2 posts tagged “fashion trends 2009”

Rio de Janeiro's Fashion week is officially underway. It marks the return of veteran designer Walter Rodrigues. And there's a beach collection from Totem, reminiscent of the 1960's.

Rodrigues is back making party clothes. This is the essential Rodrigues - his claim to fame.

The latest collection, mainly in black, drew inspiration from ancient China and from the late actress Audrey Hepburn.

Rodrigues said his collection was also influenced by abstract artist Mark Rothko. Rothko is best known for contrasting bold colors against tones of gray and black.

Totem's summer/spring collection posed the question "why not?" There were colorful patterns set off by head ornaments consisting of metallic flowers and military helmets. The music of the Beatles and 1960's bossa nova tunes provided the musical background.

Designer Fred d'Orey, said he wanted to capture the tropical essence of Rio in his collection, so he introduced pineapples and bananas over solid colors.

A model wears a design of Virzi's collection during the Fashion Rio Spring Summer 2009 in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
(June 08, 2008)

Salinas Collection - Spring/Summer 2009

 
Soft Tech is modern romantic nostalgia in between the past and the future.
It is a search for the ideal elegance that is the focus of this timeless look and comfort and formality mixes seamlessly. The casual wear will become softer, made from sustainable products in a rounded and understated design that streamlines elegance.

COLOURS
Pale or medium half-tones, taupish beiges, metallic grey-cast shades, cosmetic neutrals. To light up with more mellow fl ashy accents.

FABRICS
Minimal fantasy. Masculine spirit in woollen/stretch, mock plain suitings, shaded Prince of Wales checks. Figured mini shirting patterns, anonymous micro-geometrics, small retro-style positive/negative patterns.
Easy comfort. Cotton velvets, suedines. Velour terries. Cosy sophisticated fl eeces in wool/cashmere, bamboo/wool. Easy-care knits. Double jerseys with or without stretch.
Anti-freeze wrapping. Featherweight technicals, lacquered, quilted satiny nylons. Scroopy nylons with a paper handle. Polyester satins. Supple, smooth, matt or glossy leathers.

STYLE
Cross styles. Mix urban elegance, sport modernity and lab technology.
Cyber classics. Jackets/Perfectos, new chic casual suits with wide-shouldered jackets and ergonomic jeans or masculine jogging pants. Mini blazers and high-waisted ski pant jeans. Evolving design, sharp lines in light colours.
Smart outdoorwear. Cover-up parkas, igloo parkas. Lightness and round shapes. Windbreaker tops and sweats in a glam sport spirit. Reversible blousons. Waterproof down coats with inflated shapes. Quilted, blouson-length jackets to belt. All worn with leggings or peg-top pants.
New generation basics. Large hooded sweat cardigans. Smart slacks ’n’ sweats.
Modernistic sport. Science fiction influence. Futuristic slimline jogging styles. Skintight lab coat-style tops and sheath pants. Mini sweater dresses. Ergonomically designed chunky knit sweaters and cardigans.

DETAILS
Sharp lines, square shoulders, gathered or padded sleeve heads. Detachable sleeves. Built-in snaps. Translucent hook and loop fasteners, drawcords and zips.
Webbing belts to tie in contrasting colours and fabrics. Matt and shiny fabric mixes.

ACCESSORIES
Soft masculine. Messenger bags, large-sized, or mini version worn as a necklace. Smoked eyewear. Oxford shoes. Driving gloves.
Airbag, extreme comfort. Quilted bags, folded eiderdown-style bags, articulated backpacks. Pared-down belts. Moon boots, shockproof trainers, ergonomic ballet slippers, sandals and chunky socks.
 
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