Three's a trend
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
There’s a saying in journalism—two is a coincidence; three’s a trend. So the saying goes in the fashion biz: once a new color, shape, style or silhouette shows up in threes, it has all the makings of a veritable trend.
In a season where whimsical romance is coinciding with high-tech futurism, several stylish Baton Rougeans complete the triumvirate of six wearable spring trends.
LITTLE WHITE DRESS
Jill Stuart and Marc Jacobs:
The ethereal, daytime counterpart to the LBD, spring’s little white dress comes in an array of shapes, styles and sleeve lengths, seen in Jill Stuart’s swingy trapeze shapes, Marc Jacobs’ layered confections, and on Ellie Nelkin, a sales associate at M.G. Denim.
METALLIC DRESS
Lanvin and Stella McCartney:
The 1980s made a major comeback this season, with everything from fluorescent bandage dresses to shoulder pads. But the most wearable came in the form of metallic mini-dresses, shown here from Lanvin and Stella McCartney, and on Jeanne Jordan, an English literature major at Southeastern.
TRENCH DRESS
Stella McCartney and Lanvin:
In spring’s trench-like dresses, sleeves and hemlines are shortened for a classic, chic silhouette. Double-breasted, belted or full-skirted (as on Robin Hickman, co-manager of The Limited), the trench coat is not just for rainy days and gangster movies anymore.
WAYFARERS
Lanvin and Luella:
Retro-style shades showed up at Lanvin, Luella and Dries Van Noten and have since been adopted by trendsetters like Sienna Miller and Kirsten Dunst. Since Ray-Ban introduced the Wayfarer in 1952, Audrey Hepburn, Bob Dylan and The Beatles have all famously sported a pair. Jennifer Lancaster, who works at Eros, wears the classic style.
YELLOW
Lanvin:
After a muted winter palette, bold, primary colors brightened spring runways. Rich ochre and Hi-Liter yellow were among the brightest colors to pop up in collections like Lanvin, Chloe and Christopher Kane. LSU advertising student Courtney Freet totes the sunny hue.
BLACK AND WHITE
Marc by Marc Jacobs and Erin Fetherston:
Classic black and white was reinvented for spring in 1940s pin-up silhouettes: delicate, sheer blouses and waistlines inching toward the natural waist. Anastasia Simon, a merchandising student at LSU, dons the high-contrast color combo in short shorts, an airy blouse and sky-high patent leather pumps.
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