Mid-Fashion Week Trend Report

Since we're over halfway through New York Fashion Week's Spring 2006 collections, we thought we'd give you a quick recap of the trends we've been noticing.

Overarching Trends

• Return to Minimalism
• Age of Innocence: Youthful fashions from a simpler time
• Neutral, natural colors: Black, white, shades of brown and beige

Garment Detailing

• Hardware & Fastenings: Buttons, zippers, snaps, etc.
• Peter Pan collars
• Bows
• Abundance of fabric prints & multi-print combinations

Silhouette

• Controlled volume
• Emphasis on waist
• Higher waistlines, at natural waist or above

Garments

• Shorts: Short shorts, knee-length shorts, and ankle styles abound
• Trenchcoats
• Tulip skirts
• Boxy jackets
• Long jackets
• Double breasted styles
• Wide legged pants
• Full skirts
• Vests

Accessories

• Belts!
• Slip-on shoes
• Across-the-body bags
• Fedoras
• Caps
• Ladylike gloves
• Dogtag necklaces

We'll flesh out these ideas after the Craziness that is Fashion Week is over!