NYFW FALL 10: Trend Report - Key Pieces
So far we've looked at the main themes and colour trends to dominate the Fall collections at New York Fashion Week, but possibly the most important are the key pieces. You can't help but compile a mental list of the pieces that take your fancy - whether they are old classics you'd forgotten how much you loved or new styles that push your boundaries. Shearling was everywhere, closely followed by socks on the feet of nearly every model and some new skirt shapes.
SHEARLING
One of the most omnipresent trends, and the one everyone has been talking about and lusting over is the appearance of shearling EVERYWHERE. From jackets to booties, designers have been turning to it as a refreshing change from fur and chunky knits. It's a little bit homely and old-fashioned and not as extravagant as fur - yet still cosy and tactile.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
Shearling popped up in a number of forms at Lim, from a modern spin on the classic shearling jacket, to collars on denim jacket and even fluffy coat sleeves.
REED KRAKOFF
DKNY
KAREN WALKER
Given both the Bob Dylan influence, the Swiss Alps and a bit of Americana it wasn't a surprise to see shearling and some luxurious sheepskin in Karen Walker's collection - from functional, classic shearling jackets to groupie-babe fluffy vests.
ADAM
LONG SKIRTS
I'm a big fan of long skirts, and I know they can be a bit intimidating. We are so used to showing off our legs in minis, shorts and skinny jeans that covering them up can feel shockingly frumpy and unappealing. However longer length skirts were (surprisingly) everywhere at NYFW. But trust me, once you get used to them they become quite addictive. Comfortable, warm and great for those days when you aren't your body's number one fan. They also have an inherent serious, womanly quality. And I can't help but find them endearingly dowdy. The best show flashes of ankle and nip your waist in - creating a feminine, classy silhouette.
THE ROW
The Olsen's love of a long, body-swamping skirt is well known (and quite divisive among their fans). So it was expected that their line The Row would feature some - and they were spot on. Simple and black with just enough volume, and short enough to show a tantalising flash of the lower leg.
MICHAEL KORS
Kors does, elegant American sportswear like no other (as already mentioned). His long slinky skirts worked best paired with masculine jackets and coats, giving them a cool tomboy edge.
REED KRAKOFF
One of my favorite takes on this trend was at Reed Krakoff - grungier, layered with long knitwear and oversized shearling. Pure, tactile, comfort.
ALEXANDER WANG
Since Mr Wang went the serious Wall Street route for fall, it was a given that we'd see some serious skirts - namely lengthened pencil skirts that were restrictive and sexy.
PETER SOM
A more feminine, floaty take on the trend appeared at Peter Som.
ADAM
Sheer, voluminous skirts (and long dresses) were layered under knitwear at ADAM - contrasting texture and movement.
SOCKS
The runways at New York Fashion week were literally covered in socks (on the feet of long limbed models of course). Their appeal lies in their childlike sweetness and slightly frumpy quality and they are a great option for when the weather cools a little bit. Types at NYFW varied from short and sheer to high and woolly - worn both with flat shoes and the increasingly popular ankle boot - but keep them neutral.
CYNTHIA STEFFE
KAREN WALKER
DKNY
MARC JACOBS
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
PLEATED MINIS
One of the most surprisingly appealing trends at New York was the appearance of pleated minis that came along with the preppy-schoolgirl trend that I've already mentioned. Fun and flirty yet more sophisticated then the netball skirts, kilts or Clueless references that come to mind. These work best when they are less literal - worn with simple knitwear or masculine pieces.
DKNY
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Image Source: Style.com
By Emma Gleason
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