From luxe layers to quiet edgy minimalism the trend this year leans towards styles and fabrics that create depth, inspire individuality and embrace change.
Chanel, Pucci, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga and Gucci continue to revolutionize the fashion industry by creating incredibly unique and fascinating wearable art.
Chanel
Chanel consistently creates ultra feminine design creations that seem to float down the runway. Frothy embellished dresses; exquisitely ruffled silk suits, chic little black dresses, sophisticated black pantsuits and beautiful one two piece dress suites are the hallmark of the Chanel design house this season.
A cool color palette of black, white and pastels is complemented with textured fabrics and feathery embellishments creating plenty of visual appeal.
When it comes to wearing Chanel, it only takes one stylish piece to create an ethereal fashion statement. From Coco Chanel’s signature quilted leather handbag to a cropped linear embellished jacket over a pair of sleek trousers. Add a few gemstone inspired jewelry pieces, a Cartier tank watch and a pair of strappy wedge heels and you are ready to inspire!
Pucci
The pucci design house has showcased some serious boho chic designs this season. The label leans toward a color scheme that is consistently bright and uplifting with a focus on lush cotton fabrics, woven guipure lace pieces and broderie anglaise trim. Envision relaxed yet super sexy long sleeve mini dresses, sleek jersey style dresses, voile tank dresses, tailored cropped blazers and stunning vibrant kaftans.
Pucci is known for their statement making design patterns, graphics and scarves. Their color theme is always bold with bright hues including blue, turquoise, tangerine, coral, yellow and pink.
Versace
If your style is more sleek and sexy than fun and flirty then Versace is the design label for you. Amped up sex appeal is has been the signature look on the Versace runway. Instead of hiding your voluptuous feminine curves Versace flaunts them.
Glamorous, sexy and bombshell are three words that aptly describe the designs and styles by Versace. Sundresses, jackets, belted trench coats and dresses are created with the utmost attention to the feminine silhouette. Lines, fabrics and colors all made to enhance your hottest features. Whether you covet glammed up clothing or sultry accessory pieces Versace will never disappoint.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is known for taking chances artistically. In fact the Yves Saint Laurent design house is the design label that elevated shirt dresses and tuxedo jackets to new luxe fashion heights.
This fashion season was a sultry and refreshing breeze for Yves Saint Laurent – crisp styled pieces with sleek lines and throwback design elements created an utterly astonishing fashion line that was meant to be showcased by confident and sensual fashionistas.
Black, white, earthy brown, shimmering gold, orange, turquoise and royal blue are the colors of choice this season. Trench coats, bell style dresses, thigh high slit skirts, crisp two piece dress suites and svelte one piece dress styles are the epitome of sleek and effortless style.
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta has always been the crème de la crème of the fashion industry. Showcasing cleverly designed posh fashion pieces for the rich and famous is what Oscar does best.
This season the fashion house threw us a sleek styled curve ball. Sculptured pieces with breathtaking beauty are the forefront of Oscar de la Renta’s elemental designs. Organic tweed fabrics, raffia inspired linen and bodice hugging organza.
There is no doubt this season’s designs are inspired by neutral organics, however, the real thrill lies in the design details. From timeless peony embellishments to textured floral appliqués no style element has gone untouched.
Jackets, dresses, skirts and accessories have been tweaked, touched up and rejuvenated by Oscar de la Renta’s ingenious and untouched creativity.
Gucci
Provocative and thought provoking dominate the Gucci fashion house. Jaw dropping color choices, fabulous embellishments and glamorous couture designs blazed a fierce and fiery trail down the fashion runways this season. Modern and classic designs were merged together creating instantaneous and impeccable appeal.
Deep purple, bold blue, bright orange and coral pink ruled the runway along with a more subtle palette including rich creamy neutrals, basic black and soft gold. The bold bright hues are saturated with color and enhanced with a touch of shimmer which creates a luxurious visual masterpiece to each and every fashion piece.
Crisp linear and asymmetrical lines are at the heart of Guccis designs with playful yet incredibly chic svelte leggings, bodice tops, short shorts, chic jersey blouses, luxurious shaped skirts, wide belts and sleek pant suits.
Dolce & Gabbana
The founders of Dolce & Gabbana, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana seem to intuitively know how to create simply stunning and positively sultry looks for women. Their irresistible designs have been wowing the fashion industry for over 25 years and every year they collectively bring new thought provoking and eternally stylish fashions to the forefront.
Their mostly white fashion collection this season had the industry gasping with sheer delight over their uber sexy and ultra feminine artistic creations. Short skirts, lace dresses, shapely hourglass gowns and chic boudoir inspired sheaths are nothing short of spectacular.
Dolce and Gabbana understand the less is more design philosophy with the key focus being on the body hugging designs, lacey fabrics and textured creations. Nothing is overdone or excessively simplified. Instead, the pieces are aesthetically created and perfectly executed so that they transition seamlessly from the runway to the real world.
Balenciaga
Bold mismatched patterns and a black color palette with pops of gemstone colors are at the heart of Balenciaga designs. Trendy black pants, sleeveless shirts and vests and long jersey shirts keep things popping at the Balenciaga fashion house. The sculptural and edgy designs are not overtly feminine or sexual but rather sleek and slightly goth-like.
The genius behind the Balenciaga house label is Nicolas Ghesquière who is a visionary and somewhat eclectic designer whose creative fashion pieces are slightly futuristic with avant-garde appeal.
Vera Wang
Vera Wang has an intensely strong following in the fashion industry and is best known for her ethereal and timeless wedding gowns. However, her ready to wear (RTW) fashion collections stray away from her signature wedding gown style and are a playful mix of exuberant sophistication and classic elegance.
Her prestigious designs possess gratifying and sultry appeal. Sleek bodice tops, asymmetrical dresses, angular jersey shirts and gathered skirts are at the center of this year’s Vera Wang collection.
When investing in fashion pieces from the top designer labels take the time to view a variety of collections from previous years and from each fashion house. From ready-to-wear collections to spring and summer collections to resort collections there is no end to the variety of styles and trends that would appeal to every fashionista’s design preference.
The hottest fashion labels are ones that invoke pure emotion. Chanel, Pucci, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, Gucci and Vera Wang are the most luxurious and sought after fashion labels not only by the most coveted of the fashion industry but also by celebrities and fashionistas alike