Trends in Fashion Accessories
Fashion accessories are typically the easiest and cheapest way to update an otherwise outdated outfit. For the broke high-schoolers and twenty somethings, accessories are sometimes the only fashion items that are affordable. Tried and true, incorporating seasonal accessories make enough of a different to take on outfit from bad to good. Follow our posts on the latest accessories trends here!
Chan Luu Partners With Banana Republic for Limited Edition Collection
14 years ago
Banana Republic has teamed with renowned jewelry designer Chan Luu, to create a collection of limited-edition bracelets. The bracelets will launch on May 20 exclusively at Banana Republic’s San Francisco accessories-only concept store, Edition by Banana Republic.
The pieces showcase Chan Luu’s signature wrap style bracelet. The bracelets consist of custom-dyed thread or leather with unique semi-precious stones, gold or sterling silver. The 17-piece collection includes four different styles in a variety of colors. The bracelets will range from $95 to $225.
The collection will be sold exclusively at Edition and will debut at an event honoring the store’s one-year anniversary. It will then be rolled out to select stores in the U.S., Canada and Japan and online in the U.S. only beginning August 10.
Simon Kneen, Creative Director and EVP of Design says.
“I’m excited to offer Banana Republic customers Chan Luu’s signature interpretation of Banana Republic’s effortless style aesthetic. Our brand is a great destination for jewelry so this adds a little something special into our already-exciting fall jewelry collection.”
Common Projects Spring 2010
14 years ago
Common Projects is a collaboration between designers Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat. Inspired by the lines and shapes of everyday objects, they design their shoes with a tailored approach while using the finest materials and techniques.
Common Projects Spring 2010 shoes are getting a lot of attention around the new colorways in their 5-Hole Slip On. The shoes are featured in three color tones for Spring and Summer, including white/yellow, white/red, and white/black. All feature the superb quality Common Projects has become synonymous for over the years.
Wong Wong x Happy Socks “World Cup 2010″ Collection
14 years ago
New York-based design collective Wong Wong join forces with Happy Socks in a “World Cup 2010″ collection. Traditional football powerhouses are a notable theme alongside the inclusion of World Cup 2010 hosts, South Africa. The whole collection includes socks supporting the flags of countries: Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy and South Africa. The socks are available online at Happysocks.com. The socks release May 21st, 2010 at select retailers.
The splurge: Gucci Cruiser Bicycle
14 years ago
In the heat of summer, there is nothing more enjoyable than cruising around on a fashionable bicycle, like, say the Gucci Cruiser Bicycle bike! This bike comes in black or while, complete with Gucci-ized handlebars, seat and side pack. Aside from being one of the most amazing investment pieces of the season, it also doubles as a true designer work of art!
Trend Alert: Layered Necklaces
14 years ago
My favorite accessory, hands down, would have to be necklaces. There are chokers, pendant necklaces, pearl necklaces, bead necklaces, gold and sterling silver necklaces, long draping necklaces, plastic necklaces, and jeweled necklaces to choose from, who wouldn’t find what they’re looking for with all this variety? For me, deciding which one to wear each day is challenging because I more than one work with my outfit….so bring on the Spring 2010 trend of layering necklaces.
Layering necklaces to create entirely new looks. The key to layering necklaces is layering different styles of necklaces. If you layer necklaces that are all the same, the look is not as effective or nearly as interesting. Try to find necklaces that are of different lengths. Also try alternating pendants and beaded necklaces. You shouldn’t be afraid of mixing metals. In the past, mixing gold and sterling silver jewelry was a faux pas, but when it comes to this trend, mixing metals is completely fine. Also, don’t worry about it being too bulky. Usually, more you have on, the better, but do not go overboard. Three to four necklaces should do the trick! If the necklaces are bulky on their own opt for a smaller number of necklaces. If they are thin and dainty you can add more! Try to mix weights, colors, lengths, and styles, and you will come out with a fabulous new look.
50 Years of Dr. Martens
14 years ago
Doc Martens are fifty years old this year, and to celebrate they’ve put together some videos honoring the history and heritage of the iconic brand. Oh, and it has good music in it, too.
Layer on the rings
14 years ago
Layering rings is a huge look right now. Models such as Abbey Lee Kershaw (pictured here) can flawlessly pull this look off (probably because they work with high ticket stylists). Right we’re hearing that stylists are inspired by the hippy, 70s movement; incorporating mood rings and cabochons wherever they can.
Styling tip for the average ladies: Rather than punky skulls and knuckeldusters or the overly blingy sparkly cocktail rings, try stones like turquoise, amber, aquamarine, garnet, lapis lazuli and onyx. Below is an image of Kristine F from Larvik, who has the look down in her Hunter Child outfit post on Lookbook.nu.
A Small Collection
14 years ago
Artist and housewares designer Alyson Fox’s new project , out this Spring, involves an edited group of handcrafted accessories and clothing. The pieces are sold at www.asmallcollection.com.
Her necklaces mix industrial metals, like ball chains, with wood and turquoise beads, it’s very unique and distinct, yet subtle. On some necklaces, she hand-inks prints onto fabric beads and cords make the prints a one-of-a-kind. Her clothing consists of geometric silk-screened or ikat tanks and a simple silk dress are just as artful as her jewelry (and comfortable looking).
Each creation is a limited-edition piece. So get em while their hot!