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Delight Shimmer
Autumn/winter 2011- Fashion trends by Vicky Boy
Fashion speed ups once Autumn/Winter hits. The new season is less about bikini bodies and more about the actual clothing in all their glory; fabrics, cuts, silhouettes, hot new labels, declaration accessories and, of course, 'The Trends'. They are showered upon us twice a year and whether you love or hate them, they yield plenty of power. You may not slavishly follow them and unless you're into regular high-street purchases, few of us can keep up season to season. Nevertheless, if you view them less as tyrannical and more as inspiring, they can add a fizz of novelty to your wardrobe.
Fashion will never just exist, it will always hunt for cutting-edge originality. It's a indecisive industry but its energy and its break-neck pace make it addictive. Trends have never been so varied. Gone are the days of an entire decade being devoted to prom dresses, flower power or shoulder pads; now you can taste it all. And not just one at a time -- not an ounce of loyalty required here If you nail the right cocktail, it's perfectly acceptable to bundle 10 trends into one look. Personal style has never been so recognized and valued. So what delights are on offer for AW11? Spiced hues, androgyny, the '60s and spots are a few to focus on.
Androgyny
Borrow from the boys for this tendency. Leading the pack is Dolce & Gabbana, who have that nifty knack of being able to sex up totally anything. For their program, braces, brogues, quiffs and fedoras accompanied double-breasted jackets and sleeveless shirts.
There was a distinct nod to the '50s Teddy Boy with two-tone suiting and drainpipe pants a chiefly strong pairing.
Tailored pieces like tuxedo jackets and cropped tapered trousers give the lynchpins, while necessary accessories include brogues or chelsea boots.
If you can't oppose a heel, opt for these Celine-inspired ones at Zara -- they're modest and contemporary but with a tomato-red panel for added zing.
The key to this look is to play with the vague balance of feminine versus male. Think Parisian chic, that eternal combination of a fragile frame in men's couture.
If you're going to combine suiting and flats, introduce a hint of shimmer with tinny pants like these electric blue ones from Topshop or this spangle and chiffon shirt from Warehouse.
Spots
From polkas to full-on spots, fashion has gone doddering for AW11. You could even say that spots were the new stripes if you were that way tending.
Stella McCartney popped them on sheer fabric panels on body-con dresses using a dull palette of black and white for added crash.
Marc Jacobs did pencil skirts smothered in over-size palettes to add texture and sheen while Diane von Furstenberg teamed swathes of mottled fabric with round bug-eye shades.
This is the perfect tendency to add a pinch of color to your wardrobe, rather than going the whole hog. For a flash to the '80s, sheer polka-dot hosiery is ideal, or check out Wolford's bolder version for a graphic effect.
These Dalmatian-print boots by Kurt Geiger don more of a indulge than a spot and are sure to pack a blow.
Or if you have the urge to indulge, these crystal-encrusted heels by Pierre Hardy are the way to go.
1960s
We've seen the attractive side of vintage from float tea dresses to '50s debutantes, but now fashions cleaner artistic calls for amazing sharper and the '60s hit the mark.
Inspiration comes from the Mod era, Jean Shrimpton or for a ladylike twist, Hitchcock brave woman Tippi Hedren.
At the center of this look are A-line miniskirts, shift dresses, polo necks and knee-high boots or socks.
Jean Paul Gaultier offered elegant beehives, bracelet sleeves and fur-trimmed brocade suiting.
Prada went down a more girly route with thigh-high, drop-waist dresses, bakelite buckle belts, driving gloves and python knee-highs setting the tone. Resist the urge to be too literal or you'll run the risk of looking more fancy dress than cutting rim. Keep grooming modern and opt for a clunky bag rather than a neat box grasp, or just touch the trend with laden lashes and block-heel judges.
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