Grey is the New Black

Fall 2010 collections agree... that grey is the new black.

Lucky for the majority of us that black can only be worn by people with "winter" colouring. So take advantage of all the grey that we'll be seeing on racks soon!


(as shown: Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, DVF, Chanel)

Bridal Trends for 2010

Congratulations to those recently engaged and married. Since I know so many people tying the knot I thought this would be very appropriate. You may not know that trends in bridal fashion turn over as quickly as trends in day-to-day fashion... Here are some of the trends for 2010!

Flowered skirts, or material that does not match the top is very in this year. (Monique Hluillier)

Grecian Style/fit is flattering on many body types and looks very elegant and classic. (Lela Rose)

One shouldered tops are huge in every area of fashion right now, definitely not excluding bridal!
(Romona Kevez)

Short dresses are a less formal alternative, especially for the destination/backyard weddings, or as a second dress for the reception (Romona Kevez and Ines di Santo). Ines di Santo shows off a new idea of a short dress with a long train, hopefully removeable for the reception. I love it!

Coloured dresses, especially gray have also been seen on bridal runways, as well as coloured accents, such as black waist bands or ties.

So, are you a trendy or traditional bride? Make sure your dress suits your personality, if you are not a trend setter day-to-day, your wedding day may not be the time to step out of your comfort zone...

B.

Canadian Fashion - The Blanket Coat

I am currently reading a book called "Fashion: A Canadian Perspective", and have learned some very interesting facts.

Did you know that the biggest contribution to fashion made by Canada and Canadian designers is the Blanket Coat?

The first written mention of the blanket coat is documented in 1644, and they became a hot commodity during the fur trade. However, the biggest influence of the blanket coat was snowshoeing (yes, I must mention some sort of shoe in all of my posts). Snowshoeing was the country golf club of the mid-late 1800's. Only the finest clubs had their own pattern for their blanket coats, and were sold at premium prices to their members and high-rolling fans.

This is a photo of the Montreal Snow Shoe Club in 1877.

Modern takes of the blanket coat are still seen on runways internationally today, an example in the first photo taken from fall 2009 collections.