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Market Research and Report

WHAT'S HOT WHAT'S NOT? I hit the streets last week to gather inspiration and knowledge of current market trends in silhouettes, colors, fabrics, trims, details and hot sellers. Here is a trend board of what I observed while shopping everywhere from high-end retailers: Nordstrom LA, fast fashion: Forever21, and my very favorite vintage shop: Deja Vu Palm Springs.

TOP TRENDS (HOT): Metallic blends, sequin trim, purple and black, foiled suede, leather appliques, mesh sleeves, sheer sleeves, treated leather, long shirt tails, geometric cut-outs, matte black, nude and gray palettes, mermaid hemlines, microfiber Viscose, matte jersey, sheer burnout maxi skirts, 70's silhouettes, asymmetrical necklines, and an endless supply of GOLD AND SILVER.

ON THE SALE RACK (NOT): Oversized crop shirts, pink and maroon, lace dresses, cashmere, feather vests and details, mustard yellow and turquoise, raglan sleeve knits, A-line skirts.

Down the Block

I was walking down Olympic in downtown LA yesterday on my way to the Cal Mart and was stopped dead in my tracks by a grungy old building covered with fantastic graffiti. Inspiration isn't always found in glamorous or beautiful places. 

American Boy

The other day a friend of mine was headed out for drinks with his buddy. He tried on a couple of outfit options, and settled on a Hugo Boss black button down, crisp blue jeans, and grey Chuck Taylors. Minutes later his friend arrived wearing the exact same thing. Have American men become so lazy that dark jeans, black or brown leather loafers, and a moderately patterned button up is as good as it gets? Guys its time to step it up a notch and break out of this monotonous collection of unimaginative ensembles. As a stylist I understand the importance of ease in menswear, but it has gotten to a point where this effortless three-piece wardrobe has become to look like a dull uniform. Draw some inspiration from European men. Trade in boring denim for colorful slacks. Integrate textural accessories and blazers. Break free from black and brown shoes, instead opt for a printed or neon accented oxford. The days of a button up and jeans are so “I’ll have a Redbull vodka.” Guys we’ve moved on, and it’s time you did too.

Lighten Up

The Updated Trouser

My favorite new way to update a neutral spring wardrobe is with a bold printed pant. Trousers fare especially well with the recycled seventies trend of fruitful and graphic prints. The look might seem a little daunting at first but paired with a basic tee, nude wedges and minimal accessories, it’s a chic ensemble sure to fit right into any girl’s fashion comfort zone.