Fall Fusion: Embracing the Early 1970s!
Stimulated by music, movies, and war, the current fashion has embraced the early 1970’s. From rockers wearing three-piece suits on stage, to sex-scandalous cinematic moments, to a war that mystifies the masses, the early ‘70s are seemingly a lot like the 2000's.
It’s no wonder that the fashions of the ‘70s are germane to current world events. Today’s revisionist fashion is yesterday’s traditionalist style. What’s cutting edge today is more of an update of the past. Revolutionary? No. Evolutionary? Yes.
This fall’s fashions are all about the juxtaposition of divergent designs. It’s as though the designers ran ideas through a mixing machine and we get to wear the resulting cocktails. Fashion designers contrasted style traits, combined opposing patterns and dissimilar surfaces, and deliberated dawn to dusk dressing. Creating outfits out of these combinations leaves perhaps one caveat: don’t drink and dress!
Mixing plaids, tweeds, and checks is a very important concept this season.
The designers were mad for plaid as well as for bold stripes and floral patterns. Velvet isn’t just for evening anymore. The “dandy” man can wear his choice of vests, pinstripes and double-breasted suits, while the military man will have to luxe it up with gorgeous peacoats and shearlings. Young lads will transform into dads with cardigans and turtlenecks. Also look for Milanese fashion to show how to wear dressy and casual elements in the same outfit, such as pinstriped trousers with a ski jacket.
The world view may be about seeing things in black and white these days. While fashion is no exception, look for centrist grays, earthy browns, and moody purples to inspire, as designers conspire for your attention this fall.
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