Winter 2010 Fashion Trend

While I was on holiday from my day job I attended the Fashion Magazine fall 09 trend preview event. This was the magazines take on the key trends for the upcoming fall 2009 – 2010 season. I awlays find it odd to hear about the season during it’s execution in the market. By this time I’m already over the trends and require to see the merchandise in person. sometimes I get re-inspired or opinions adapt about collections after touching the garments. Prada fall 2009 collection is a lovely example of this effect, I’m gag over the collection now after seeing pieces in the store. Time helps to ease initial perception of a collection.

The preview took place at the the gorgeous Andrew Richard Design Loft in the east end high end furniture shop mecca of King Street. The space was gorgeous and they were treated to drinks and canapes. There were a few Canadian Designers with samples for viewing in the space: Ezra Constantine, Miss Rowe and Mercy.

Clothing Trends

The presentation was well rounded and included all the trends affecting fashion and beauty. It wasn’t clothing and accessories, they also covered makeup, hair, fabric and colour trends. I rapidly took down notes and here they are put in to the most readable form I could come up with.

* Sharp Shoulder
* 80s and 40s influenced the season – strong and structured tailoring
* Bedazzled – sparkly everything
* Grecian looks – two shoulder, urban warrior, leather armor and studs
* Superheroes – Look to the Linda’s to work trend, Linda Evangalista, Linda Hamilton and Linda Carter
* The New Power Suit – strong shoulder, crisp tailoring, strong edge
* Brocades, tapestry, Rococo twist to things
* Leather – Leather leggings, huge 80s influence, #1 fabric of the season
* 90s Grunge twist – plaid, hunter and camping influences
* Menswear – fella jackets and dresses
* Sci fi influence
* Monsters Inc – fur all over everything. Last of the real luxury items that can’t be replicated by fast fashion. Fur sleeves

Must have items: Biker Jacket, Leather leggings, thigh high boots, sheath dress, black pencil skirt and white dress shirt, neckwarmers in fur and knit, gloves