Ontrend For Fall, Think Faye, YSL, Hutton and Halston i ‘‘
Chic and polished looks inspired by the best of ’70’s fashion will surface early.
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f you’ve done your job right as a specialty retailer, you’re well on your way to setting up your merchandise mix for fall. You’ve hit the first round of
winter markets and you’ll put the finishing touches on your buying in early spring.
For those last-minute buying decisions, Specialty Insider checked in with Oona McSweeney, vice president of retail and special markets for Stylesight, the online fashion and trend resource that is an excellent resource for finding out what’s next in fashion.
This report is part of Specialty Insider’s new On Trend series, regular reports on what to look for in apparel trends for the coming season.
Specialty Insider: What’s the big picture for fall?
Oona McSweeney: As fashion weeks across the globe begin to wind down, several must-have looks for women next fall have emerged early. Chic and polished looks inspired by the best of ’70’s fashion will surface early: Think Faye Dunaway and Lauren Hutton, Halston and Yves Saint Laurent.
SI: What should retailers be looking for in bottoms?
OM: The flare-leg pant continues to trend up as a key fashion item in both casual and tailored versions in all women’s markets. The ideal layering partner, flared pants look best paired with a silky or sheer tailored blouse with subtle details like bow ties or shirred yokes.
SI: How about when it comes to sportswear?
OM: For tailored separates and suits, tweedy woolen fabrics in warm shades edge out plaids. A languid, long-over-long silhouette inspired by the Luxe Grunge trend features maxis or flares layered under long coats and knits. Real and faux fur evolves from last season’s craze in youthful interpretations mixing color, patchwork and longer lengths with abandon.
SI: What do you think will be the trend in skirt lengths?
OM: The midi-skirt offers a fresh option for women’s retailers, especially when paired with a femme blouse with 30’s or Victorian inspiration. Polka dots, from pin to coin size, grace everything from blouses to skirts and dresses and accessories with a feminine retro appeal.
SI: How about colors?
OM: For color, the warm, autumnal palette that began to surface in Fall 2010 will continue with orange shades such as brick, pumpkin and squash the focal point, impacting sweaters and outerwear in a big way. (cont.)
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