hottest shades adding
depth to brunettes include cappaccino, caramel, toffee and walnut. While
deeper tones, such as eggplant, burgundy, mahogany and ebony add rich
dimension when used as “highlights” throughout the hair.
If you love the allure of dark hair but don’t want to go dark all
over, “double-sided colouring” may be for you. It involves
dyeing the underside of your hair a shade of deep brown complemented
by lighter shades on top. This allows for versatility, as the colour
changes depending on how you choose to style your hair.
Brunettes that inspire us this season include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Audrey
Tatou, and Clive Owen.
Luminous lights
At the other end of the spectrum, clear pastel shades
of pearl blondes, neutral beige and ash tones frame the face softly creating
an ethereal glow, while butterscotch, wheat, and sandy shades add a touch
of warmth.
Warmer blonde tones (often referred to a “buttery blondes”)
are ultra-hot this year. They look fantastic on everyone, including women
and men of colour. Just take a look at Beyonce, Nicole Richie and Eva
Mendes’s latest styles- a modern mix of golden blondes, caramels,
and toffees that perfectly complements their eyes and skin tones.
Looking luminous this season are classic blondes - Jamie Presley and
Kirsten Durnst, modern blonde super model Stella Tennant who took the
runway by storm this year appearing with her signature cropped haircut
dyed an intense platinum blonde and the new James Bond, Daniel Craig.
Runway reds
Intense reds, not as subtle as the red-browns of past
years, are leading the pack. Redken has created a new line called “runway
reds” in their honour. Shades include bold cinnamon, fiery brick,
cherry and garnet. These reds are a perfect complement to the greys and
jewel tones that we are seeing right now in fashion and this is no accident.
Redken drew its inspiration from the colours they saw on the fashion
runways and ran with the idea that hair color is the ultimate accessory.
The colour of your hair can enhance the overall impact of the colours
that you wear! Hair colour is an important part of your overall style
package; it can and should be changed with each season!
On the lighter side of red - tones of warm copper, saffron, apricot and
golden strawberry blonde add romance.
Head turning redheads of the moment include Drew Barrymore, Julianne
Moore, and Marcia Cross.
Courtesy Pantone Inc.
November 2006
A stylish but warm Autumn/Winter 2006/07
Fashions for 2006/07 are becoming less girly and frilly, and more sharp
and tailored. There are several different themes including influences
from the 1980s. Colourful Scottish plaid, menswear-inspired pieces and
large, bulky knits are a few more key factors to a stylish winter:
Casual Wear
- Layer a long, chunky, colourful sweater belted at the waist over
a pair of black leggings. Finish the look with ankle boots and tie
it all together with bold jewellery
- Skinny jeans are back in style also. This simply means that the jeans
have a bit of stretch to them and fit tightly. Pair them with a plaid
blazer and neutral camisole top
Office Wear
- Try pairing some crisp boyish trousers with a masculine cut jacket.
To add some feminine flair, try a ruffled blouse or add a few pieces
of glittering gold or silver jewellery
- Go for retro chic with a slim pencil skirt, square-toed courts and
a pretty sweater with faux fur trim
- Try wearing a plaid jacket with solid neutral trousers or skirt
- Top off a feminine plaid skirt with a solid blouse in a complementing
shade
Evening Formal Wear
- Mix a sequin-adorned dress with a fishtail hem for instant glamour
- Go the fairy princess route with a pretty ball gown with a close-fitting
bodice and billowing tulle skirt
- Classic sheath dresses are always in style, especially when worn
in jewel tones like rich ruby, emerald or sapphire. Dress up a simple
gown with a faux fur boa or a wrap which is dyed to match
Outerwear
- Fur is back, but this time it's faux and not real. Try a quilted
jacket adorned with a bit of faux fur around the cuffs or hood for
a little extra interest
- Classic wool trench coats are classics that will never go out of
style. If you're conservative, go for a colour like black or beige.
If you like more colour, try bright crimson or royal blue
- For your casual days, slip on a hoodie in a favourite shade such
as clean winter white. If you don't care for white, try an eye-catching
bright like fuchsia or even lime green for a pretty vintage feel
Shoes
- High-heeled ankle boots are back in fashion and available in a wide
variety of styles and colours to match any ensemble
- Ballerina flats are also popular again
- The tall boot trend is still going strong, as are platforms and strappy
stilettos
- Popular colours for winter footwear include wearable neutrals like
black, dark brown and even navy blue
Chona Wallis
December 2006
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