Exciting Fashion Trends Monsoon

Exciting Fashion Trends Monsoon

It’s been a while since we bid Spring/Summer 2012 adieu. With the rains making a more frequent appearance, it is also time to wash out our wardrobes and say hello to the exciting fashion trends Monsoon 2012 has brought with it. The focus of this season is the colour palette. The monochromatic look is in. B-town stars like Genelia D’Souza, Kareena Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have paved the way for this trend. Apart from making you look slimmer, monotone dresses are ideal as day as well as evening wear.

Here’s where you can accessorise all chunky and bling. This is that time of the year when you swap your pretty pastels for brighter colours. Marigold yellow, psychedelic pink, electric blue, indigo and raspy orange are the hot and happening shades now. The key to wearing these colours right is by teaming them up with neutral shades.

Black and white, together and separately, are prime choices for dresses in particular. The one item of clothing that can never go out of style is the ubiquitous denims. However, each season, they make their presence felt with a quirky twist. This time around, ripped jeans are in vogue, especially in the flared and boot cut styles. Tank tops go best with this getup. If you prefer to wear your skinny jeans, make sure you team it up with either a biker jacket or a non baggy sweatshirt to complete your look.

As women get daring, it comes as no surprise that hot pants have won the adulation of many a damsel. But you’ve got to have toned legs to carry it off. Colour block tops are in. However, wearing such apparel with a combination of more than three colours could spell disaster.

Where fabric is concerned, silicon washed materials for trousers are advised. A blend of rayon and cotton is a sensible choice. Men should wear linen trousers through this season. As far as accessories go, it is obvious that the umbrella is something you cannot not carry this season. Move over black, colour block, pop art and newsprint umbrellas are a hit.While crocs, flip-flops and rubber mules are usually given preference, don’t forget platforms, wedges and boots also raise your fashion quotient. In terms of makeup, always wear waterproof makeup and go for nude tones. You can wear your hair loose or you braid it. The whole point is to keep your look simple but chic.

Hot Topic Launches Apparel Line - Royal Bones By Daang

Hot Topic Launches Apparel Line - Royal Bones By Daang

 

 

Daang Goodman, designer and purveyor of street fashion brand Tripp NYC, has expanded her collection with a new line exclusively for Hot Topic called Royal Bones by Daang.Designed within the Tripp NYC sensibility, Royal Bones by Daang reflects New York City’s underground street culture and rock 'n' roll lifestyle. The collection will include everything from skinny jeans and shredded tees to skull-printed dresses and sexy corsets, and is available exclusively in Hot Topic’s 620 stores and online.

“Hot topic customers are individualistic – just like me. They like to wear clothes that make them stand out – and that’s what I’ve been designing for them for years,” says Daang. “Royal Bones by Daang is a great opportunity to take our long-standing relationship with Hot Topic to a whole new level.”

Daang’s love for apparel design was born when she was a young woman. She found herself designing and making her own clothes in order to create an edgy look that was reflective of her lifestyle. She developed clothes for Trash & Vaudeville – a mainstay of alternative fashion on St. Mark’s Place in New York City. There, rockers, mods, punks, goths, rockabillies and everyday working-class heroes who just wanted to walk and dress on the wild side could find “rock n roll to wear.” Daang’s Tripp line very quickly became popular among the locals, as well as well-known music artists.

Years later, Hot Topic’s VP and General Merchandise Manager Cindy Levitt met Daang at an industry trade show. “We realized we have a very similar customer,” recalls Daang. “Hot Topic helped us bring Tripp to like-minded people all over the country.”

“It was no surprise to us that Daang’s designs were a huge hit for our customers – and they have continued to be over the years,” said Levitt. “We’re excited to see our customers’ reaction to what we think is an impressive collection that can only be found here at Hot Topic.”Royal Bones by Daang is available in all Hot Topic stores and online. The collection includes dresses, fashion tops and skinny jeans in a variety of colors and at a competitive price point.

Hot Topic is a mall- and web-based specialty retailer beloved by rebellious teens for more than 20 years. Hot Topic stores reflect the latest trends in music and pop culture, offering band-related apparel and accessories, licensed merchandise and fashion apparel and accessories to an edgy subculture of expressive individuals.

Jameela’s First Fashion Collection

Jameela’s First Fashion Collection

Jameela Jamil has designed her first fashion collection for Very.co.uk, and we've picked our favourite bits for you to look at Jameela has never strayed far from our fashion radar with her love of vintage style prom dresses, rock chic tees and a flash of red lipstick.So we were excited to see what she would come up with for her first foray into designing clothes with The JAM by Jameela Jamil collection.

Talking about the collection, Jameela said: “These clothes are all little confidence boosters.
“I wasn’t trying to prove how creative and ‘edgy’ I can be, I wanted to make clothes that women feel proud in. Confidence is the most attractive thing a woman can wear.”

The collection has 25 different pieces ranging from £10 - £120.So some of the items are a little pricey, but lets take a look at our favourite picks and see if we can steal some of Jameela’s iconic style