Fall 2010 Fashion Trends

Fall 2010 Trend – Velvet

Velvet is the ‘it fabric’ for fall 2010. In general, fashion for fall 2010 is more sensual as opposed to the very loud and theatrical nature of spring 2010 fashion.

One of the designers who stood out for velvet this spring was Alexander Wang, who used beautifully colored velvets in several of his pieces including scarves, tops, bottoms and dresses. Velvet was in nearly half of his ensembles, signaling that it’s a staple for this fall. He showed off velvet in color too. Although there was lots of black, there were also some wine and midnight-blue colored pieces that add an edgy but romantic vibe.

Fall 2010 Trend

Leather bags and dresses with leather touch have always been a part of Fall Collections but a major fashion trend that emerged at Fall 2010 Fashion Show is Velvet Fashion.

Velvet carries a soft touch and complements female body shape with its twists and turns. Velvet dresses were prominent on almost every runway of major Fashion Weeks and is next addition in our Top 5 trends for fall 2010 after metallic dresses.
Alexander Wang presented velvet dresses for women that were awesome and apt for fall. A velvet minidress in deep red color with black lace detailing is perfect for a night out or a prom party.

Nanette Lepore Fall 2010 Collection presented velvet gown that was very feminine. It was carrying a scintillating look and class. Accessorizing a velvet dress with trendy jewelry can be a great idea. Green velvet dress from Giorgio Armani collection was mind blowing. Colored velvet dresses looks perfect on women of every age.

Fall 2010 Trend

Magic of Velvet was not limited to dresses only, this fashion trend for fall 2010 was also prominent in velvet pants for women by Zac Posen. Black velvet dress for women adds a spark to wearer personality. Inspired by Fall 2010 velvet trend shown in Charlotte Ronson velvet dresses and Ralph Lauren Collection, fashion loving girls can go for head to toe velvet attire with a designer handbag for fall 2010.
Velvet, best fancy fabric is going to rock fashion streets in coming season. Reason behind velvet emerging as a major trend for fall 2010 is that it doesn’t poses strong looks as leather dresses and looks stylish as daywear or eveningwear. From velvet gowns to velvet minidress, this lustrous material looks perfect for every occasion.

Graphics are Eye Candy for Fall 2010 Fashion

There is something so utterly fresh about graphic garments for fall 2010! This fashion admirer’s personal favorite was the red and dark tan A-line dress that opened the Marc by Marc Jacobs show. The striking contrast between the colors and sewn on the bias is simply eye candy delight! Marc by Marc Jacobs showed other graphic garments in red, brown and purple. It’s a whole new take on retro!
Oscar De La Renta certainly isn’t the first designer that comes to mind when thinking “graphic,” but he styled several of his looks with super graphic, brightly colored checkered tights that magically came off as subtle. They added a great element of surprise and youth to his classic looks.

Zac Posen designed some must-have graphic dresses with sheer sleeves that are just asking to be worn for fall 2010. Proenza Schouler also had a few graphic pants, including her opening look. Graphic vests, skirts and pants popped up several times in their collection.

Fall 2010 Suits

Don’t get the wrong idea. These are no ordinary suits! They’re not Wall Street, and they’re not stiff, matronly 80s suits either. They’re sexy, surprising and full of energy.

Diane Von Furstenburg (DVF) opened her collection with a beautifully tailored grey suit whose top looked like a bed of flowers had magically fallen over the blazer. Although still a beautifully crafted suit, it’s an entirely new take on business wear.
Personal favorite taken on suits for fall 2010 was Alexander Wang’s revealing sexy black suits with interesting cut outs, velvet and draping techniques. This is definitely not mom’s business suit.

Fall 2010 Suits

One thing I absolutely love to see a woman wear is a pant suit. I’ve never owned one personally, not a matching one any way. Just my own mix and match combos. I was always told that matching your pants to your bottoms was a dated look, and that matchy matchy was tacky. Well not anymore, at least not according to this stand out trend that appeared on the Fall 2010 fashion shows in Paris. Models were definitely sporting this trend full force with a number of designer bringing their innovative new takes on an age old silhouette, and guess what; the tops matched the bottoms!

Designers behind Wayne created a wild splash on their version of a modern interpretation of the pant suit with a funky zebra patterned tight fitting pants, and belted jacket with and angled hem. Ports 1961 took us back to a retro styled suit with a wide metallic hem. What interesting about the Ports suit is that they’ve paired it with flat shoes, adding a quirky and casual feeling to the overall look.
Unique went for an equestrian feel with their pant suit in a tan color and riding boots. The hair is crazy but I love the suit, Bill Maher had a lot to say about this collection lol. Kimberly Ovitz presented this suit which I LOVE. The wide legs completely cover her feet, and the loose fit makes this suit not feel so much like a suit.

Fall 2010 Suits

Calvin Klein keeps it classic but still funky fresh, with a stain suit that would make a statement in the boardroom. The single breasted jacket has an interesting shape with pockets that protrude on either side, and skinny lapels. My only critique would be that this jacket would look better if left open.

Bold Embellishments for Fall 2010 Fashion

One of the marks for fall 2010 fashion will, without a doubt, be embellishment. In spring 2010, there was an emergence of a lot of heavy prints, mixed prints and animal prints. This fall is going to be a lot less “out there” and a lot more fantastical.

A lot of the embellishments on the runway for this fall were shiny and reflective. Isaac Mizrahi sewed on tiny jewels and ornaments onto several of his garments, including tops and pants, which gave the looks almost a pattern feel from far away. Some of the embellishment was also metallic, giving it a sequin feel. It sounds dramatic, but somehow it came across a completely different way from spring 2010 runways.

Fall 2010 Trend – Draping

Draping was everywhere for fall 2010 fashion. It may prove itself to be this season’s greatest emerging trends. Although it was used differently by many designers, its wide usage is unmistakeable. Everyone from Narciso Rodriguez to Halston to Alexander Wang played the draping card, but the greatest and most fantastical draping work of all of the labels without a doubt goes to Rodarte. If Rodarte’s fall 2010 could have a subtitle, it would have been “It’s Draping Done Right.”

Any mention of draping in fall 2010 really would be incomplete without a nod to Narciso Rodriguez for his incredible draping skills. Inside and out, Rodriguez experimented with how to drape fabric beautifully on the female body. From tops to cocktail dresses, in black, white, orange and red, if one is seeking a contemporary take on the greek goddess, look no further than Narciso Rodriguez.

Fall 2010 Trend – Draping

Fashion pros worked hard to make their creations even more flattering for all body shapes. The 2010 Spring draping fashion trend serve as the quintessential means to narrow the chasm between average women and the ready-to-wear collections presented on the catwalk. The floating fabric as well as the relaxed flow of the dresses and tops will offer everyone the chance to camouflage eventual beauty flaws and place into the spotlight the most flattering features.
Draping proved to be one of the ageless and at the same time neglected trends in the last decades. Indeed it managed to enter both the repertoire of wedding dress collections as well as ‘haute couture’ creations. The upcoming season will righteously pay tribute to this tendency that offers a tint of sensuality and romance to both dresses, tops and even pants. The great designers aimed to come up with an alternative to bring these ready-to-wear ensembles closer to the style-conscious public. As one of the most efficient and time-tested methods to accentuate best features and also camouflage eventual bumps and extra-pounds, draping offers not only a remedy for fashion-philes but also a vision-pleasing impression. The season grants us with an overwhelming parade of memorable creations worth looking through.

Fall 2010 Trend – Draping

Christopher Bailey stole the heart of ladies with Burberry Prorsum 2010 collection that celebrates the femininity of fine lines, charming fabrics as well as a candy-coated color palette.The juvenile look is further enriched by the effect of draping. You’ll find this stylish technique on miniskirt, dresses and even tops. The attires are eager to wrap ladies into a soothing and confidence-boosting cover that would emphasize their sculpted silhouette.

Pastel colors paired with charming knots as well as asymmetrical accents all reflect the trademark youthful look of Burberry Prorsum. Moreover the draped dresses follow special patterns that would interlace and run across the whole silhouette into a real opera of foils. The outfits are upgraded with a stylish trench which popularizes another fashion trend of the upcoming warm season.
Givenchy also joined the fight of other fashion titans for the noble cause of furnishing women with a strong reason to be confident and express their sensual side. Fragility in this case is not a flaw since, draped dresses of this collection are the clear representation of finesse and feminine allure. The evening gowns as well as the semi-formal dresses are immortalized with the help of this popular tailoring technique.

Miniskirts in this case immediately shift the attention to the toned legs this way camouflaging all that might seem disproportionate on the upper body. However this section is not neglected either, instead this is the very spot that has the honor to blaze in a soft and noble piece of art. Givenchy manages to dress down the ceremonial and high brow look of draping by adding a jacket as a cover-up. This will turn the style items perfect both for a red carpet as well as rock chic look.

Fall 2010 Trend – Draping

Michael Kors in his 2010 collection lines up a multitude if popular fashion trends from the shimmery, to pastel colors as well as cut-out and also last but not least drape style. These all add a professional and at the same time creative tint to the complete presentation. The simple mono-colored aspect of the dress as well as the sophisticated quality of the tailoring contribute to the classic ‘noblesse’ of these dresses. Adopting the ideal length and silhouette-stroking fabrics the designer offers a memorable experience to those who decide to sport a similar ensemble. Paired with minimal accessories these draped style items bare the signs of Grecian simplicity and finesse.

Fall 2010 Trend – Sexy Suits

Out the window with stuffy, big shoulder, boxy suits. Suits are back and they’ve never been sexier! These are definitely not matronly 80s suits. They’re revealing, dominating and full of energy. Style dark blazers with interesting blouses or tops with cutouts or other sexy. Also, layer tiny bags or purses for a sexy bondage look. The look is about professional, sexy, on-the-go style.

Fall 2010 Trend – Black

Like every fashion season, colors are transient. There were quite a few “brights,” outfits of super bold red and oranges, but the color of the season is officially-once again-black. Black is the new black, again. In contrast to last spring with its neutrals and barely there look, this fall is going to be all about sexy and dark. This is further highlight through other fabrics used including velvet and metallic fabrics. In some ways, one might even call it goth.

Fall 2010 Trend – Black

Fall 2010 Trend – Metallic Mayhem

For the body conscious women who are itching for more residual over the top fashion but still fall-appropriate styles, look out for the metallic trend. With dresses, skirts and pants in metallic fabrics, garments appear like they were applied in liquid form to bodies. Go basic with the rest of the outfit to let the metallic shine.