It could be my obsession with style.com, but I love a good trend. Don’t judge me. Look at what you’re wearing RIGHT NOW and I can guarantee that at least one item is a “trend.” Let’s face it, we can try to be as “different” and “unique” as possible, but if you’re fashionably inclined (to put it nicely) you’re most likely wearing something inspired by a look on the runway from the past few seasons. AKA, a trend. That being said, I must admit there are certain trends I run away from immediately. I won’t go into detail, but let’s just say not every trend has “inspired” me.
One trend has emerged, or rather re-emerged, on the runway the past few years. Denim. Doesn’t it sound lovely? Say it out loud. Denim. Mmmmmmmm. Anyway. This is a trend that I cannot indulge myself in enough. The denim look, however, can easily go sour. One must be careful when mixing and matching. It is best to contrast when wearing multiple denim pieces. Pair a dark denim jean with a light washed denim jacket, for example. Or pair the jeans with an hombre denim button down. Be sure to break up the denim with accessories and color. A printed scarf or a bright handbag complete a look and make for a more interesting silhouette.
Designers such as Celine, Dries van Noten, Dolce and Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Jeremy Scott are some of the countless designers who have impeccably incorporated the denim trend into their most recent runway shows. Dries van Noten’s Men’s Spring 2011 show with it’s acid washed denim was arguably one of the most well reviewed shows of the season. Stella McCartney’s Spring 2011 denim heavy show was also one of the most talked about shows of fashion week.
One of my favorite things about the fashion world, and those involved, is the way people are inspired by these couture looks. It is truly amazing the way men and women incorporate their own twists on trends from the runway. The lookboards I’ve composed give an in depth look at some of the aforementioned runway shows. To compare, I’ve created a mixture of street style looks inspired by the denim trend on the runway. Each look is unique and well thought out; they are perfect examples of taking a trend and making it your own.
I’m sure this trend will eventually fade out over the next few years, but I will enjoy it in excess until that sad day when denim is out.
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