Soft Tech is modern romantic nostalgia in between the past and the future.
It is a search for the ideal elegance that is the focus of this timeless look and comfort and formality mixes seamlessly. The casual wear will become softer, made from sustainable products in a rounded and understated design that streamlines elegance.
COLOURS
Pale or medium half-tones, taupish beiges, metallic grey-cast shades, cosmetic neutrals. To light up with more mellow fl ashy accents.
FABRICS
Minimal fantasy. Masculine spirit in woollen/stretch, mock plain suitings, shaded Prince of Wales checks. Figured mini shirting patterns, anonymous micro-geometrics, small retro-style positive/negative patterns.
Easy comfort. Cotton velvets, suedines. Velour terries. Cosy sophisticated fl eeces in wool/cashmere, bamboo/wool. Easy-care knits. Double jerseys with or without stretch.
Anti-freeze wrapping. Featherweight technicals, lacquered, quilted satiny nylons. Scroopy nylons with a paper handle. Polyester satins. Supple, smooth, matt or glossy leathers.
STYLE
Cross styles. Mix urban elegance, sport modernity and lab technology.
Cyber classics. Jackets/Perfectos, new chic casual suits with wide-shouldered jackets and ergonomic jeans or masculine jogging pants. Mini blazers and high-waisted ski pant jeans. Evolving design, sharp lines in light colours.
Smart outdoorwear. Cover-up parkas, igloo parkas. Lightness and round shapes. Windbreaker tops and sweats in a glam sport spirit. Reversible blousons. Waterproof down coats with inflated shapes. Quilted, blouson-length jackets to belt. All worn with leggings or peg-top pants.
New generation basics. Large hooded sweat cardigans. Smart slacks ’n’ sweats.
Modernistic sport. Science fiction influence. Futuristic slimline jogging styles. Skintight lab coat-style tops and sheath pants. Mini sweater dresses. Ergonomically designed chunky knit sweaters and cardigans.
DETAILS
Sharp lines, square shoulders, gathered or padded sleeve heads. Detachable sleeves. Built-in snaps. Translucent hook and loop fasteners, drawcords and zips.
Webbing belts to tie in contrasting colours and fabrics. Matt and shiny fabric mixes.
ACCESSORIES
Soft masculine. Messenger bags, large-sized, or mini version worn as a necklace. Smoked eyewear. Oxford shoes. Driving gloves.
Airbag, extreme comfort. Quilted bags, folded eiderdown-style bags, articulated backpacks. Pared-down belts. Moon boots, shockproof trainers, ergonomic ballet slippers, sandals and chunky socks.
2007 fall fashion trends were marked by clothes that inspire you to gear up for combat, to camouflage and protect yourself in earth colored fabrics. Gray is a predominant shade, the design are masculine inspired, the accessories in majority gold, textures are mostly tweed, silk, ruffles, feathers, satin, crocodile and, of course, fur. Prints vary from bold modern art prints to polka dots and animal prints. Last but not least, accessories are all oversized: sunglasses, bags, totes, belts; the most popular are long gloves, two-toed thick pumps, thick belts, tights and fishnets, wide rimmed hats and below –knee boots.
In New York, 2007 fall fashion trends were belted coats and tailored dresses, in shades of olive, grey and black that slim down your shape. Although a bit difficult to wear, tweed was of great success. Short tweed jackets with short sleeves in multiple layers are in. Every designer presented oversized sweaters with preeminent knitting. Pants are big, inspired by menswear, some sailor like others sleek stovepipes. Zippers were very popular while hats were wide - brimmed or very low. Shoes were still platform-like but just a little more delicate. Dresses and even shirts were dazzling in sequins and palettes in all colors; evening gowns were marked by feathers in neutral colors. Overall, there was a curious lack of jewelry.
In London ready to wear 2007 fall fashion trends were distinguished through “armor” clothes, with a touch of menswear class, voluminous outfits, in dark shades by massive, shinny metallics, bold prints and fire-red lipstick.
In Paris the trends were more artistically channeled, while in Milan, fur was the star of the show, plus manly pants, fruit tones and bright prints.
By and large, the most popular 2007 fall fashion trends were the grey dresses, menswear inspired class, massive metallics, preeminent prints in vivid colors, large – sized heels and hats, fur and seasonless dressing. As far as haute-couture is concerned 2007 fall fashion trends concentrated on ruffles, lace, armor clothing, huge heels, very well defined waist and fur. The hottest designers setting these trends are Diane von Furstenberg, Armani Prive, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Thakoon, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Azzedine Alaia.
The change from 2006 consisted in orientating more on the feminine silhouette, designers creating tight fitting clothes like the pencil skirt that go perfectly with the oversized tops and hats. The old massive style and the new elegant and refined complement each other in the 2007 fall fashion trends.