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“The Gucci pearl-heeled loafer is already in
high demand,” says Natalie Kingham,
buying director at matchesfashion.com.
“Over the past few seasons, we’ve noticed a
shift towards block heels. It started with
boots, and now has moved onto other
styles.” The shoe, worn with the back
squished in, is just one of the retro touches
that is beginning to define Gucci under
Alessandro Michele. “I was most excited
about him taking over the helm at Gucci,”
adds Kingham. “He has brought an eclectic
edge to the luxury house. I love the cool,
wearable aesthetic of the collection that can
be easily mixed with your existing
wardrobe. We really invested in the buy this
season, and it is already selling out fast.” ä
Gucci shoes, price
upon request.
10 THINGS WE LOVE
The best of trends, accessories, and transformations in fashion this Spring 2016
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A hill of delphiniums at the Louvre for
Dior,a beach forTommy Hilfiger,an
SETTING
artistic installation at GiorgioArmani,
THE MOOD
and an airport for Chanel:Welcome
to the era of the superset. Ironically,
while elaborate venues are new for
this century, they’ve been done before,
especially in the ’80s (rememberVersace’s
crazy setups?). While the later decades of the
last millennium come back in fashion, why
shouldn’t the style of showing them revive,too? ➤
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Tommy Hilfiger
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Liris Crosse at Ashley
Nell Tipton for Project
Runway Spring 2016
Diversity on the runway has been a hot topic in
fashion for many years. And with Beth Ditto
walking for Marc Jacobs, Liris Crosse for the
Spring 2016 Project Runway show featuring its
first plus-sized designer Ashley Nell Tipton,
transgender modelsAndeja Pejic and Ines Loan
Rau sashaying down the ramp for Giles and
Nicole Miller respectively, it seems as if designers
have finally decided to take a stance.It wasn’t just
limited to the runway—Marc Jacobs also picked
Lana Wachowski as the new face of his brand
and LouisVuitton dressed Jaden Smith in a skirt
for its Spring 2016 campaign.ä
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Ines Loan Rau
at Nicole Miller
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THE NEW
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As dainty prairie dresses and lacy
’90s slip dresses step out
into their own this season,
slouchy bags fill a niche for
more comfortable and softer
accessories. The options at
Christopher Kane, Céline,
BCBGMaxAzria, and Loewe
come with a simplicity and ease
that complement the mood
across ramps this spring. ä
DENIMS
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From skinny to tattered boyfriend ,the classic jeans have many avatars.This
season,however,designers showed more precious versions of denims with
a couture-like quality. “We are seeing a lot of new interpretations of denim,
what was previously destroyed is now embroidered and embellished,”says
Ludivine Chauvel, buying team manager at luisaviaroma.com. Look to
Roberto Cavalli, Acne,and Ashish N Soni for the best of this update.
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(From top) Céline,
Christopher Kane,
Michael Kors, Louis
Vuitton, bags. All
price upon request.
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MICHAEL KORS,LOUIS VUITTON
(Clockwise from top
left) Roberto Cavalli,
Chanel, Alexander
McQueen, Acne,
Ashish N Soni.
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Backstage at Delpozo
A classic, the oxford shirt has
come out as a surprise element
this season as one of the most
experimented-upon pieces.
From the ruffles added to a
plunging neckline at Tome and
an asymmetric off-shoulder cut
by Zac Posen to a midi, knotted
option at 3.1 Phillip Lim,
designers reconstructed the
classic white shirt into newer
versions. Our favourite: The
folded-and-draped crispy white
at Delpozo. ä
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THE KEY
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Balenciaga
Gucci
Givenchy
Vetements
EXPERT
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SARA MAGGIONI,
DIRECTOR OF RETAIL
& BUYING AT WGSN
What’s the one piece that will change fashion?
I don’t think there will be just one piece that will
change fashion dramatically, but in general, a return
to femininity will be one of the most important
messages of the season. You can see it in key trends
such as sport-inspired and minimal looks as well.
Plus, ruffles, off-shoulder necklines, florals, and at a
more directional level, slip dresses and the camisole
are coming through as important pieces.
Sara Maggioni
Who is shaking up the industry right now?
The surprise designers, for me, have been Vetements.
The brand essentially reworks familiar pieces like
biker and bomber jackets, stone-washed jeans, and
floral dresses in deconstructed designs and oversized
proportions that feel new yet wearable. Gucci has
done something similar in Milan: Moving away from
the typical glam look to a completely different,
kookier, vintage-inspired aesthetic.
An
evolution of wide
car-wash pleats in Fall 2015,
knife pleats stand out and lend
structure to otherwise flowy styles at Stella
McCartney,Carolina Herrera,and Emilio
Pucci.Closer to home,Debarun,Péro by
Aneeth Arora,and TarunTahiliani took an
innovative turn,adding them to
chiffon and nightwear inspired
cotton tops.
(From left) Vionnet, Péro by
Aneeth Arora, Stella
McCartney, Gucci, Hemant
and Nandita.
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GREENER
PASTURES
The fresh new green—named Green Flash by Pantone—came
into fashion focus alongside poppy oranges and raspberry pinks
this season. Look to Balmain, GiambattistaValli, Bibhu
Mohapatra, and Dolce & Gabbana for dresses.And for
accessories, there’s Hermès, Salvatore Ferragamo, and
Versace. Pair the hue with a floral jacket or bag for a
fresh summer vibe, with pastel pink sheers for an
eclectic ensemble, or with bold prints for
a bohemian touch. ä
(Clockwise from top left) Dolce & Gabbana dress at modaoperandi.com,
`2,06,000 (approx). Valentino dress at luisaviaroma.com, `1,31,000
(approx). Giambattista Valli dress at matchesfashion.com, `3,06,000
(approx). Balmain earrings,`1,41,500 (approx). Gucci jacket, `2,40,000
(approx), Salvatore Ferragamo bag, price upon request.
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Along with the return of the choker, the fetishistic
vibe this spring finds expression in the advent of
body chains. For delicate and charming options,
look to Calvin Klein and MSGM, while for those
willing to go all out, there are heavier versions at
Alexander McQueen and Cushnie et Ochs. n
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Alexander McQueen
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