Style strikes anew as the Fall-Winter 2004 collection unfolds the key trends for the holiday season. This Fall, fashion is all about refinement, extravagance and decadence coming in with a tall order. Stakes are high as the reign of glamour continues to sizzle and dazzle, creating statements that define the modern woman. Where opulent eccentricity and divine elegance emphasize a woman’s desire for self-expression, the mood of femininity overrules all other style statements ranging from conservative chic to sultry femme fatale. From runway to reality, fashion whips back with a whole new world of excitement as it transcends last season’s nostalgia hits with an entirely different twist. These are the six hottest wardrobe must-haves that every woman shouldn’t miss.
Luxe defines the chic and modern approach to coats and jackets. What used to be a cold-weather-friendly piece has now become the season’s girl’s best friend. From trenches, gamine jackets, waist coats to all sorts and in all lengths, the coat has been transformed into a dramatic masterpiece. With touches of fur, leather, cashmere, embroidery and other luxurious details, this powerhouse glamour piece defines the new status and look for the woman on top.
The age-old country feel tweed hits the spotlight emerging with grace and style from its classic timeless look. Designers have taken a new twist by adding splashes of vibrant colors such as blues, purples and reds from past season’s neutral palette. The new way of "tweeding" it up is by mixing it with ultra-feminine fabrics such as satin and lace to create a sleek but super
luxe approach for the cold months to come.
Jungle fever returns as loads of animal prints walk their way to the big city. The African safari invades its way to every clothing and accessory item you can find. Zebra and leopard prints ingeniously mixed with hardware details give us a feel of the wilderness from bags, jewelry, shoes and designer wear. Go wild, take on the safari trail and bring this season’s animal prints back into your wardrobe.
The shoe becomes a star as it awes and glams up fashion followers with loads of embellishment. Making a brave bold move, footwear rocks with tons of rhinestones, jewels, fur and eclectic details. Stunningly overwhelming, this season’s opulent prized possession spells eccentric without going overboard. These fashion steals fit for a diva make royalty cringe, glitzing every step of the way.
Elements of style shine brighter this season as chunky brooches parade the runways in fabulous shapes and forms. Indulge in trendsetting and exquisite jeweled pieces that glow in bigger and brighter proportions. Adding glamour to the simple and classic, these treasure finds stylize simple and classic wardrobe staples, adding more drama to subtle elegance. Truly these fine pieces are all about glow.
Rich and luscious, purple is back with a vengeance, but this time bolder and brighter. Reminiscent of royalty and monarchs, the color of past kingdoms is brought back to life. Purple reigns with a play of either rich or pale hues ranging from lilacs to plum, making the season a fruitful harvest.