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Spring 2009 Trend Report: Orange Crush

coutorture — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0800

Orange as seen in the Spring 2009 collections.

Alexander Wang Resort 09 Look Book

coutorture — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:58:21 -0800

Easy silk blouses, slip-on frocks, and loose-fitting trousers are what have come to define Alexander Wang as a designer and this Resort 09 is full of gorgeous examples. Resort, the midseason phenomenon quickly gaining fashion clout, is often where we see the most clear examples of a designer's aesthetic. These deliveries do not come with the spectacle of a runway show (save for, say, Chanel) nor do they aim to redefine a designer's persona. They are, in fact, tried and true offerings of what works and what will sell--which is precisely what makes them interesting. What did we love most from Wang's Resort 09? His foresight in using orange as a pop-color and the ease at which these garments could be worn during both holiday and vacation happenings. Wang reminds us, over and over again, that his brand is far more serious than it looks.

Bottega Veneta Does Orange

coutorture — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:02:35 -0800

Wrap-front dress $1,450.00 @ Net-A-Porter, Campana Hobo, Medium $1,980.00 @ Neiman Marcus, Coral cocktail ring $450.00 @ Net-A-Porter

We can't seem to get our minds off of the color orange and, luckily, we discovered new Bottega Veneta deliveries in just that shade. We love the half-salmon sheen of the frock and the vibrant burnt orange color of the bag. The cocktail ring is a must for gals that don't see themselves wearing orange head to toe. Check out our Spring 2009 trend report on the shade, right here.

Spring 2009 Trend Report: Orange Crush

coutorture — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:28:10 -0800

We've said it before and we'll say it again, stock up on your orange because it's going to be that kind of Spring/Summer. Today we present you with a little round up of orange as it appeared in the Spring 2009 shows--we think trend galleries are best presented on a Friday when all we can do is monotonously page through photos. Or is that just us? From Ann Demeulemeester to Dries Van Noten to Luella to United Bamboo--orange was a pop color on catwalks all over the world. Some attribute the abundance of orange to the infamous Prada Fall 08 collection or to the spirit of a season with a new president and a bandaged economy. Whatever the case may be we find the appearance of the color particularly uplifting and the psychologists will back us up on that--orange signals both energy and warmth.

Christopher Kane: A Mixed Palette

coutorture — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:20:58 -0800

Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle Boot $890 - Neiman Marcus

ALEXANDRA VIDAL pale pink pleated skirt $538 - Milk

Oak Cropped Silk Wide Tank $189 - Oak

3.1 Phillip Lim Tuck fold dress $625 - Net-A-Porter

The first thing that struck us when we saw this exit as part of the Christopher Kane Spring 2009 runway show was how fresh and daring the color palette was. Chocolate brown, leopard print, pale pink, and burnt orange are not exactly a go-to combination when you're getting ready in the morning. In spirit of orange; a color we will be seeing often this Spring 09, here are some pieces in that range that we find alarmingly mix and matchable. To see the entire Christopher Kane Spring 2009 runway show, click here.

Purple & Orange: The Colors For Spring 09

coutorture — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:59:24 -0700

Clockwise from top left:

Basso & Brooke Spring 2009,

Luella Spring 2009,

Christopher Kane Spring 2009,

Modernist Spring 2009,

United Bamboo Spring 2009,

Modernist Spring 2009

Purple and orange were two colors hard to ignore on the Spring 09 catwalks--purple, we've seen for some time and orange appeared, no doubt because of Prada and a few brave designers who used it last season. Some designers, in fact, used both at the same time. In the spread above Basso & Brooke, Luella, and United Bamboo all employed this technique while designers like Christopher Kane and Modernist kept with one of the two colors, making them more interesting with texture and technique.

Immaterial: Stella McCartney Pleated Nylon Bag In Orange

coutorture — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:18:41 -0700

This orange bag is also green, thank heavens. Part of the Spring 08 Stella McCartney collection, this Pleated Nylon Bag in Orange is meant to tote all your Summertime accoutrements. Measuring over 1 1/2 feet wide, we'd be surprised if it didn't double as a 'get out of the city for a day'-bag. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to Summer handbags, in the first place, is the fact that polished leather bags can sometimes feel a bit mismatched with casual frocks or shorts. Nylon, in a bold color like this and with asymmetrical ruching, mean that you won't look like your carrying around a grocery bag, nor will you feel unbalanced. McCartney's Spring collection of nude and either orange or navy anchored floral garments, lent itself to this bold, matte colored accessory.

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