One of the first things that everyone wants to know in approaching a new season is what are key colors: for NM, it’s about full-bodied reds that run the spectrum of this fabulous hue; winter white that for many has made this glorious non-color a year-round favorite and army green/olive, a color that is showing up everywhere for the gals and the guys as we transition into Fall 2015.
Fall is arriving right now…
Hard to believe, I know, but summer is over with in the fashion world…..school is starting, temps are dropping ever so slightly and the attitude is changing quickly as we approach Labor Day, the jumping off point that says to us clearly that Fall has arrived.
Always first to make its mark on what’s newest for the coming season, Neiman Marcus hosted all of us, fashion-hungry, waiting to learn what they feel to be Fall’s biggest fashion call-outs. We were certainly not disappointed, after all who doesn’t love Fall clothes and eagerly awaits its arrival to the stores.
Full-bodied REDS
As a color idea, it runs the entire spectrum of this fabulous hue from the boldest and brightest siren red to the warmest full-bodied bordeaux. This electric color adds pop to any wardrobe and has certainly won “neutral” status as a color that can go with just about anything to liven up your closet.
Uschi wearing Red Saint Laurent top, maroon Etro sweater and Emilio Pucci maroon velvet pants with Jimmy Choo Red Booties & Red Balenciaga bag; Kristin in Red Christian Dior coat (red jackets are the add-on piece of the season, stay tuned for more on this!) over black, ALC halter top, Haute Hippie leggings and Saint Laurent leather pants
Katelyn in maroon studded Haute Hippie silk top, maroon IRO leather jacket, Etro print pants; for the guys, Ross in Alexander McQueen blazer, pants & black silk shirt.
Winter White
It has become evident that white has grown in importance season after season as the freshest approach to dressing for any occasion or any season. For Fall, the brightness of stark summertime white warms up, making this favorite non-color a true sophisticate worn alone or always a great idea to team up with black, grey, camel or other neutrals.
Cora in Off-White ribbed top from The Row with Lafayette 148 pants; Showstopper striped mink handbag from Valentino; Vicki in white Valentino dress w/net sleeves.
Folklorica
Hand-crafted, artisan details make this trend that keeps evolving and updating itself from season to season, continues to grow as a way that so many of us are choosing to dress. Pattern mixing, warms colors, fringe, embroidery, patchwork and touches of fur detailing all give this trend such global popularity.
Katelynn in Oscar de la Renta ivory blouse, orange leather Burberry jacket, multi Giambattista Valli pants and Stella McCartney brown fringe bag; Kristin in Dolce & Gabbana green poncho, Theory black/white plaid pants & novelty black floral boots from Valentino.
Cora in yellow zigzag print Giambattista Valli jacket, black floral Alice & Olivia blouse with black Celine flare pants with button detailing; Vicki in gold Alice & Olivia coat with Veronica Beard olive pants.
Newest approaches to Eveningwear
Have fun with evening is the message from the Fashion world these days. An evening gown topped off with a fringe leather jacket or an addition of black skater shoes (seen here but you will be seeing more from us on this growing popular shoe for all occasions), makes a long, black ensemble one of street wear’s newest looks. The message is anything goes for evening as long as you dress it with a sense of playfulness and don’t take it all too seriously. Just consider the gown and the audience when choosing just the right way to pull it all together for a night on the town.
Alyssa in black/red Alice and Olivia long lace dress with black fringe jacket from L’agemce; Suzie in black Tom Ford with Elizabeth & James faux fur vest; black Alexander McQueen skater shoes.
The Feet Own It for the Season…So Much Newness for Fall
How excited was I to leave this event knowing that there are so many options out there in footwear. I have always believed that nothing ‘dates’ your outfit like outdated shoes and in reverse, nothing can make you look new and more with it than sporting the newest looks in footwear. Whether you choose the colored or novelty bootie, the chunky heel, the skater or fashion sneaker or even the newest looks in pumps….the choices this season are endless and ever-so-exciting!
Black floral Valentino chunky heel bootie, Jimmy Choo red leather bootie, Altuzurra black chunky heel sandal
Some of the NM Fashion Fans that Came to See for Themselves!
Cynthis Peatross, Clifford Pugh and Beth Wolfe on the left; on the right, hamming it up for the photographer (me!) are Karina Barbieri, Donae Charmosta and Varda Dror
Francene Davidson, contributor for MRG and emerging fashion talent, Payton Campbell and her Mom, Monica Campbell
Neiman Marcus Experts Came to the Party to Share their Wisdom for the Season
In town to commentate and educate the audience on the many details of the season that we were viewing were Designer Handbag buyer, Kel Rowe and Modernist Apparel Designer Buyer, Lori Caplan here with NM’s Kathy Kates.
photos courtesy of Wilson Parish and My Red Glasses
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