A BIT OF STRUCTURE

In a movement away from all the big and slouchy carryalls or teeny-tiny “necklace bags”, the small and structured bag is looking just right. Big enough to make a statement and petite enough to go from day to dinner, the neat bag will bring a polished note to everything from wear-it-to-work looks to casual dresses and jeans. Many have dual handles — one short and one for shoulder or cross-body — making these perfectly-proportioned handbags even more versatile. Ornamental closures and surface decorations add more interest.

Fendi Resort 2019
Valentino Resort 2019
No. 21 Resort 2019
See by Chloe
Rochas Resort 2019
Rag and Bone Resort 2019

A BIT OF STRUCTURE

In a movement away from all the big and slouchy carryalls or teeny-tiny “necklace bags”, the small and structured bag is looking just right. Big enough to make a statement and petite enough to go from day to dinner, the neat bag will bring a polished note to everything from wear-it-to-work looks to casual dresses and jeans. Many have dual handles — one short and one for shoulder or cross-body — making these perfectly-proportioned handbags even more versatile. Ornamental closures and surface decorations add more interest.

Fendi Resort 2019
Valentino Resort 2019
No. 21 Resort 2019
See by Chloe
Rochas Resort 2019
Rag and Bone Resort 2019

MYSTIC BLUES

 

PROPHESY/PROOF: THE MYSTICS — Saturated blues grace the runway this fall, reaffirming the Mystic Trend Tale in MintModa’s FW18 forecast. While the mystical ultramarines and deep cobalts lend themselves to lush velvets and sheared furs, they look particularly wearable and fresh this season when used on casual silhouettes in workwear fabrics.

Chanel Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February/March 2018
Akris Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February March 2018
Balmain Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February/March 2018
Maison Margiela Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February March 2018
Akris Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February March 2018
Rochas Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February/March 2018

FURRY FEET

 

Furry feet are walking all over Pre-Fall (pun intended). Slippers, sandals, mules, and high heels add a cozy yet chic feel to any ensemble. Neutrals like shearling beige or ivory plush add a natural note, but brights or pastels work too. This playful footwear works with any ensemble, from flowy dresses to distressed denim to tailored looks.

Maggie Marilyn Pre Fall 2018
Natasha Zinco Pre Fall 2018
Marco di Vincenzo Pre Fall 2018
Rochas Pre Fall 2018
Preen Pre Fall 2018
DSquared Pre Fall 2018
Preen Pre Fall 2018
Samuji Pre Fall 2018
Tory Burch Pre Fall 2018

THE COLOR PURPLE

 

Purple, with its symbolism of mysticism and utopian ideals, has long been a favorite of hippies. This season that bohemian spirit is still there, but it is refined with flower-petal shades, fluid fabrics and shapes that are soft yet precise. The hue looks particularly fresh worn head-to-toe in jumpsuits or frocks, or used as a surprise color pop — as in a diaphanous dotted swiss maxi-skirt styled with a simple white tee and easy trench.