Fall/Winter 2018 – The Young Eclectic

Fashion December 23, 2018

How to Wear the Holidays According to the Fall 2018 Couture Collections

Christmas is right around the corner- like 2 or 3 days away depending on what you consider to be the “real Christmas”- and that means you still have a couple of days left to find the perfect Christmas/New Years outfit to make everyone in your family (even those annoying distant relatives) think “man they look good- they must have their s*** together!”

If you’re looking for some inspiration to punch up your holiday outfit ideas, your search ends here! I’ve dug through the trove of outfit inspiration to end all outfit inspiration- the Fall 2018 couture collections! If you want to make an impression that will last a lifetime, get your pen and paper ready to furiously take some notes. You’re going to need them! Check out some of my favorite trends that would definitely serve you well during the holiday season:

Comfy, Chunky Knits

Winter is knit season, so what better addition to a cozy winter ‘fit than a good sweater? Except, this time, take your idea of a comfy knit and turn up the intensity like 3 or 4 notches. What have you got to lose by going bigger? Chunkier? Bolder?? The answer is nothing, so go for it!

Source: Sonia Rykiel Couture Fall 2018 via Vogue.com

Shimmery, Red Sequins

Your Christmas ornament should be flattered- get it? Because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Enough with the jokes! Red sequins will add so much festive fun to any look, you’ll feel like a party on legs! Anything with this much shine will also look incredible next to a well-decorated tree, so break out your Kira Kira app and get snapping!

Source: Left- Maison Francesco Scognamiglio, Center- Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition, Right- Zuhair Murad via Vogue.com

Get Into Green

We’ve given red a shout out, so we thought it would only be fair to do the same for the season’s other most iconic color- green! We’ve already spoken about why green is a huge color this season, but if that isn’t reason enough to get this color into your life, just consider how spirited you will look in green with red accessories!

Source: Left- Jean Paul Gaultier, Center & Right- Valentino via Vogue.com

Sugarplum Pink

The Nutcracker Ballet’s very own Sugarplum Fairy is taking note of these gorgeous gowns. Shimmery, feathery, light, sheer and romantic- these dresses are dreams woven into reality! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t wear a soft, Spring-y shade. You totally should! And look like a total cutie doing it!

Source: Fendi Couture Fall 2018 via Vogue.com

Sleek Black

The Little Black Dress has never looked so good. While every woman needs a good LBD, you should have a GREAT one with fun details like a dramatic slit, some funky bows, or a full, cupcake skirt that’s just too fun to pass up. Plus, you can add pretty much any accessory to a black dress, so go nuts and really make it your own!

Source: Chanel Couture Fall 2018 via Vogue.com

Oversized, Dramatic Silhouettes

Make sure that when you show up to the Christmas celebration everyone turns and thinks to themselves “She. Has. Arrived.” with a dramatic dress that’s only a little bit extra. Okay, a lot extra. But look at how fun these looks are! It will all be worth it!

Source: Left- Valentino, Center & Right- Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2018 via Vogue.com

Prim Pleats

Posh, pretty, preppy pleats are the perfectway to dress up your holiday outfits- just look at how sharp and shimmery these are! If you want to look like an angel, or a mermaid, then this trend may be just the thing you need and were lucky enough to stumble across!

Source: Azzaro Couture Fall 2018 via Vogue.com

Even if you didn’t find what you were looking for, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! No matter what you wear to celebrate, you’ll look amazing! What are your plans gearing up for the new year? Let me know in the comments!

Runway December 19, 2018

Wait… How Did I Forget About Moschino’s Retro Alien Girls?

So, as you all may know, fashion moves at lightning speed. Collections are released almost a year ahead of time, everyone furiously writes about them for approximately a day, then they are forgotten, grains of sand blowing away in the winds of time. It is often this aspect of fashion that makes me the most sad.

A truly good collection should last longer than that, or at least cut through the cluttered “runway show” section of my memory. Many good collections do- they live on in collages I create, or articles I write. But one managed to slip my mind, a collection that combined a cheery, retro, ’60s aesthetic with a potent dose of fantasy- Moschino Fall/Winter 2018.

How could I have forgotten about it? Not only does the collection feature plenty of Jackie O hairstyles, prim pillbox hats and rainbow bright, matchy-matchy ’60s skirt suits, it also let loose a gaggle of adorable alien girls painted in nearly every hue of the rainbow. Like, honestly, how freaking cool is that? I’m actually pretty much obsessed with the retro-futuristic vision of aliens, so the fact that I had to be reminded of this truly bonkers collection by scrolling through Google Images is concerning to me.

Jeremy Scott, the creative director of Moschino, got his inspiration for this collection of intergalactic go-go girls from a conspiracy theory: JFK told Marilyn Monroe about the existence of aliens, a fact that she was going to bring to the press, which is what led her to be killed. He used this as a jumping-off point for his own bananas theory: Jackie Kennedy was an alien all along and killed both JFK and Marilyn Monroe. Whaaaaaaaat. How much more fun can a collection get?

Besides the obvious shining moment of the head-to-toe painted models, the collection also boasted some fun comic-inspired prints and vintage-looking satin evening dresses stitched together with glam sequin pieces to create some kind of retro-futuristic Franken-gown. All of these details brought so much fun and light into the collection, which I enjoyed from start to finish. While I’m not usually a fan of Scott’s collections (gimmicks don’t appeal to me) this one just happened to speak to my own personal aesthetic. So, if you also forgot about this gem of a collection, do yourself a favor and get re-acquainted with some of the best looks below:

All photos found on Vogue.com

Fashion October 17, 2018

Couture Witchy Looks to Elevate Your Halloween

Society is obsessed with witches, and has been since the beginning of time. There is so much mystique and sex appeal about a witch- she’s a woman of tremendous and terrifying power. You never know what lies beneath the often tranquil and gorgeous exterior.

This is what makes the witch such an attractive Halloween costume option for fashion lovers everywhere. You can craft an incredibly unique, couture-inspired outfit and some dramatic makeup and you’ll be the most intriguing person in the room at your Halloween gig. Plus, a slew of visually striking movies and television shows, like The Love Witch and American Horror Story: Coven have awakened a witchy renaissance in the fashion world. It’s all about black and dramatic accessories.

I’ve chosen some of my favorite couture looks from Fall 2018 that are definitely fit for the most fashionable witch that are sure to give you a few ideas for your own bewitchingly stylish Halloween costumes- you’ll have everyone under your spell!

The Velveteen Witch

There is no material more luxe and perfect for Fall than velvet, and in a rich black with some dramatic accessories (um, hello over-the-shoulder gloves!) it certainly feels witchy to me!

From left to right: Ronald Van Der Kemp Couture Fall 2018, Valentino Couture Fall 2018, Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Fall 2018, Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Fall 2018.

Hoods and Capes and Robes, Oh My!

Some of the most classic accessories utilized by witches of lore is the hood, cape, or robe (or a combination of all three!). Not only is this accessory going to totally elevate your Halloween ‘fit, it will also serve as a great, glamorous layering piece to keep you warm and fashionable.

From left to right: Sonia Rykiel Couture Fall 2018, Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2018, Givenchy Couture Fall 2018.

The Devil Is In the Details

Sometimes all you need to elevate your whole look is some well-placed embroidery. There is always something intriguing, witch-like and generally creepy about eyes. They evoke the image of psychics and tarot cards, which is a bit of everyday magic that people invite into their lives.

Schiaparelli Couture Fall 2018.

Bewitching Drama

If you want to enchant your audience with a look cranked to 11 (after all, isn’t that what Halloween is all about?) than these looks definitely bring something to the table. From all-over fur dresses that will bring out the feral in you, to delicate, sheer ballgowns and unforgettable feathers, just adding a familiar companion, a pointy hat, and some over-the-top makeup will bring any of these witchy looks to life!

From left to right: Guo Pei Couture Fall 2018, Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2018, Alexandre Vauthier Couture Fall 2018, Armani Prive Couture Fall 2018,

The Witch Next Door

Sometimes even your everyday, unassuming looks can become your witchy masterpiece with some strategic accessorizing. I like to think of it as re-imagining the classic witch for the modern age. A dramatic collar or harness-like straps give the looks some edge, and some out-of-this world makeup and hair styling can make you into the witch you’ve always dreamed you’d be.

Left, Chanel Couture Fall 2018. Right, Azzaro Couture Fall 2018.

All photos from Vogue.com

Fashion October 5, 2018

What To Wear This Winter As Told By Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2018

We are five days into October AKA “spooky season” and the chill of winter has yet to rear its refreshing and welcome head. If it ever actually gets cold, and if you care about hot trendz and the newest runway looks, you might be wondering “what should I be wearing this winter?” Well, look no further because Balenciaga has got you covered… and covered… and… covered.

The Balenciage Fall/Winter 2018 show was a delight to the eyes with all of the refreshingly odd styling choices, the vibrant hues, and the crisp silhouettes. I think a few of the gorgeously-curved jackets actually made me gasp. It was also the first show that officially combined menswear and women’s fashion into one huge, delicious display, one that left me wondering why men’s and women’s fashion is so separated anyway. Is it really that different? Is there no room for some give and take?

The quirky, futuristic vibes from recent shows in the past couple of seasons is a welcome change from the endless army of athleisure and sneakers that has overtaken the catwalk as of late. There were so many tantalizing, dizzying details about this collection, that we all could pick up some inspiration from it to spice up our own winter wardrobe and styling choices. I’ve outlined a few of my favorite threads that wove this collection together (ha!) so listen up and take notes!

The Biggest Coats You’ve Ever Seen… And Lots of Them

Probably one of the most iconic aspects of this collection was all of the coats, literally layers and layers of them. Some of the coats were so large, it was almost comical- which is what made it so damn fun! If you take a page out of their book and wear the largest coat you can find, not only will you look cool as hell, you’ll also be as warm as hell… literally.

Winter Blooms

Throughout this collection, several different, yet all equally vibrant, floral prints assaulted our senses (in a good way) and went in direct contrast to the usual solemnity and blandness of the winter season. So I say, let a little sunshine and joy into your wardrobe this winter with some distinctly warm, summery florals!

Prim Primaries

Primary colors have been a huge trend among Instagram trendsetters and streetwear legends for a while now, but, with this collection, it seems like this simplistic, yet striking trend may soon make its debut in the population at large. I’ve always been a fan of bright colors, so I say, why not? Mix and match- it’s all about bright, vibrant fun this season!

Structured Blazers

I thought some of the most thoughtfully crafted and dynamo pieces in this collection were the shaped and structured blazers and pea coats, which, ironically, were actually crafted and molded by a 3D modeling program on a computer, allowing each piece to be identical in all of its “razor-sharp, sleek, basque-waisted” glory. I just love how it accentuates the shape of the body so beautifully, almost like Dior’s New Look, while also adding that layer of androgyny when the pieces were worn by masculine people. If I were to get anything from this collection, it would definitely be one of these breathtaking jackets.

Velvet is Back, Baby

We all know that all things ’90s have been having some kind of renaissance lately, and velvet just keeps popping up again and again. This luxe, rich material not only adds a ton of texture to your outfit, it’s also warm as hell, so it’s perfect for the incoming cold.

Chunky Chains

I’ve never been a fan of huge, statement jewelry, but there is something equal parts appealing and off-putting about a giant, chunky chain resting upon your fragile, human neck that intrigues me just enough to add this to the list. And these chains are even more interesting because they look like normal chains at first glance, but upon closer inspection the necklaces are actually made of interlocking clips and carabiners often used in rock climbing and other outdoorsy activities, which is a callback to the skiing and snowboarding theme that served as this collection’s main source of inspiration. While chains of all kinds are a staple in goth fashion, I think this style could be recycled to great effect if paired with distinctly feminine, soft looks for some delicious juxtaposition.

I am confident that, even if you don’t look at any other winter collections this season, you have all the inspiration you need to get yourself started on honing your winter style. You definitely shouldn’t feel the need to follow trends when figuring out what you would like to wear, though. Just be yourself and your style will naturally emerge and evolve from that, which is, essentially, how fashion is born anyways.

All photos from Vogue.com

Fashion September 30, 2018

Futuristic Fashions For Fall 2018

shows a neon look from the prada fall 2018 fashion show — There was a ton of neon and shimmering, plastic, fringe skirts at the Prada Fall/Winter 2018 show. Would you wear it? (Photo: Vogue.com)

With all of the Spring/Summer 2019 shows hitting the runway, I think we all tend to forget about the season we’re actually living through right now… Fall. It took me a while to even dredge up the Fall/Winter 2018 shows from the trenches of my memory, but I’ve browsed through a few shows and articles as a little refresher, so let’s get started!

While one of the biggest trends for Fall was definitely rustic/pioneer-inspired western prints, chunky knits and patchwork, another prevailing trend was almost exactly the opposite. Designers brought their take on future fashions to life by using hard, plastic materials, neon colors, iridescent shimmer, all-over metallics and innovative silhouettes. While I generally disapprove of neon outside of workout wear, I think it pairs well with the “futuristic” aesthetic because it brings to mind neon lights, which are, for some reason, very prevalent in futuristic sci-fi films.

How could you wear this trend out in the wild? Well, that’s the fun of it! Wearing this trend means attracting attention to yourself and forgoing anonymity. It means letting your layers of plastic and beading and paillettes twinkle and tinkle as you walk. It means resembling an oil slick, or becoming something alien. I think that’s why I was so intrigued by this trend, because it is so unlike anything anyone would normally wear, so it inherently ignites the imagination and requires us to forgo our former selves once we slip it on. And, in my opinion, this is the very essence of fashion.

Check out some of my favorite looks from this trend below:

Area Fall 2018
Alberta Ferretti Fall 2018
Balmain Fall 2018
Balmain Fall 2018
Calvin Klein Fall 2018
Chalayan Fall 2018
Maison Margiela Fall 2018
Paco Rabanne Fall 2018
Sies Marjan Fall 2018

All photos from Vogue.com

Runway September 18, 2018

Having Fun with Vivetta Fall 2018

This adorable blue and red hand dress layered with the white shirt hooked me on this collection. If anyone knows where I can cop this dress, HMU. (Photo: Vogue.com)

I know you all are out there looking for all that juicy Spring/Summer 2019 coverage, but I just wanted to interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to let you all know I still can’t stop thinking about the Vivetta Fall/Winter 2018 collection. It’s. Just. So. Damn. Fun.

What originally drew me to this collection was its use of hand motifs (apparently one of Vivetta’s signatures) in super creative ways- from bedazzled vests and cutout sleeves to entire dresses made of them, I just couldn’t get enough! Plus, if you all have learned anything from the few posts I’ve already made, it’s that I adore bright colors, which Vivetta made spectacular use of in her whimsical designs.

But like I said before, this collection, above all, is just plain fun. And sometimes it’s important through all of the stresses we must endure in life to have some little ray of enjoyment. Because at the end of the day, for normal, working class people like me, high fashion is just another form of entertainment, a fantasy world to get lost in during my spare time. So it’s always nice to be newly delighted with collections like these that exist in celebration of femininity and joy.

A few of the most notable pieces include a mini, Swarovski-embellished hand dress, knee-high pink glitter boots, a bright orange puffer jacket cinched perfectly at the waist and a gauzy white dress with an appropriately placed red heart applique. I can’t wait to see what they do next!

Check out my favorite looks from the collection below:

Feature image from Grey Magazine. All other images from Vogue.com.

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