New York Fashion Week – NYC Fashion Trends

New York fashion week has arrived and there is a real buzz in New York. In the first week, it was clear that monochrome was not only this year’s trend but will continue to be hot next year. One of our favourite styles was Jessica Alba in Narciso Rodriguez which she paired the dress with white cuff bracelets and a clutch bag.

So I know what you want to know..what are the key trends? Well believe it or not, lounge, simple layers and street fashion were definitely up in the top 5. One of our favourites at Lolo & Galago was Mr. Panichgul’s collection, he used lace in a soft black jumpsuit with a camisole-style top and paired it with semi-constructed tops in cotton with low V-backs.

Hats have made a come back so go and brush down your old ones or get shopping for a new one, we are talking wide brim toppers, creative leather versions as seen at Donna Karan’s show and  Timo Weiland's top hats. Spring is about looking chic – just simply chic. Another big trend is fringe, fringe on skirts, shoes, handbags and jewellery. In addition, after months of minimalist, apparently the sparkle is back, however we didn’t see much of it on the runway shows…I have a feeling we will see more of the sparkle and glitz on the runways in London Fashion week.

The Prep Squad is also in – big style. Anything from flirty schoolgirl skirts at Alexander Wang and Victoria Beckham shows to Rag & Bone's oversized black and white varsity sweater, it appears Spring is all about college style, plaids and navy in favour of black, white and grey, welcome the preppie Spring.

Pastels and Purple

Pastels and sugar tones are shaping up to be a 2014 trend, the fashion world is fixated on purple. Violet, lavender, lilac, this sweet shade is making waves ranging from gem tones to pastels. So get your gemstone jewellery out, amethyst, aqua, candy pinks are all hot.

 

Written By Rosie May Reddington