(Part B)

I’ll first start with a not very positive remark: don’t expect the Gucci’s fall 08 collection to be refreshing, or to find a new trend in fashion.
Even though, I loved it!
Gucci also uses motif of volume though it’s not the main theme of their collection.
Personally, I love the combination of loosened appose tight, as you can see in tha Gucci’s show: loosened fabric and massive furs and tight items such as a tiny jacket or a belt, a look with such element can be flattering.

Gucci

There’s something very retro with Gucci’s 2008 fall collection and even in its resort collection of 09. I’m also sure that some people will disagree when I say how great a collection it is. The style is inspired from the 70’s, a bit hippie style as flower children, combined with an ethnic motif. You can’t miss the frayed edges, the lovely bags, the fur and the bombastic necklaces (a repeated trend this season: big stones and long necklaces).There’s a general feeling of loading with items, accessories, patterns and shapes but everything with wonderful taste that lead to an urban look. It is also worth mentioning the figures. They’re sexy!!! So what do you need more!?
Glance to the 2009 resort collection you’ll notice the continuance of the fall’s collection with hippie fun dresses. I love wearing this style.

For you’re enjoyment and curiosity here’s the clip for Gucci’s fall collection of 2008:

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(Part A)

First thing first, “fat” is not a decent way to describe me, but the facts are, I gained 6 kilos since last summer and they are not coming off no matter how much I try… Therefore, I’m starting to accept myself as the new “fat” me. But what I’m not willing to accept is how I look in my last season’s tight (won’t come up) jeans, my tiny blouses and my small sized beautiful dresses. Those outfits are just not flattering any more! The new non-satisfying state gave me a good reason to refresh my wardrobe and to go shopping; surely I needed a reason because I’m trying to save money.

Luckily, a style I call “maternity chic” provides me with the right solution to my status. I’m sure you are all familiar with this style, which is among us for several seasons and going to stick for the next summer of ‘09. This trend is characterized by puffed shapes, wide figures, over-sized volumes of every wearable item: the more material the better, the wider - the chicer.


Brian Reyes

There is an abundance of style choices and I would like to examine this stylish chic among the top designers who define it.

Every designer interprets and uses their style to convey different looks. For some you can find a dramatic sculpted look to elegant and meticulous, and for others it’s loose and free summery style for a more casual look. There are also more unique and bizarre kinds of wide chic for the more courageous among you.


Alberta ferretti

This time I’ll begin with my favorite look - “The freely style” which every woman can indulge:

Brian Reyes’s resort collection of 09 gives a light feeling, with bright pale colors of white, off-white, soft turquoise and orange. This kind of wideness provides a very soft look of young feminine elegancy, and it looks fun and wearable.

You can find more from this loose wonderful chic at Yigal Azrouel’s fall 08 collection and the Giorgio Armani’s resort 09 collection.


Elie Saab

If you are looking for wide chic evening dresses, Chloe, Iceberg and Alberta Ferretti support this style in a very flattering fall collections. However, my favorite collection is Elie Saab’s. His dresses are so inspiring, the fabrics and figures are fluently draped on the body, and convey elegance. In my opinion it is drawn from the 80’s and the early 90’s, with a more romantic modern touch.

For next time:    We’ll check how GUCCI uses this style.