MANILA, Philippines - Fast-fashion brand Jaspal presents its fall 2011 collection for women and men, and it’s all about alpha females and males on top of their style.
Color blocking is not yet over. A spillover trend from spring/summer, the combinations of graphic blocks changes palette from electric brights to more subtle shades. Jaspal’s knit sweaters and T-shirts come in monochromatic blues and greens. An alluring and sophisticated midi dress is a surprising mix of mustard, rust, and pink. Sticking to simple silhouettes makes color blocking easy.
For those begging for more pleats, please, an uber-feminine skirt in the form of tiny, sharp folds is the ultimate statement piece. Dressed up or down, it’s just plain chic.
Shift dresses reminiscent of the mod ’60s will surely get you in girl power mode. Jaspal’s modern interpretations — in either plain colors or prints — can be instantly dolled up with a bangle or two, plus comfortable ballerina flats or flirty statement heels.
Polka dots are also everywhere this fall. Jaspal combines them in cool navy and jade, classic black and white, and in a provocative sheer polka-dot top.
Bright pants are also the rage this fall. Jaspal offers pink or red cropped trousers and skirts.
Men, on the other hand, are beginning to stray from safe and practical gray, navy and black, and are instead opting for bolder clothing, experimenting with brighter colors, and both roomy and more fitted cuts.
The plain black sweater goes back in the closet; what’s in are colored crewneck sweaters in subdued hues of red, green, and blue with alternating gray stripes.
Boat shoes are back, in a bright shade of blue or a classic tan leather finish. Trade in your sneakers for a pair of grownup kicks that balance out your dressed-up look. And while you’re at it, drop your boring plain dress shirts and “suit up” in a boldly colored polo.
Finish the look with an updated take on the briefcase, or a messenger bag with just enough space for day-to-day work or weekend essentials.
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Jaspal men’s and women’s collections are available only at Adora, 2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.