It always bothers me a little re: how fashion houses showcase their Spring collections almost a year in advance, but then I guess everyone needs some buffer to shop for the trendy looks that are being featured in the fashion shows. And god knows how difficult it is to shop with a purpose in mind. It's always when you shop without having a specific goal in mind you find the perfect pieces!
Having that said, we still need a general direction to prevent us getting caught off guard when great pieces come our way. So I've decided to compile a short (but sweet) shopping list for SS2011 based on the looks designers have been pushing for the coming Spring/Summer! Here's item #1...
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| Photo credit: Marc by Marc Jacobs |
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| Photo credit: Michael Kors |
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| Photo credit: Robert Geller |
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| Photo credit: Robert Geller |
1. Brownish Leather Belt with a Twist
Is it me or is every major SS2011 men's collection featuring these brown / camel belts with a twist? I think the trend started some time in FW2010 and ever since it has been spreading around like wild fire!
It's everything I look for in accessories: an understated color that still pops and a twist that brings an effortless sophistication (literally so in this case!).
What I personally find interesting also is that these looks could easily have been picked out from Fall lookbooks with the grayish, earth-tone palette and the knits - not typically and not necessary something that shouts Spring.
Stay tuned for more items on my list in the coming weeks!
