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It’s time to put away the bulky winter knits and slip into something soft and feminine; this season designers have stacked the racks with everything to make the modern women feel strong but soft to the touch; dresses, shorts, soft fabrics, tribal/floral prints, pastels and punches of colour that puts everything else in soft focus.
Some trends have survived for another year-the military trend-others have been revived- the jean look- and as for shoes, an eclectic mix that sounds like a culinary disaster – metallics and wedges.
Those fortunate enough to get the fashionista’s preview last season at LG Fashion Week Spring/Summer are sure to be well prepared for this season, whether it be for the 70’s retro look, 20’s inspired details or minimalist glam.
“I loved Katrina Tuttle and Coccolily, it was so feminine, edgy and not too provocative" said Cindyrella Miranda, a backstage volunteer at last season’s Fashion Week, Toronto.
The usual international forerunners have inspired these trends, Lanvin, Chanel and Chloe but “I do find the local designers show a more marketable version of what would go down a runway in Paris. This is not a bad thing sometime(s) but it makes Canadian designers look like they are not as creative with their designs; which is unfortunate because we have a lot of great talent,” said 4th year Seneca, fashion student Danielle Mcallister.
However, just because it’s there, doesn’t mean we want it to wear.
“I think that a softer play on the military wear would be a revival of cargo pants... drawstrings at the bottom made with a softer fabric ...the soft fabric would make it look compatible with the sweat pant look that is in... and could likewise be worn with a heel and a funky shirt,” said fashionista Lisa Banks.
So for those of us who would rather slip into a pair of boyfriend jeans and heels, masculine elements in feminine style are still here. Blazers and leggings, short suits and of course padded shoulders, paired with chunky jewels, are all very tomboy chic.
It may be difficult to predict the weather and thus your duds for the day, but with just a few staple pieces should keep you in the fashionable clear. Here is a list of 10 key investment pieces for this season and where to go to get them:
*Denim- LOVAS Wesley Badanjak
*Black Blazer(fierce shoulders optional)-Aritzia
*Statement necklace- Lucian Matis
*Floral- Joe Fresh
*Pastel– great finds at Urban Outfitters
*Boyfriend jeans- H&M
*Tribal wear –Dare to Wear Love, produced by Hoax Couture, finale show last season with top celebs in tribal wear. Designs by LIDA BADAY and PRICE ROMAN
*Wedged heels- Aldo
*Comfy jumpsuit – Jessica biffi
*Underwear as outerwear -NADA
*Neutral glam- Aime
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