“Fashion
reflects the times”.
Right now, we are all so divided and
confused.
There
are many, many unresolved issues around this country and the world. We
women don't want to follow a Pied Piper or be run out of town on a
rail. Rather, we're on board with truth, fairness, and living a good
life.
Awkward
is an awkward word, right? On so many levels,
indeed this is an
awkward time and: “Fashion reflects the times”.
Last
Fall, I promised you a Spring Rose Garden...sorry guys, it ain't
happening. I broke my promise. A bit of saving grace, in and
amongst the weeds, there are a few delightful & bold Spring blossoms.
Marabou
feathers are trimming every silhouette. Why not buy a few yards and
upgrade a purse, pair of shoes or any piece of your wardrobe. In the
midst of all kinds of turmoil.... let's make ” Fashion Happy
Again”.
I always have a spot in my closet for anything Asian. However this season, feathers or not: from shoes to handbags, it's all a bit too crazy to grasp.
When trying to put on a happy face, even
the best models are challenged. These
pieces are not from young designers... showing their first lines . Oh
no, it's the big houses like Dior, Chanel, Prada and even Coach that
are pulling their catwalk rugs a bit while shaking up their
audiences and tossing us on our troubled ears.
All
of this upset and confusion is so evident. Even movies and TV
shows are: "on the edge of your chair" tense and "no way to fix it" depressing. I feel like the lady above... just
waiting for the other shoe to drop. Hard to believe: these images
are all pulled and photographed from current Spring High Fashion Magazines.
There
are a few designers... who have pushed through all the madness and
created applaud-able collections . I'm giving a high five to two designers for their creative light weight fabric twists on the
traditional wool Scottish kilt.
Some
of the current “in your face” ads are reflecting the unattractive and
nearly scary “ signs of the times”. I'm not even buying into any
shock value. Bring it!
It appears.... in a few magazines that some famous designers.....
are creating: “pack-and-get-out-of-town-before
-it's-too-late” costumes.
Other designers
might need to take a break. Sanatoriums come to mind.
It's a
nuts-o-turned-upside down world.
Fashion is doing an excellent
job of “dittoing” the world's energy.
Comic
relief always works for me. Whether or "knot" you like it...Karl is having a great time.... as is another delightful designer.
Years ago we called it: "PCHD" Petty Coat Hanging Down.
Today it's done on purpose. While the black & white PCHD models are
playing the game, the middle model is one of today's angry birds.
Until
RIGHT NOW: tulle (netting fabric) has FOREVER been used for charming
tutus and innocent prom dresses...... well... brace yourself...things are a changing....
today,
the feminine population has found a third way to use nylon netting. Using
tulle as a tool to show the world: “we're here and we're not afraid
to be noticed”.
OK...”wake
up...wake up” because this nightmare posting is nearly fini.
Although, at times,
we do feel like we are chilling all alone on the shore.... have hope and
just remember: like searching for the perfect sand dollar, you will
find some treasure and hope this Spring.
Back to basics is a win!!! This model looks like she agrees.
Sorry
to say, I just took a look at Fall 2017...
we'll all need a continued
sense of humor well into Autumn.
